Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager / Business Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

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

• 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

Required Skills:

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree; Master's degree preferred
• 8 years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering projects related to recovery and resolution plans
• Experience in managing Capital Markets, Market Risk, Finance, and Regulatory projects
• Project Management certifications e.g., PMP or equivalent a plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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