Compliance Project Manager

Project Manager – Policy Framework & Design London/Hybrid To 31st March 2026 Day rate from £500 via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.

My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.

They are looking for a Project Manager specialising in Policy Framework, Design and Implementation to join the Change Management Group on an initial contract to the end of March 2026. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs.

Purpose of Job My client is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to lead the design and implementation of a unified Compliance Policy Framework across the EMEA region, covering Compliance and Financial Crime. This role combines project management and business analysis capabilities to define requirements, gather jurisdictional inputs, and develop tactical and strategic recommendations. The successful candidate will drive the development of a consistent, scalable, policy framework that supports regulatory alignment, operational efficiency, and improved oversight. The role will involve close collaboration with stakeholders across Compliance including Financial Crime as well as regional entities and Head Office.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Policy Framework initiative, including mobilisation, design, and implementation phases.
• Business Analysis: Conduct detailed requirements gathering across jurisdictions, define current state, and develop options and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Compliance SMEs, Financial Crime, and regional entities to align objectives and validate solutions.
• Framework Development: Oversee the creation of a unified policy structure, including hierarchy, definitions, governance, and document relationships.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish governance structures and provide regular updates to the programme steering committee and senior stakeholders.
• Technology Integration: Lead to definition of requirements and work with Technology stakeholders to drive the design and delivery of a centralised repository and workflow tools to manage policy lifecycle, reviews, and approvals.
• Change Management: Support business readiness activities including training, communications, and embedding new frameworks into BAU operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance framework usability, reduce duplication, and improve policy quality and oversight.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong experience of project management and business analysis experience within Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, or Legal functions in a global financial institution.
• Strong understanding of policy frameworks and lifecycle management, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance or risk projects.
• Familiarity with EMEA regulatory environments (e.g., UK FCA/PRA, EU regulations).
• Experience working with consultancy partners (ideally Big 4).
• Formal project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Experience with compliance technologies and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.

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