Project Manager - IMA

We are seeking a highly experienced IMA Project Manager for an exciting 6-month hybrid (3/2) contract opportunity (with potential for extension) for a major banking client in Mississauga. In this pivotal role within Capital Markets, you will drive timely execution of key deliverables across multiple front-to-back work streams for the restarted Internal Models Approach (IMA) initiative. If you bring deep subject matter expertise in market risk and regulatory capital and thrive in a high-impact environment, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in capital markets transformation, regulatory change management, and senior stakeholder engagement.

• Program Execution & Delivery:
  Drive end-to-end transformation and change management initiatives focusing on Capital Markets regulatory, audit, risk, and control mandates.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Build collaborative relationships across global front-to-back stakeholders, including Trading Desks, Front Office, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Requirements & Dependency Mapping:
  Partner with stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them effectively for technology implementation; proactively manage internal/external dependencies across work streams.
• Risk & Issue Resolution:
  Identify execution challenges early, driving proactive solutions or escalating risks/issues in a clear, actionable manner to steering committees and senior leadership.
• Target State & Governance:
  Provide thought leadership in target-state design and produce accurate, insightful governance artifacts and performance metrics tailored for executive forums.

• IMA
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record of delivering specific IMA components (e.g., Expected Shortfall [ES], Non-Modelable Risk Factors [NMRF], Risk Factor Eligibility Test [RFET], PLAT, etc.).
• Market Risk Expertise:
  Deep background in Market Risk, familiar with Historical VaR (HVaR) model management, derivatives trading, and risk/P&L flows.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Hands-on experience with FRTB (Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) or other major front-office regulatory transformations.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience within Capital Markets.
• Leadership & Communication:
  Exceptional communication skills with the authority and clout to interface directly with senior executive leaders.

• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and Agile delivery methodologies.

• Competitive hourly rate
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading banking client