Credit Portfolio Group Project Manager - Analyst

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Portfolio Group Project Manager to drive innovation in middle office operations. In this dynamic role, you will manage team meetings, support the financial plan, and lead projects in collaboration with technology teams. Your expertise in investment banking and project management will be pivotal as you contribute to strategic decision-making and enhance project management practices. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving efficiency in financial operations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking firm where your contributions will shape the future of project management in finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking and project management is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and manage project cycles.
• Gather business requirements and produce functional specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Investment Banking Experience

Knowledge of Accounting and Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Drive projects in Credit Portfolio Trading, manage meetings, support plans, and innovate in middle office operations!

As a Credit Portfolio Group Project Manager - Analyst in Credit Portfolio Trading Team, you will support the communication of team activities, organize and manage team meetings, and support the delivery of the Middle Office financial plan. You will absorb as much as possible with respect to the end to end management of collateral and pricing of derivatives. Over time you will be responsible for leading a project, partnering with technology teams and representing the business to senior management and stakeholders. You will also be expected to contribute comprehensively as a project manager, with the perspective of someone who possesses a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of the business.

Job responsibilities

• Contributes to strategic decision making process, produces implementation plans and timelines covering all aspects of a project cycle.
• Gathers business requirements, performs detailed analysis, and produces associated functional specifications where required.
• Partners with Operations, Technology and Front Office groups globally within J.P.Morgan to define, implement new requirement and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Supports the development of Project Management best practice within the team.
• Provides a high level of responsiveness to executive ad-hoc requests related to project management, presentation development, and business analysis.
• Organizes complex information in a strategic and compelling way, demonstrating strong design acumen and expertise in Excel and PowerPoint techniques.
• Creates mock-ups quickly and iteratively for management presentations, reports, and dashboards.
• Drives automation of tasks and processes within the Business Management function.
• Assists with workforce management and location strategies, as well as organizational engagement programs, such as town halls, management meetings, skip level engagements employee recognition, and strategy working sessions.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Investment Banking experience.
• Ability to demonstrate both traditional and agile based Project Management skills.
• Strong background of understanding end to end lifecycle of Rates Derivatives including product knowledge, trade capture, Profit and Loss/Risk, and pricing- impact of using different discount curves to price derivative transactions.
• Collateral Management practices including understanding International Swaps and Derivatives Association ( ISDA) documentation.
• Attention to detail and investigative skills, excellent analytical, and problem-solving skills and ability to articulate business requirements.
• Able to build relationships and influence others including technology, various lines of business and other business partners.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Advanced MS Excel and Power Point skills.
• Independent, proactive, self-motivated and flexible with a positive attitude.