Project Manager- Risk/Regulatory Experience.

About the job
Company Description

Thomas Technology Partners Inc. (TTP) specializes in providing Project Management and Analysis services for large scale, complex programs and projects. Founded in 1997, TTP values quality service and client retention by hiring skilled professionals through a trusted referral network. Clients benefit from experienced professionals with subject matter expertise in Project Management and Analysis.

Role Description

This is a contract hybrid role for a Project Manager with Risk/Regulatory Experience.

Role:

The PM will support Model Risk governance ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.Lead strategic initiatives within Model Risk management team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Responsible for the management of strategic projects and alignment with the other stakeholders to help validate functionality, requirements, increase efficiency, improve utilization and decrease cost and risks associated during implementation of the solution and own the change management process post the stabilization period.Will act as a product owner who will be responsible for identifying capabilities, features, and potential risks for the product’s vision by working with end users, stakeholders, and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the systems performance is at an optimal level.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage in partnership with Model Risk teams and project teams the configuration of business requirements/changes, assess risks/impacts thereof, and recommend solution in agreement with SME, Vendor and technology teams to support product implementationDevelop and own the vendor management and governance model and ensure all risks are documented and escalated to managementPlan/execute periodic reviews in line with standardization and optimization of the model risk governance tool. Be an advocate of best practice by virtue of learning and exposure.Develop a governance framework inclusive of service level agreements both with technology and vendors in relation to change management & contractual / non-contractual obligations across stakeholders.

Qualifications:

8 years of progressive experience in project management, product development, change management and vendor management preferably in the banking or financial industryExpertise managing large Risk/Regulatory Projects – experience with OSFI banking regulation E-23 a definite asset. Prior experience in a project environment and familiar with project life cycle management preferably in a risk management environmentPrior experience in system operational support and handling system change requests, governance and controlsExperience working in Agile environment considered an assetExcellent MS office skills, particularly in Office, Excel, Access & Visio. Knowledge in Share Point, process automation and documentation considered an asset.Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other relevant field