Project Manager

Project Manager – Capital Markets

We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.

Location: Charlotte, NC (550 S Tryon Street)
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite
Duration: 12-month contract with potential extension up to 24 months based on performance; opportunity for conversion

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Capital Markets expertise to lead complex regulatory and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment. This role requires a proven leader who can manage end-to-end project delivery, partner effectively with front-office stakeholders, and drive execution across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering enterprise-scale projects in trading, banking, or capital markets organizations, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with both business and technology leaders.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects through the complete lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and closure.
• Manage dependencies across multiple programs and ensure alignment with enterprise change management initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across Capital Markets Trading, Analytics, Finance, Risk Management, Technology, and enterprise support teams.
• Drive project governance, status reporting, financial tracking, and executive communications.
• Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution while maintaining project timelines and objectives.
• Support regulatory and compliance-driven initiatives to ensure successful delivery and adherence to required standards.
• Create and maintain project documentation, executive presentations, status reports, risk logs, and governance materials.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and operational impacts while developing mitigation strategies.
• Deliver executive-ready reporting using Microsoft collaboration and productivity tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of Project Management experience, preferably within Financial Services or Banking.
• Working knowledge of Capital Markets products and business processes.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within matrixed organizations and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong project governance, planning, risk management, and execution capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Experience supporting business and technology teams across enterprise-scale initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory or compliance-related programs.
• Background supporting Capital Markets trading organizations.
• Experience with Market Risk and/or Model Development initiatives.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proven success delivering projects in investment banking, trading, risk management, or related financial services environments.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency with:

• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• OneNote
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Ability to leverage these tools to manage project delivery, analyze project data, track progress, and develop executive-level reporting and presentations.

Key Success Factors

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and execution capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
• Adaptable, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Focused on delivering measurable business outcomes while maintaining governance and compliance standards.

Top Skills

• Project Management
• Capital Markets
• Regulatory Program Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Services Transformation
• Risk & Governance
• Executive Reporting
• Cross-Functional Leadership

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Project Manager who thrives in Capital Markets environments and enjoys leading strategic initiatives that drive business and regulatory outcomes.