SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Overview
Our client, a leading financial services institution, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery across two high-impact programmes focused on the modernisation of regulatory reporting and credit risk reporting capabilities.
This role sits within a highly visible environment, requiring strong delivery leadership, stakeholder management at executive level, and proven experience managing complex data-driven initiatives within banking.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic data programmes within a regulatory and credit risk environment
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Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and timelines
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Engage and manage senior stakeholders, including executives and business heads
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Navigate complex governance structures and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements
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Manage programme risks, dependencies, and escalations proactively
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Coordinate cross-functional teams including data, technology, risk, and reporting
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Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs across reporting, data pipelines, and transformation initiatives
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Provide clear reporting on programme status, risks, and milestones to leadership
Required Experience
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8–12+ years Project Management experience within financial services / banking
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Proven track record delivering large-scale data programmes (non-negotiable)
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Strong experience within:
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Experience working in highly governed, complex enterprise environments
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders at executive level
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Experience running programmes with high visibility and pressure
Technical & Domain Skills
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Strong understanding of data environments, data flows, and reporting frameworks
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Exposure to regulatory frameworks within banking (Basel, IFRS, etc. advantageous)
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Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
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Strong financial services domain knowledge
Key Competencies
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Executive presence and strong communication skills
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Ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making
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High resilience and ability to operate under pressure
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Strong organisational and delivery focus
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Commercial awareness and attention to detail
Qualifications
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Relevant degree (Business, IT, Finance or related)
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Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent preferred)
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical programmes that directly impact regulatory compliance and risk capability within a leading bank. The role offers strong exposure, complex problem-solving, and the chance to operate at a senior stakeholder level.
