Project Manager - Global Equities Operations Transformation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Project Manager for their Equity Operations Transformation team. The role involves leading complex projects and ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have strong project management experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, and proficiency in data analytics and various management tools. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Project Management and Program Management experience required.
• Strong people skills, able to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-starter, organized, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of cross-functional projects.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans.
• Foster a collaborative environment and resolve project issues.

Skills

Project Management

Data analytics

Conflict management

Communication skills

Team building

Organization

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Visio

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Unlock the future of global equity operations with the Equity Operations Transformation team, where innovation meets impact. As a pivotal force within Corporate and Investment Bank, our team drives change across diverse business lines, including Stock Borrow Loan, Prime Cash, and Synthetics. Join us in a role that primarily supports Prime Finance, GCO, and Stock Borrow Loan, with opportunities to influence various facets of Equity Operations.

As a Project Manager within Global Equities Operations Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution. Your work will have a significant impact on various departments, ensuring alignment of operations with our business strategy and vision. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, leveraging your skills in data analytics, digital proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration to drive success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects, utilizing your skills in data analytics and digital proficiency to deliver results aligned with business strategy
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and milestones are met, while regularly communicating progress to stakeholders
• Utilize your skills in conflict management and team building to foster a collaborative environment, resolving issues and risks that may arise during project execution
• Apply your strategic thinking skills to identify potential scenarios, evaluate their impact and risk, and make informed decisions that directly affect departmental outcomes
• Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines, maintaining our control environment
• 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

• Project Management and Program Management experience required
• 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 have the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated success in delivering initiatives on time through strong planning, processing, analytical, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Confident and assertive with the ability to push back when necessary
• 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
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, JIRA

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous experience in delivering projects within the financial sector
• Knowledge of future and derivatives clearing
• Possible requirement to work weekends on implementations or migrations (Flexible working arrangements can be discussed)

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.