Project Management - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in project management. You have found the right team.

As an Associate in Projects Management supporting the Middle Office, you will spend each day defining, refining, and delivering set goals for our firm. You will play a key role in supporting project demand and prioritization, ensuring initiatives align with business objectives and strategic goals. You will assist in evaluating business requirements, contribute to new system implementations and enhancements to existing platforms, and help drive projects related to new business initiatives, regulatory changes, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements.

Collaboration is central to this role, as you will work closely with technology teams, operations, and business users to help set project direction and agree on timelines and priorities. You will support the organization and facilitation of governance forums to manage stakeholder expectations and promote transparent decision-making, and assist with New Business Initiative Approvals (NBIAs) related to Middle Office workflows.

Your responsibilities will include helping to allocate resources effectively, ensuring stakeholder coverage, and proactively identifying and communicating cross-impacts, risks, and issues. You will support the tracking of project issues and help resolve conflicts between concurrent programs and projects.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will provide timely updates to stakeholders, assist with regular business communications and monthly reports to senior management, and contribute to periodic business review management reporting to support informed decision-making. Additionally, you will collaborate with multiple Operations teams and participate in firm-wide forums addressing regulatory changes to help ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Job responsibilities 

• Overseeing multiple, concurrent projects with varying complexity and scope.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting the implementation of required changes to maintain compliance.
• Preparing and presenting project updates, dashboards, and business review reports.
• Facilitating the rollout of new business initiatives by assessing operational impacts and ensuring readiness across relevant teams.
• Assisting with infrastructure improvements and implementing technology upgrades.
• Ensuring project documentation, governance, and reporting requirements are met for audit and compliance purposes.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Middle Office project management function.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in Fixed Income, Repos, FX, and/or Money Markets products, demonstrating a robust track record of partnering with traders and operations teams to effectively manage business requirements and coordinate technology-driven solutions.
• In-depth understanding of Middle Office and Back Office processes, trade workflows, and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in project management, including direct PMO responsibilities and successful delivery of multiple, complex projects within dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage, influence, and present effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior management and executive leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus across diverse teams.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and apply a solution-oriented approach to complex business challenges.
• High level of organizational agility, adaptability, and resilience in navigating change and ambiguity.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.