Project Manager, PMO

The Project Manager for Project Management Office (“PMO”), part of Genesis Enterprise Risk Management, will be responsible for the oversight and execution of PMO processes and reports to the VP, Enterprise and Business Risk

PMO conducts end to end program management of one or more programs containing multiple large projects, or portfolio management of a large scope entire portfolio that are company-wide, cross functional and/or strategic in nature. The Project Manager, PMO will work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to champion project/program(s) across the entire organization including helping with the development of detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports against quality standards. The candidate should have a strong background working on projects in the financial industry and in depth knowledge of PMO best practice, processes and related methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely across Genesis departments and jurisdictions to build plans to help execute Genesis projects and tasks
• Ensure that projects are appropriately managed within timelines and budget and that deliverables meet baseline requirements for business needs

• Manage the inventory of risks being treated across the organization, and integrate best practice to create a holistic view of Genesis initiatives

• Maintain a current view of industry leading practices for project management and propose and implement enhancement to the program on an as needed basis

• Escalate unresolved issues impacting Genesis projects to management including recommendations to deliver projects on time, within budget and against scope

• Oversee and approve a monthly report on company initiatives, presented to the senior leadership team by PMO

• Developing employees and the culture of the team, emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, and high performance

• Develop and implement PMO policies, procedures, processes and controls including strategies, standards tools and methodologies to measure and monitor and report on risks

• Assist with audit and regulatory examinations as needed

Technical Skills:

• Advanced in Microsoft suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with PMO tools and risk management solutions
• Experience with GRC systems and tools
• Experience implementing agile methodologies
• Experience with data analytics, and data visualizations tools (a plus)

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or other related area
• 4-6 years of experience in Project Management, Risk Management, Operations, Compliance, Auditing, Consulting or equivalent
• 3+ years of direct work experience in Project Management or relevant financial services industries
• Expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding Financial Institutions, including experience working with financial regulators, (SEC, FINRA, FCA, MAS)
• Knowledge of Broker Dealers, Financial Holding Companies, Exchanges and other types of financial institutions
• Knowledge of Best Practice across organizational departments (e.g. COSO, FFIEC, ISO, NIST, COBIT, etc)
• Certification in Project Management (i.e. PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, etc)

Personal Attributes:

• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and capacity to excel in a cohesive team environment

• Excels at analysis, problem solving and strategic alignment

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills

• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including senior management

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental and FSA benefits
• Flexible time off

Why Genesis

Genesis is dedicated to creating best-in-class infrastructure for institutional investors, developing advanced products that lower barriers, increase profitability and broaden access. Our team has decades of experience at top Wall Street investment banks and Silicon Valley technology firms, and includes leading experts in blockchain, distributed computing, cryptography and cybersecurity.

Digital Asset Ecosystem

Genesis operates at the heart of the digital asset ecosystem:

→ We are a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), the largest investor in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

→ We have an unparalleled global network at the intersection of data, finance and technology.

Accelerating Momentum

Our addressable market is expanding rapidly as new institutional investors enter the space. Recent results include:

→ 300%+ Y/Y trading volume growth

→ 400%+ Y/Y loan origination growth

→ 300%+ Y/Y active loan growth

→ 150%+ Q/Q derivatives transaction growth

Diversity And Inclusion

Genesis invests in creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel supported and connected at work.

→ We help employees develop a deep understanding of the problems we’re trying to solve.

→ We thrive on ideas driven by a broad range of perspectives.

→ We believe diverse teams lead to better products and bigger outcomes.

Genesis is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.