This project focuses on modernizing the application surrounding General Ledger. The project will focus on software currency issues, including an upgrade to the latest version of PeopleSoft. An important part of the project is to develop daily multi-GAAP accounting. The project will include duties to automate current manual GL processes and regulatory reporting.
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with Capital Markets businesses and modern ledger tools. This project is highly visible within the bank and the PM will be managing this project end-to-end.
Typical Day in Role:
Writing of the business case alongside with BAs on the team
Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
Building up technology cost estimates and finance cost estimates
May delegate duties and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
Communicating with different stakeholders to build out business case
Working on steering committee (executives) and operating committee
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
10+ years of experience working as a PM
1+ years of experience within Finance Capital Markets
Experience with Microsoft Suite apps (Excel, Visio, PPT)
Experience with JIRA/Confluence
Nice-To-Have Skills:
Experience with Clarity
MS Project
PMP Certification
CSM (Certified Scrum Master) certification
Previous cross-functional business line experience (Wealth, international banking, etc.)
CPA/MBA/CFA
Soft Skills Required:
Strong Communication skills
Stakeholder Management
Time Management Skills
Conflict Resolution
Education:
Post-Secondary Degree in Business Management or related fields
Best VS. Average Candidate:
The ideal candidate would have previous client experience within Finance.
Candidate Review & Selection:
2 rounds: 1st - Senior Manager + Director - 1 hr - in-person or MS Teams Video
2nd - Director + Head of BSI - 1 hr - MS Teams Video
Situational and behavioral questions about past experience