Senior IT Project Manager Banking Front Office

Talan • New York, NY

6h • $120,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group supporting Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Financial Services clients through large-scale transformation programs driven by data, technology, and innovation.
In North America, Talan works with some of the largest U.S., French, and Japanese banks, delivering high-value expertise across front-office, risk, finance, regulatory, and technology domains.
With over 20 years of experience, a presence across five continents and 21 countries, and Great Place to Work® certification, the Group is on track to reach 8,000 employees worldwide, including 600 in North America.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Front Office Technology PMO team, supporting Fixed Income initiatives within a fast-paced trading environment.
This role is solution-driven and execution-focused, working closely with Traders, IT, and Operations to deliver technology enhancements and system upgrades (including Murex) across multiple workstreams.
The position requires strong ownership, anticipation skills, and the ability to manage front-to-back projects without relying on dedicated BA or development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management within Financial Services.
• Strong exposure to Front Office environments (Fixed Income preferred).
• Experience working on trading floor technology initiatives.
• Experience managing Murex upgrades or similar trading systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects without direct BA/developer reporting lines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in structured PMO environments

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of trading products (Fixed Income strongly preferred).
• Experience in front-to-back implementations.
• Agile tools implementation experience.
• Strong ability to anticipate risks and drive proactive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 concurrent projects in parallel (day-to-day execution).
• Drive projects from planning through testing and go-live (including UAT).
• Build and maintain 3-month forward timelines and clear delivery roadmaps.
• Structure initiatives into two major phases (planning & execution/testing).
• Ensure proper governance and adherence to established guidelines.
• Coordinate across Front Office (Traders), IT, and Operations teams.
• Manage interactions with up to 30 PMs across the organization.
• Build strong connections with key stakeholders (including senior leadership).
• Act as the bridge between business needs and technical implementation.
• Lead system upgrades
• Implement and improve tools and processes (continuous improvement mindset).
• Challenge existing procedures and improve efficiency.
• Support product implementation (non-financial products included).
• Operate in a structured PMO framework.
• Ensure clear documentation and proper process alignment.
• Work in a solution-driven environment (no dedicated Scrum Master).
• Follow structured guidelines while remaining pragmatic.
• Partner closely with key stakeholders
• Provide transparency on planning, risks, and dependencies.
• Anticipate roadblocks and proactively manage delivery risks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $120,000 - $165,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level