Project Coordinator

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee key client projects within a dynamic team. This role involves coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery for major financial institutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact client success and operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical setting with data analysis and process modeling.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget and scope.
• Manage client relationships and ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Prepare and monitor project plans and financial milestones.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Delivery/Collaboration Tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint)

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Process Modeling

Solution Evaluation and Validation

Client Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

About the business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below: https: risk.lexisnexis.com

About our team: The successful candidate will join a team working directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and timelines. Coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible to fulfill client needs. Lead the project team to a quality customer success delivery.

About the job: The candidate will manage key client projects. Project responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversees and manages all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. The successful candidate is expected to work on at least five projects in parallel for large customers including Tier1 financial institutions at any one time.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors if applicable.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Delegating project tasks based on project teams individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress that can be shared with clients and project team.
• Meeting with clients to document and clarify specific requirements of the project
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed.
• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Prepare, monitor, and execute project and financial milestones adjusting milestones based on project constraints.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and good working knowledge of Delivery/Collaboration Tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint,).
• Business Analyst experience in a technical setting, including data analysis, process modeling, and solution evaluation and validation.
• University bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Excellent client facing and internal communication skills and ability to interact with Senior Stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and inquisitive, team player, proactive, and a self-starter with ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Analytical Skills (i.e., business requirements gathering and analysis) and detail oriented.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting and financial delivery.
• Experience with Process, Performance, and Continuous Improvement methods.

Desirable

• Previous experience implementing or supporting LNRS products
• Experience with complex technical implementation programs at Financial Institutions
• Additional languages

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here