IT Project Manager- Capital Markets- Global Derivatives

  • Date Posted Aug 18, 2025
  • Location Toronto, Ontario
  • Job Type Contract
  • Job ID 18363

Do you have strong leadership qualities and relationship management skills with proven experience delivering projects? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you…

Working with one of the top financial clients, this role calls for an IT Project Manager- Capital Markets- Global Derivatives who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day project activities of complex projects of both tactical and strategic nature, creating trading and risk management technology solutions for a dynamic global derivatives sales and trading business  – all the while ensuring project control procedures and policies are adhered to, as per technology’s project performance best practices and standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
  • Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
  • Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
  • Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and
  • Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.
  • Leadership – For those candidates with extensive experience, training, and mentoring colleagues.

Desired Skill Set:

  • 3-5 years of specific experience in technology project management – demonstrating strong knowledge and experience within capital markets through other synergetic roles and/or academic exposure. You have managed cross-portfolio projects in a matrix environment. You have experience with agile methodologies and knowledge of the Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and familiarity with technology tools, languages and industry solutions. You have experience with technology workflow and issue management tools like JIRA and Confluence. Strong asset if you have the following designations: CFA, FRM
  • Degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field of study. It’s an asset if you have your PMP designation.
  • Ability to embrace and champion change. 
  • Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
  • You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
  • You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a clever idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
  • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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