Resolution Planning Project Manager

WSN is looking to bring on a Resolution Planning Project Manager for a consulting opportunity with our client, an investment bank, based in New York, NY.

Work Schedule: Hybrid with 3 days onsite/week in NYC.

Overview: The role will be part of a core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely execution of Markets Transformation deliverables across all work-streams whilst imparting their subject matter expertise and know-how.

The candidate must be an experienced hybrid business analyst/project manager with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the Markets Transformation Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables
• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and other ad hoc sessions with senior business stakeholders (Technology, Risk, Finance, Front Office, etc)
• Gather business requirements, draft relevant project documentation (BRDs, process flows etc) with IT and other business partners as appropriate
• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with strategy
• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level
• Identify synergies between programs/work-streams to minimize delivery time and maximize adoption

Skills Required:

• Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
• Strong working knowledge of Markets & Securities Services products and environments
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle of Interest Rates and Fixed Income products
• Experience of trading wind down protocols (eg. MSA agreements, novation, sell-off etc)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders
• Seasoned business analyst/project manager experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)
• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability
• 7 years of relevant industry experience as a subject matter expert and skillset to drive change preferably with project management expertise too
• Experience working with Front Office/Trading and Sales/Technology teams
• Understanding of credit risk, collateral management and/or distressed markets
• Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance requirements

Skills Preferred:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus