Regulatory Change Management Lead - Capital Markets

Required Education/Certifications Bachelor’s/University degree Preferred Education/Certifications Master’s degree Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities Minimum of 8–10 years of financial services experience. Demonstrated knowledge of capital markets products, including cash securities, exchange-traded derivatives, or OTC derivative products. Demonstrated knowledge of one or more non-financial regulatory reporting regulations, such as CFTC, SEC, CSA, CAT, EMIR, SFTR, MiFID II/MiFIR, etc. Demonstrated experience in successfully implementing projects, operational process changes, and improvements. Experience leading initiatives across functional areas, including Business Management, Middle Office, Compliance, Legal, and Technology. Experience collecting, defining, and documenting business and technology requirements, test plans, and other project management artifacts. Knowledge and technical understanding of securities processing, including products, processes, and systems. Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to facilitate compromises, resolve conflicting requirements, and build and maintain internal relationships. Strong organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities proactively. Strong knowledge of project planning, monitoring, and control techniques for projects and resources. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including facilitating discussions and presenting to stakeholders. Ability to lead planning sessions, challenge the status quo where appropriate, and drive decision-making. Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt to unexpected changes in expectations or requirements. Ability to quickly understand new concepts, regulatory requirements, and related product and functional knowledge. Ability to understand technical implications of system design. Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of multiple project components or initiatives. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Visio and Microsoft Project. Desired Skills, Experience, & Abilities Client experience. Management consulting experience. Experience leading and supporting the development of project managers. Job Overview We are seeking a highly organized and experienced change management professional to manage and execute change management activities related to new regulatory implementations and business-as-usual (BAU) remediation. The role requires a strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements, market practices, capital markets products, and securities processing, along with proven experience managing change projects in a fast-paced financial services environment. The successful candidate will oversee regulatory reporting projects, assess the impact of upcoming regulations, identify gaps, and develop implementation plans aligned with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. The role involves leading project managers and business analysts, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving policy, process, and technology changes across the organization. The individual will implement change management strategies for non-financial regulatory reporting, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and training. Responsibilities also include program governance, risk monitoring, stakeholder alignment, and delivery oversight to ensure projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while minimizing regulatory penalties and reputational risks. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, consulting, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to support senior management in industry engagement and external relationship management. Responsibilities Manage regulatory reporting projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Lead key activities related to upcoming regulations, including impact assessments, gap analyses, and implementation plans. Implement the change management strategy for non-financial regulatory reporting, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and training. Lead project teams of project managers and business analysts, providing guidance and mentorship. Collaborate with Operations, Middle Office, Front Office, Technology, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and senior management to execute policy, process, and technology changes and ensure organizational buy-in and alignment. Liaise with Business Execution and Transformation teams on program oversight, risk monitoring, financial and administrative reporting, and progress updates. Contribute to program and project governance, including facilitating steering committees and working groups to support effective decision-making and priority alignment. Identify project risks, manage them to resolution, and elevate as needed to mitigate delays and cost overruns. Ensure workstream and project deliverables meet requirements and quality standards, are completed on time and within budget, and comply with program plans and governance to minimize regulatory penalties and reputational damage. Support senior management in representing the client at key industry working groups and manage relationships with external parties. Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. 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