Program Manager - Capital Markets (FSI)

Job summary

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Capital Markets transformation programs while managing complex stakeholder relationships across business and technology functions. Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful organizational, process, and technology transformations.

Job details

Company Description Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. Job Description Contract Duration: 1 Year Location: Financial District Work Envn: Hybrid, 4 days from the office Sia Partners is seeking a high-performing Program Manager - Capital Markets Transformation to support complex regulatory and strategic transformation initiatives within the Financial Services practice. The role will work closely with business, functional, and technology stakeholders to drive large-scale change initiatives, ensure effective program execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This is a hybrid role, with a strong expectation of in-office collaboration. What You Will Do Build and maintain strong relationships with business, functional, technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support program objectives and deliverables. Lead working groups and facilitate collaboration across teams to drive execution, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum. Prepare and contribute to senior management materials, including Steering Committee presentations, executive updates, and other program governance forums. Coordinate program status reporting, ensuring progress, risks, issues, and key decisions are communicated clearly and consistently. Maintain project plans, track milestones and deliverables, and proactively address potential delays or delivery risks. Manage program risks, actions, issues, and dependencies (RAID), facilitating timely resolution and escalation where required. Coordinate with external suppliers, consultants, and other delivery partners to support program objectives. Provide guidance and direction to junior team members, promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery. Support regulatory and strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and contributing to successful business outcomes. Qualifications Must Have Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline. 7+ years of program management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivery execution. Experience managing or supporting large-scale regulatory programs. Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, services, processes, and operating environments. Proven ability to collaborate with senior business stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling executive-level presentations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups; PowerPoint, including executive presentation storyboarding; and Visio or equivalent process-mapping tools. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and proactively resolve issues. A proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning. Nice to Have Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. MBA or another relevant professional designation. Experience in management consulting or financial services transformation. What You Can Expect at Sia Partners Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact transformation initiatives across the Financial Services industry. Exposure to challenging strategic and regulatory programs. A collaborative, high-performing environment that supports professional growth and development. Variety of assignments and opportunities to expand your consulting and transformation expertise. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative solutions and trusted client advisory. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Capital Markets generalist and transformation leader, rather than a specialist in one product or operational function. The successful candidate will be someone who can walk into a complex Capital Markets program, quickly understand the business context, bring structure to the problem, align senior stakeholders, manage change, and drive the program through execution. You do not need to be the deepest expert in settlements, derivatives, payments, trading, or another specific Capital Markets discipline. You do need to understand how Capital Markets businesses operate and be able to lead the people, change, and delivery required to transform them. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or make decisions about candidates. Limited AI tools may be used for administrative or operational purposes in the recruitment process. Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Capital Markets transformation programs while managing complex stakeholder relationships across business and technology functions. Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful organizational, process, and technology transformations.

Requirements

Requires 8-10 years of experience in management consulting or financial services with a strong background in Capital Markets program leadership. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous environments.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Capital Markets
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Transformation Strategy
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Project Delivery
• Financial Services
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• Operational Transformation
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Communication
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Management
• Operations
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Strategic Objectives
• Influencing Without Authority
• Business Requirements
• Team Leadership
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Relationship Building
• Consulting
• Economics
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Finance
• Creativity
• Account Development
• Business Development
• Relationship Management
• Business Operations
• Organizational Transformation
• Investment Banking
• Optimism
• RAID
• Dependency Management
• Derivatives
• Front Office
• Global Management
• Customer Relationship Building
• Trade Lifecycle
• Middle Office

Job areas

• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Capital Markets Manager
• Marketing Manager (General)
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• Marketing Managers

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