Project Manager, Market & Reference Data

You are an experienced and seasoned technical project manager looking to contribute towards building a new market and reference data platform within the Financial Markets Risk Technology team. This platform will support the Financial Market intraday and end-of-day pricing and risk management, aligning with the strategic goals of the organization. Your role involves establishing objective working relationships with various stakeholders including senior front office, COO, risk, finance, operations, and technology teams. You will be responsible for driving a globally dispersed team of business analysts, technologists, change managers, and stakeholders, ensuring project management and governance throughout the delivery cycle. Your key responsibilities include resource and project planning, project implementation in accordance with best practices, logistical and implementation planning support, and establishing an efficient governance model. You will work closely with applications managers, delivery managers, and subject matter experts from various parts of Financial Markets Technology to achieve project objectives. Additionally, you will be actively involved in communication, planning, scoping of sprints, identifying risks and impediments, and ensuring compliance with agile ways of working. As the project manager, you are expected to be an expert in planning, organizing, and leading large-scale technology projects within the Financial Markets industry. Your strong communication skills, proactive stakeholder engagement, and ability to work effectively with multiple teams and functions will be crucial for success. You should have a solid background in Financial Markets, risk management, and market data, with experience in full life-cycle software design and implementation. Qualifications include a Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Banking/Finance/Management, coupled with 12-15 years of experience in project management, solution design, and end-to-end delivery in the Financial Markets industry. You will play a key role in establishing the position as a single point of escalation for FM Market & Reference Data knowledge and advice, representing the interests of FM Technology, and contributing to relevant management committees. Your ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage geographically dispersed teams, and drive multiple agendas will be essential. Embodying the values and code of conduct of the organization, you will strive to embed the highest standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, and business conduct across the bank. In summary, as a technical project manager within the Financial Markets Risk Technology team, you will lead the development of a strategic market and reference data platform to support pricing and risk management activities. Your expertise in project management, financial markets, and technology will be instrumental in achieving the project objectives and driving positive outcomes for the organization.,