Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools)

Smart IT Frame LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in the financial domain, IT risk management, and budgeting. This role involves leading financial and technology initiatives, utilizing AI-driven tools for improved efficiency. The ideal candidate has 4-8+ years of project management experience in financial services and is well-versed in stakeholder communication and governance. This position offers a hybrid work environment in Toronto, ON, requiring presence 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience in project management, specifically in financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Strong experience in IT risk, technology governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with AI-enhanced productivity tools and modern PM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial and risk-related projects.
• Create and manage project budgets, cost models, and funding forecasts.
• Leverage AI-powered project management tools to automate reporting and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

IT Risk Management

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Asana

Job description

Job Description: Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools)

Location: Toronto, ON (4 days/ week)

Notes

We have 2 opening:

• Jr. Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager

About Smart IT Frame

At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the financial domain, combined with expertise in IT risk management, project budgeting, reporting, financial reconciliation, and practical use of AI-driven project tools. This role is responsible for end to end delivery of cross functional financial and technology related initiatives with strong governance and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial and risk-related projects.
• Develop project charters, timelines, work breakdown structures, and governance plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams in finance, operations, technology, and compliance.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and monitor technology and operational risks affecting financial processes.
• Maintain risk registers, risk scoring models, and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with IT security, compliance, and audit teams to address risk exposures.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, cybersecurity standards, audit controls).

Budgeting, Cost Control & Reporting

• Create and manage project budgets, cost models, and funding forecasts.
• Track actuals vs. budget, perform variance analysis, and flag deviations.
• Prepare detailed financial and operational status reports for senior management.
• Support vendor management and invoice validation.
• Oversee reconciliation of project and operational financial data across ledgers and systems.
• Ensure consistency across ERP systems, financial statements, and project reporting tools.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with finance teams to resolve mismatches.
• Strengthen internal controls to improve reconciliation accuracy and audit readiness.

AI Tools & Automation

• Leverage AI-powered project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Asana/Jira AI, Power BI AI insights) to:
  • Automate reporting and documentation
  • Summarize risk logs and financial data
  • Predict risks and cost overruns
  • Improve workflow efficiency
• Identify opportunities for AI/automation integration to enhance project delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Leadership

• Manage relationships with business, finance, IT, vendors, and senior executives.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, steering committee updates, and project briefings.
• Provide clear communication of risks, dependencies, and project performance.
• Drive consensus across diverse teams and ensure alignment on priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4–8+ years of experience in project management, specifically in financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets.
• Strong experience in IT risk, technology governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven capability in budgeting, financial reporting, and reconciliation workflows.
• Proficiency with AI-enhanced productivity tools and modern PM platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Asana, or similar tools.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or ITIL are an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Experience delivering regulatory or audit-driven initiatives.
• Familiarity with financial products and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and IT control frameworks.
• Ability to lead multiple medium-to-large projects in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics, dashboards, and KPI development.