Senior Project Manager / Business Manager

We are hiring a consultant for a Sr. ProjectBusiness Manager role for our client, a major Global Investment Bank. This is a Hybrid role and candidates must be able to commute to the client's NY Office.The role will oversee cross-functional initiatives, both with a regional and global lens. The team provides consistent governance and oversight and is not functionally aligned, thereby ensuring impartiality when servicing multiple functions. The team works very closely with Global Markets, Risk, Finance, LCC, Operations and IT.THE DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:Contribute to the planning and development of US Regulatory projects, collaborating with cross- functional teams to ensure successful completion within deadlinesWork directly with Program Sponsors to set goals of the initiative and ensure program success.Identify risks, assumptions, dependencies and issues across multiple programs and coordinate mitigation actions. Present findingsrecommendations to Program Sponsor and associated Steering Committees.Developexecute regular status reporting and ad hoc Senior Management presentations for Program Sponsors, Steering Committees and Working GroupsOversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project executionAdministrative tasks include - preparing presentations, spreadsheets, scheduling meetings, creating action items for follow-up with the ability to drive the action items to closureProvide analysis, recommendations, and strategic insight on a variety of issues as a key advisorAct as a proxy in meetings and communications, represent viewpoints, making decisions when requiredOversee the flow of information ensuring it is sequenced and relevant, tracking and escalating priority issuesCompose internalexternal communications, encompassing messages, reports, presentations and Excel spreadsheetsassorted materials with a focus on meticulousness, data-driven insights, and impeccable design for optimal outputPrioritize conflicting needs and manage multiple tasks with a proactive and outcome-focused approachPerform administrative tasks such as preparing presentation, spreadsheets, scheduling meetings, meeting minutes, as requiredTHE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE:A sound understanding of the Project Life Cycle and different Project Management methodologiesSolid experience in Financial Services, preferably in Capital Markets and specifically on US Regulatory projects. This includes an understanding, but not expertise, in Credit Risk, Client On Boarding, Legal Documentation, and Collateral Management for Securities.Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills drive projects forward and ensure milestones are metStrong analytical skillset with ability to assimilate, translate and communicate business concepts and requirementsAbility to tie various status updates together to help uncover blockers and drive the project homeExcellent communicator and influencer, ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels from a range of departments, business areas and cultures in order to build consensus.Confident self-starter who can work under pressure and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and see tasks through to completionDesire to challenge existing processes and drive forward changeHighly organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectivelyAttention to detail with high quality standards relating to documentation, processes and the control environment.Adaptable and flexible, ready to adjust to changing priorities and businessSolid experience working with PowerPoint, Excel and WordAfter you've applied, connect directly to the recruiter at

Created: 2024-11-17