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Programme Manager (Risk Transformation)

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 750 - 950 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Programme Manager - Risk Transformation (Contract)

Location: Hybrid (2 Days/Week in Yorkshire)
IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 Months+
Day Rate: up to £950 (DOE)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Programme Manager to lead a major Risk Transformation programme for a leading Financial Services organisation. This is a high-impact contract role where you will drive delivery from day one, working closely with teams and senior stakeholders to land complex change.

You will own a multi-workstream programme focused on risk data, credit risk, reporting, controls, and regulatory compliance. This is not a governance-only role, you will be in the detail, unblocking issues, managing dependencies, and ensuring milestones are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Full end-to-end leadership of a multi-year Risk Transformation programme
Mobilise and manageworkstreams covering: 
Risk data and reporting (BCBS 239)
Controls uplift
Regulatory change (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP)
Credit Risk transformation
Manage RAID, dependencies, and integrated planning across multiple teams and vendors
Own budget management of £15-20M+ and ensure financial control
Lead and motivate teams of 20-30+ people, driving collaboration and accountability
Engage senior stakeholders (CRO, COO, CFO, regulators) and run SteerCos with clear, actionable reporting
Drive business change adoption and readiness for sustainable outcomes

Essential Experience

Hands-on delivery of large-scale programmes in the last 5 years (not just PMO oversight)
Deep expertise in Risk Transformation within Financial Services, with strong focus on Credit Risk
Proven experience managing budgets of £15-20M+ and leading teams of 20-30+ people
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks: BCBS 239, Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, ICAAP/ILAAP
Recent Agile delivery experience, alongside hybrid approaches (Agile and Waterfall for regulatory milestones)
Significant business change experience, reporting directly to C-Level executives (COO, CRO, CFO)
Ability to hit the ground running, drive transformation, and deliver outcomes from day one

Desirable Experience

Experience with vendor management and third-party delivery oversight
Familiarity with data lineage, risk modelling tools, and reporting platforms
Previous involvement in regulatory engagement and audit preparation
Exposure to large-scale credit risk model implementation or remediation
Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and governance structures

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