Credit Risk Project Manager

Grow your career as a Credit Risk Project Manager with an innovative global bank in Irving, TX. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 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: 4+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Understanding of risk reporting, wholesale credit risk management, but more importantly project management skills to deliver the outcomes of the business unit and its stakeholders.
• 10+ years of experience in Risk and Change Management.
• Knowledge and experience of structured project management techniques in a front office environment.
• Demonstrable experience of senior involvement in high impact projects / programs as a consultant or internal change leader.
• Expertise and hands-on practitioner expertise in designing and implementing structured business/operational processes and associated business requirements documentation.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, analyzing legislative and regulatory texts, and associated legal analysis.
• Understanding of credit risk best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to review and provide concise/impactful insight into meeting regulatory remediation needs.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s/University degree in a relevant subject e.g. Math, Finance or Business.
• Knowledge of credit risk RWA or Stress Testing.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop a detailed understanding of the business unit’s program deliverables, Wholesale and Counterparty Credit Risk (WLCR/CCR) and the working of the first and second lines of defense, in accordance with the company’s project management and governance standards of practice.
• Provide project governance, oversight and monitoring activities in accordance with the WCR initiative and processes specified by the Transformation Program Office.
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs, and run working groups for their respective projects and deliverables.
• Provide reporting or analyze data across key deliverables, including the identification and remediation of issues and audit items.
• Able to influence and work with a team of professionals across different time zones and departments.
• Requires an understanding of multiple areas within the function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function.
• Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions.
• Ensure that emerging risks identified are socialized with key stakeholders and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Identify areas of engagement based on level of investment, inherent risk, complexity of change and other risk factor.
• Execute Risk Control coverage strategy, ensure appropriate risk mitigation actions are in place and escalate to senior management as appropriate.
• Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.
• Accountable for the successful project management of certain components of the Transformation Initiative in line with overall book of work.
• Global reporting and communication of project status and risks to appropriate senior business and project managers, project reviews / health checks of the book of work, will be required across all program deliverables to support execution in accordance with strict guidelines.
• Support the Program Director in the identifying and resolving program risks/issues and ensuring the timely delivery of program plans, resources and reporting across all lines of business and wider stakeholders.
• Gain a good understanding of the company’s PM Policies and Standards to ensure good program governance and execution.
• Building a strong network in the company across teams and time zones to support them completing their milestones.
• Effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the program / project, including obtaining buy-in for proposals.
• Liaison and clear communications with internal parties as required.
• Develop and deliver presentations to the business unit and other management covering project/program status and plans.
• Analyze, provide insight and drive execution across various project components.
• Produce information to support regulatory or audit reviews when applicable and be involved in post program reviews for key initiatives.
• Develop a deep knowledge of the key regulations and rules applicable to CCR and/or WLCR.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.