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via LinkedIn posted_at: 12 hours agoschedule_type: Contractor
WSN is looking to bring on a Junior PM/PMO for a consulting opportunity with our client, an investment banking company, based in the New York Metropolitan area. Please see details below... FRTB - PMO/PM Overview: PMO/PM with a solid grounding in project management and business analysis principles with significant stakeholder engagement experience across both Technology and Business. 2-5 years. PMO/PM with project management/transformation/change WSN is looking to bring on a Junior PM/PMO for a consulting opportunity with our client, an investment banking company, based in the New York Metropolitan area.

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FRTB - PMO/PM

Overview: PMO/PM with a solid grounding in project management and business analysis principles with significant stakeholder engagement experience across both Technology and Business. 2-5 years.

PMO/PM with project management/transformation/change management experience to assist with the day to day operations of the Central PMO for the FRTB Program.

Key responsibilities include:

- Project plan management

- RAID management

- Jira/defect management, monitoring and reporting for Senior Stakeholders

- Create presentations for all for all FRTB Governance bodies

- Responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects in line with overall Markets Program Execution & Transformation book of work

- Support the Program Management Team, working with the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense, to drive the implementation of FRTB

- Liaise and clearly communicate with external parties, including regulators as appropriate

- Develop and deliver presentations covering project / program status, resourcing and plans to Markets Program Execution and COO management

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with attention to detail

- Ability to lean complex technical topics and seamlessly communicate them to non-technical colleagues to drive delivery and risk and issue resolution.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively produce procedural documentation and communicate with senior management

- Minimum 2 years experience.

- Must be an energetic self starter/able to drive initiative with minimal direction

- Project management experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)

- Ability to put together reporting and high quality presentations for Senior Management

- Strong BA skills

- Strong team player
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via Recruiter Jobs posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WSNis looking to bring on aBusiness Analystfor aconsultingopportunity with our client, a global retail bank, based inTampa, FL.Please see details below. No third parties please.Business Analyst (Business with Tech Knowledge) - Hybrid with 3 days onsite/weekDescriptionAs part of a multi-billion dollar Consent Order related remediation plan, and Management Reporting and Escalation Platform has been built from which various "Risk Applications have been WSNis looking to bring on aBusiness Analystfor aconsultingopportunity with our client, a global retail bank, based inTampa, FL.Please see details below. No third parties please.Business Analyst (Business with Tech Knowledge) - Hybrid with 3 days onsite/weekDescriptionAs part of a multi-billion dollar Consent Order related remediation plan, and Management Reporting and Escalation Platform has been built from which various "Risk Applications have been built upon. These include Limit & Threshold Breaches, Event (Incident & Concern) Escalation & Key Risk Indicator Lifecycles. The underlying core system comprises a low code/no code flexible workflow builder (proprietary) with out of the box Dashboard, Workflow, Reporting, Audit trail and other functionality built around Java, JBPM and Angular technologies. The system continues to expand with increased functionality and more risk applications coming on board.We are looking for aBusiness Analystwho understands theFinancial Services... businessand has a goodtechnical background. However, this is not a pure Tech BA role, the candidate should a well rounded CV with limited focus on building specific product lines e.g. mortgages, credit cards etc.Daily DutiesInteract with business users to elicit business & tech requirements includingDetermination of business requirements based on critical thinking in-line with the Tech Product owners vision for the programAbility to interact with a vide variety of users from a multitude of disciplinesAbility to guide Developers and QA teams in the interpretation of business requirements and their translation to Technical requirementsCreation and review of JIRA stories for each buildWork with Business, Senior BA and Tech Product Owner in prioritization of storiesPerform Scrum Master role if capable/ trained (approx. 2 hours of each day) in leading one of the 4 Scrum teamsDevelop bi-monthly Demo deck to Business StakeholdersAid in the development of the strategic vision as well as the execution of that visionPreferred candidate will haveDetailed knowledge of information and writing user stories and documenting in JIRAUnderstanding of AGILE methodology, AGILE & SCRUM Master certifications a bonusGood listening skillsLong dated, periods of either contracting or FT employ at Institutions/ Companies.Business knowledge regarding Limit & Threshold Breach Management, Risk Appetite Statement, Loss Capture, RCSA, Reporting (Board and Senior Cttee) is a positive5+ years experience within similar roles in Financial Institutions (Business Analyst)Exposure to Risk or Finance a bonus in a Financial Services client Show more details...
via LinkedIn posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Top Requirements • Tier 1 Bank or Big 4 Experience... • Regulatory Change or transformation work • Ability to lead a workstream • Good stakeholder management The role will be part of a central Client 4210 Program Management Team, charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how. The candidate must be an individual experienced in project management Top Requirements

