Axelon Services Corporation

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Job Title: Project Manager/PMO Work Mode: Hybrid Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Global Financial Firm located in MISSISSAUGA, ON has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Project Manager/PMO • You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work. • We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement. • ***Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers. Primary Responsibilities • Assist with delivery of Markets Transformation programs. • Create materials & coordinate forums (Working Groups and Senior Forums). • Manage project plans and RAID logs. • Remediate issues/blockers. • Work with workstream leads within programs, including tracking and reporting status of plan execution to senior governance fora. • Liaise with internal stakeholders (Technology, Risk, Finance, Front Office, etc.). • Review Change Request Forms and confirm required signoffs. • Leverage Project Tracking tools and provide updates/reports on an ad-hoc basis. • Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs. • Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise. Key Skills Required • Minimum 2-4 years experience. • Must be an energetic self-starter/able to drive initiative with minimal direction. • Experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation. • Ability to put together high-quality presentations for Senior Management. • Project Manager experience in major/complex institutions / banks. • Experience working with Front Office / Trading (preferred). • Working knowledge of Markets & Securities Services products and environments. • Knowledge of trade lifecycle. • Ability to lead / chair meetings involving mid / senior management to drive outcomes. AXEL01