Program/Project Manager - Global Equities Operations Transformation

Join our dynamic team as a Program Manager, a unique opportunity to leverage your strategic vision and leadership skills to drive impactful initiatives and foster innovation. At our company, you'll find unparalleled career growth and mobility, empowering you to reach new heights in your professional journey. Collaborate with a talented team in a supportive environment that values creativity and excellence. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that offers competitive benefits and a culture of continuous learning and development.

As a Program Manager within Global Equities at JPMorganChase, 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, Prime 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 and involve collaborating with various departments, including the Equities Businesses, Technology, Product Development, Finance, and Operations.. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, leveraging your skills in cross-functional collaboration to drive success. 

Job responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution  and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, across Equities and Prime, to deliver results aligned with business strategy. 
• Define and oversee integrated program plans, aligning resources, milestones, and deliverables to strategic objectives and ensuring accountability across all workstreams.
• Manage a robust and auditable governance process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of all projects.
• Establish and lead senior governance, communicating progress, update, risks and issues to a diverse group of stakeholders. 
• Ensure all programs are completed in accordance with all risk, control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines, maintaining the integrity of our control environment. 
• Take ownership of high-visibility projects that directly impact the firm’s strategic direction.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven expertise in managing or leading complex programs, in a financial services setting, from inception to execution, typically demonstrated through 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial markets or related financial services.
• Demonstrable experience in project governance and senior stakeholder management.
• Exceptional, verbal and written, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of Prime Finance/Prime Broker business and products.
• Direct experience in Operations and/or post-trade processes.
• Experience integrating artificial intelligence solutions to enhance project outcomes and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Experience implementing automation to streamline project workflows and increase operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to foster a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving and the adoption of new technologies.