Obligations Reporting Project Manager

Adecco; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as an Obligations Register Project Manager in London, managing a strategic compliance project. Leverage your project management experience, enhance regulatory frameworks, and lead a dynamic team in a hybrid work model. If you're passionate about compliance and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Competitive daily rate

Diversity and inclusion values

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within Compliance, Legal, or Risk in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of regulatory obligations management.
• Experience with consultancy partners like PwC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the EMEA Obligations Register project.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project governance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards across EMEA.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Project Management Qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Job description

Join Our Client's Compliance Transformation Team as an Obligations Register Project Manager!

Location: London/Hybrid
Contract Length: Until 31st March 2026
Daily Rate: 750 via Umbrella Company

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for compliance and regulatory excellence? Our client, one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, is on the lookout for a highly motivated individual to lead a strategic project aimed at implementing an EMEA-wide Obligations Register. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven track record in the financial services sector, this is your chance to shine!

What You'll Be Doing:
As the Obligations Register Project Manager, you will:

• Project Leadership: Spearhead the delivery of the EMEA Obligations Register project from inception to implementation in collaboration with PwC and internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Forge strong relationships with Compliance SMEs, Legal, Risk, and Business Units to define scope, gather requirements, and manage expectations.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish and maintain project governance structures, producing high-quality documentation and updates for steering committees and senior management.
• Delivery Oversight: Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Change Management: Coordinate business readiness, including training and communications, to embed the obligations register into BAU compliance processes.
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure the register meets all relevant regulatory requirements across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the review and validation of mapped regulatory obligations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimise processes and enhance the usability of the obligations register post-implementation.

What We Need From You:
To excel in this role, you should have:

• A proven track record in successful project management within Compliance, Legal, or Risk functions in a global financial institution.
• Deep understanding of regulatory obligations management and change processes.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance or risk projects, particularly in obligations registers or regulatory mapping.
• Prior experience working with or managing consultancy partners, ideally PwC or Big 4.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA financial services regulations (e.g., UK FCA/PRA, EU regulations).
• A formal project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with compliance technologies and regulatory intelligence tools.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a dynamic and innovative team that values diversity and inclusion.
• Work in a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance-2-3 days in the office, with the flexibility to work from home!
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate while contributing to meaningful projects that drive compliance excellence.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and showcase your expertise in project management and compliance!

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We celebrate diversity and recognise the value of difference in making us faster, smarter, and more innovative.

Please submit your CV to be considered. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, it means your application was not successful this time, but we may keep your details for future opportunities.

Join us in transforming compliance and making a real impact!

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