Project Manager - FRTB

Global Financial Firm located in NEW YORK, NY has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Project Manager - FRTB

This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.

You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.

We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

Video / f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Pay rate range : $98 - $ 115 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Role Description :

The role will be part of a core central Program Management Team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how.

The candidate must have an experienced Project Management / Transformation / Change Management background with extensive FRTB Markert Risk subject matter expertise.

Primary Responsibilities :

Has a Regulatory Understanding and experience with regulatory interpretation

Translate regulation into what work and activity needs to be done

Liaise with stakeholders and accountable executives to drive regulatory change / workstream implementation

Project Management Skills

Has experience working on front office change projects (desk facing)

Has market risk experience

Transformation / change management / PMO experience with a focus on Capital Markets initiatives to address regulatory, audit, risk and control and / or risk management issues

Working knowledge of Markets business and products (FICC and Equities) and / or regulatory capital

Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across Global Markets front-to-back stakeholders, e.g., trading desk, finance, operations, technology, risk management

Experience analyzing large datasets using SQL, Python, a plus

Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level

Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teams

Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs

Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise

Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees

Build strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to support the execution of programs

Key Skills Required :

Understanding of FRTB regulations and implementation

5+ years experience working in Market Risk

Experience working with front office policies and mandates

Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential

Has Front Office - Desk Facing Project Experience

Has significant experience in Capital Markets Transformation

Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives

Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance

Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives

Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization

Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability

Key Skills Preferred :

Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

Experience in Market Risk and Regulatory related projects

Bachelor s / University degree, Master s degree preferred

Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus