Project Manager (Investment Bank)

Role Description

SMBC is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan for the future.

As a result of this expansion we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Risk Technology Group. Here you will work closely with our Risk Department stakeholders to build out our strategic analytics and reporting frameworks. This team is expanding as we continue to provide more capabilities for our business users. This is an opportunity to partner with and learn the business while working with newer technology.

Role Objectives

Coordinate and manage a portfolio of projects and activities, providing transparency of progress against the strategic roadmap.
Lead projects from initial discovery phase through to final implementation, ensuring responsibilities are clear and milestones are being met according to plan.
Support of program and business strategies and objectives: resource and demand planning, change and resource management processes.
Coordination and management of key senior meetings to present updates, emerging risks and manage action items.
Working directly with our Business Users on their requirements.
Working closely with other Shared Services Functions within Technology such as the QA and Development teams.
Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision and communicate ideas effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to conduct root cause analysis and provide viable solutions.
Ability to analyze business process and make recommendations for improvements and translate business needs into IT requirements.
Create documentation for various ongoing projects and business processes.
Strong ability to conduct gap analysis and provide current state vs future state analysis.

Qualifications and Skills

Self-starter with strong ability to multi-task and solve business problems.

Working experience with Market/Credit Risk regulations like LIBOR Transition, What-if Analysis, CCR, Market/Credit Risk Feeds, Stress Testing, Reporting, etc. is desirable.
Highly developed sense of accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects and goals.
Ability to understand complex and highly technical concepts, and ability to easily explain/translate them to peers.
Experience managing 3rd party vendors on licensing and professional services for the implementation of new platforms.
Knowledge of project management frameworks including Waterfall and Agile and tools such as JIRA and MS Project, Visio and Excel
Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues, while ensuring a high level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget and resources.
Strong relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills
Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Knowledge of financial operations and planning, controls management, MIS, data management and reporting processes related to commercial investment banks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills