Compliance Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Compliance Project Manager to drive the EMEA Compliance Transformation Programme. You will lead capability development and process mapping, collaborating across internal teams to design future workflows. This hybrid role requires strong project management skills and experience within compliance in a global financial institution.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within Compliance, Risk, or HR in a global financial institution.
• Strong skills in process mapping and operating model design.
• Excellent communication abilities and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capability and Capacity workstream, including process mapping and resource modelling.
• Collaborate with SMEs to document processes and design future workflows.
• Develop capacity models to ensure adequate resourcing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Process mapping

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Compliance Project Manager

London – Hybrid

Contract until March 2026, inside IR35

Purpose of Job

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead process mapping and capability & capacity workstreams within the EMEA Compliance Transformation Programme. The role involves designing and implementing future-state operating models, aligning people, processes, and technology to support a scalable compliance function across the region. Collaboration with Compliance, HR, ITSD, Risk, and external partners is essential for successful delivery.

Background

• CMG provides enterprise project, programme, and portfolio management resources and expertise, established in Nov 2019 as a strategic, centralized function.
• It serves as a resource center/center of excellence with qualified project, programme, and change managers, business analysts, and junior analysts, organized into multidisciplinary teams.
• The EMEA Compliance Transformation programme is a multi-million-pound initiative across 19 countries and multiple entities, aiming to evolve compliance into proactive, strategic partners leveraging technology and data analytics.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead the Capability and Capacity workstream, including process mapping, role definition, and resource modelling.
• Collaborate with SMEs to document current processes and design future workflows aligned with strategic goals.
• Identify skills and competencies needed for future roles; work with HR and L&D on training plans.
• Develop and implement capacity models to ensure adequate resourcing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Compliance, HR, ITSD, and external consultants.
• Establish governance structures and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Support change management activities, including communications, training, and transition planning.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency post-implementation.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within Compliance, Risk, HR, or Operational Excellence in a global financial institution.
• Strong skills in process mapping, operating model design, and capability development.
• Familiarity with capacity planning tools and workforce modelling.
• Understanding of EMEA regulatory environments and compliance functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with consultancy partners (e.g., Big 4) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV. Ensure your CV reflects the required experience. If you do not hear within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful, but your details may be kept for future opportunities.

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