Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the United Kingdom is seeking an Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager - Associate to drive delivery, governance, and change management across Global Equity Operations.

You will lead initiatives spanning core platform development, process improvements, and regulatory programs, with exposure to regional and global projects. The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, JIRA, and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge of Equities products.
• Project Management experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio.
• Experience of using JIRA, AI/LLM , Analytics tooling.
• Strong people skills, with ability to build relationships with all types of stakeholders, at all levels across all business areas.
• Self-starter, pro-active, organized, with a keen eye for detail and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success in delivering initiatives on time through governance and planning, with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust governance process for accurate, timely delivery of projects.
• Produce project reporting for Management and Stakeholders.
• Coordinate collection of supporting documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with Stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics around meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Drive initiatives forward with leadership and focus for business functions and project resources.
• Deliver Executive updates and summaries.
• Manage issues through escalation.

Skills

Equities product knowledge

Project management

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Visio

JIRA

AI/LLM

Analytics tooling

Stakeholder management

Proactive self-starter

Communication skills

Governance

Tools

JIRA

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, global environment? The Equity Operations Transformation team is at the forefront of driving change management for Global Equity Operations within the CIB. Our team partners with all lines of business across the organization—including Stock Borrow Loan, Prime Cash and Synthetics, Futures & Derivatives Clearing, and Cash Equities—delivering innovative solutions and supporting critical business functions.

As a Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager -Associate within Equity Operations Transformation team, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery, management, and governance of Equity Operations initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and support a wide variety of projects, from Core Platform development and process improvements to bank-wide transformations, Clearing House enhancements, and market and regulatory initiatives. This role offers exposure to both regional and global projects, providing a unique chance to develop and expand your skills across multiple business lines.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain a robust and auditable governance process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of overall project
• Produce project reporting for Management and Stakeholders
• Co-ordinate the collation of supporting documentation throughout the Project
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Stakeholders
• Co-ordinate the logistics around setting up meetings, creation of agenda's, documentation and communication of minutes / follow up actions
• Drive the initiatives forward, provide leadership, direction and focus for business functions and project resources
• Delivering Executive updates and summaries
• Effective issue escalation management

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Product knowledge of Equities products
• Project Management experience
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio
• Experience of using JIRA, AI/LLM , Analytics tooling
• Strong people skills, with ability to build relationships with all types of stakeholders, at all levels across all business area's
• Self-starter, pro-active, organized, with a keen eye for detail and have the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated success in delivering initiatives on time through strong Governance and planning, in addition to having strong analytical, organisational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Confident and assertive with the ability to push back when necessary and manage stakeholders
• Initiative – taking the lead in unstructured situations, including seizing new opportunities
• Flexible attitude in dealing with multiple tasks with tight time frames and limited supervision
• Accountability and responsibility for own actions