Risk Management - Senior Project Manager - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and execute projects within its Risk Management & Compliance department. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, relevant experience, and proficiency in data management tools. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while leading cross-functional teams to deliver results. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project/program management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong data management skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple large-scale projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, and risk management.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join team to gain a comprehensive understanding of the RM&C department's functions and objectives, as well as the Office of Legal Obligations (OLO) and Legal & Regulatory Change Management (LRCM) programs. Leveraging this knowledge, you will manage projects that support the organization's risk management strategies and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

As a Senior Project Manager within the Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) department, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing projects that ensure the organization's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. You will lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of compliance initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable value. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across various departments to identify risks, manage resources, and drive process improvements, all while maintaining a strong focus on business value realization.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple large-scale projects to ensure timely delivery and value realization.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk management, UAT, training, and operational updates.
• Manage changes to project scope and schedule using established verification techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, dashboards, and documentation for stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining the RAID log.
• Escalate critical risks and issues to senior management and stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to drive project success.
• Mentor project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop and execute effective stakeholder management strategies to ensure engagement and satisfaction.
• Partner with BAU teams to assess the impact, risks, and benefits of proposed changes.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Relevant experience in project/ program management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong data management skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and visualization.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and writing.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and provide new perspectives for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated skill in managing projects and problem-solving.
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing viewpoints with varied stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships with RM&C stakeholders to influence and drive key decisions to solve any concerns/issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different business areas.

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Experience in controls, compliance, operational risks and/or risk management frameworks.

About us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.