Capital Markets Project Manager

Open Systems Technologies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Markets Program Execution & Transformation team. This business-facing PM role focuses on capital markets data initiatives and requires the ability to work independently with business partners.

Strong data skills, plus SQL and Jira proficiency, are preferred. The role emphasizes delivering large, transformative regulatory programs with timely execution, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration within an agile

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant industry experience in PM within capital markets.
• Experience delivering complex capital markets transformations or similar front-office projects.
• Strong data management, data structures, and data governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive the execution of strategic deliverables across multiple projects, including large transformative regulatory programs.
• Lead and participate in working groups, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to understand business requirements, define project plans, and manage timelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise by offering guidance, support, and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy and data management practices.
• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes, and controls are effectively socialized and approved at the appropriate governance forum or level.
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control, and Technology teams.
• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or engage relevant stakeholders and PMs.
• Engage senior stakeholders by escalating and resolving issues as they arise, while maintaining professional acumen.
• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring them to various forums and committees, and utilizing data storytelling techniques to enhance understanding.
• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined-up approach, to support the execution of programs.
• Be comfortable with using modern AI tooling to improve project workflow and outcomes.

Skills

Capital Markets

Data skills

Project management

Agile

Stakeholder management

SQL

Jira

Confluence

Data storytelling

Regulatory programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SQL

Job description

Project Manager - Capital Markets Data Solutions

Role is for a business facing PM, not a technical PM

Must have capital markets experience

Must be able to work independently and face off with business

Must have strong data skills

SQL preferred

JIRA preferred

We are seeking an agile, efficient, and diligent Project Manager to join our Markets Program Execution & Transformation team. This team is responsible for the timely execution of deliverables across all transformative programs impacting Citi's Markets businesses, providing subject matter expertise, and ensuring successful implementation of large, transformative regulatory programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong project management background, professional acumen, familiarity with financial markets, and the ability to work effectively with modern tooling.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive the execution of strategic deliverables across multiple projects, including large transformative regulatory programs.
• Lead and participate in working groups, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to understand business requirements, define project plans, and manage timelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise by offering guidance, support, and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy and data management practices.
• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes, and controls are effectively socialized and approved at the appropriate governance forum or level.
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control, and Technology teams.
• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or engage relevant stakeholders and PMs.
• Engage senior stakeholders by escalating and resolving issues as they arise, while maintaining professional acumen.
• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring them to various forums and committees, and utilizing data storytelling techniques to enhance understanding.
• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined-up approach, to support the execution of programs.
• Be comfortable with using modern AI tooling to improve project workflow and outcomes.

Skills Required:

• Strong and proven track record in strategic project management, delivering complex solutions, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Significant experience in Capital Markets Transformation or similar Front Office roles.
• Familiarity with Market Risk, Finance, and Capital concepts, as well as a solid understanding of financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of data management practices, data structures, and data governance.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and SQL.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgment and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver effective data storytelling and presentation skills to communicate complex information clearly.
• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance.
• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understanding different perspectives.
• Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability.
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.

Skills Preferred:

• Experience in managing Capital Markets, Market Risk, and Regulatory-related projects.
• Familiarity with Markdown and/or Python
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management certifications e.g., PMP or equivalent a strong plus.