Senior Project Manager

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a highly experienced Senior Project Manager. This role is pivotal in driving transformation across Capital Markets initiatives, ensuring timely execution of deliverables, and providing subject matter expertise in Markets products and business lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, change management, and strategic delivery within a Capital Markets environment, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and change management initiatives focused on regulatory, audit, risk, and control issues within Capital Markets.
• Collaborate across Global Markets stakeholders including trading desks, finance, operations, technology, and risk management.
• Manage dependencies across internal and external initiatives, working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control, and Technology teams.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues proactively, engaging relevant stakeholders and project managers.
• Analyse large datasets using SQL and Excel

Essential Criteria

• At least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in Capital Markets Transformation and strategic project delivery.
• Deep understanding of Markets business and products (FICC), including derivatives trading, risk, and P&L flows.
• Familiarity with FRTB Trading Book/Banking Booking Boundary and Internal Risk Transfer (IRT).
• Experience with FRTB and other front-office driven regulatory initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference and we would not consider someone relocating for this role.
Although the role is initially for a 8-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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