Project Manager- Risk Management

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager- Risk management

Note: Candidate must be local to New York, NY.

Job Title: Project Manager- Risk Management

Job Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Job)

Duration: 12-month contract job

Rate: $51/Hr. On W2.

Job Description:

Develop, implement, and enforce an enterprise change governance and risk management framework

Develop and implement a methodology and process to classify change to determine required governance.

Develop and issue regular change governance reporting to senior leaders and/or appropriate risk committees.

Review and provide guidance to first line stakeholders as they develop/maintain procedures to implement the governance framework.

Understand relevant general laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Heightened Standards, FFIEC, PMBOK) affecting risk management of large banks, so risk practices comply with overall regulatory frameworks and expectations.

Partner with senior leaders across risk, business, and technology to define risk appetite and ensure alignment with enterprise limits and thresholds.

Design and deliver engaging training and awareness programs for first- and second-line professionals, senior management, and the board, building organizational capability and embedding a strong culture of risk-aware transformation.

Job Qualifications

3-5+ years of risk management experience at large U.S. banks; or risk related management consulting firms

Exceptional problem solving, communication and influencing skills, with a track record of engaging executive stakeholders.

Deep knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and risk management standards.

Strong data-driven analytical skills with experience using data to identify and manage risks at scale.

Prior experience in design, development, and implementation of risk governance frameworks (Expertise in change governance frameworks is strongly preferred).

Prior experience managing regulatory exams and supervisory engagements.

Prior experience building and leading new risk teams in dynamic environments.