Senior Front Office Business Project Manager – Derivatives Technology (Bilingual Japanese/Engli[...]

Axiom-Path; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom-Path in Jersey City is looking for an experienced leader to manage front office technology initiatives in a fast-paced trading environment. This role involves delivering complex projects aligned with business functions, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in derivatives trading and project management, utilizing Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The role provides an opportunity to drive impactful solutions in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing business-side technology projects, preferably in capital markets.
• Experience in a sell-side front office environment.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives trading flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of front office projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Derivatives trading knowledge

Agile methodology expertise

Project management proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Capital Markets Delivery Team:

This opportunity sits within a fast-paced front office technology and business delivery environment supporting sell-side trading operations. The team partners closely with trading desks, business stakeholders, technology, and operations to deliver complex, high-visibility initiatives aligned with strategic objectives. Operating within an Agile framework, the organization values disciplined execution, strong stakeholder engagement, and deep understanding of trading workflows. This role plays a critical part in ensuring business-driven front office technology initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to functional and organizational goals.

What’s In Store For You:

• Leadership responsibility for front office, business-focused technology initiatives.
• Direct collaboration with traders, product owners, business analysts, and IT teams.
• Exposure to full lifecycle delivery across derivatives trading platforms.
• Opportunity to influence cross-functional teams in a high-impact, high-visibility environment.
• A role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on project governance.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of business-focused front office projects within a sell-side derivatives environment.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate business and functional requirements into actionable execution plans aligned with front office trading workflows.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Operate within an Agile framework, leveraging JIRA for tracking, reporting, and governance.
• Ensure alignment across trading, IT, operations, and other business units throughout the full SDLC.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Manage stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced, front office environment.
• Oversee QA, UAT, testing coordination, release planning, training, and change management activities to ensure smooth rollout.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet functional requirements and support front-to-back derivatives trade lifecycle processes.

Are you a proven front office delivery leader with deep derivatives domain expertise?

• 10+ years of experience managing business-side or functional technology projects, preferably within capital markets.
• Direct experience working in a sell-side front office environment.
• Strong understanding of derivatives trading flows and lifecycle (front-to-back processing).
• Experience operating in Agile environments with strong proficiency in JIRA for tracking and reporting.
• Solid understanding of the full SDLC, including requirements gathering, development coordination, testing, release, and production support.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, workflows, and functional system requirements within trading environments.
• Experience managing scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Background as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in a trading technology environment is a strong plus.