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Principal Responsibilities
- Deliver a project identified in the portfolio to implement an FX Order Management system within agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The application is a vendor based solution from Reuters and requires deployment in 3 geographic locations.
- Comply with the requirements of Project Management Minimum Standards and Systems Development Methodology.
- Stakeholder management, involving close liaison with key stakeholders in the front and back office, in Business Programme Management, throughout the project lifecycle, building strong working relationships, managing expectations, etc.
- Identify, track, manage and mitigate risks facing the successful execution of the project. Identify, track and manage internal and external dependencies impacting the programme. Address and resolve any issues arising.
- Manage vendor relations on a day to day basis.
Technical Experience
- Previous project management experience within a technology environment is essential.
- Previous experience of managing the work of technology staff either in a support or development environment is essential.
- Relevant systems knowledge e.g. Reuters Order Management system would be preferred. We will consider experience with other FX order systems (vendor or in house).
- Basic competency with Unix
Business Experience
- At least three years financial services experience.
- Relevant FX business knowledge would be beneficial.
- Experience of working with Front Office traders would be beneficial.
This is a long terms contract position based in London
If you would like to find out more about this position please email andrewbpositions@mcgregor-boyall.com