Project Manager - FICC OTC Derivatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and deliver complex programs within the OTC Derivatives and FICC trade lifecycle domain.
• Lead Front-to-Back (F2B) transformation programs across the FICC OTC space.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, tracking, risk management, and closure.
• Define program objectives, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams across business, technology, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Effectively engage and manage senior stakeholders, providing regular program updates and driving key decisions.
• Establish and manage strong program governance frameworks and operating processes.
• Drive governance forums, steering committees, status reviews, and program-level reporting.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization and maintain transparency on program progress.
• Drive alignment across multiple workstreams and ensure delivery against agreed business outcomes.
• Independently manage programs with minimal oversight and demonstrate strong ownership and accountability.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical program-level issues.
• Track program performance against scope, timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management / Program Management within financial services or investment banking.
• Strong domain experience in OTC Derivatives and FICC products.
• Strong understanding of the FICC OTC trade lifecycle and associated processes.
• Hands-on experience managing Front-to-Back (F2B) transformation programs in the FICC OTC space.
• Proven experience independently managing complex programs with minimal supervision.
• Strong experience in senior stakeholder management and executive-level communication.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in program governance.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, cross-functional teams, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Strong program planning, execution, tracking, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, articulation, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership, ownership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex financial services environment.