Project Manager, Market & Reference Data

Role Overview: You will be joining the Financial Markets Risk Technology team as an experienced technical project manager to contribute towards building a new market and reference data platform within Financial Markets. Your role will involve project managing the development of this strategic platform with centralized data interfaces and data store to support Financial Market intraday and EOD pricing and risk management. Key Responsibilities: - Quickly establish objective working relationships with senior front office, COO, risk, finance, operations, and technology stakeholders - Drive a dynamic, globally dispersed team of business analysts, technologists, change managers, and business stakeholders - Take full ownership of project management and governance throughout the delivery cycle - Develop resource and project plans to meet the program objective - Implement projects according to best practices - Provide logistical and implementation planning and support to stakeholders - Establish an efficient governance model for achieving program objectives - Define project execution deliverables such as scope definition, testing plan, roll-out plans, and financials management - Assist with communication, planning, and scoping of sprints - Identify risks and impediments early, plan mitigating steps, and communicate effectively - Advocate for agile ways of working and be an active member of the scrum team Qualifications: - Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Banking/Finance/Management from a reputable university - 12-15 years of experience in project management, solution design, and end-to-end delivery in the Financial Markets industry - Strong knowledge of derivatives across asset classes, including product knowledge, pricing, risk analytics, and trade life cycle - Extensive knowledge in reference and market data - Experience with real-time market data is a plus - Background in engineering is a plus - Strong technical acumen - Ability to manage geographically dispersed stakeholder base - Multicultural awareness - Strong communication and presentation skills in English Additional Company Details: Standard Chartered is an international bank committed to making a positive difference for clients, communities, and employees. They value diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The organization promotes a culture of doing the right thing, never settling, and working better together. Standard Chartered offers various benefits such as retirement savings, flexible working options, wellbeing support, continuous learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.,