1Lattice - Project Manager - Equity & Capital Markets

About 1Lattice :

1Lattice is a 360-degree business decision support platform with a tech-enabled services stack of data, people network, and custom research.

Powered by advanced tech tools and unique data-gathering approaches, 1Lattice offers an integrated product suite to make decisions smartly, right from Inputs to Validation, Execution and Measurement.

1Lattice works with clients and partners globally, helping them solve a wide variety of business and organizational problems through actionable research-led insights.

About The Role :

As a Project Manager in the ECM vertical at 1Lattice, you will take full ownership of leading high-impact research delivery teams with a specific focus on Equity Capital Markets including IPOs, QIPs, follow-on offerings, and equity transactions.

You will lead end-to-end execution of ECM research mandates, manage project teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality research outputs in fast-paced transaction environments.

You will play a leadership role within your team your team's successes are your successes.

With exposure to complex, time-sensitive ECM mandates, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless project execution, maintaining delivery quality, and supporting successful transaction outcomes.

Beyond delivery, you will be a culture carrier motivating colleagues and contributing to the firm's broader mission.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- End-to-end ownership of project execution across ECM mandates including industry reports, sector landscaping, market assessments, competitive benchmarking, and other transaction-related research engagements.

- Support implementation of project methodologies and ensure effective execution of agreed research approaches.

- Manage development and delivery of high-quality research outputs, presentations, and reports for investment banks and corporates preparing for capital market transactions.

- Develop detailed project plans, workstreams, timelines, and resource allocation plans for ECM mandates.

- Manage project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

- Understand project requirements and ensure accurate translation of client needs into actionable workplans and deliverables.

- Manage day-to-day client communication and coordinate effectively with investment banks, corporates, legal counsels, domain experts, and internal teams.

- Coordinate with internal experts, external specialists, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely closure of deliverables.

- Lead delivery teams to produce accurate, high-quality, and transaction-relevant research outputs.

- Oversee execution of primary and secondary research including expert interviews, sector analyses, competitive benchmarking, market sizing, and industry intelligence relevant to ECM mandates.

- Conduct detailed quality reviews of reports, presentations, datasets, and supporting analyses prior to client delivery.

- Track project risks, dependencies, feedback logs, and approval cycles across multiple concurrent engagements.

- Recruit, mentor and manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, ensuring adherence to quality standards and delivery timelines.

Competencies & Skills :

- 4-7 years of experience in business research, consulting, market intelligence, or related fields with demonstrated experience managing teams and projects within research, consulting, or financial services.

- Good understanding of Equity Capital Markets including IPO processes, industry reports, sector analysis, peer benchmarking, and transaction timelines.

- Experience working on or supporting IPO-related research mandates either with an investment bank, research firm, or consulting organisation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex commercial and financial information into clear, actionable insights.

- Excellent communication and client management skills, ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders including CFOs, investment bankers, and transaction advisors.

- Ability to understand client needs in the context of a live transaction and develop trusted, advisor-level relationships.

- Demonstrated ability to execute and project manage large-scale, time-critical research projects from initiation to delivery.

- Deep expertise in primary and secondary research methodologies including expert interviews, investor surveys, sector landscaping, and competitive intelligence.

- Ability to support proposal preparation, project scoping, effort estimation, and workplan development.

- Strong ability to workplan, define scope, and manage delivery teams under tight transaction timelines.

- Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client discussions as required.

- Strong project management skills including planning, prioritisation, stakeholder management, and execution tracking.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under compressed timelines.

- Strong attention to detail with ability to review and validate research outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy.

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or related disciplines.

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and prior exposure to research, consulting, or capital markets will be an advantage.

- Consistent track record of academic and professional excellence.

- Demonstrated leadership in educational and professional career.

- Very high drive, energy, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.