Project Manager - OTC Derivatives

OTC Derivatives - Project Manager

This function drives the delivery of complex OTC derivatives change initiatives by combining project management and test management to ensure controls-compliant, on-time implementation. It partners closely with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology to translate business requirements into executable plans, coordinate releases, and manage stakeholder expectations. The team provides derivatives domain expertise across the application stack, oversees testing strategy and execution (including automation, defect/leakage analysis, and sign-offs), and continuously improves processes to strengthen delivery quality and reduce operational risk.

As the OTC Derivatives Project Manager in our derivatives team, you will promote end-to-end project and test management for complex OTC derivatives initiatives.

 

Job responsibilities 

• Drive end-to-end project and test management for complex OTC derivatives initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders and manage business user expectations to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee timelines and milestones, proactively addressing risks throughout each project phase.
• Provide SME leadership across the Derivatives Domain and application stack; collaborate with Technology to resolve JIRAs.
• Analyze requirements, identify applicable scenarios, create test packs, and secure sign-offs for new initiatives.
• Manage automation scripting, defect and gap analysis, and leakage analysis as part of comprehensive testing.
• Resolve escalated risks, assumptions, and issues to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Adhere to internal processes, including configuration management, change control, and data/system access.
• Implement process improvements to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.

• Manage delivery through internal teams and communicate progress and risks to senior management.

   

   

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent.
• Formal training in Project Management.
• Experience in FX, Derivatives, Finance, Banking domain.
• Should have been engaged in global implementation programs in Finance Domain.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• MBA preferred 
• Minimum 7years experience in global implementation of Trading/Banking applications a plus.
• CFA is a plus, experience with handling credit derivative products is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft office suite and the windows desktop.
• Familiar with major relational database management systems 

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Experience Level

Mid Level