IMA Project Manager

TSR Consulting, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

HSA

Dental

Vision

Employer-provided group life

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Job summary

TSR Consulting in Mississauga, ON is seeking an IMA Project Manager with deep Capital Markets transformation experience to drive front-to-back regulatory initiatives across risk, trading and finance teams.

You will lead cross-functional delivery, manage stakeholders, translate business requirements into technical specs, and ensure timely updates while mitigating risks in a global, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven delivery within IMA including ES/NMRF/RFET/PLAT.
• HVaR model management and regulatory capital knowledge.
• FRTB and front-office driven regulatory initiatives experience.
• Derivatives trading, risk and P&L flows familiarity.
• Strong in strategic project management for Capital Markets transformations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to drive change across a global organization with disciplined tracking.
• Analytical problem solver with follow-up and issue resolution skills.
• 10–15 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives in Capital Markets addressing regulatory and risk objectives.
• Engage senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across trading, finance, ops, tech, risk.
• Gather, refine, and translate business requirements into technical specs with Tech.
• Manage internal/external dependencies across Risk, Front Office, Product and Technology.
• Identify challenges and drive timely resolution with clear stakeholder updates.
• Produce accurate project updates and artifacts for committees.
• Build collaborative relationships to support joined-up program execution.

Skills

IMA delivery

Market Risk

FRTB

Derivatives & P&L

Stakeholder updates

Global delivery

Problem solving

10-15 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

PMP or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Agile

Job description

TSR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated IMA Project Manager for an opportunity in Mississauga, ON

Position Title: IMA Project Manager

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 9+ months contract Possibility of extension

Job Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

We are seeking an IMA Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Capital Markets transformation and Market Risk, including IMA components, and a proven ability to deliver complex, front-to-back regulatory initiatives and stakeholder outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead transformation and change initiatives focused on Capital Markets to address regulatory, audit, risk and control, and risk management objectives.
• Engage senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across trading, finance, operations, technology, and risk to align on scope and delivery.
• Gather, refine, and prioritize business requirements and partner with Technology to translate them into technical specifications.
• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control, and Technology teams.
• Identify challenges, risks, and issues; drive timely resolution or escalation with clear articulation to stakeholders and PMs.
• Produce accurate, insightful project updates and artifacts tailored to forums and committees.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships to support joined-up execution across programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven delivery within IMA, including components such as ES, NMRF, RFET, and PLAT.
• Strong Market Risk expertise with familiarity in HVaR model management; understanding of regulatory capital and Market Risk (VaR) or Credit Risk.
• Experience with FRTB and front-office-driven regulatory initiatives.
• Knowledge of derivatives trading, risk, and P&L flows.
• Track record of strategic project management and delivery of complex solutions in Capital Markets transformation.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to provide clear, persuasive updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to drive change across a global organization and balance diverse perspectives; strong performance tracking and communication discipline.
• Analytical problem solver with effective follow-up and issue resolution skills.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Markets, Risk, and Regulatory programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management certifications such as PMP or equivalent.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile delivery frameworks.

TSR Consulting offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to

• major medical
• HSA
• dental
• vision
• employer-provided group life
• voluntary life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401k

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability.

TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.

In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.