What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - (iSTAR) 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 (eg. 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 Project Manager (i-Star / Core) in New York City to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This role is initially for 12 months and will be hybrid with requirements to be in the New York or Jersey City office 3 days per week.
- Documentation of current and proposed operational processes, applications and workflows
- Manage / undertake production of Business Requirements Documents
- Manage multiple projects in parallel including management of own project plans
- Work in conjunction with Technology teams to ensure functional specifications are delivered in line with business requirements
- Perform systems analysis and assist developers in translating specified requirements into technical solutions
- Coordinate testing across multiple areas, products and regions
- Manage project issue / risk reporting ensuring all issues are escalated accordingly
- Generate and present stakeholders reports for own projects
- Stay in touch with new regulatory requirements, assess impact across product lines and initiative changes/new projects accordingly
- Contribute ideas and identify future projects for the group
- Undertake independent research into requirements for new business initiatives
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with the Operations, the Business & other stakeholders across the business
- Ability to Program manage and take the lead role
About You
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Minimum 8 years Business Analyst / Project Management experience within Operations
- Deep understanding of trade life cycles across Equities, Fixed Income & Securities Lending (SBL & Repo)
- Ability to gather and compile business requirements is essential
- An understanding of upcoming regulatory framework
- Can clearly demonstrate where they have taken on lead project roles
- Experience of delivering projects centered around derivative products would be beneficial
Must Have
- I-STAR/CORE
About Us
FDM is an award-winning global business and technology consultancy powering the people behind tech and innovation for over 30 years. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide.
FDM has 4,000 employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, FDM now has 19 centers located across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is now on the FTSE4Good Index.
Dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
FDM Group’s mission is to make tech and business careers accessible for everyone. Our diverse team of 90 nationalities thrive on differences, fuels innovation through varied experiences, and celebrates shared successes. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and listed on the FTSE4Good Index, FDM ensures every qualified applicant, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by federal or provincial law, gets the chance they deserve.
