Project Manager – Lending – Top 5 Bank
Company: Top 5 Bank
Title: Project Manager – Working within the lending space at a top 5 bank
Length: 1-year contract to start with a chance to extend
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid) – 33 Dundas Street West – 50% in office
We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in the lending space.
Pay rate range: $55-$75/hr
Must-haves:
- PM experience from a bank
- Commercial banking experience (ideally)
- Lending experience (a plus)
- Understanding of lending data or data processes, including how to spot data deficiencies. While this role does not involve hands-on data work, knowledge in this area is essential.
- A proactive learner with a strong interest in understanding project scope and the emotional intelligence (EQ) needed to work effectively with stakeholders.
- Fully engaged in projects—not just following PM steps but genuinely understanding how projects run as a whole.
- "Street smarts" to foresee challenges, analyze risks, and think outside the box.
Role Description:
- Lead assigned projects from initiation to implementation to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Ensure successful business results, delivering projects on time, within budget, to quality standards, and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor.
- Proactively manage execution risks to meet business objectives.
- Understand the business/group and facilitate efficient communication with program/project managers and stakeholders.
- Direct and coordinate team members, including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, consultants, contractors, vendors, and external regulatory organizations.
Experience & Skill Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Commercial banking and lending product experience (nice to have).
- PMP certification (preferred).
- MBA (nice to have) and post-secondary education in Business or Finance (preferred).
Location:
Toronto (Hybrid) – Must be available to work in-office 2–3 times per week at 33 Dundas Street W