Project Manager (Regulatory & Financial Transformation)
Toronto, ON, Canada Req #2799 Monday, July 29, 2024 Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.
We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.
You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.
This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.
If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.
Your goal is to provide end-to-end project management for Regulatory and Financial Transformation projects . You will collaborate and align end-to-end project milestones and goals with multiple stakeholders, technology team and executives.
You will be responsible for successfully planning, designing, executing, monitoring, controlling and launching initiatives in a complex iterative environment.
You will work closely with the Product team and Business / Technology Stakeholders to solve business needs while implementing and delivering new products and solutions.
You will demonstrate project management best practices alongside an agile value-driven approach. You will be accountable for leading programs and major projects and for reporting on the health, status, and blockers of these initiatives to executive management.
What is it like working as a Project Manager at Questrade?
As a Project Manager, you will work alongside a cross-functional team of Product Owners, Senior Managers, C-Suite executives, Technology teams and an Enterprise PMO.
You will serve a range of different stakeholders and be responsible for building relationships and reporting on the status of projects and tasks.
Reporting to the Program Manager, Journey Office PMOyou will help prioritize projects as they are requested and work to ensure your projects are running as efficiently as possible.
Project Management for various technology pillars
Producing plans for projects
Aligning stakeholders and technical teams on release readiness
Identifying project timelines and dependencies
Champions and promotes our PMO Agile practices by improving on agile project management processes within and outside of the PMO
So are YOU our next Project Manager? You are if
Provide end-to-end project management; this includes developing a detailed plan, work back schedules, project estimates, status reports and continuously updating internal and external teams on progress.
Act as the key contact for internal stakeholders, and a conduit between stakeholders and technology team.
Holds project meetings to ensure projects meet deadlines and specifications. Prepares project tracking, reports, and analysis.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
Performs risk and issue tracking and reporting, status gathering, and report development.
Supports SAFe methodology and milestone management processes for multiple projects.
Identify project risks and work with the Program Manager to identify and implement mitigating strategies as required.
Assists in developing business proposals and project documentation to meet executives needs.
Maintains good knowledge on current and emerging technologies with ability to apply the relevant learnings to ongoing initiatives
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Project management experience in banking and financial services operations with a focus on delivery of technology projects
Experience with Canadian banking regulatory requirements and practices.
Technical competence and understanding of banking operations principles.
Experience working in Agile methodologies and practices such as Scrum and Kanban as well as Scaled Agile Framework and familiarity with agile project management workflows (milestones, critical paths, creative briefs, work back schedules)
Extremely organized and have excellent time management skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to remain flexible and change direction / focus given competing priorities
Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills are required.
Must have excellent oral and written skills
Expected to have strong understanding of project implementation methodologies and project management
Post secondary education
3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent in banking / financial services
Experience working with project management software : Smart Sheets, JIRA, Confluence, as well as G Suite
Strong Understanding of business, data, process, and object-oriented analysis and modeling techniques.
Graduate in computer science, information technology, business management or equivalent
Additional kudos if you have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Business, and / or Finance with relevant Regulatory and Financial Transformation project experience.
Experience in the financial services industry and depending on business unit supporting, experience in brokerage.
PMP certification is an asset.
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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment.
This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued.
You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in.
Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment / selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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- Toronto, ON, Canada
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