PROJECT MANAGER – CAPITAL MARKETS / APPLICATIONS – SYDNEY recruitment
- Reputed Global Investment Bank – Capital Markets focus.
- Be responsible for APAC Application Project initiatives.
- Implement PM Framework, Multiple Projects, Stamp your mark!
Our client is a leading global investment bank that has offices in multiple locations globally and a growing business stream across Asia. Due to this rapid growth in the region there is to be a large investment in financial systems in the coming 12 to 18months so there’s an opportunity for an Applications focused Project Manager with solid middle and back office experience to drive new initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.
You’ll be responsible for driving resources, local and offshore to deliver a number of regional projects with the assistance of a Development lead, Capital Markets IT teams in other locations, outsourced partners and venders. The focus at least in the initial stages will be implementing a framework for project delivery as there is nothing firm in place in the Sydney office from there the project focus will be the consolidation and / or improvement of middle and back office finance systems (i.e. Risk, PnL, Product and financial control).
To be successful in this role you’ll need a strong development or application layer focused background matched with project leadership / management experience in multiple environments giving you a rich view of the many approaches and methods to project delivery. You’ll also draw on strong business knowledge of middle and back office functions (Risk, PnL, Product control), financial markets, instruments and the trade processing lifecycle, ideally fixed income (cash derivatives) and ideally have Broad awareness of local regulatory reporting requirements.
Requirements of the role:
- 10 years working on Application development and implementation Projects.
- 3 years minimum in a Project or IT Team Manager role within finance.
- Strong knowledge of Middle and Back Office functions (Risk, PnL, Product Control).
- Knowledge of financial markets, instruments ideally fixed income (cash derivatives).
- Excellent communication and man management capabilities.
- Experience in estimating IT projects and proposal / Tender preparation.
- Experience in Vendor and Client Management.
- Tertiary qualifications in a technical discipline or industry relevant certifications.
- Broad awareness of local regulatory reporting requirements (desirable).
KEYWORDS: Project manager, fixed income, back office, middle office, PnL, Risk, capital markets, application, development, product control.
If this position interests you, please submit your resume via the 'Apply Now' button or email. Or for further information please contact Daniel Nicholson quoting reference CapMktPM DN.
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