Senior Project Manager, Control of Work

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and successfully deliver intricate, multi-faceted Operational Risk projects, ensuring they align with both regulatory and internal risk frameworks.

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, engaging with senior stakeholders such as Risk, Compliance, and Executive leadership.

• Drive the entire project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation and subsequent optimisation post-go-live.

• Lead the implementation of risk frameworks (e.g., RCSA, KRI, Issue Management, Risk Appetite).

• Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations (e.g., Basel III/IV, SOX, FCA/PRA guidelines when applicable).

• Identify delivery risks and interdependencies across various workstreams, proactively addressing them.

• Manage extensive, cross-functional teams that include business units, technology, and third-party vendors.

• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for growth within client engagements.

• Contribute to the advancement of delivery methodologies for risk transformation initiatives.

• Lead complex enterprise-wide transformation efforts that frequently involve multiple geographies and business units.

• Define and manage the scope across interrelated workstreams.

• Oversee governance structures, including the formation of steering committees and executive reporting.

• Ensure that robust risk and control frameworks are integrated within project delivery.

• Meet stringent regulatory deadlines and audit requirements.

• Monitor and report on program-level KPIs, risks, and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex Operational Risk or Regulatory Change programs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Operational Risk frameworks (RCSA, KRI, controls, incident management).

• Experience in highly regulated sectors, with a strong preference for Financial Services.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale, high-risk, multi-stakeholder programs.

• Ability to effectively engage and influence senior executives and regulators.

• Certifications such as PRINCE2 / PMP (expected).

• Additional certifications in Risk Management (e.g., CRISC, FRM) are a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible working hours

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities