Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead stakeholder engagements and work streams related to the specific program or portfolio in conjunction with the CMT values and principles
- Provide oversight of highly skilled project resources and project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle and help ensure timely execution of project deliverables
- Apply well-developed consulting skills and in-depth industry and functional knowledge in the execution of assignments
- Establish the right framework, governance, and metrics to manage the programs effectively
- Provide input into engagement decisions including work plan and timeline, project management, resource allocation, and career development of staff members
- Independently manage medium to large projects through the lifecycle and use BA tools proficiently (business requirement documents, functional specification documents, data matrix, Work Flow Diagrams, etc.)
- Run test management processes for medium to large-scale projects (Test Strategy/Approach documentation, managing User Acceptance Testing, building test plans and test scenarios, building implementation plans)
- Assist our stakeholder businesses with their tactical/strategic solution requirements, services, and/or programs
- Structure and implement a robust Governance and Communication framework for projects
- Prepare project reports, steering committee packs, maintain RAID log, RACI, and other project artefacts
- Be a mentor to the team, constantly evaluate opportunities for learning/upskilling, and lead/coach the team to fulfill any gaps
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, and Knowledge Required:
- Experience in finance change projects related to Liquidity, Financial Reporting (GAAP/IFRS), or Regulatory Capital as a business analyst and/or project manager
- Experience in managing Front Office to Back Office architecture overhaul projects, requiring coordination across multiple corporate functions and technology partners
- Sound understanding of standard financial products like Derivatives, Bonds, Loans, and Equity
- Ability to operate in both agile and waterfall style project methodologies and an understanding of deliverables required for each methodology
- Attention to detail and high-quality standards of documentation, processes, and control environment
- Detailed knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio); knowledge of PowerBI and Alteryx preferred
- Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their initiative and with the drive to see projects through to completion
- Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
