Project Manager – FICC OTC Derivatives

Key Responsibilities:

– Independently manage and deliver complex programs within the OTC Derivatives and FICC trade lifecycle domain.

– Lead Front-to-Back (F2B) transformation programs across the FICC OTC space.

– Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, tracking, risk management, and closure.

– Define program objectives, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.

– Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams across business, technology, operations, and other stakeholders.

– Effectively engage and manage senior stakeholders, providing regular program updates and driving key decisions.

– Establish and manage strong program governance frameworks and operating processes.

– Drive governance forums, steering committees, status reviews, and program-level reporting.

– Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.

– Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization and maintain transparency on program progress.

– Drive alignment across multiple workstreams and ensure delivery against agreed business outcomes.

– Independently manage programs with minimal oversight and demonstrate strong ownership and accountability.

– Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical program-level issues.

– Track program performance against scope, timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.

Required Skills:

– 10+ years of experience in Project Management / Program Management within financial services or investment banking.

– Strong domain experience in OTC Derivatives and FICC products.

– Strong understanding of the FICC OTC trade lifecycle and associated processes.

– Hands-on experience managing Front-to-Back (F2B) transformation programs in the FICC OTC space.

– Proven experience independently managing complex programs with minimal supervision.

– Strong experience in senior stakeholder management and executive-level communication.

– Strong understanding and hands-on experience in program governance.

– Experience managing multiple workstreams, cross-functional teams, dependencies, risks, and issues.

– Strong program planning, execution, tracking, and reporting skills.

– Excellent communication, articulation, presentation, and influencing skills.

– Strong leadership, ownership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.

– Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex financial services environment.