Project Manager - Capital Markets

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in New York City, NY as a Project/Program Manager with a focus on Capital Markets. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 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 team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across multiple workstreams and functions while 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 & Experience

• Bachelor's/University degree.
• 8+ years of financial industry experience managing Capital Markets, Market Risk, Finance, and Regulatory projects..
• Strong and proven track record in strategic Capital Markets project management and delivering complex solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in Capital Markets Transformation or similar Front Office roles including familiarity with Quantitative, Market Risk, Capital, Finance, and Regulatory concepts.
• Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for high-visibility initiatives.
• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Masters degree.
• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects related to recovery and resolution plans.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive the timely execution of strategic Capital Markets programs and deliverables through the diligent application of program management principles and standards.
• 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.
• Ensure 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 Front Office, Quantitative, Finance, Market Risk, Product Owner, Controls, 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.