Project Manager - Markets Transformation, New York, NY ...

Contract Duration: 12+ MonthsRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's/University degree.8+ years of financial industry experience.Front office and markets experience.Regulatory experience.Experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.Experience in managing regulatory related projects.Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions.Significant experience in FO/COO/Finance Transformation with examples of execution deliverables met.Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives.Familiarity and experience with Markets products, front office projects/initiatives and business-led implementations of end-to end deliveries across front office, technology and functional teams.Understanding of Capital/RWAs, the importance for the business and what capabilities the business needs in terms of information and decision-making.Familiarity with data and modelling related initiatives from Business, Risk and project management perspectives.A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance.Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives.Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization.Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability.Demonstrated awareness of key project management requirements for structuring and driving projects from initiation to closure in a well-managed fashion.Ability to face senior stakeholders and summarize issues as well as respond to challenges in a succinct and convincing manner.Desired Skills & ExperienceMaster's degree.Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent.RWA experience.What You Will Be DoingSupport the Program Initiative Lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables.Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans and manage timelines.Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy.Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level.Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teams.Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs.Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise.Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees.Build strong relationships, adopting a joined-up approach, to support the execution of programs

Created: 2025-01-15