• Tier 1 Bank or Big 4 Experience...

• Regulatory Change or transformation work

• Ability to lead a workstream

• Good stakeholder management

The role will be part of a central Client 4210 Program Management Team, charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how. The candidate must be an individual experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transformation / change management / PMO experience with a focus on Capital Markets initiatives to facilitate compliance with Client 4210 for a material client population

• Partner with the Business, Legal, Risk and Operations to facilitate redocumentation and operational readiness for Client 4210 by May 2024.

• Represent Markets Transformation across various streams of work to ensure the timely delivery of key initiatives, milestones, issue tracking, and issue remediation.

• Working knowledge of Markets business and products and / or regulatory capital

• Effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the program / project, including obtaining buy-in for business process and infrastructure changes.

• Work closely with the Markets Business and Technology teams to ensure that the data is accurate, complete, has proper data lineage, and help steer the overall data governance.

• Delivering effective, articulate, and concise presentations to senior management covering project / program status, resourcing and plans

• Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across Global Markets front-to-back stakeholders

• Experience analyzing large datasets using SQL, Python, a plus

• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Sales, Business Managers, Product Owners, Risk, Legal and Operations teams

• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs

• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise

key skills required

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, preferably in a senior role.

• Experience with Capital Markets Transformation

• Strong project and program management skills; ability to gain consensus among project team and stakeholders, and drive initiatives to completion effectively

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives

• Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization

• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability key skills preferred

• Experience in Risk and Regulatory related projects

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
WSN is looking to bring on a Business Analyst for a consulting opportunity with our client, a tier-1 wholesale bank, based in the New York City Metropolitan area. Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week in NYC... Responsibilities: • Assist with setup and on-going support for bank loan, warehouse and repo facility reconciliation and position reporting • Monthly and quarterly ABS and CLO processing and related automation • Cash and loan transaction WSN is looking to bring on a Business Analyst for a consulting opportunity with our client, a tier-1 wholesale bank, based in the New York City Metropolitan area.

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

Responsibilities:
• Assist with setup and on-going support for bank loan, warehouse and repo facility reconciliation and position reporting
• Monthly and quarterly ABS and CLO processing and related automation
• Cash and loan transaction account reconciliation and related automation
• Daily reconciliation report and position statement review and related automation
• Assist with documentation of requirements, use cases, and related testing data
• Follow detailed reconciliation and processing scripts to:
• Properly bifurcate cash and transaction activity and related breaks for each facility
• Assist with preparation of daily aggregated facility reporting
• Test model and data for completeness and accuracy
• Create reconciliation and validation tools for structured finance transactions utilizing python

Qualifications:

• Some experience in the ABS/CLO/CMBS/RMBS industry is preferred

• Proficiency in a programming language such as python or VBA is desirable but not required

• General knowledge of databases, software and overall process design is desirable

• BS degree in finance or a relevant quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering is highly desirable

• Proficiency with cash-flow modeling of securitized products is preferred

• Proficiency with bank loan or repo facility cash and account reconciliation is strongly preferred

