Athena Strategic Project-Project Manager II

Job Description
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Trading Services. You have found the right team.
As Senior Associate within our project team, you will spend each day pro-actively managing the project, understanding the business requirements & co-ordination with technology team to get the requirements delivered.
Job responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project and test management for complex OTC derivatives initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage business user expectations to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee timelines, milestones, and proactively address risks throughout each project phase.
• Provide SME expertise to lead teams across the Derivatives Domain and application stack, collaborating with Technology to resolve Jiras.
• Analyze requirements, identify applicable scenarios, create test packs, and secure sign-offs for new initiatives.
• Manage automation scripting, defect and gap analysis, and leakage analysis as part of comprehensive testing.
• Resolve escalated risks, assumptions, and issues to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Adhere to the bank's internal processes, including configuration management, change control, and data/system access.
• Seek and implement process improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage delivery through internal teams and communicate progress and risks to senior management.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent.
• Formal training in Project Management.
• Experience in FX, Derivatives, Finance, Banking domain.
• Should have been engaged in global implementation programs in Finance Domain.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• MBA preferred
• 7-8+ years' experience in global implementation of Trading/Banking applications a plus.
• CFA is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft office suite and the windows desktop.
• Familiar with major relational database management systems Oracle, Sybase and SQL Server

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.