Senior IT Project Manager Banking Front Office

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: NYC (Hybrid or Full remote working hours o)

Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Front Office Technology PMO team supporting Fixed Income initiatives within a fast-paced trading environment.

This role is solution-driven and execution-focused working closely with Traders IT and Operations to deliver technology enhancements and system upgrades (including Murex) across multiple workstreams.

The position requires strong ownership anticipation skills and the ability to manage front-to-back projects without relying on dedicated BA or development teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Manage 23 concurrent projects in parallel (day-to-day execution).
Drive projects from planning through testing and go-live (including UAT).
Build and maintain 3-month forward timelines and clear delivery roadmaps.
Structure initiatives into two major phases (planning & execution/testing).
Ensure proper governance and adherence to established guidelines.

Front-to-Back Coordination

Coordinate across Front Office (Traders) IT and Operations teams.
Manage interactions with up to 30 PMs across the organization.
Build strong connections with key stakeholders (including senior leadership).
Act as the bridge between business needs and technical implementation.

Technology & Systems

Lead system upgrades
Implement and improve tools and processes (continuous improvement mindset).
Challenge existing procedures and improve efficiency.
Support product implementation (non-financial products included).

Governance & Process

Operate in a structured PMO framework.
Ensure clear documentation and proper process alignment.
Work in a solution-driven environment (no dedicated Scrum Master).
Follow structured guidelines while remaining pragmatic.

Stakeholder Management

Partner closely with key stakeholders
Provide transparency on planning risks and dependencies.
Anticipate roadblocks and proactively manage delivery risks.

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Qualifications :

Bachelor degree in Computer science Engineering Finance or Quantitative finance
8 years of experience in Project Management within Financial Services.
Strong exposure to Front Office environments (Fixed Income preferred).
Experience working on trading floor technology initiatives.
Experience managing Murex upgrades or similar trading systems.
Proven ability to manage projects without direct BA/developer reporting lines.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Experience in structured PMO environments

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of trading products (Fixed Income strongly preferred).
Experience in front-to-back implementations.
Agile tools implementation experience.
Strong ability to anticipate risks and drive proactive solutions.

Companys Benefits

At Talan we invest in our employees well-being and empower them with benefits including:

Competitive salary between $120000 - $165000
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
8 paid holidays 5 sick days 2 personal days per year
Company health dental and vision insurance plans FSA
Voluntary STD and LTD
Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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