Project Manager

The role will focus on Technology Control initiatives within its Operational Risk team, which is designing and implementing enhanced risk management and control frameworks across Global Markets.

The position involves working with stakeholders of relevant initiatives to update and maintain a current view of the status of each initiative, a synthesized view of risks, issues and potential solutions and as assessment of any themes that may emerge across initiatives.

Of particular importance will be sound knowledge of risk management activities

Experience with managing and/or implementing technology initiatives, and a passion for initiative management combined with the ability to rapidly and effectively communicate complicated issues and related data into concise and actionable information for senior stakeholders.

The role will provide exposure to members of the Markets Management team and senior stakeholders of the initiative, as well as experience with initiatives that are of priority.

The successful candidate will work with a myriad of professionals in Global Markets Business Management, Chief Administrative Officers, Markets Technology, Information Security Office, Technology Control Officers

• Leading the oversight / preparation / check and challenge of information technology initiatives.

• Developing an understanding of the key business deliverables required for each initiative and the associated dependencies
• The ability to provide a review and challenge view of potential risks associated with program delivery on a technical and detailed level
• Monitoring, interpreting and reacting to emerging regulatory guidance or feedback related to the initiative and related regulatory issues
• Consulting and working with subject matter experts when performing the above.
• Technology initiatives can be, but not limited to, segregation of duties and application entitlements.
• Ensuring clear and transparent reporting of program status to the Management team
• Partnering with Operational Risk Management (ORM), Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other cross functional partners to assess the quality of the deliverables and associated artifacts
• Executing on various ad-hoc technology projects critical to the COO organization as well as researching and drafting materials for presentations for deep dives into particular topics
• Being an ambassador or role model for excellence as an Information Technology Risk and Control Officer.

• Gain the trust and confidence of the Markets business managers.
• Establish a rapport with Control Officers, Business Managers, Information Security Officers.
• Develop a broad and detailed understanding of the organizations landscape, culture and technology.
• Understand the relevant markets and the applicable regulations which govern the markets and associating projects assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting.

• Strong desktop or PC skills which include working knowledge of MS suite of applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

• Communication - Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Must be articulate and persuasive.
• Change Agent - Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively.
• Self-starting with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Teamwork - Must be able to work in a team environment, listen and work well with others
• Team-oriented, client-focused and open to different ideas or viewpoints.
• Organizational Skills Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability.
• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency.

• Clients ICG Global Markets business is a complex business with multiple products and services that span the globe, including but not limited to, underwriting, structuring, and trading across all asset classes, including equities, corporate bonds, government and agency bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, syndicated loans, structured and futures products.
• The environment is fast-paced which requires quick thinking, organizational skills, high energy, and timely turnaround.
• As part of its ongoing work to enhance safety and soundness and further strengthen controls, Global Markets has a Risk and Control team to centralize the oversight and management of projects with a focus on instilling best practices, designing and implementing controls, measuring against consistent benchmarks, and streamlining control processes across the business.