• Must be highly competent with Excel

• Proficiency with Access, SQL, and/or ETL experience is a plus

• Must have strong problem-solving skills, excellent work ethic, and good communication skills

• Must be motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 13 hours agoschedule_type: Contractor
WSN is seeking a Resolution Planning Project Manager to place with our client, a major investment bank located in NYC. No third parties please. -PM but needs BA skills... -Role is on trading side: Equities/FX, prime brokerage, SFTs, client clearing, structured notes. -Needs credit risk experience -Needs understanding of liquidity/collateral impact of a wind down. The role will be part of a core Program Management team charged with ensuring the WSN is seeking a Resolution Planning Project Manager to place with our client, a major investment bank located in NYC. No third parties please.

-PM but needs BA skills...

-Role is on trading side: Equities/FX, prime brokerage, SFTs, client clearing, structured notes.

-Needs credit risk experience

-Needs understanding of liquidity/collateral impact of a wind down.

The role will be part of a core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely execution of Markets Transformation deliverables across all workstreams 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/workstreams 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
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 24 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Role Overview Seeking a seasoned PMO analyst with a proven track record of PMO or Project Management within the Finance or Consultancy industry. In this fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, you must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, take a pragmatic and considered approach, pay close attention to details, employ strong oral and written communication skills... Documentation preparation & review, strong knowledge of MS Role Overview

Seeking a seasoned PMO analyst with a proven track record of PMO or Project Management within the Finance or Consultancy industry. In this fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, you must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, take a pragmatic and considered approach, pay close attention to details, employ strong oral and written communication skills... Documentation preparation & review, strong knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word in particular) is required.

Job Background/Context

The Services, Markets & Client Chief Data Office (CDO) seeks to support *** on its journey to adopt a data culture and data-driven mindset by organizing, simplifying, and enabling quality data for the Institutional Clients Group (Services, Markets & Client). The Services, Markets & Client CDO Portfolio Management team governs and monitors the Services, Markets & Client CDO book of work and acts as a centralized point of contact across the other Services, Markets & Client CDO Program Management Office (PMO) teams to ensure that work is driven in an effective, consistent, and timely manner. The Services, Markets & Client CDO Portfolio Management team interacts heavily across *** with various PMOs, the Transformation Office, Services, Markets & Client Transformation, the Enterprise CAO/Chief Data Office organization, Project Managers, and Stakeholders in the Business, Finance, Risk, and Technology.

Focus on these skills:

• project and portfolio management

• strong communication (oral and written)

• PowerPoint and Excel

• Finance experience (Those w/o this exp don't do well with the volume of work)

• Big consulting firms – Client, EY, Client, PwC, etc.

• Must be a strong independent contributor

Key Responsibilities:

The PMO analyst will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Project coordination for several PMO competence areas across Services, Markets & Client CDO program/project portfolio

• Assist CDO leads and project managers in managing a large portfolio of programs and projects

• Enforce a culture of PMO best practices across the CDO group, including adherence to processes and procedures from various governance groups

• Serve as liaison between multiple domain areas within Services, Markets & Client to synthesize information for communications / presentations

• Maintain existing departmental and Project Office policies and procedures

• Continue to update and improve project methodologies, provide mentoring and training to other PMs and act as an SME

• Support team members in the planning, directing, and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs

• Liaise with a range of teams from Data Program PMO, Transformation Program Office, Program Execution Management, Services, Markets & Client Central Transformation, and Program/Project Managers, providing insightful financial and business analysis and developing senior management reports, to define and track key operational/program metrics and to help drive business decisions to achieve goals

• Proactively follow escalation and change control processes, when necessary

• Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivots, formulas) and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards and scorecards

• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate issues, risks, and progress on complex processes to multiple stakeholders

• Self-initiate, work productively when unsupervised, and multitask across multiple concurrent projects

Req. Qualifications

• Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent

• PMP or similar project management certification preferred

• Ability to proficiently use MS Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• 5-7 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Strong listening, presentation, communication, and influencing skills; Articulates with confidence to senior management

