Change Management Lead - Reg Reporting

Job Title: Change Management Lead

Location: Tampa, FL – Hybrid

Duration: 12-Month Contract with Possible Extension / Conversion

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Change Management Lead to manage and execute change management activities within a complex financial services environment.

This critical role will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing change management activities related to both the implementation of new regulations and business-as-usual (BAU) remediation activities .

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements, capital markets practices, and regulatory change , along with proven experience managing complex change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory reporting projects , ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead key elements of upcoming regulatory initiatives, including impact assessments, gap analyses, implementation plans, and remediation activities .
• Develop and implement change management strategies for non-financial regulatory reporting , including communication, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Lead project teams consisting of Project Managers and Business Analysts , providing guidance, direction, and mentorship.
• Work closely with multiple business functions, including Operations, Middle Office, Front Office, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Finance , to execute policy, process, and technology changes.
• Partner with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure organizational alignment and buy-in throughout the change lifecycle.
• Liaise with Business Execution and Transformation teams on program oversight, risk monitoring, financial and administrative reporting, and overall program progress.
• Support program and project governance, including facilitating steering committees, working groups, and governance forums .
• Identify, track, and manage key project risks, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate to prevent delays and cost overruns.
• Ensure project and workstream deliverables meet requirements, quality standards, timelines, budgets, and established governance expectations.
• Help minimize regulatory, operational, and reputational risk through effective program execution.
• Support senior management in representing the organization in industry working groups and managing relationships with relevant external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of financial services experience .
• Experience in regulatory change, regulatory reporting, transformation, or program/project management .
• Strong knowledge of capital markets products , including cash securities, exchange-traded derivatives, and/or OTC derivatives.
• Experience with one or more non-financial regulatory reporting frameworks , such as:
• CFTC
• SEC
• CSA
• CAT
• EMIR
• SFTR
• MiFID II / MiFIR
• Demonstrated experience successfully implementing projects, operational process changes, and process improvements .
• Experience leading initiatives across multiple functional areas, including Business Management, Middle Office, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Operations .
• Experience gathering, defining, and documenting business and technology requirements, test plans, project plans, and other project management artifacts .
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, resolve conflicting requirements, and build strong internal relationships.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of securities processing, including products, processes, and supporting systems .
• Experience leading and/or mentoring Project Managers and Business Analysts .
• Management consulting experience is a plus.
• Previous experience with the client is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong execution and delivery focus with the ability to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent organizational, project, and program management skills.
• Ability to proactively manage changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead planning sessions and drive effective decision-making.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project planning, monitoring, resource management, and delivery controls.
• Ability to develop and present management-level presentations and reporting.
• Ability to quickly understand new regulations, products, processes, and functional requirements.
• Ability to understand technical implications related to system design and implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of initiatives.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project .

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.