Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm seeks an Equity Operations Transformation Project Manager. This role involves managing and delivering significant equity initiatives, ensuring a solid governance process for project success, and engaging with stakeholders across multiple business lines. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills, proficiency in key software tools, and the ability to lead initiatives effectively within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Project Management experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio is essential.
• Experience with JIRA and analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust governance process for project delivery.
• Produce project reporting for Management and Stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management experience

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in MS PowerPoint

Proficient in Visio

Experience of using JIRA

Experience with AI / LLM

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

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