Senior IT Project Manager Banking Front Office

Talan Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary between $120,000 - $165,000

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year, increasing with seniority

8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days

Company health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Front Office Technology PMO team, focusing on Fixed Income initiatives. The role involves managing multiple projects in a fast-paced trading environment, ensuring smooth delivery and robust stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of project management experience in financial services, particularly in front office environments, and familiarity with Murex technology. This position also offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management within Financial Services.
• Strong exposure to Front Office environments (Fixed Income preferred).
• Experience managing Murex upgrades or similar trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 concurrent projects in parallel.
• Drive projects from planning through testing and go-live.
• Build and maintain 3-month forward timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Front Office Coordination

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative Finance

Tools

Murex

Job description

Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group supporting Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Financial Services clients through large-scale transformation programs driven by data, technology, and innovation.

In North America, Talan works with some of the largest U.S., French, and Japanese banks, delivering high-value expertise across front-office, risk, finance, regulatory, and technology domains.

With over 20 years of experience, a presence across five continents and 21 countries, and Great Place to Work® Group is on track to reach 8,000 employees worldwide, including 600 in North America.

Job Description

Location:NYC (Hybrid or Full remote working hours o)

Visa Sponsorship:Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Front Office Technology PMO team, supporting Fixed Income initiatives within a fast-paced trading environment.

This role is solution-driven and execution-focused, working closely with Traders, IT, and Operations to deliver technology enhancements and system upgrades (including Murex) across multiple workstreams.

The position requires strong ownership, anticipation skills, and the ability to manage front-to-back projects without relying on dedicated BA or development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 concurrent projects in parallel (day-to-day execution).
• Drive projects from planning through testing and go-live (including UAT).
• Build and maintain 3-month forward timelines and clear delivery roadmaps.
• Structure initiatives into two major phases (planning & execution/testing).
• Ensure proper governance and adherence to established guidelines.

Front-to-Back Coordination

• Coordinate across Front Office (Traders), IT, and Operations teams.
• Manage interactions with up to 30 PMs across the organization.
• Build strong connections with key stakeholders (including senior leadership).
• Act as the bridge between business needs and technical implementation.
• Implement and improve tools and processes (continuous improvement mindset).
• Challenge existing procedures and improve efficiency.
• Support product implementation (non-financial products included).

Governance & Process

• Operate in a structured PMO framework.
• Ensure clear documentation and proper process alignment.
• Follow structured guidelines while remaining pragmatic.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with key stakeholders
• Provide transparency on planning, risks, and dependencies.
• Anticipate roadblocks and proactively manage delivery risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management within Financial Services.
• Strong exposure to Front Office environments (Fixed Income preferred).
• Experience working on trading floor technology initiatives.
• Experience managing Murex upgrades or similar trading systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects without direct BA/developer reporting lines.
• Experience in structured PMO environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of trading products (Fixed Income strongly preferred).
• Experience in front-to-back implementations.
• Strong ability to anticipate risks and drive proactive solutions.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary between $120,000 - $165,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.