Senior Program Manager Capital Markets / Investment Banking

Role: Senior Program Manager Capital Markets / Investment Banking

Location: 100% Remote (Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area NY/NJ/CT)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Interview Process: 2 3 Video Interviews

Important Notes

• Candidates must come specifically from:
• Investment Banking
• Capital Markets
• Asset Management
• Investment Management
• Similar Financial Services environments
• The hiring manager strongly prefers candidates who:
• Have consistently worked within capital markets environments
• Can manage multiple enterprise-level programs simultaneously
• Have excellent communication skills with Native-level English proficiency
• Are local to the Tri-State area for emergency onsite collaboration if required
• Preference will be given to candidates with concise, accomplishment-focused resumes.

About the Role

The client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee and drive execution across multiple strategic enterprise initiatives within a large investment banking environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Corporate Communications teams while managing several high-visibility programs simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Manage and drive execution of 3 5 concurrent enterprise programs
• Track project timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and risks
• Lead status reporting and executive communications
• Manage escalations and issue resolution processes
• Support and mentor junior Project/Program Managers

Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate closely with:

• Legal Teams
• Compliance Teams
• Technology/Infrastructure Teams
• Corporate Communications Teams
• Business Leadership & Executive Stakeholders

Program Areas

Office Relocation & Restructuring

• Coordinate internal office movements and workspace restructuring
• Manage cross-functional alignment during relocation activities

Legal Entity Streamlining

• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to support entity decommissioning initiatives
• Ensure proper governance and operational alignment

Infrastructure Standardization

• Align internal tools, databases, networks, and office infrastructure with enterprise standards
• Coordinate with technology teams on implementation activities

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of Program/Project Management experience
• Strong background within:
• Investment Banking
• Capital Markets
• Financial Services
• Asset/Investment Management
• Experience managing enterprise-level initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong risk identification and escalation management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Infrastructure or Technology-related programs
• Experience working in large enterprise banking environments

Not Required

• Coding experience
• JIRA
• ServiceNow

Additional Notes

• Candidates must currently reside in the Tri-State area (NY/NJ/CT)
• Strong communication and executive presence are critical for success in this role
• Candidates with long-term experience exclusively within investment banking/capital markets environments are highly preferred