Finance Project Team - Project Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is looking for a Project Manager to lead key projects in business expansion and product system integration. The role involves collaborating with global teams and enhancing user experiences while driving innovation and efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Jira and SAP being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ability to execute tasks under aggressive targets in a dynamic work environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to articulate complex issues concisely and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of business expansion and product system integration projects.
• Facilitate discussions and conduct business and data analysis to document requirements.
• Partner with the development team to coordinate technical delivery.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Confluence

Jira

SAP General Ledger

Job description

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance and business management? Join our dynamic team in London, where you'll lead key projects that drive innovation and efficiency. As a Project Manager, you'll collaborate with global teams to enhance control, automation, and scalability. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of business expansion and product system integration. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values your expertise and vision.

As a Project Manager in the Finance and Business Management Global Project Management organization, you will be part of the Business Expansion and Product System Integration team and the Foreign Exchange Trade Out Product Owner team. You will lead projects that enhance user experience and modernize applications. You will collaborate with global controllers and corporate technology teams, driving both business and technical projects. Together, we will achieve excellence in project delivery and innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of business expansion and product system integration projects.
• Facilitate discussions and conduct business and data analysis to document requirements.
• Partner with the development team to coordinate technical delivery within Agile project lifecycles.
• Manage timelines, track action items, and maintain project-related materials.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders through presentations and reports.
• Engage, collaborate with, and support users; provide guidance and analysis.
• Identify and escalate issues, risks, and dependencies, facilitating communication across teams.
• Coordinate working group meetings, set agendas, prepare materials, and document minutes.
• Ensure clear ownership of action items.
• Lead test and release planning discussions and execution, driving issue identification and resolution.
• Actively support process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Ability to execute tasks under aggressive targets in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex issues concisely and communicate effectively with senior managers.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, data management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of key accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Prior business analyst and testing experience on projects is advantageous.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira for managing technical delivery.
• Experience working with SAP General Ledger.
• Knowledge of the Foreign Exchange Trade Out tool and process.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Strong collaborative skills in a team environment.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.