Working in the Central Business Risk Management Operations Team, the Program Manager, MD is expected to plan, prioritize, organize, facilitate and assist in guiding the strategy, analysis, resource allocation, implementation and execution of risk and controls related strategic and remediation-related initiatives.

This position is responsible for overseeing the successful end-to-end lifecycle of projects. Responsibilities also include helping to manage and develop relationships with team members, stakeholders, sponsors, executives and external parties. You will be expected to be hands on in the delivery of projects by leading virtual teams and executing your own project efforts as assigned.

What you will be responsible for

Act as an implementation lead for strategic initiatives as assigned

Provide program/project management, prioritization, direction and leadership to team members to accomplish defined objectives

Develop and track performance metrics across assigned strategic initiatives

Review resource demand and capacity and be able to work out conflicts or reprioritize when needed

Engage business leads and peers, interface with senior and executive leaders across the organization; ensure clear communications and information flow to meet business objectives

Coordinate and contribute to Executive-level meetings, identifying strategic issues for consideration

Serve as an advocate and change agent; persuade and influence courageously at all levels of the organization

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Experience running large, cross department business, operations and/or technology programs/projects

Very strong relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to work across business lines

Proven ability to multi-task, execute, prioritize as well manage a team’s work-load, delegate and assign work

Demonstrated record of leading others to achieve goals

Exhibit a results-oriented ownership mentality; display strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities; willing to proactively seek new ways to resolve issues when faced with challenges

Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and experience with executive level communications and reporting and presentations

Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills

Good understanding of non-financial Risk and Control programs

Education & Preferred Qualifications

BS/BA in Finance, Business Administration or related work experience required

Strong Program/Project management background with demonstrated ability to lead and execute difficult or large-scale implementations in a financial firm

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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