Project Manager

Dexian; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a seasoned Programme Manager to lead cross-functional projects in Capital Markets and Front Office functions from Mississauga. You will support the Markets Transformation initiative, coordinate with senior stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery across technology, risk, finance and operations.

The role demands strong project management experience, a proactive, organized approach, and deep knowledge of capital markets processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of project management in complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Big 4)
• Strong knowledge of capital markets structures, products, and lifecycle
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including Front Office, Risk, Finance, Operations and Technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive and organized approach
• 5+ years of industry experience; PMP or equivalent is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support execution of regulatory and business deliverables for Markets Transformation initiatives
• Assist in PM-related tasks for working groups, workshops and senior stakeholder sessions
• Coordinate with stakeholders to track progress, report statuses, and drive next steps
• Maintain project documentation: meeting minutes, action logs, trackers, BRDs, process flows, and project plans
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives with Technology and business partners
• Capture business requirements and draft relevant project documentation
• Socialize target state tools and controls at governance forums
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns, issues, and conclusions

Skills

Project management

Capital Markets knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Documentation & organization

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Waterfall & Agile

Front Office/Trading exposure

PM certifications (PMP)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

2. Demonstrated capital markets experience

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, organized approach

Role Overview

• Program and project management delivery; ideal candidate is an adaptable self-starter able to identify and prioritize project tasks and drive next steps while ensuring project goals are met in a timely fashion
• Role is delivering cross-functional projects in Capital Markets and Trading and related Front Office functions
• The role will be supporting the lead Program Management team charged with ensuring thetimely delivery and cross-functional execution of Capital Markets projects and drive the assigned work to completion. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate project management experience and impact beyond Technology or Operations.
• Trading, market risk, credit risk, XVA, liquidity, collateral exposure helpful

Primary Responsibilities

• -Support the Markets Transformation Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of regulatory and business deliverables
• -Support PM-related tasks for working groups, workshops and other ad hoc sessions with senior business stakeholders (Front Office, Risk, Finance, Operations, Technology, etc)
• -Coordinate with stakeholders at various levels to track deliverable progress, ensure actions are moving forward, and clearly report statuses and next steps
• -Strong documentation and organizational skills including meeting minutes, action logs, trackers, logs, etc. to ensure clarity across stakeholders and the maintenance of a project audit trail
• -Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with multiple Technology teams and Business stakeholders.
• -Gather business requirements, draft relevant project documentation (BRDs, process flows, project plans, etc.) with business and technology partners as appropriate
• -Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level
• -Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability including analysis of large data sets to identify patterns, issues, conclusions, etc.

Skills Required

• -Demonstrated track record of project management experience whether at the workstream, project, or program level in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Big 4 consulting firms)
• -Strong knowledge of Capital Markets structures, products, technology, and environments
• -Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle across products and asset classes
• -Strong knowledge of the software delivery lifecycle, both waterfall and agile
• -Excellent oral and written communications skills
• -Slide creation and presentation, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills
• -Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
• -5+ years of relevant industry experience
• -Experience working with Front Office / Trading / Sales teams
• -Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements

Other Preferred Criteria

-Not looking for market risk or operations managers

-Bachelors/University degree minimum; STEM and/or Advanced/Masters degree a plus

-Project Management certifications, e.g. PMP or equivalent a plus