Markets Transformation Project Manager

Job Description

About the Role

Markets Transformation Project Manager

New York, New York

Hybrid

Contract

$100/hr – $107/hr

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in New York, NY as a Project Manager working Markets Transformation. 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 core Transformation team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across workstreams. 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: 6+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s/University degree

10 years of financial industry experience.

Experience in Regulatory related projects.

Working knowledge of Markets business and products (FICC and Equities) and/or regulatory capital.

Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across Global Markets front-to-back stakeholders, e.g., trading desk, finance, operations, technology, risk management.

Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions.

Significant experience in Global Markets Transformation.

Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives.

Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

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.

Desired Skills & Experience

Master’s degree.

Project Management certifications, e.g., PMP or equivalent.

Experience analyzing large datasets using SQL, Python.

What You Will Be Doing

Transformation/change management/PMO experience with a focus on Global Markets initiatives to address regulatory, audit, risk and control and/or risk management issues.

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.

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

Paid Sick Time Leave

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.