Project Risk Manager

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Manager / Business Analyst to improve risk controls for a bank in Belfast. This hybrid position requires extensive experience in Finance or Risk roles, strong project management skills, and the ability to work effectively in regulated environments. The initial contract is for 6 months with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, or Control/Risk roles.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager or Business Analyst.
• Strong understanding of Books & Records and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive project management and business analysis activities.
• Develop and manage project plans and ensure audit readiness.
• Coordinate governance forums and manage meeting logistics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Process mapping

Communication

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Morgan McKinley is recruting for a hybrid Project Manager / Business Analyst (PM/BA) position for a leading bank based in Belfast. The role is focused on improving and overseeing risk controls, governance, and process integrity related to a bank’s balance sheet operations, especially within Markets Operations (i.e., the back-office side of trading and investment banking).

Contract: Initial 6 months (potential for extension)

Day Rate: £600/umbrella, 6 month contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive project management and business analysis activities across Balance Sheet Risk & Control initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, track deliverables, and ensure project documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Tech teams to build and embed robust control frameworks aligned with Balance Sheet Policy.
• Lead remediation and root cause analysis of aged exceptions, ensuring clear metrics and reporting.
• Own the tracking and analysis of key KPIs/KRIs related to balance sheet governance.
• Coordinate governance forums, working groups, and manage end-to-end meeting logistics including materials and minutes.
• Provide oversight and packaging of reporting material for senior management.
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues, while managing resolutions proactively.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, or Control/Risk roles within the Investment Banking or Financial Services industry.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager or Business Analyst in high-impact control and governance environments.
• Strong understanding of Books & Records, Balance Sheet substantiation, and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping (e.g., Visio) skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly organised self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments.