What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst / Project Manager position at FDM Group?
About The Role
This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.
FDM is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager located in Jersey City to support a project in the financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 24 months but may be extended.
This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.
This role with a Market Risk Technology team, based in New York City/Jersey City and offers an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate to work closely with the business stakeholders in the Global Portfolio Analysis, Global Risk Analytics and Global Market Risk teams. The role involves building subject matter knowledge on Market Risk exposure management for the Global Markets business across all asset classes and delivery responsibility on significant funded initiatives that are driving the build out of next generation Market Risk technology stack.
The selected candidate will bring analytical skills, ability to work in global teams, with business stakeholders as well as technical experts in order to deliver the projects and grow their career within Market Risk technology that is now a key focus area for investment from the senior management team. Since the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, there is a need for Market Risk to work hand-in-hand with Front Office and this role offers the selected candidate a real potential to utilize their skills as well as learn how risk management spans across Front Office Trading desks all the way to Market Risk exposure management and eventually reported to the regulators.
About You
- Some Market Risk, Risk, or Front Office experience
- Some financial markets product knowledge
- Basic understanding of regulatory landscape
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience of analyzing and validating large volumes of numerical data
- Good organizational skills with efficient follow up on open items
- Exposure to Agile methodologies
- Experience of all aspects of project life cycle
- Excellent technical skills; SQL, Excel, VBA and Python
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
About Us
FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.
With 35 years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.
🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe
🚀 25,000 careers launched – and counting
🤝 300 trusted client partners
Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80 nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.
Additional Considerations
FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.