Project Manager - Markets Operations Transformation - Associate
JPMorgan Chase
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leads, and drives execution of multiple projects/programs across Markets Operations areas, specifically with regards to the implementation of operational improvements (i.e. increase Straight Through Processing rates, reduce cost), regulatory & industry changes (i.e. benchmark reform, move to T+1 settlement for US Securities), and business aligned growth and strategic initiatives (i.e. expansion to new markets & new products)
- Takes responsibility of end-to-end delivery of these projects/programs, partnering closely with teams across Operations, Technology, Sales & Trading, Data & Analytics, Legal & Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate functions. This will include project planning and analysis, resource management, driving or overseeing project execution, and reporting of status to senior management
- Performs activities supporting the governance infrastructure of the projects/programs, including the chairing of project working group meeting and preparing materials and updates for steering committees
- Partners with stakeholders to perform impact analysis, define requirements, create operating models, and ensure all risks & issues are documented and escalated within the appropriate governance channels
- Defines clear objectives, outcomes and criteria to measure success of each project
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Previous experience in project management / business analysis
- Excellent written/verbal communication targeting various stakeholders and senior management
- Strong presentation skillset with effective story telling
- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical and logical thinking to understand and analyze complex business problems
- Strong data analysis skills, including analysis of operational, process, and financial data
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, detail-oriented, and strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- End-to-end project management experience, including scoping, business case development, implementation, results measurement and change management
- Markets or other related financial services experience preferred; experience in an operations and knowledge of industry regulations is a plus
- Demonstrable experience in Fixed Income, FX, and Commodities products and Rates and Credit Derivative products is desirable but not essential