
Onboarding Project Manager London, England
Job description
- Working closely with various lines of business to identify onboarding requirements. Lines of business include (but not limited to) Product Management, Portfolio Management, Client Services, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology
- Designing a comprehensive operating model to support new strategic offerings, leveraging existing systems and capabilities across the Firm
- Coordinating and managing the on-boarding effort across all aspects, including identifying areas of focus, risks, and appropriate timelines
- Developing overall project plan, cost estimates, and servicing requirements, depending upon the size of the effort
- Developing effective communication plan including management reporting, tracking, and presentations to senior management.
- Facilitating best practice process management with various operational and administrative areas of the organization.
- Leading a team of individuals across various business and support and control channels responsible for on-boarding coordination
- B.A. degree or equivalent, preferred in finance or accounting
- 5+ years experience in financial services operations
- Broad knowledge of the securities industry and variety of investment vehicles
- Knowledge of general securities rules as well as financial industry regulations and terminology.
- Strong project management & analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment, with ability to adjust to changing priorities
- Well organized, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to critically analyze information and make sound judgments and recommendations.
- Ability to promote change across the Firm, be a ‘change agent’
- Must be able to create and maintain project plans, monitor open issues, and drive to resolution
- Professional team player; ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter and motivated
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Visio skills a plus.