Financial Services IT Project Manager

Financial Services IT Project Manager

The job is a hybrid Technology Project Manager / Business Analyst role embedded with a front-office trading technology team. It starts with core PM responsibilities (tracking, coordination, documentation) and is explicitly designed to evolve into a trusted business partner who deeply understands the trading desks priorities, risks, and operations.

Key themes from the JD

Heavy stakeholder management across traders, developers, engineers, operations, compliance, and legal.

Translating between business needs and technology requirements.

Owning project tracking, risks, dependencies, and communication in Jira + Confluence.

Fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly.

Required vs. Preferred Qualifications (My Breakdown)

Must-Have (Required)5+ years in technical project management, business analysis, or similar execution-focused role.

Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with minimal oversight.

Strong technical acumen (understanding of systems, data flows, dependencies, upstream/downstream impacts).

Excellent communication comfortable with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Outstanding organization and tracking skills (owners, dates, blockers, risks, decisions).

Experience turning business needs into clear plans and requirements.

Jira + Confluence proficiency.

Willingness to work onsite in Bala Cynwyd.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred) These Will Help You Stand Out

Any exposure to trading systems, market data, or risk systems.

Financial services / capital markets / highly regulated environment experience.

SQL (data analysis, validation, reconciliation).

Python or scripting/automation experience.

Windows + Linux/Unix comfort (command line, logs).

AI tools experience for analysis, documentation, or workflow improvement (this is a newer preference and easy to demonstrate).

Global/cross-functional team coordination.

If interested, please forward your resume to