Financial Project Manager Jobs in New York
Financial Project Manager jobs in New York are among the most actively sourced in the country, concentrated in investment banking, insurance, asset management, and large-scale corporate finance operations, with openings from analyst-level coordinators through senior program leads. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, with additional demand in White Plains and Stamford-adjacent firms operating across the Hudson Valley corridor. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and MetLife are among the established institutions with sustained hiring for this role. Budget governance, financial systems implementation, and regulatory-driven transformation projects are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
09/08/2026
- Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- No exam required
Department
REES
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Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES), situated within NYCHA’s Department of Resident Services, Partnerships and Initiatives (RSPI), is charged with working to develop and implement programs, policies and collaborations to measurably support residents increased economic opportunities with a focus on asset building, employment, advancement, adult education and training, and business development.
NYCHA has implemented a Zone Model approach, which leverages NYCHA’s and partner resources to expand economic opportunity for public housing residents through place-based service coordination. Through this new approach, REES enables NYCHA to (1) Generate more economic opportunities for NYCHA residents and NYCHA neighborhoods, while strategically investing and leveraging NYCHA’s spend; (2) Provide a more comprehensive economic empowerment platform with additional capacities around financial literacy, asset building and business development; (3) Reduce the duplication of services – better investing limited resources; (4) Enable NYCHA to be a better partner to community-based organizations, government agencies, philanthropies, community colleges, schools, employers and other key stakeholders; and (5) Drive more resources and investment into public housing neighborhoods.
REES seeks a dynamic Project Coordinator, Financial Capability to join the Financial Capability and Resident Business Development unit, which develops strategies, programs and initiatives geared towards increasing economic outcomes for NYCHA residents in the areas of financial literacy/counseling and asset building to achieve the following goals: starting or increasing savings; accessing mainstream financial services; establishing and/or improving credit; reducing debt and increasing free tax preparation usage.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Capability and Business Development, duties of the Project Coordinator, Financial Capability include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Independently manage a portfolio of financial literacy and asset building projects, including but not exclusive to Free Tax Preparation Services, Credit-Building (including rent reporting as a credit building tool), and Homeownership initiatives (including NYCHA related homeownership opportunities).
2. Support the Assistant Director in the facilitation and structuring of strategic plans and special projects.
3. Organize, host and co-facilitate quarterly professional development trainings for financial counselors who work to improve economic outcomes for NYCHA residents.
4. Work with the REES Assistant Director, Financial Capability and Business Development to adequately maintain key performance indicators.
5. Foster and manage partnerships with various community based and citywide financial capability organizations and sister City agencies to facilitate necessary service referrals and achievement of the stated economic goals for NYCHA residents.
6. Communicate with REES partners and industry experts to assess financial capability trends and best practices.
7. Attend internal and external meetings with various administering departments and key stakeholders. Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
8. Represent REES at occasional evening meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, community and economic development, public policy, education, business, finance, entrepreneurship, urban affairs or related field. 2. 3-5 years professional experience with one or more in the following field: financial capability/empowerment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, community development, economic development, management consulting, program evaluation. 3. Exceptional project management and time management skills. 4. Strong skills in marketing, outreach, public speaking and creating slide decks. 5. Operations management, quantitative and qualitative skills. 6. Strategic planning and experience in economic/community development or similar experience. 7. Data analysis and reporting skills. 8. Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel and other MS Office platforms. 9. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 10. Ability to manage multiple projects with a wide degree of latitude. 11. Energetic, professional and resourceful with ability to enhance traditional project management strategies.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
795540
Posted until
09/28/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
REES - Res Business Dev
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on
09/08/2026
- Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- No exam required
Department
REES
Save
Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES), situated within NYCHA’s Department of Resident Services, Partnerships and Initiatives (RSPI), is charged with working to develop and implement programs, policies and collaborations to measurably support residents increased economic opportunities with a focus on asset building, employment, advancement, adult education and training, and business development.
