Junior Project Manager

Dexian; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to manage project plans, liaise with various internal stakeholders, and drive initiatives within financial institutions. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation, and the ability to create high-quality presentations for senior management. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment, making it essential for self-starters looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to drive initiatives with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Create materials & coordinate forums.
• Manage project plans and RAID logs.
• Track and report status to senior governance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Review Change Request Forms for signoffs.
• Use project tracking tools for updates.
• Identify challenges and resolve issues promptly.
• Engage senior stakeholders continuously.

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation

High-quality presentation skills

Project Manager experience in major/complex institutions

Working knowledge of Markets & Securities Services products

Knowledge of trade lifecycle

Ability to lead meetings

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Primary Responsibilities

• Create materials & coordinate forums (Working Groups and Senior Forums)
• Project plan and RAID log management
• Working with workstream leads within programs, including tracking and reporting status of plan execution to senior governance fora
• Liaising with internal stakeholders (Technology, Risk, Finance, Front Office, etc.)
• Review Change Request Forms and confirm required signoffs
• Leverage Project Tracking tools and provide update/reports on an ad-hoc basis
• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or elevate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs
• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise

Key Skills Required

• Minimum 2-4 years experience
• Must be an energetic self-starter/able to drive initiative with minimal direction
• Has experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation
• Ability to put together high-quality presentations for Senior Management
• Project Manager experience in major/complex institutions / banks
• Experience working with Front Office / Trading (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Markets & Securities Services products and environments
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle
• Ability to lead / chair meetings involving mid / senior management to drive outcomes

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Note: Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment/Selection Processes.