Senior Project Leader - CORM & Permanent Control

afarax is looking for a freelance Senior Project Leader – CORM & Permanent Control. We need you!

The project:

Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Project Leader – CORM & Permanent Control to strengthen their team.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership

• Initiate, coordinate and manage strategic projects and transformation initiatives within the CORM & Permanent Control domain.
• Define project scope, objectives, governance, planning and delivery approach.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, regulatory requirements and technology roadmaps.
• Contribute to the implementation of the client’s risk, control and compliance strategy.

Risk, Control & Regulatory Focus

• Integrate risk management, internal control and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that projects comply with regulatory expectations, internal policies and governance frameworks.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to strengthen operational risk management and permanent control mechanisms.
• Support initiatives related to operational risk, internal controls, audit recommendations, regulatory remediation plans and governance improvements.
• Assess project risks and ensure adequate mitigation plans are defined and implemented.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Lead and coordinate business analysis activities.
• Challenge business requirements and translate them into efficient, compliant and client-centric solutions.
• Design and oversee the implementation of new features, processes and operating models.
• Ensure solutions support operational efficiency, risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Collaborate closely with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations, Business and IT stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making processes and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present consolidated reporting to steering committees, management and governance bodies.
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Functionally lead multidisciplinary teams and transversal project contributors.
• Act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Encourage autonomy, knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption.
• Build future leaders by delegating responsibilities and creating growth opportunities.

Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate all project phases, including:
• Scoping
• Planning
• Analysis
• Design
• Build
• Testing
• Deployment
• Change Management
• Communication
• Ensure projects are delivered:
• On time
• Within budget
• According to quality standards
• In compliance with risk and control requirements
• Collaborate with testing teams and business users to define and execute test strategies and test scenarios.
• Ensure operational readiness and smooth transition into production environments.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Challenge existing processes, tools and operating models.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance, risk management and control effectiveness.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and monitor implementation progress.
• Support organizational transformation and promote a culture of risk awareness, accountability and operational excellence.

Incident & Operational Support

• Support teams in resolving impediments impacting project delivery.
• Contribute to the management of incidents, root-cause analysis and remediation actions.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and integrated into future improvements.

Is this you?

• Senior Project Management experience within Banking, Insurance or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Operational Risk Management, Internal Control, Compliance and Governance frameworks.
• Experience working within CORM, Permanent Control, Risk, Audit or Regulatory environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience with Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to challenge business requirements and drive pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects in highly regulated environments.

How afarax supports you?

• You benefit from our extensive network
• You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
• We help and support you throughout your project
• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership

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