Equities Operations Transformation - Project Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase; Remote; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager in the Equities Operations Transformation team. You will drive strategic change across Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives, and Prime Finance, ensuring alignment with business strategy. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 4 years of experience in the financial industry, and strong project management skills. This role requires collaboration with diverse teams and engagement with stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in the financial industry focused on Equities.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs or projects across multiple business units.
• Self-motivated, able to work without supervision while effective in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation strategies into impactful programs and projects.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand needs and develop innovative solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Prepare and run UAT to ensure comprehensive delivery of solutions.

Skills

Business analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

Business analysis tools

Job description

Join our dynamic Equities Operations Transformation team as a Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic change and delivering impactful results across the APAC Corporate and Investment Bank Equities business-including Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives, and Prime Finance.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of strategic plans into high-impact programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and timely delivery of commitments across Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives, and Prime Finance.
• Work closely with Business Managers, Operations Leads, Technology teams, other internal or external partners, and subject matter experts to understand needs, priorities, and identify innovative solutions for all product lines.
• Scope, elicit, analyze, and document business requirements using BPM and analytics tools. Perform root cause analysis to distinguish user requests from underlying needs and drive business process improvements across Operations & Post Trade Technology for Cash, Derivatives, and Prime Finance.
• Utilize data analytics and AI/ML techniques to monitor program progress, make informed decisions, and drive data-driven enhancements in project outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Engage with senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on program progress and collaborating to resolve issues.
• Build, lead, and manage diverse teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth, and effectively delegating tasks to achieve objectives.
• Prepare for and run UAT, ensuring comprehensive solutions are delivered and business requirements are effectively translated into test plans.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the financial industry, with strong understanding of Equities asset classes such as Cash Equities, Equity Derivatives or Prime Finance.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs or projects across multiple business units and product lines.
• Experience in business analysis, process documentation, and delivering complex projects for Front Office, Operations, or Technology.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Self-motivated, able to deliver with minimal supervision, and effective in team environments.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience preparing for and running UAT.
• Hands-on automation experience to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Proficiency in project management and business analysis tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics, including the use of analytics tools to interpret models and make inferences from large data sets.
• Extensive experience with Artificial Intelligence use cases to enhance project outcomes.
• Deep expertise in statistical analysis, experimental design, and causal inference.

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.