• Strong attention to detail in supporting management reporting with clear and concise data analysis and presentation

• Highly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thoughtful leadership and strong critical thinking skills

• Ability to multitask, pivot quickly, and work across various groups globally

• Ability to deliver efficiently against compressed timelines
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
Job Title: Financial Controller (SVP Level) Location: New York City, NY (2-3 days onsite... Company: Major Investment Bank (Client of WSN) About the Role: WSN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller at the Senior Vice President (SVP) level to join our client's dynamic team at a leading investment bank in New York City. The ideal candidate will possess a robust accounting background and demonstrate proficiency in managing Job Title: Financial Controller (SVP Level)

Location: New York City, NY (2-3 days onsite...

Company: Major Investment Bank (Client of WSN)

About the Role:

WSN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller at the Senior Vice President (SVP) level to join our client's dynamic team at a leading investment bank in New York City. The ideal candidate will possess a robust accounting background and demonstrate proficiency in managing complex financial processes and regulatory requirements. This role demands immediate availability, with the selected candidate expected to start within two weeks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Pricing and Billing Management:
• Monitor and scan exchanges for pricing changes.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive pricing table for traders and billing systems.
• Ensure accurate cost-plus markup pricing for client billing.
• Expense and Cost Management:
• Oversee Non-Personnel Expenses (NPE) related to trades.
• Process and validate bills from marketplaces.
• Handle month-end close processes, including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Manage regulatory fees and client assessment fees based on trade flow.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
• Accounting Functions:
• Update and maintain the General Ledger.
• Perform accrual accounting and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Manage trial balances, including debits and credits.
• Oversee accounting for the broker-dealer entity.

Qualifications:
• Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience:
• Extensive experience in financial controlling and accounting within the financial services industry.
• Strong background in managing trade-related NPE costs and regulatory fees.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft for accruals and general ledger updates.
• Previous experience with month-end closing, P&L statements, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule:
• This position requires 2-3 days onsite in the New York City office.

Start Date:
• The candidate must be available to start within two weeks of the offer.

Application Process:

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging role in a major investment bank, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

WSN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 10 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
WSN is seeking a Project Managers and Business Analysts with Markets Transformation/Capital Markets experience to place in a long-term consulting role with our client, a tier one retail bank in New York, NY. Role Description... The role will be part of a Core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across multiple workstreams and functions while imparting subject matter expertise and know-how. The candidate WSN is seeking a Project Managers and Business Analysts with Markets Transformation/Capital Markets experience to place in a long-term consulting role with our client, a tier one retail bank in New York, NY.

Role Description...

The role will be part of a Core Program Management team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across multiple workstreams and functions while imparting subject matter expertise and know-how.

The candidate must be an individual experienced in project management with sufficient subject matter expertise and capital markets experience to deliver meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive the timely execution of strategic Capital Markets programs and deliverables through the diligent application of program management principles and standards

• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans, and manage timelines

• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy

• Ensure that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level

• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives including working closely with Front Office, Quantitative, Finance, Market Risk, Product Owner, Controls, and Technology teams

• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs

• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise

• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees

• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined-up approach, to support the execution of programs

Key Skills Required

• Strong and proven track record in strategic Capital Markets project management and delivering complex solutions is essential

• Has demonstrated experience in Capital Markets Transformation or similar Front Office roles including familiarity with Quantitative, Market Risk, Capital, Finance, and Regulatory concepts

• Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for high-visibility initiatives

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance

• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives

• Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization

• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability

• General understanding of Python, SQL

Key Skills Preferred

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience in managing Capital Markets, Market Risk, Finance, Regulatory, or Front-Office related projects.

• Bachelor's/University degree; Masters degree preferred.

• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a plus.

• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering projects related to recovery and resolution plans a plus
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
WSN is seeking Regulatory Remediation – Project Management Specialists to place in long-term consulting opportunities with our client, a tier one wholesale bank headquartered in New York City, committed to driving innovation and excellence in capital markets. Job Description... You will lead projects focused on regulatory remediation related to Consent Orders, MRIAs, and MRAs. Leveraging your regulatory compliance expertise and project management WSN is seeking Regulatory Remediation – Project Management Specialists to place in long-term consulting opportunities with our client, a tier one wholesale bank headquartered in New York City, committed to driving innovation and excellence in capital markets.

Job Description...

You will lead projects focused on regulatory remediation related to Consent Orders, MRIAs, and MRAs. Leveraging your regulatory compliance expertise and project management skills, you will collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Your responsibilities will include developing communication strategies, producing engaging presentations, and facilitating meetings to drive project progress.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead regulatory remediation programs or projects related to Consent Orders, MRIAs, and MRAs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create a communications strategy for informing project sponsors and C-Suite level executives of program or project progress, risks, issues, and decisions to be made.
• Produce compelling and engaging PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate project updates, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Facilitate working group and steering committee meetings, utilizing strong verbal communication skills to lead discussions and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful remediation of regulatory issues.
• Apply quality assurance concepts to validate remediation deliverables and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify root causes of regulatory issues and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
• Utilize technical skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project), JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Data Analytics and Visualization tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) to support project objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders, providing recommendations for mitigation and resolution.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Legal Studies, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance and banking with top tier commercial banks, investment banks and/or Big 4 consulting firms.
• Deep experience in leading regulatory remediation programs or projects related to Consent Orders, MRIAs, and MRAs.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrated experience leading project stakeholders from diverse functional areas.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience, with proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Contractor
Job Title: Project/Program Manager - Risk Management Location: NYC/Hybrid (2-3 days on-site... Compensation Range: $125,000 - $189,000/year plus benefits Role Type: Long-term consulting with the potential for conversion after 6 months. Overview: WSN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program/Project Manager with expertise in Risk Management, coupled with a solid understanding of asset classes and their transactional lifecycles, to place Job Title: Project/Program Manager - Risk Management

Location: NYC/Hybrid (2-3 days on-site...

Compensation Range: $125,000 - $189,000/year plus benefits

Role Type: Long-term consulting with the potential for conversion after 6 months.

Overview: WSN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program/Project Manager with expertise in Risk Management, coupled with a solid understanding of asset classes and their transactional lifecycles, to place in a role with our client, tier one wholesale bank in NYC.

The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various business units within the bank.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement a comprehensive project management framework, including the development of Project Charters detailing how project execution will be managed.
• Establish governance frameworks, such as Working Groups, Operating Committees, Steering Committees, and Executive Committees, to provide oversight of project resources, roles, responsibilities (RACI – Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), and decision-making processes.
• Lead project initiation (PID – Project Initiation Document) and project planning, including the creation of project plans and reporting templates to communicate project progress, risks, issues, and decisions to governing bodies.
• Drive project execution to ensure deliverables are met on time and meet quality standards, fostering a culture of accountability and urgency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide thought leadership and expertise in identifying, measuring, and resolving risks and issues, leveraging a deep understanding of asset classes and their transactional lifecycles to facilitate risk identification and management.
• Mobilize resources and provide oversight to resolve risks and issues, demonstrating leadership and idea generation in developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on project management best practices, methodologies, and tools, providing guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders as needed.
• Demonstrate a track record of success in leading projects from inception to implementation, delivering tangible business outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degree and relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, PMP) preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project/Program Manager leading risk management initiatives in a wholesale banking environment or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing project management frameworks, including Project Charters, governance structures, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
• Solid understanding of asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Listed Derivatives, OTC Derivatives, etc.) and their transactional lifecycles, including trade capture, accounting, clearing, settlement, and post-settlement management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project
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