Change the Bank Project Manager

At Natixis, we foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance environment where top talent can thrive. As part of our commitment to continuous evolution, we are seeking a dynamic and execution-focused Project Manager (vp or director level) for Market Operations to join our team. This is a premier Change the Bank role designed for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on driving transformation, optimizing complex processes, and delivering high-impact strategic initiatives across our Global Market Operations (GMO) landscape.

wAs a Project Manager within Market Operations, you will lead critical transformational initiatives that re-engineer our operational footprint. Operating in a "Change the Bank" capacity, you will partner with cross-functional leaders to execute strategic projects, manage business-critical transition processes, and implement innovative solutions. If you are an agile problem solver who excels at navigating complex financial environments and driving end-to-end organizational change, we want to hear from you

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  Lead, direct, and manage complex projects aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives, encompassing business development, organizational transformation, and process optimizatio
• n.Drive ad hoc advisory initiatives and strategic requests to meet evolving business and operational need
• s.Oversee the complete project lifecycle, from scoping and implementation to monitoring, reporting, change management, closure, and seamless handover to Business-As-Us-ual (BAU) operation
• s.Employ industry-leading project management methodologies, robust change management practices, and process-optimization techniques to ensure project succes

• ntNew Product & New Activity / NST Due Diligenc
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  Coordinate and manage the collection, review, and documentation of New Product and New Activity (NPNA) and Non-Standard Transactions (NST) opinions, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Front Office, IT, and Head Office) to facilitate smooth business approval
• n.Financial Oversight & Budgetin
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  Support the financial management of GMO business operations, including assisting with annual budgeting processes, monitoring permanent and temporary headcount, tracking monthly actual spend and accruals, and preparing accurate monthly financial forecast in
• g.Access and Vendor Managemen
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  Oversee the monitoring of all access management rights, vendor/SLA contracting, and operational due diligenc
• on Collaborate closely with team members to foster a culture of open communication, mutual support, and high performanc
• e.Actively contribute to team meetings and share innovative ideas to enhance project processes and methodologie
• s.Demonstrate the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining a proactive, supportive, and engaged team playe
• r.Manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently, ensuring successful, on-time outcomes across all initiative

• on Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, facilitating seamless collaboration and information sharin
• g.Maintain regular, transparent communication with internal stakeholders both local and at the Head Office, providing proactive updates on project status, risks, and issue
• s.Prepare and deliver compelling project presentations to project sponsors, directors, and team members to ensure strategic alignmen
• nt Identify, assess, and prioritize potential project risks, developing highly effective mitigation strategie
• s.Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal best practices in project management to minimize institutional ris

• ng Organize, facilitate, and lead workshops, projects, and steering committees to drive project executio
• n.Create comprehensive, high-quality documentation to capture and memorialize key discussions, decisions, and action item
• s.Monitor project progress closely, preparing detailed, executive-ready reports encompassing KPIs, milestone status, risks, issues, and other pertinent…