Markets Transformation Project Manager

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in New York, NY as a Project Manager with a focus on Capital Markets. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite per week.Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. Will be part of a core central Program Management Team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.Contract Duration: 12+ Months Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor'sUniversity degree7+ years of Financial industry experience in Capital MarketsRegulatory experienceStrong track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutionsFamiliarity and experience with Markets products, front office projectsinitiatives and business-led implementations of end-to end deliveries across front office, technology and functional teamsUnderstanding of CapitalRWAs, the importance for the business and what capabilities the business needs in terms of information and decision-makingFamiliarity with data and modelling related initiatives from Business, Risk and project management perspectivesExperience in FOCOOFinance Transformation with examples of execution deliverables metExperience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiativesDemonstrated awareness of key project management requirements for structuring and driving projects from initiation to closure in a well-managed fashionGood verbal and written communications skills: should be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to stakeholdersUnderstanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performanceAbility to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectivesContributor in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organizationDemonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability Desired Skills & ExperienceProject Management certifications (PMP or equivalent)Familiarity with data and modeling initiativesTechnical skills like Python and SQL are beneficial What You Will Be DoingSupport the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverablesLead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans and manage timelinesImpart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategyAssist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or levelManage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teamsIdentify 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 PMsEngage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they ariseProduce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committeesBuild strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to support the execution of programs

Created: 2025-03-06