Senior Manager, Capital Markets Transformation

Forvis Mazars US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking an experienced professional to lead capital markets transformation across front, middle, and back-office functions in the New York metro area.

You will drive end-to-end engagements, assess current-state processes, and partner with technology teams to modernize platforms supporting trading, settlements, and data infrastructure. Strong emphasis on analytics, controls, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in capital markets transformation.
• Experience in a consulting or advisory environment.
• Experience with large global banking institutions.
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle, market infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives across front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Assess current-state workflows to identify weaknesses and redesign opportunities.
• Develop future operating models and roadmaps aligned to best practices.
• Partner with technology teams to modernize trading and data platforms.
• Strengthen data flows, controls, and reporting across the trade lifecycle.
• Translate data into actionable insights with dashboards (Power BI).
• Identify automation opportunities and implement RPA and workflow tools.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery including scoping, resourcing, budgeting, risk management.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence.
• Support business development and recruiting efforts.

Skills

Capital markets transformation

Trade lifecycle processes

Process automation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description & Requirements

Candidates must reside in the New York City metro area and be available to travel as required to meet business needs.

What You Will Do

• Lead Capital Markets transformation initiatives across front, middle, and back-office functions, with emphasis on:
  • Trade lifecycle management
  • Trade capture, verification, and confirmation
  • Settlements and clearing
  • Collateral, margin, and treasury operations
  • Client onboarding
  • Regulatory operations
• Assess current-state operational workflows to identify process weaknesses, control gaps, and opportunities for redesign or automation.
• Develop future-state operating models and transformation roadmaps aligned to industry best practices, regulatory expectations, and evolving market infrastructure.
• Partner with technology teams to modernize key platforms supporting trading, market operations, and support functions (e.g., trade processing, settlements, data platforms).
• Strengthen data flow and operational controls, improving data quality, exception management, and reporting across the trade lifecycle.
• Translate complex operational data into actionable insights, creating interactive dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI) to surface trends, root causes, and performance metrics.
• Identify workflow optimization and automation opportunities, including process digitization, workflow tools, RPA, and operational risk/control enhancements.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, resourcing, budgeting, issue/risk management, and execution of deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and delivery excellence.
• Exercise independent decision-making across engagements-strategy, risk identification, issue resolution, and quality assurance.
• Proactively identify business development opportunities and support client pursuit efforts to expand market presence.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop high-performing team members

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of professional experience, including experience within a consulting or advisory environment focused on capital markets transformation, market operations, or trade lifecycle processes.
• Strong technical understanding of capital markets, including:
  • Trading products
  • Trade capture through settlement
  • Market infrastructure
  • Operational control frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in operational transformation, including process redesign, operating model development, platform modernization, and workflow/automation tools
• Experience working with large global banking institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated success in business development and contributing to practice or revenue growth
• Experience working at a Big Four firm

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$149,300

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$229,700