Global Financial Firm located in Tampa, FL, NYC, NY & Irving, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Loans Transformation 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 2-3 days depending on the team requirement.
****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Pay rate range: $ 58.00 - $ 68.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience
Loans Transformation Project Manager
The Institutional Credit Management (ICM) team is a critical component of Client's First Line of Defense for wholesale lending and counter party credit risk. It partners with businesses Client-wide to ensure we have best-in-class risk and control capabilities. ICM also plays an important role in Client's Transformation efforts by helping to drive a Client-wide focus on wholesale credit risk management. Through ongoing investment in processes, controls, systems, and governance, ICM continues to further embed consistency and best practices across Client, driving closer alignment between our business and regulatory goals. The Lending Transformation Program (LTP) is a key initiative within ICM. The goal is to transform the end-to-end wholesale lending process which will consolidate all remediation efforts for loan product processing and establish a consistent target operating model with a focus on improved processes, controls, and enhanced technology to achieve best-in-class processing capabilities to support our client franchise.
ICM is looking for a highly energized, dynamic Project Manager with knowledge of wholesale lending (preferred). They should be ready to join a fast paced, world leader in the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads planning and coordination of day-to-day Program and project workstream(s) activities
Coordination of stakeholders to develop functional strategy, project activities and identify dependencies
Directs the identification and escalation of risks and issues impacting workstream delivery and ensures mitigation strategies are developed and executed that address key risks and issues.
Works with program lead to ensure project prioritization and plan is in line with objectives and business needs
Leads meetings including governance, workshops and working groups
Drives adherence to program processes, procedures, methods, and standards for program delivery
Directs communication of program status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders and governance forums
Manages multiple cross functional teams to achieve project goals
Prepare material for Senior committee meetings and Regulatory bodies
Applies comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve cross functional issues.
Ensures creation and signoff of program plan and Client, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central program issue log.
Collaborate with challenge functions in Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit. Ensure transformation outcomes adhere to enterprise control policies, standards, and procedures
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications and Competencies:
6+ years' experience in project management and business analysis
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Experience working in a fast paced financial services firms
Experience with creating executive presentations and working with large sets of excel data
PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
Wholesale Lending Experience preferred
Proven record of delivery in process and organizational change
Should demonstrate a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Ability to drive change and effectively manage projects and stakeholders
Strong organizational leadership and influencing skills
Proactive, 'no surprises', approach in communicating issues/requests
Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
Excellent oral and written communications skills; Must be articulate and persuasive.
Works well under pressure and in tight deadlines
"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 2-3 days depending on the team requirement.
****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Pay rate range: $ 58.00 - $ 68.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience
Loans Transformation Project Manager
The Institutional Credit Management (ICM) team is a critical component of Client's First Line of Defense for wholesale lending and counter party credit risk. It partners with businesses Client-wide to ensure we have best-in-class risk and control capabilities. ICM also plays an important role in Client's Transformation efforts by helping to drive a Client-wide focus on wholesale credit risk management. Through ongoing investment in processes, controls, systems, and governance, ICM continues to further embed consistency and best practices across Client, driving closer alignment between our business and regulatory goals. The Lending Transformation Program (LTP) is a key initiative within ICM. The goal is to transform the end-to-end wholesale lending process which will consolidate all remediation efforts for loan product processing and establish a consistent target operating model with a focus on improved processes, controls, and enhanced technology to achieve best-in-class processing capabilities to support our client franchise.
ICM is looking for a highly energized, dynamic Project Manager with knowledge of wholesale lending (preferred). They should be ready to join a fast paced, world leader in the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads planning and coordination of day-to-day Program and project workstream(s) activities
Coordination of stakeholders to develop functional strategy, project activities and identify dependencies
Directs the identification and escalation of risks and issues impacting workstream delivery and ensures mitigation strategies are developed and executed that address key risks and issues.
Works with program lead to ensure project prioritization and plan is in line with objectives and business needs
Leads meetings including governance, workshops and working groups
Drives adherence to program processes, procedures, methods, and standards for program delivery
Directs communication of program status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders and governance forums
Manages multiple cross functional teams to achieve project goals
Prepare material for Senior committee meetings and Regulatory bodies
Applies comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve cross functional issues.
Ensures creation and signoff of program plan and Client, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central program issue log.
Collaborate with challenge functions in Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit. Ensure transformation outcomes adhere to enterprise control policies, standards, and procedures
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications and Competencies:
6+ years' experience in project management and business analysis
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Experience working in a fast paced financial services firms
Experience with creating executive presentations and working with large sets of excel data
PMP or equivalent certification is preferred
Wholesale Lending Experience preferred
Proven record of delivery in process and organizational change
Should demonstrate a commitment to quality and attention to detail
Ability to drive change and effectively manage projects and stakeholders
Strong organizational leadership and influencing skills
Proactive, 'no surprises', approach in communicating issues/requests
Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment
Excellent oral and written communications skills; Must be articulate and persuasive.
Works well under pressure and in tight deadlines