Middle Office Client Implementation Program Manager
- BNY Mellon
- Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Trades & Services
Job Description
Overview Of BNY Mellon:
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on . Follow us on or visit our newsroom at for the latest company news.
Job Purpose:
We interact extensively with the client, as well as the internal BNYM Middle Office functional teams, to run key steps related to the overall conversion from detailed due diligence of the client's processes and operating model (current vs future state), to alignment with BNYM's Middle Office standard service offering and platform (trade management, IBOR accounting, derivative/collateral management services, etc.). We work through full execution of project management functions across technology development, UAT, joint client testing phases (pre and post conversion), production parallel, and ultimately readiness for going live.
Responsibilities
Leads and provides some direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to internal client specifications.Manages and oversees the end-to-end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of high complexity. Directs and controls all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to Sr. management, as needed.Develops detailed project plans and schedules projects, including goals, risks and resource allocation. Monitors project results for significant deviations.Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Maintains regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.May provide input for (project) team member performance appraisals. Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries.Serves as a liaison between clients and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification. Manages communication with business leaders at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues. Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery. Contributes to the achievement of function objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or related field is required.
Work experience in Project Management required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Prince2 certification is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on . Follow us on or visit our newsroom at for the latest company news.
Job Purpose:
We interact extensively with the client, as well as the internal BNYM Middle Office functional teams, to run key steps related to the overall conversion from detailed due diligence of the client's processes and operating model (current vs future state), to alignment with BNYM's Middle Office standard service offering and platform (trade management, IBOR accounting, derivative/collateral management services, etc.). We work through full execution of project management functions across technology development, UAT, joint client testing phases (pre and post conversion), production parallel, and ultimately readiness for going live.
Responsibilities
Leads and provides some direction and guidance for a wide array of activities associated with project planning and management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to internal client specifications.Manages and oversees the end-to-end project management activities such as project reporting, project planning, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management and other project documentation preparation for projects of high complexity. Directs and controls all work performed. Reports and escalates progress/issues to Sr. management, as needed.Develops detailed project plans and schedules projects, including goals, risks and resource allocation. Monitors project results for significant deviations.Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met. Maintains regular contact with clients and coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments.May provide input for (project) team member performance appraisals. Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project. May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries.Serves as a liaison between clients and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specification. Manages communication with business leaders at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues. Manages client expectations and ensures project delivery. Contributes to the achievement of function objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or related field is required.
Work experience in Project Management required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Prince2 certification is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
About BNY Mellon