Markets Transformation Project Manager
Belfast (Hybrid) | Approx. £70,000
Role Overview
This role is part of a Markets Transformation Team responsible for managing and organizing data-centric deliverables related to the use of products.
The ideal candidate will have strong program and project management skills, familiarity with traded products (financial instruments, stocks, bonds, derivatives), and some technical proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint).
Primary Responsibilities
* Support senior transformation leads and business analysts in organizing deliverables as part of the overall program.
* Own the delivery of key project streams, ensuring actions and milestones are accurately tracked and reported.
* Work directly with compliance and business stakeholders to define appropriate data entitlements for each user group and new dataset.
* Maintain a disciplined approach to data governance and access, ensuring key controls are upheld.
* Lead or participate in working groups and workshops to understand business requirements, define project plans, and manage timelines.
* Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, working closely with technology teams and business stakeholders.
* Identify challenges and proactively resolve or escalate risks and issues in a timely, well-articulated manner by engaging relevant stakeholders and project managers.
* Engage senior stakeholders by escalating and resolving issues as they arise.
* Produce accurate and insightful project updates and materials, tailored to various forums and committees.
* Build strong relationships and adopt a collaborative approach to support program execution.
Required Skills & Experience
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to track and prioritize multiple deliverables simultaneously.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrable experience in daily management and tracking of technical deliveries.
* Self-starter with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and proactively engage teams and individuals across the organization to resolve issues.
* Strong problem-solving capability.
* Energetic, proactive, and able to drive initiatives with minimal direction.
* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Preferred Knowledge
* Knowledge of derivatives across asset classes (Rates, Equity, Commodity, FX).
* Experience with regulatory initiatives (e.g., Volcker, FRTB, SACCR, Basel).
* Experience with programs/projects that span different functions (Risk, Finance, Operations).