Project Manager

Job Summary Immediate need for a talented Project Manager for a 12+ month contract opportunity located in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid) . This role focuses on managing complex, technology‑intensive projects in the Global Markets space. Pay Range $93.00/hr – $100.00/hr Key Responsibilities Manage and lead assigned projects to completion with delivery of agreed objectives. Work closely with all functions – Front office, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Risk, etc. Assist in structuring projects, creating and maintaining governance syndicated by all parties. Drive the delivery effort by maintaining project lists, organizing follow‑up meetings, creating and distributing meeting minutes. Ensure clear communication of goals, risks, efforts involved, and progress of remediation initiatives. Use business analyst skills and product/business knowledge to assist in end‑to‑end resolution of platform issues. Lead UAT testing coordination, tracking and reporting. Key Requirements and Technology Experience Front‑to‑Back Global Markets Trade Lifecycle Expertise. Regulatory Change experience. Background in working with Investment Banking/Capital Markets/Global Markets. 7–10 years of professional experience in project or product development, with knowledge of global market activities, trade processing flows, settlement processes for Cash equities, Listed Options, Fixed Income, and Derivative products. Expertise in treasury cash and repos workflows, central clearing processes, and financial regulations. Knowledge of collateral management process is a strong plus. Experience delivering regulatory change projects and technology‑intensive initiatives. Strong experience in project management and business analysis – business requirements, process flows, procedures, GAP analysis. Expertise in Trading and Operations (functional or project capacity), with knowledge of compliance, regulatory reporting, and post‑trade activities. Proficiency with front‑to‑back trade flows. Strong focus on process and risk awareness. Deep knowledge of and experience executing all project management concepts. Proven ability to lead medium to large‑scale projects within financial institutions. Project planning, documentation, and stakeholder management essential. Strong knowledge of using JIRA, structuring test packs, coordinating UAT, and managing issue resolution. Excellent proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Benefits Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. By applying to our jobs, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pyramid Consulting, Inc