Project Manager (Regulatory Reporting )

TDG Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Regulatory Reporting Project Manager in Istanbul. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in banking and financial services, a strong background in regulatory and financial reporting, and proven Agile project management capabilities. Responsibilities include leading regulatory reporting initiatives, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with local banking regulations. This full-time role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong background in regulatory reporting, financial reporting, or regulatory-driven banking projects.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder, cross-functional teams in regulated environments.
• PMP/PRINCE2/PMI-ACP or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in listed fields.
• Advanced English proficiency preferred.
• Military service completed.
• Full-time engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end regulatory reporting projects using Agile methodologies.
• Coordinate with IT teams, Finance units, and external solution providers.
• Manage testing cycles including SIT, UAT, and go-live phases.
• Oversee integrations with Core Banking, Data Warehouse, and other apps.
• Monitor vendor work against backlog, sprint objectives, and quality standards.
• Ensure reports meet accounting accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory standards.
• Manage testing cycles (SIT, UAT, parallel run, go-live) across stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports, risk analyses, and issue updates for Steering Committees.
• Translate Steering Committee decisions into actionable plans and backlogs.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs; handle escalations.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies per governance.
• Ensure all docs comply with BRSA/BDDK and internal standards.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering)

Job description

Senior Regulatory Reporting Project Manager

Location: Istanbul, TR

Position Ref. ID: 38

TDG is looking for a Senior Regulatory Reporting Project Manager with experience in banking and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end regulatory reporting projects using Agile or hybrid project management methodologies
• Coordinate with Bank IT teams, Finance units, and external solution providers to ensure timely and compliant project delivery
• Manage configuration, development, integration, and production rollout of regulatory reporting platforms in line with approved regulatory requirements
• Oversee integrations with Core Banking systems, Data Warehouse, and other critical banking applications
• Monitor vendor development activities against backlog items, sprint objectives, acceptance criteria, and quality standards
• Ensure regulatory reports meet accounting accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance standards in collaboration with Finance teams
• Manage testing cycles including SIT, UAT, parallel run, and go-live phases across banking stakeholders
• Prepare structured progress reports, risk and dependency analyses, and critical issue updates for Steering Committees and senior management
• Ensure Steering Committee decisions are translated into actionable project plans, backlogs, and sprint goals
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations and SLAs; manage escalations when necessary
• Identify, track, and manage project risks and dependencies in line with banking governance frameworks
• Ensure all project documentation complies with local banking regulations (e.g., BRSA/BDDK) and internal IT and project governance standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the banking or financial services sector
• Strong background in regulatory reporting, financial reporting, or regulatory-driven banking projects
• Hands‑on experience with Agile and hybrid project management methodologies in banking IT environments
• Proven ability to manage multi‑stakeholder, cross‑functional teams within highly regulated environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, business‑oriented language
• Strong prioritization, decision‑making, and conflict management capabilities
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent project management certifications are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, MIS, etc.)
• Advanced English proficiency is preferred
• Military service completed
• Full‑time engagement

Core Competencies

• Leadership and professional representation
• Effective communication with senior management
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Strong ethical standards
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset
• High level of self‑motivation and ownership
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting