Junior Project Manager, Officer/Senior Associate

at  State Street Corporation

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The junior Project Manager will join State Street Bank International Luxembourg branch (’SSBIL’) project team and may support SSBI overall continental Europe branches. The scope of the projects can cover either legal entity projects (e.g. regulatory impacts) or business related projects.
He/she will manage his/her own projects but also act as a support to senior project managers within the frame of larger projects or programs.
The successful candidate should have an good understanding of the Mutual Funds industry and an experience in managing projects.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

EDUCATION & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration or equivalent
• Financial services / mutual funds industry knowledge. Experience within a Mutual Fund Administrator or a Depositary bank is an advantage.
• A first job experience in a project management role.
• Computer skills (MS Office : Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Project)
• Fluent in English

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE? YES!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

You will be joining the Institutional Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship - for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer - across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.
Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.
The Project Management Office is a supportive function to the core of the division covering SSBI branches.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As Project Manager you will

• Be responsible for the project governance
• Coordinate the activities of the project and track progress, escalating issues and risks to the Steering Group
• Provide leadership, motivating the project team and proactively progressing actions
• Record and report progress factually and objectively

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Good organizational skills
• Fast learner to understand and study the project scope or related operating model
• Very good communication and interaction skills.
• Ability to facilitate diverse and sometimes conflicting points of view to build consensus
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at all level