Morgan McKinley
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Project Manager
Senior Project Manager (Front Office Transformation)
Location: Belfast | Salary: Approx. £100,000 | Contract: 1 Year Fixed-Term
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager within our Markets Front Office Transformation team to deliver material business and regulatory change initiatives. This pivotal role requires exceptional communication and diplomacy skills to:
- Negotiate internally
- Influence senior stakeholders
- Guide cross-functional teams
- Engage with external clients
You will provide authoritative advice on operations, analyze large datasets to uncover key themes, leverage deep product knowledge, and drive technical strategy in collaboration with:
- Sales & Trading
- Legal
- Business Management
- Operations
- IT
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Delivery
- Direct day-to-day program activities
- Create project plans and charters, secure funding
- Ensure alignment with strategic business goals
- Drive strict adherence to program delivery standards
Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with senior management and key stakeholders
- Effectively communicate:
- Project status
- Issues
- Risks
- Secure necessary resource commitments
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Scope & Data Analysis
- Define:
- Program scope
- Business cases
- Cost-benefit analyses
- Analyze and critically assess large datasets to inform:
- Robust program scoping
- Strategic direction
Risk Management
- Lead identification, escalation, and resolution of program risks
- Develop and execute mitigation strategies
Team Leadership & Resourcing
- Manage functional teams
- Evaluate performance
- Oversee:
- Overall staffing requirements
- Vendor performance to meet operational needs
Governance & Compliance
- Oversee implementation of new or updated regulations for Markets businesses
- Ensure strict compliance with:
- Applicable laws
- Ethical standards
- Company policies
- Transparently escalate control issues to safeguard:
- The firm
- Its clients
Financial Oversight
- Contribute to budget planning and policy formulation
Qualifications & Experience
Industry Experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience within:
- Tier 1 Capital Markets
- Banking
- Consulting environment
Project Delivery
- Proven track record of delivering:
- Complex regulatory or business-driven projects within Financial Services
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Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Capital markets products
- Asset classes
- Trade lifecycle (e.g., Markets operational trade flows)
- Solid awareness of regulatory rules required
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Experience utilizing AI platforms
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and critically assess large datasets
Certifications
- Project Management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2) are highly preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required
- Master’s degree preferred
Core Competencies
- Problem Solving: Proactive, self-starting approach with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues
- Adaptability: Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage:
- Diverse situations
- Multiple parallel initiatives
- Changing priorities
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills tailored for:
- Cross-functional leadership
- Senior management reporting
- Precision: Unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail
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