Project Manager - FRTB

Global Financial Firm located in MISSISSAUGA, ON 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: $ 91.00 - $ 96.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Senior Project Manager

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 be an individual experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise in Markets products and business lines to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities:

Transformation / change management / PMO experience with a focus on Capital Markets initiatives to address regulatory, audit, risk and control and / or risk management issues
Drive PMO discipline and systemic milestone management across the program, ensuring project governance routines, milestone tracking, dependency management, and escalation pathways are consistently maintained and aligned to senior management expectations.
Working knowledge of Markets business and products (FICC) 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
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
Experience analyzing large datasets using SQL and Excel is a plus

Key Skills Required

Familiar with FRTB Trading Book/ Banking Booking Boundary, Covered positions and IRT (Internal Risk Transfer)

Experience with FRTB and/or other material front office driven regulatory initiatives

Experience with derivatives trading, risk and P&L flows
Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
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
Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

Key Skills Preferred

Familiar with FRTB Trading Book/ Banking Booking Boundary, Covered positions and IRT (Internal Risk Transfer)
Experience in Markets, Risk and Regulatory related projects/programs
Bachelor s/University degree in relevant fields, Master s degree preferred
Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus