Project Manager/Consultant - Credit Risk

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager/Consultant - Credit Risk for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for the management of complex, critical & large professional client credit risk, working on the delivery of the multi-year projects to deliver strategic state Institutional Credit Management (ICM) capabilities.
• May exercise control over some resource and is accountable for the end results in their area of responsibility.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the ICM program deliverables, Wholesale and Counterparty Credit Risk (WLCR / CCR) and the working of the first and second lines of defense, in accordance with firm 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 ICM 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.
• Supporting the Program Director in the identifying and resolving program risks/issues and ensuring the timely delivery of program plans, resources and reporting across all ICG lines of business and wider stakeholders.
• Gain a good understanding of firm PM Policies and Standards to ensure good program governance and execution.
• Building a strong network in the firm 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 ICM and other management covering project / program status and plans.
• Analyzing, providing insight and driving execution across various project components
• Producing information to support regulatory or audit reviews when applicable and be involved in post program reviews for key initiatives.
• Role will require developing a deep knowledge of the key regulations and rules applicable to CCR and/or WLCR
• Responsibilities and priorities will reflect needs of the WCR Initiative and will evolve over time
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject e.g. Math, Finance or Business is preferred
• Strong, appropriate industry knowledge & delivery track record is essential.
• 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Effective Negotiation skills
• Requires an understanding of risk reporting, wholesale credit risk management, but more importantly project management skills to deliver the outcomes of ICM and its stakeholders.
• Good communication skills are required to influence internally, often at a senior level, to tight deadlines.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of credit risk RWA or Stress Testing is a plus
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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