Project Description:
For a US based buy side client who needs to modernize their trading application by implementing a new trading platform cross-asset Front, Middle and Risk .
The candidate will be working on the initiation of the project defining and preparing the project plan, the target operating model, managing the requirement gathering and analysis, defining the implementation roadmap.
The candidate will work closely, from front to back, with Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) leads or Account Executives (AEs) in support of delivering against planned initiatives, the definition and running of associated Project working groups and or Steering Committees to achieve tangible outcomes required to deliver against business objectives.
The Candidate will be able to apply a structured methodology and help lead change implementation activities with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
The candidate must be familiar with Project management approaches, tools and phases of the Project lifecycle and have an acute understanding of organizational issues and challenges in order to see a Project to completion.
The candidate must be flexible and adaptable and able to work in ambiguous situations as at some stages of the Project you are working directly with stakeholder in different locations.
The candidate will need experience in Banking with strong stakeholder engagement and exposure to trading systems and technology; Murex or Orchestrade experience would be beneficial.
Salary Range for New York: 160000-240000 USD depending on experience
Responsibilities:
• Full lifecycle Project management for a new trading platform implementation cross assets for a buy side client
• Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Competent in managing to established project methodology and best practice
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored
• Works closely with relevant business and technology stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s)
• Submits project status reports to stakeholders; coordinates and provides updates to steering committees
• Collaboration with key functional or business stakeholders to achieve clear outcomes/deliverables in relation to the strategic and transformational book of work
• Manage implementation deliveries ensuring transparency of risks, issues and dependencies that are fully aligned to functional / business owners
Mandatory Skills Description:
• Project Manager with over 5+ years experience in Trading systems technology
• Comprehensive knowledge of trade flow, trading systems and related concepts and technology, including valuation and client/market risk management
• Proven track record of delivery of trading software implementation projects. Experience of adherence to governance frameworks / implementation and handover to BAU
• Experience of different project delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, PRINCE2
• Good understanding of financial products and front-to-back processes
• Demonstrable track record of managing multiple stakeholders and building relationships across diverse skill sets and across the organisation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
• Good use of MS Project and MS Office skills
Nice-to-Have Skills Description:
• Excellent communication skills
• Result & Delivery driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent / best practice use of various Project / PMO tools and artefact management throughout PDLC
• Microsoft Office skills (specifically Powerpoint, Excel & Word).
