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Job ID: JOB_ID_8714

Job Description: Project Manager – Capital Markets/Front Office

We are seeking a senior Project Manager with extensive experience in Capital Markets, specifically leading Front and Middle office projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking and capital market activities, with a keen focus on process and risk awareness. This role requires a combination of in-office and remote work, with regular physical presence in the office being essential.

  • Role: Project Manager/Capital Markets/Front Office
  • Location: Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite/week) – Locals only/DL
  • Duration: 6 months Contract to Hire
  • Visa: All Independent visas (No OPT)
  • Experience: 10+ years
  • Requirement Notes:
    • Senior (10+ years) Capital Markets Project Manager.
    • Extensive experience leading Front and Middle office projects.
    • Expertise in Front Office and Operations (functional or in a project capacity).
    • Knowledge of Banking and Capital Market activities.
    • Keen focus on Process and Risk awareness is a KEY CRITERIA.
    • Deep knowledge of and experience executing all project management concepts.
    • This is a true Capital Markets PM role supporting Trading Applications and Projects.
    • Candidates MUST have RECENT TRADING/FRONT OFFICE EXPERIENCE to be considered.
    • NO RELOCATION.
  • Candidate Success Factors:
    • Results and Impact
    • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus
    • Compliance Culture and Conduct
  • Responsibilities:
    • Project Management:
      • Manage and lead assigned projects to completion.
      • Ensure adherence to Group Policies and Procedures, including proper Project Governance and reporting.
      • Create and lead appropriate project governance.
      • Identify and stabilize the scope of business topics.
      • Secure resource plan and prioritization/funding.
      • Leverage expertise and problem-solving skills to propose solutions.
      • Drive delivery efforts by maintaining project lists, organizing meetings, and distributing minutes.
      • Identify risks and dependencies.
      • Ensure clear communication of goals, budget, risks, and progress.
      • Work closely with Front office, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Risk, etc.
      • Manage conflict and constraints.
    • Business Analysis:
      • Elicit business requirements.
      • Document requirements, business process descriptions, use cases, and workflow analysis.
      • Critically evaluate information and reconcile conflicts.
      • Abstract low-level information to a general understanding.
      • Proactively communicate and collaborate to deliver Business Requirements Documents and Test & Use Cases.
      • Challenge business users on assumptions and implementation of requirements.
    • Contribute to the building of maximum efficiency within the Firm:
      • Analyze current procedures and propose changes to improve productivity, efficiency, and risk control.
      • Work with Operations and IT managers to measure the impact of new systems/processes and determine staffing requirements.
      • Contribute to the successful implementation of new systems by collaborating with users and IT to ensure system functionalities meet requirements.
      • Propose procedural changes to take advantage of new system functionalities.
      • Facilitate planning between IT and users to ensure project phases are on track and appropriate testing is conducted.
  • Minimum Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
    • 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
    • Expertise in Front Office and Operations (functional or project capacity) with knowledge of Banking and Capital Markets activities.
    • Keen focus on Process and Risk awareness.
    • Deep knowledge of and experience executing all project management concepts.
    • Project planning, documentation, and stakeholder management essential.
    • Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
    • Business Analyst experience is valuable.
    • In-depth understanding of project life cycle.
    • Excellent communication and reporting skills (written and oral).
    • Ability to professionally and efficiently manage conflict.
    • Ability to adapt and learn new processes quickly.
    • Ability to multi-task and shift gears for various topics.
    • Ability to delve into complicated situations, sort information, and propose solutions.

Special Requirements

Visa: All Independent visas (No OPT). Location: Jersey City, NJ [3 days onsite/week] Locals only/DL. No Relocation.

Compensation & Location

Salary: $70 – $90 per year (Estimated)

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: amika@rconsultinginc.com

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