Program/Project Manage Vice President

Elevate your career as a Project Manager II with us, where your operational expertise and leadership will drive transformative projects and shape the future of our industry. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and mobility. Leverage your expertise in operations management, process optimization and cross-functional project delivery while enjoying a supportive environment that champions your success. Be part of a company that invests in your development and celebrates your achievements. Your next big career move starts here!

 

As a Project Manager within Global Equities at JPMorgan Chase, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution. Equities Operations spans multiple business units within the Corporate Investment Bank, including: Global Clearing, Equities Derivatives Group, Cash Equities, Prime Cash, Synthetics, and Stock Borrow Loan. The Equities Operations Transformation team manages the end-to-end implementation of projects from industry-driven change, digital solutions, automation and business expansion globally. 

 

Your work will have a significant impact on operational processes and outcomes ensuring alignment of operations with our business strategy and vision  including the Equities Businesses, Technology, Product Development, Finance, and Operations.. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, operational effectiveness and process improvement leveraging your skills in cross-functional collaboration to drive success. Your role will involve complex decision-making, requiring you to interpret policies and make decisions that directly affect departmental outcomes.

 

Job responsibilities 

• Lead the planning, execution  and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, across Equities, to deliver results aligned with business strategy. 
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned, milestones are met.
• Maintain a robust and auditable governance process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of overall project.
• Regularly communicate progress, update, risks and issues to a diverse group of stakeholders. 
• Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines, maintaining our control environment. 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills   

• Proven expertise in managing or leading complex projects or programs from inception to execution, demonstrated through 4+ years of experience or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills in a project management context. 
• Experience of financial markets or related financial services operations.
• Experience in project governance and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills, at all levels.
• Automation to streamline project workflows and increase operational efficiency.  
• Understanding of Stock Borrow Loan, Broker Dealer (Prime Broker)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills  

• Direct experience in Investment Banking Operations.
• Particularly Equities asset classes, including  Stock Borrow Loan 
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement certifications are a plus

 

Work Schedule:

 

This role is full time in office, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is located in Newark, DE only. 

 

 

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in rec