Genesis10 is currently seeking a PMO Leader for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in New York, NY. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
We are seeking an accomplished and highly influential PMO leader to oversee strategic portfolio delivery within a Front Office Investment Banking environment. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology executives, driving execution of high-profile transformation initiatives across Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management, and Asset Management. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience operating within global investment banking organizations and has a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale programs that drive business growth, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and technology modernization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a portfolio of large-scale strategic initiatives supporting Front Office business objectives and enterprise transformation efforts
- Partner with business and technology leadership to define strategic roadmaps, execution plans, and measurable success criteria
- Drive complex cross-functional programs spanning Front Office, Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Regulatory functions
- Serve as a strategic advisor to Managing Directors, Heads of Business, Front Office executives, and senior technology leadership
- Build strong relationships across business and technology organizations to facilitate collaboration and drive consensus
- Lead and mature a centralized PMO function supporting multiple strategic initiatives and business priorities
- Establish best practices for project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, financial oversight, and delivery reporting
- Manage large-scale program budgets, investment portfolios, and strategic funding initiatives
- Drive execution within complex environments characterized by evolving priorities, aggressive timelines, and significant executive scrutiny
Requirements:
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Program Management, Portfolio Management, PMO Leadership, or Enterprise Transformation
- Extensive experience within Front Office investment banking environments
- Proven success leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across one or more of the following domains: Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Trading, Equities, Fixed Income, Prime Brokerage, Wealth Management, Asset Management
- Demonstrated experience managing portfolios and programs with significant executive visibility and organizational impact
- Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at the Managing Director, Executive Director, Partner, and C-suite levels
- Deep understanding of investment banking operating models, front-office workflows, governance frameworks, and business processes
- Strong financial management experience, including budget oversight, forecasting, investment governance, and benefits realization
- Exceptional communication, executive presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to operate effectively in highly demanding, fast-paced, and politically complex environments
Desired skills:
- Experience within global Tier 1 investment banking institutions
- Background supporting front-office technology, trading platforms, electronic trading, or capital markets transformation initiatives
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting investment banking and capital markets organizations
- Experience leading enterprise PMO organizations and managing teams of Program Managers and Project Managers
- PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Portfolio Management, SAFe, or equivalent certifications
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Pay range: $113.24 - $121.24 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
- Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.