Project Manager II

Elevate your career as a Project Manager with us, where your operational expertise and leadership will drive transformative projects and shape the future of our industry. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and mobility. Leverage your expertise in operations management, process optimization and cross-functional project delivery in project management to make a tangible impact, while enjoying a supportive environment that champions your success. Be part of a company that invests in your development and celebrates your achievements. Your next big career move starts here!

As a Project Manager within Global Equities at JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution. Equities Operations spans multiple business units within the Corporate Investment Bank, including: Global Clearing, Equities Derivatives Group, Cash Equities, Prime Cash, Synthetics, and Stock Borrow Loan. The Equities Operations Transformation team manages the end-to-end implementation of projects from industry-driven change, digital solutions, automation and business expansion globally.

Your work will have a significant impact on and involve collaborating with various departments, including the Equities Businesses, Technology, Product Development, Finance, and Operations. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, leveraging your skills in cross-functional collaboration to drive success.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects, 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.
• Maintain a robust and auditable governance process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of overall project.
• Communicate daily progress, updates, risks and issues to a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines, maintaining our control environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects or programs from inception through delivery in a financial services setting, supported by 4+ years of hands-on experience or equivalent.

• Background in financial markets or associated financial services operations, with a working knowledge of key processes and workflows.
• Experience in project governance and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective presentation skills, at all levels.

• Understanding of Equities Derivatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Direct experience in Investment Banking Operations.
• In particular, Equities asset classes, including Derivatives.
• Working knowledge of the trade lifecycle and post-trade processing.
• Automation to streamline project workflows and increase operational efficiency.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certifications are a plus.