Managing Consultant - Business Transformation - Technology Project Manager (Banking & Capital Markets)

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too.

We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success.

With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.

Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking .By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation - Banking & Capital Markets practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients.

You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success.

With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do :

• Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients’ capital markets businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies
• Interface with clients at all levels of an organization to help them solve their most challenging questions and support the Capital Markets practice in developing new offerings and thought leadership to take to market, enhancing our capabilities and services
• Solve challenging and complex issues at the intersection of business & IT focused on rapid development while collaborating with other functional areas for further improvement
• Spearhead and lead at every stage of transformation projects, from strategic planning to execution regarding IT strategy, organizational development, performance improvement, Digital (IT) strategies and / or technology-driven transformation programs
• Strong understanding of how capital markets firms operate across the trade life cycle (, derivatives, securities) and corporate functions (, product control, finance & regulator reporting, market / credit risk, compliance, etc.

and tools that are used across front, middle and back office such as Murex. Understanding of risk models and model validation process is a plus

• Conduct current state / future state gap analysis for individual business areas
• Develop business process flows using standard flowcharting methodology in tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Conduct requirements gathering / scoping sessions with clients, and provide all necessary documents ( Meeting notes, Business Requirements Documentation, Functional Specifications, etc.)
• Develop report specifications showing data fields required, where sourced and any formulas or algorithms required to produce report
• Drive project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management
• Create system test plans and perform testing, being familiar with testing tools such as JIRA
• Assist clients in defining and performing user acceptance tests and ensure functionality matches user requirements
• Provide insight to clients’ teams in industry leading practices
• Assist with training and other change management activities, including development of materials / communications
• Support CrossCountry leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following : sales / marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development

What You'll Bring :

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or other technical discipline
• 5+ years in Big Four or equivalent background working at a financial services company or comparable experience working as an advisor to a financial services organization
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, to effectively manage technology projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, including knowledge of Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies, to facilitate iterative and incremental project delivery.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, databases, and middleware, and their roles in supporting technology projects and applications within financial services organizations.
• Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge with a range of financial products, including derivatives, equities, and fixed income; foreign exchange; and commodities
• Knowledge of industries, including investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
• Strong understanding of capital markets across the trade and client life cycle, and typical systems and downstream processes (Risk, Finance, Compliance)
• Background in either finance optimization, operations improvement, business process improvement, change management, program / project management, acquisition and divestiture implementation and / or regulatory compliance
• Business acumen with a strong understanding of business processes, as well as information systems
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients
• Proven track record of showing initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
• High energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or other technical discipline

LI-JF1#LI-HybridFor applicants located in New York, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role.

The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity.

An estimate of the current range is $102,500 - $206,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.CrossCountry Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We encourage and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will consider all applicants based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.

We embrace and value our individual experiences, capabilities, talents, and perspectives by fostering and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.