Afarax is looking for a freelance Senior Project Leader – CORM & Permanent Control. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Project Leader – CORM & Permanent Control to strengthen their team.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Project Leadership
* Initiate, coordinate and manage strategic projects and transformation initiatives within the CORM & Permanent Control domain.
* Define project scope, objectives, governance, planning and delivery approach.
* Ensure alignment between business objectives, regulatory requirements and technology roadmaps.
* Contribute to the implementation of the client’s risk, control and compliance strategy.
Risk, Control & Regulatory Focus
* Integrate risk management, internal control and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensure that projects comply with regulatory expectations, internal policies and governance frameworks.
* Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to strengthen operational risk management and permanent control mechanisms.
* Support initiatives related to operational risk, internal controls, audit recommendations, regulatory remediation plans and governance improvements.
* Assess project risks and ensure adequate mitigation plans are defined and implemented.
Business Analysis & Solution Design
* Lead and coordinate business analysis activities.
* Challenge business requirements and translate them into efficient, compliant and client-centric solutions.
* Design and oversee the implementation of new features, processes and operating models.
* Ensure solutions support operational efficiency, risk reduction and regulatory compliance.
Stakeholder & Governance Management
* Collaborate closely with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations, Business and IT stakeholders.
* Facilitate decision-making processes and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
* Prepare and present consolidated reporting to steering committees, management and governance bodies.
* Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Coaching
* Functionally lead multidisciplinary teams and transversal project contributors.
* Act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Coach team members and support their professional development.
* Encourage autonomy, knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption.
* Build future leaders by delegating responsibilities and creating growth opportunities.
Project Delivery & Quality Assurance
* Coordinate all project phases, including:
* Scoping
* Planning
* Analysis
* Design
* Build
* Testing
* Deployment
* Change Management
* Communication
* Ensure projects are delivered:
* On time
* Within budget
* According to quality standards
* In compliance with risk and control requirements
* Collaborate with testing teams and business users to define and execute test strategies and test scenarios.
* Ensure operational readiness and smooth transition into production environments.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
* Challenge existing processes, tools and operating models.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance, risk management and control effectiveness.
* Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and monitor implementation progress.
* Support organizational transformation and promote a culture of risk awareness, accountability and operational excellence.
Incident & Operational Support
* Support teams in resolving impediments impacting project delivery.
* Contribute to the management of incidents, root-cause analysis and remediation actions.
* Ensure lessons learned are captured and integrated into future improvements.
Is this you?
* Senior Project Management experience within Banking, Insurance or Financial Services.
* Strong understanding of Operational Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance and Governance frameworks.
* Experience working within CORM, Permanent Control, Risk, Audit or Regulatory environments.
* Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs.
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Experience with Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Ability to challenge business requirements and drive pragmatic solutions.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Proven track record of delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments.
How afarax supports you?
* You benefit from our extensive network
* You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
* We help and support you throughout your project
* We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership
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