Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Bournemouth seeks an Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager. You will lead and execute diverse initiatives within the Equity Operations team, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of projects while managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate should have extensive project management experience and strong communication skills, alongside proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel and JIRA. This role provides an excellent opportunity to impact both regional and global projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling projects and delivering them on time.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across various levels.
• A proactive approach with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust governance process to ensure timely project delivery.
• Produce project reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate documentation and logistics for projects.

Skills

Project Management experience

Strong people skills

Self-starter and organized

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Visio

JIRA

Analytics tooling

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 - Vice President 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
• Oversee stakeholder management for complex, broad books of work
• Support team leads in program management and leadership activities
• Facilitate senior decision-making process

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 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, organizational 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