What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Risk - Project Manager position at Axelon Services Corporation?
Global Financial Firm located in NEW YORK, NY has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Credit Risk - Project Manager
This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iPhone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.
- Video / f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Pay rate range : $ 65.00 - $ 76.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience
Role Title : Credit Risk - Project Manager
Must have PMO and counterparty credit risk / risk management experience
MUST have credit risk management background and strong knowledge of financial products.
MUST have strong controls background
Must have strong PM skills
Manage, prioritize, and execute key deliverables
Develop deep understanding of the program and its key deliverables / activities
Drive adherence and updates to processes, procedures, and standards
Assist with daily monitoring of credit risk limits & Reg O frameworks (includes interaction with systems; follow ups with key stakeholders), independently resolving or escalating issues and solutions as needed
Develop qualitative and quantitative analysis; produce summary documents for agenda driven meetings; prepare the agenda and drive meetings as needed
Coordinate the governance of regulatory required activities, where a team has ownership or oversight or coordination duties; proactively anticipating management needs
Drive the design and delivery of technology projects, automation solutions, Proofs of Concept and jira drafting by describing requirements to technology partners, performing user testing
Prepare and present templated and standardized reports that address specific management update needs (e.g., monthly program updates; Key Risk Indicators; quarterly reviews etc.)
Oversee tracking and reporting of tasks requiring management updates
Escalate findings in the BAU monitoring, providing suggestions and solutions for issue resolution
Collaborate with team members, dedicated technology support, key stakeholders and broader risk organization to provide guidance on day-to-day deliverables
Partner with business professionals, independent oversight and controls functions and provide inputs and support they require from the team and the credit risk limits framework
Identify areas for control improvement; implement continuous improvements such as opportunities for automation, efficiency in process through rationalization of work
Work effectively with IA, Compliance, etc. Prepare and address larger team-wide requirements such as ARCMs and CAPs.
Key Skills :
5-10 years' experience in a financial services institution or in a corporate control function (where exposure to financial products and services and experience was gained)
Credit Risk management and / or audit, regulatory or QA experience; strong understanding of risk management and controls frameworks
Familiar with a range of traded products in wholesale lending and capital markets trading
Experience working on and / or leading large cross functional programs, building independent relationships
Track record of having participated in driving change (in time managed projects) and innovating in the risk and control space (responding to changes in business demands due to market changes or regulation change) in a collaborative way
Experience with program / project management
Strong technical skills (MS, Excel, Jira, PPT, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically
Strong organizational leadership and influencing skills, willing to learn
Excellent verbal, presentation, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to set and execute priorities with minimal supervision
Salary : $65 - $76
