Capital Markets Project Manager

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee finance projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years of experience in project management, specifically within GBM Finance or Capital Markets, and demonstrate strong stakeholder management. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and communication with senior management. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, with PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience as a Project Manager with GBM Finance or Capital Markets exposure.
• 2-3 years of experience managing complex projects in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project adherence to client Finance policies and deliver on time, scope, and budget.
• Manage overall project execution, including tracking activities to the project plan.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

PMI or PMP certification

Tools

MS Office suite

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Typical Day in Role

• Ensures project adherence to client Finance policies and standards and delivers on time, scope and budget.
• Create business cases as appropriate with client Finance guidelines.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Identifying required team members. Defining project governance and identifying senior stakeholders to form steering committees. Preparing Steering Committee documentation, presentations, and chair meetings.
• Coordinating the definition of the project’s business requirements with the business leads/subject matter experts. Providing guidance and support to quickly move projects from concept to detailed requirements and executive approval.
• Ensuring project key deliverables / components / activities such as business requirements definition, testing plan, implementation plan, business change management plan, etc. are reviewed, discussed, and approved by the appropriate parties/individuals.
• Partner closely with all key stakeholder to ensure integrated project plan holds all key milestones including GBM finance and Global Finance Risk Technology.
• Managing overall project execution phase (i.e. creating a robust project plan, identifying project dependencies, integrating project’s components, tracking activities to the project plan, etc.)
• Proactively managing, raising and resolving project risks and issues. Defining and executing mitigation plans, jointly with team members.
• Managing, tracking, and reporting on the project budget as applicable. Preparing monthly cost/expenses forecast, quarterly accruals and year end carry forwards.
• Preparing Executive level presentations to communicating project status to the Team Members/Senior Management. Preparing project communication documentation such as project’s dashboard, meeting minutes, and communicating with all stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensuring adherence to the Project Change Management process.
• Leading operational and financial activities to formally close the project. Ensuring the successful transition from “project” to “ongoing process”, in coordination with all involved parties.
• Provide leadership and direction to the project team members. Keep them motivated to accomplish the established goals. Leverage available resources in a manner that maximizes performance and productivity within the Team.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• 5-8+ years of experience as a Project Manager with GBM Finance or Capital Markets exposure.
• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in MS Office suite and project/process design and administration tools (e.g. Visio, MS project)
• 2-3 years of experience managing stakeholder complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• PMP/PMI and/or Scrum Designation, preferred

Soft Skills Required:

• Good Relationship Management skills
• Good communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively convey ideas to business partners
• Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing regulatory and business environments
• Able to work independently and with other staff across functional lines within the Bank
• An enquiring mind, excellent judgment, strategic thinking skills and attention to detail

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred