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Capital Markets Project Manager

Axelon

ON, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business Writing, Capital Markets, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Consulting, Credit Risk, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Operations, Follow Through, Lead Generation, Liquidity, Meeting Minutes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Technical Operations, Technology Sales, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
ON, MI
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Title: Capital Markets Project Manager

Location: [Location]

Pay: [Pay Range]

Top Skills

  • Strong program management/project management skills
  • Demonstrated capital markets experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, organized approach

Other Criteria

  • Not looking for market risk managers
  • Data analytics/SQL a plus
  • Advanced and/or STEM degree preferred
  • Consulting experience a plus
  • PM certifications a plus

Role Overview

  • Program and project management skills; adaptable self-starter able to identify and prioritize project tasks and drive next steps while ensuring project goals are met in a timely fashion
  • Role is delivering cross-functional projects in Capital Markets and Trading and related support functions
  • Trading, market risk, credit risk, XVA, liquidity, collateral exposure helpful

The role will be part of a core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely delivery and cross-functional execution of Capital Markets projects and workstreams while imparting their judgement, experience, and know-how to find solutions and drive the work to completion. The candidate must be an experienced project manager with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to drive meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the Markets Transformation Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables
  • Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and other ad hoc sessions with senior business stakeholders (Front Office, Risk, Finance, Operations, Technology, etc)
  • Gather business requirements, draft relevant project documentation (BRDs, process flows etc) with business and technology partners as appropriate
  • Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with strategy
  • 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
  • Identify synergies between programs/workstreams to minimize delivery time and maximize adoption
  • Coordinate with stakeholders at various levels to track deliverable progress, ensure actions are moving forward, and clearly report statuses and next steps
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills including meeting minutes, action logs, trackers, logs, etc. to ensure clarity across stakeholders and the maintenance of a project audit trail

Skills Required

  • Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
  • Strong working knowledge of Capital Markets structures, products, technology, and environments
  • Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle across products and asset classes
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders
  • Seasoned business analyst or project manager experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
  • 5 years of relevant industry experience with an adaptable skillset to drive change in an organized fashion, preferably with project management expertise too
  • Experience working with Front Office / Trading / Sales / Technology teams
  • Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements
  • Slide creation and presentation, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills

Skills Preferred

  • Bachelors/University degree, Masters degree preferred
  • Project Management certifications, e.g. PMP or equivalent a plus
  • Consulting experience a plus

About the Company

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Axelon