Fund Operations - Project Manager - Associate

Job Description
Elevate your career as a Project Manager with us, where your 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 project management to make a tangible impact, 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 Fund Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution. Your work will have a significant impact on various departments, ensuring alignment of operations with our business strategy and vision. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, leveraging your skills in data analytics, digital proficiency, and 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. You will also be responsible for managing a team, delegating tasks effectively, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and team growth. Your ability to think strategically, provide excellent customer service, and manage conflicts will be key to your success in this role.
Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct regular project reviews and prepare detailed reports for management.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in project management or related roles within the financial services industry
• Proven expertise in managing or leading complex projects or programs from inception to execution
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills in a project management context.
• Proven experience in utilizing data analytics to plan, analyze, and make inferences from data to offer continuous insight.
• Proficiency in using software applications, digital platforms, and other technological tools to solve problems, improve processes, and effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing a diverse team, with a focus on delegation, team building, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent will be beneficial.
• Prior experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Allianz/JIRA/Alteryx.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.