Company Overview
EquiLend is a global leader in FinTech, specialising in Securities Finance. We offer a broad array of innovative services, including NGT, our flagship securities lending platform that simplifies and streamlines trading processes for our clients.
Alongside NGT, we offer many other products such as EquiLend Spire, advanced post-trade solutions, and the latest in regulatory technology, as well as critical securities market data. Our expertise and advanced technologies ensure that operations are efficient and effective, helping clients worldwide to achieve superior performance.
Join EquiLend and contribute to the evolution of global securities finance today!
Team Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Vice President of the Project Management Office and collaborate closely with the PMO team members, software developers, and project stakeholders.
This is a new PMO team, and as such, it offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to and participate in significant team changes.
If you're a Senior Project Manager adept at working with diverse stakeholders and across global offices, consider joining us!
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and support BA team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Support the Scrum Master in facilitating daily standups and other agile ceremonies.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
- Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.
- Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.
- Utilise existing templates and adhere to established procedures to create and maintain comprehensive project plans, including tasks, actions, issues, and decisions.
- Ensure timely escalation of critical issues following established procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers and project stakeholders, to facilitate smooth project implementation.
- Assist in preparing governance materials for regular project meetings to update and communicate project progress.
- Work closely with the PMO team to implement existing procedures and templates, promoting consistency and efficiency in project management practices.
Required Skills
- 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
- Minimum of 3 years in Project Management
- Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
- Expertise in crafting project management documentation
- Previous experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as software development, Client Relationship Management and Business Analyst
- Good knowledge of agile methodologies and experience leading scrum teams.
- Knowledge of JIRA, Excel & PowerPoint
- You have excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills in English (written & verbal)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent prioritization skills
- You are able to present to groups of stakeholders at varying levels
- A positive attitude to collaboration
Role Location Benefits
- Hybrid working - 50 days per annum to work remotely
- 30 days vacation calendar annum (plus public bank holidays)
- Family health insurance for you and your dependents available from first day of employment
- Personal accidental injury insurance available from first day of employment
- Annual team building retreat for all employees a new location each year
Diversity & Inclusion
At EquiLend, we are deeply committed to upholding an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud of a culture where discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic is unequivocally not tolerated. We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences are foundational to our success and innovation. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us so we can ensure your experience is fair and comfortable.