NYCHA has implemented a Zone Model approach, which leverages NYCHA’s and partner resources to expand economic opportunity for public housing residents through place-based service coordination. Through this new approach, REES enables NYCHA to (1) Generate more economic opportunities for NYCHA residents and NYCHA neighborhoods, while strategically investing and leveraging NYCHA’s spend; (2) Provide a more comprehensive economic empowerment platform with additional capacities around financial literacy, asset building and business development; (3) Reduce the duplication of services – better investing limited resources; (4) Enable NYCHA to be a better partner to community-based organizations, government agencies, philanthropies, community colleges, schools, employers and other key stakeholders; and (5) Drive more resources and investment into public housing neighborhoods.
REES seeks a dynamic Project Coordinator, Financial Capability to join the Financial Capability and Resident Business Development unit, which develops strategies, programs and initiatives geared towards increasing economic outcomes for NYCHA residents in the areas of financial literacy/counseling and asset building to achieve the following goals: starting or increasing savings; accessing mainstream financial services; establishing and/or improving credit; reducing debt and increasing free tax preparation usage.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Capability and Business Development, duties of the Project Coordinator, Financial Capability include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Independently manage a portfolio of financial literacy and asset building projects, including but not exclusive to Free Tax Preparation Services, Credit-Building (including rent reporting as a credit building tool), and Homeownership initiatives (including NYCHA related homeownership opportunities).
2. Support the Assistant Director in the facilitation and structuring of strategic plans and special projects.
3. Organize, host and co-facilitate quarterly professional development trainings for financial counselors who work to improve economic outcomes for NYCHA residents.
4. Work with the REES Assistant Director, Financial Capability and Business Development to adequately maintain key performance indicators.
5. Foster and manage partnerships with various community based and citywide financial capability organizations and sister City agencies to facilitate necessary service referrals and achievement of the stated economic goals for NYCHA residents.
6. Communicate with REES partners and industry experts to assess financial capability trends and best practices.
7. Attend internal and external meetings with various administering departments and key stakeholders. Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
8. Represent REES at occasional evening meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
1. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, community and economic development, public policy, education, business, finance, entrepreneurship, urban affairs or related field. 2. 3-5 years professional experience with one or more in the following field: financial capability/empowerment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, community development, economic development, management consulting, program evaluation. 3. Exceptional project management and time management skills. 4. Strong skills in marketing, outreach, public speaking and creating slide decks. 5. Operations management, quantitative and qualitative skills. 6. Strategic planning and experience in economic/community development or similar experience. 7. Data analysis and reporting skills. 8. Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel and other MS Office platforms. 9. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. 10. Ability to manage multiple projects with a wide degree of latitude. 11. Energetic, professional and resourceful with ability to enhance traditional project management strategies.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
795540
Posted until
09/28/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
REES - Res Business Dev
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
PROJECT COORDINATOR, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
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The qualifications that appear most often in financial project manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred by New York employers
- Four or more years of experience managing financial or capital planning projects
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience working within regulated financial environments including banking, insurance, or asset management
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with exposure to cross-functional finance and technology teams
Financial Project Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial project manager in New York?
The standard path is a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business, followed by entry-level analyst or project coordinator experience in a financial firm. New York does not require a state-issued license for this role, but most employers in the city expect a PMP credential or progress toward one through the Project Management Institute. Candidates with CPA or CFA credentials gain additional traction with banks, insurers, and asset managers headquartered in New York.
How much do financial project managers make in New York?
Financial project managers in New York earn a median of about $121,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,580 for the lowest 10% to over $192,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire financial project managers in New York?
Employers hiring financial project managers in New York right now include BBVA, Arcadis, and Bloomberg, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of global bank headquarters, insurance carriers, and fintech firms means demand is sustained year-round rather than seasonal.
Which New York cities have the most financial project manager jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Brooklyn have the most financial project manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because it anchors the national financial services industry, while White Plains and other Westchester County locations reflect the regional offices and insurance operations that have established long-term presences outside Manhattan.
Are there remote financial project manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of financial project manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on documentation, planning sessions, and stakeholder coordination rather than physical presence. Budget oversight and systems implementation phases are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a financial project manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or financial analyst role at a large New York bank or insurance company, where rotational programs at firms like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and New York Life bring in early-career candidates and expose them to project governance. A completed or in-progress PMP certification and familiarity with Agile or waterfall methods help candidates stand out. Adjacent roles in financial operations, budget analysis, or business systems analysis serve as common lateral entry points.
Where can I find and apply to financial project manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to financial project manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search by location, specialization, or experience level to see roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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