Job Description:
CLIENT is undergoing unprecedented growth and development within corporate, investment banking and markets (CIBM) as it follows an ambitious business development programme. To support many of the individual initiatives, the bank is implementing a global collateral management solution across the main CIBM centers . This will be delivered in a phased approach and will address collateral in the broadest sense within the organisation. A seasoned project manager is required to run the lead development team in New York. The successful candidate will be accountable for implementing a defined strategy involving a number of third party products combined with selective IT development. The New York team is comprised of a Business Analyst, Integration Manager and a team of developers based in New York and offshore. In addition the role faces off to core teams in London, Paris and Hong Kong each comprised of a local project manager, analyst and integration manager. The position will report to an overall global project manager based between New York and London.

Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities will include; definition of detailed project plans, management of day-to-day development, appropriate escalation of issues, production of timely status reports and ensuring overall development, testing and implementation milestones are achieved within plan. The project timelines are aggressive consequently the responsibility will appeal to an energetic, self starter who is used to working in changeable environments.

Minimum Requirements:
PM must have 7-10 years of project management experience in IT with well-proven skills in the areas of project methodology, control, and sourcing. Particularly critical are capabilities to understand the business analytically and manage issues tactically within the established strategy. Knowledge and experience in derivatives, specifically on global margin and collateral management from the regulatory and legal contract perspective is fundamental to fulfilling responsibilities of this position. At minimum, experience in managing projects in broker/dealer environments must be demonstrated. PMOs from non-financial sector should not be considered.