Project Manager - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in projects, and you've found the right team.

As a Projects Associate in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining, and delivering set goals for our firm.

In your role as Associate for Projects and Change, you will be responsible for managing and executing global projects across both BAU and new business initiatives. You will need a broad understanding of the trade workflow for FX, Repos, Money Markets, Fixed Income, and Interest Rate Swaps products, as well as Middle Office processes. Your role will require strong project management discipline and a solution-oriented approach to business problems and initiatives.

Job Responsibilities 

• Manage global project demand & prioritization for Middle Office
• Evaluate business objectives and analyze high level business requirements that require new systems or existing system enhancements
• Close partnership with technology service providers and business users to set system strategy and  project direction, identify cost/benefit impact, and agree on project timelines and priorities  
• Organize governance forums to manage stakeholder expectations
• Facilitate the success of programs by proper resource allocation & ensure appropriate coverage from all stakeholders
• Ensure cross-impacts are called out with sufficient advance notice
• Track issues, mitigate risks and resolve conflicts between programs and projects
• Ensure that all stakeholder communications are managed in a timely manner. Manage business communications and monthly update to senior stakeholders
• Produce bi-monthly business review management reporting 
• Partner with regional Operations (MO and BO) on operation project initiatives. Participate and represent the MO on firm wide forums for regulatory change.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 7+ years experience in Fixed Income, Repos, FX and/or Money Markets products collaborating with traders and operations in managing business requirements and coordinating technology solutions with a few years of PMO experience managing multiple projects 
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization including senior management
• Stakeholder expectation management and negotiation skills 
• Strong analytical, prioritization, multi-tasking and negotiation skills
• Excellent and proven communication skills, both written and verbal in English

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.