Programme Manager (Risk Transformation)

Programme Manager (Risk Transformation)

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1763043987

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£950 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
West Yorkshire
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Summary: The Programme Manager - Risk Transformation role involves leading a significant Risk Transformation programme for a prominent Financial Services organization. This contract position requires hands-on management of multiple workstreams focused on risk data, credit risk, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders and drive business change from the outset, ensuring successful delivery and financial control. This role is critical for achieving sustainable outcomes in a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full end-to-end leadership of a multi-year Risk Transformation programme
  • Mobilise and manage workstreams covering:
    • Risk data and reporting (BCBS 239)
    • Controls uplift
    • Regulatory change (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP)
    • Credit Risk transformation
  • Manage RAID, dependencies, and integrated planning across multiple teams and vendors
  • Own budget management of £15-20M+ and ensure financial control
  • Lead and motivate teams of 20-30+ people, driving collaboration and accountability
  • Engage senior stakeholders (CRO, COO, CFO, regulators) and run SteerCos with clear, actionable reporting
  • Drive business change adoption and readiness for sustainable outcomes

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on delivery of large-scale programmes in the last 5 years (not just PMO oversight)
  • Deep expertise in Risk Transformation within Financial Services, with strong focus on Credit Risk
  • Proven experience managing budgets of £15-20M+ and leading teams of 20-30+ people
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks: BCBS 239, Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP
  • Recent Agile delivery experience, alongside hybrid approaches (Agile and Waterfall for regulatory milestones)
  • Significant business change experience, reporting directly to C-Level executives (COO, CRO, CFO)
  • Ability to hit the ground running, drive transformation, and deliver outcomes from day one

Salary (Rate): £950 daily

City: West Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Programme Manager - Risk Transformation (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (2 Days/Week in Yorkshire)
IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 Months+
Day Rate: up to £950 (DOE)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Programme Manager to lead a major Risk Transformation programme for a leading Financial Services organisation. This is a high-impact contract role where you will drive delivery from day one, working closely with teams and senior stakeholders to land complex change.

You will own a multi-workstream programme focused on risk data, credit risk, reporting, controls, and regulatory compliance. This is not a governance-only role, you will be in the detail, unblocking issues, managing dependencies, and ensuring milestones are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full end-to-end leadership of a multi-year Risk Transformation programme
  • Mobilise and manage workstreams covering:
    • Risk data and reporting (BCBS 239)
    • Controls uplift
    • Regulatory change (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP)
    • Credit Risk transformation
  • Manage RAID, dependencies, and integrated planning across multiple teams and vendors
  • Own budget management of £15-20M+ and ensure financial control
  • Lead and motivate teams of 20-30+ people, driving collaboration and accountability
  • Engage senior stakeholders (CRO, COO, CFO, regulators) and run SteerCos with clear, actionable reporting
  • Drive business change adoption and readiness for sustainable outcomes

Essential Experience

  • Hands-on delivery of large-scale programmes in the last 5 years (not just PMO oversight)
  • Deep expertise in Risk Transformation within Financial Services, with strong focus on Credit Risk
  • Proven experience managing budgets of £15-20M+ and leading teams of 20-30+ people
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks: BCBS 239, Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP
  • Recent Agile delivery experience, alongside hybrid approaches (Agile and Waterfall for regulatory milestones)
  • Significant business change experience, reporting directly to C-Level executives (COO, CRO, CFO)
  • Ability to hit the ground running, drive transformation, and deliver outcomes from day one

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with vendor management and third-party delivery oversight
  • Familiarity with data lineage, risk modelling tools, and reporting platforms
  • Previous involvement in regulatory engagement and audit preparation
  • Exposure to large-scale credit risk model implementation or remediation
  • Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and governance structures
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