Project Manager (Capital Markets)

Dexian; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodations for disabilities during recruitment processes

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Capital Markets. This role requires strong project management skills and 5+ years in the industry, particularly within trading and risk environments. You will drive cross-functional project execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have strong communication abilities and experience in major institutions. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably project management expertise.
• Strong organizational skills, including documentation and clarity across stakeholders.
• Seasoned business analyst or project manager in major institutions.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of strategic deliverables for Markets Transformation Initiative.
• Lead or participate in workshops with senior business stakeholders.
• Draft project documentation such as BRDs and process flows.
• Impart subject matter expertise to ensure alignment with strategy.
• Identify synergies between workstreams to minimize delivery time.
• Maintain project audit trails through strong documentation.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Trade lifecycle knowledge

Experience with Front Office/Trading/Sales

Education

Advanced and/or STEM degree

Bachelor's/University degree

Project Management certifications

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Top Skills

• 2. Demonstrated capital markets experience
• 3. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, organized approach

Other Criteria

• Advanced and/or STEM degree preferred
• PM certifications a plus

Role Overview

• Program and project management skills; 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 support functions
• Trading, market risk, credit risk, XVA, liquidity, collateral exposure helpful

The role will be part of a core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely delivery and cross-functional execution of Capital Markets projects and workstreams while imparting their judgement, experience, and know-how to find solutions and drive the work to completion. The candidate must be an experienced project manager with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to drive meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Markets Transformation Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables
• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and other ad hoc sessions with senior business stakeholders (Front Office, Risk, Finance, Operations, Technology, etc)
• Gather business requirements, draft relevant project documentation (BRDs, process flows etc) with business and technology partners as appropriate
• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with strategy
• 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
• Identify synergies between programs/workstreams to minimize delivery time and maximize adoptionCoordinate 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

Skills Required

• Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
• Strong working knowledge of Capital Markets structures, products, technology, and environments
• Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle across products and asset classes
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders
• Seasoned business analyst or project manager experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)
• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with an adaptable skillset to drive change in an organized fashion, preferably with project management expertise too
• Experience working with Front Office / Trading / Sales / Technology teams
• Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements
• Slide creation and presentation, spreadsheet, and data analysis skills

Skills Preferred

• Bachelors/University degree, Masters degree preferred
• Project Management certifications, e.g. PMP or equivalent a plus

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.