Project Manager II Equities Operations Transformation

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 JP Morgan Chase 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.
• Background in financial markets or associated financial services operations with a working knowledge of key processes and workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and perform effectively under pressure particularly in the context of tight go-live timelines.
• Effective presentation skills with the confidence to engage audiences at all levels from working teams to senior executives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in project governance including milestone tracking risk management and structured stakeholder engagement.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

Background in financial markets or associated financial services operations with a working knowledge of key processes and workflows.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and perform effectively under pressure particularly in the context of tight go-live timelines.
• Effective presentation skills with the confidence to engage audiences at all levels from working teams to senior executives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in project governance including milestone tracking risk management and structured stakeholder engagement.

Preferred 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.
• Familiarity with equities asset classes in particular with ETFs ADRs and Cash equities products.
• Working knowledge of the end to end trade lifecycle and Post-Trade processing including settlements and reconciliations workflows.
• Experience leveraging automation tools and techniques to streamline project workflows and increase operational efficiency.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess situations identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.