Change Management Lead

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in Tampa, FL as a Change Management Lead. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite per week.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ months

• Bachelor's/University degree;
  
  Master's degree preferred.
• 8-10 years financial services experience.
• Must have strong knowledge of capital markets products including cash securities, exchange traded derivatives or OTC derivative products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more non-financial regulatory reporting regulations: CFTC, SEC, CSA, CAT, EMIR, SFTR, MiFID II/MiFIR, etc.
• Experienced consulting with project stakeholders, including the skills to facilitate compromises and resolve conflicting requirements.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build and foster internal relationships.
• Strong preference for Management Consulting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; including Visio and Project.
• Experience in the successful implementation of projects, operational process change and improvement.
• Experience leading initiatives across functional areas including business management, middle office, compliance, legal and technology.
• Experience collecting, defining and documenting business and technology requirements, test plans and other project management artifacts.
• Knowledge and a technical understanding of securities processing including product, process and system knowledge.
• Execution/delivery focus with a willingness to challenge the status-quo.
• Strong organizational and program management skills. Flexibility to handle changing priorities proactively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions and present to stakeholders.

• Manage regulatory reporting projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead key elements of addressing upcoming regulations, including impact assessments, gap analyses, and implementation plans.
• Implement the change management strategy for non-financial regulatory reporting, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Lead project teams of project managers and business analysts, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Work closely across business functions (e.g., Operations, Middle Office, Front Office, Technology, Compliance, Legal and Finance) and senior management to execute necessary policy, process, and technology change, ensuring buy-in and alignment across the organization.
• Liaise with Business Execution and Transformation teams on topics relating to program oversight, risk monitoring, financial and administrative reporting, providing regular updates and insights on program progress.
• Contribute to the governance of program/projects, including facilitation of steering committee and working groups, ensuring effective decision-making and alignment on priorities.
• Identify key project risks and manage to resolution or elevate accordingly, mitigating potential delays and cost overruns.
• Ensure that the delivery from the work streams/projects meets requirements and is to the appropriate quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan and governance, minimizing regulatory penalties and reputational damage.
• Support senior management in representing company on key industry working groups, and manage relationships with key external parties.