Role description:

• The PM/BA will work closely with the Legal team to oversee the delivery of the necessary transformation of the department, as well as with an external vendor to deliver a software solution configured for Nomura's requirements
• Responsible for co-ordinating project planning, oversight of documentation and sign offs, tracking and delivery of activities, and working according to the prescribed project governance framework
• Responsible for co-ordinating, planning and executing analytical tasks, including documentation of business and functional requirements and operating model
• Accountable for managing the vendor relationship with good, clear communications and ensuring strong collaboration between internal and external team members
• Both attend and lead frequent meetings with the Project Team, Technology, SMEs and stakeholders
• Maintain minutes and track actions, holding action owners accountable for delivery of key tasks
• Communicate clearly with key stakeholders to update on the project's status and RAIDs, all of which require ongoing, proactive management
• Assess and manage risks and issues, and escalate via the appropriate project and program governance structures
• Create agenda and materials for senior stakeholder meetings

Skills, qualifications and knowledge required

• Proven track record of supporting projects either at an Investment Bank or in Consulting, with a solid understanding of standard processes and flows and a good understanding of investment banking products
• Background working with a Legal department and having an understanding of contractual agreements (particularly client-related) would be highly beneficial and strongly preferred
• Background working with an external software company, and managing a vendor relationship would also be highly beneficial and strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skillset with ability to assimilate, translate and communicate business concepts and requirements
• Strong stakeholder management in order to drive the project forward and ensure milestones are met
• Ability to adapt to business demands and act as a partner to facilitate delivery
• Attention to detail and high quality standards relating to documentation, processes and the control environment are essential
• Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their own initiative and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and to see tasks through to completion
• Experience working to a project plan and delivering technology solutions on time
• A sound understanding of the project life cycle and different project management methodologies
• Excellent communicator and influencer, able to build relationships with colleagues at all levels from a range of departments, business areas and cultures in order to build consensus
• Ability to collaborate and work with offshore teams
• Desire to challenge existing processes and drive forward change
• Initiative and ability to think laterally
• Essential to be highly competent in MS Office products