Job Title: Risk Project Manager

Department: Operational Risk

Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Risk/Audit

Local candidates to St. Petersburg, FL OR New York City, NY ONLY (Hybrid work schedule: onsite 2-3 days per week and 2-3 days WFH). Location in FL is Tower 4 St. Petersburg, FL; location in NY is 320 Park Avenue, NY 10022.

Opportunity for extension or conversion based on attendance and performance.

Laptop provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Seasoned project manager to lead the creation and implementation of an Enterprise Credit Risk Management Office (ECRMO).

- Role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to establish the framework, governance, and operational processes for an integrated credit risk management function.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit risk, project management, and organizational change, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives within a fast-paced financial environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Project management

- Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan to establish the ECRMO, including

scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

- Coordinate efforts across Raymond James Banks, business lines and departments.

- Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.

Framework development

- Define and implement the credit risk management framework, aligning with regulatory

requirements.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to design policies, standards and procedures for credit

risk assessment and monitoring.

Governance and Compliance:

- Establish governance structures, including reporting lines, roles and responsibilities.

- Ensure the ECRMO complies with internal and external regulator standards.

Stakeholder Management:

- Engage with senior leadership to align project objectives with organizational goals.

- Facilitate communication between diverse teams, ensuring transparency and

collaboration throughout the project life cycle.

Technology Integration:

- Work closely with IT teams to implement tools and systems for credit risk data

management, reporting and analytics

- Ensure seamless integration with existing enterprise systems

Change Management:

- Develop a change management strategy to ensure successful adoption of the ECRMO.

- Conduct training and workshops for employees to understand the new credit risk

processes.

Knowledge of:

·Functional, operational and technical requirements of all systems used by assigned functional areas.

·Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.

·Business planning and analysis.

Skills in:

·Using specific systems and related technological tools associated with assigned functional areas.

·Conducting investigations for proposed projects.

·Conducting interviews with customers and subject matter experts.

·Conducting research and developing and documenting business cases.

·Performing root cause analysis.

·Performing project risk assessments.

·Reviewing, analyzing and evaluating financial data as well as preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

· Designing and developing management reports.

·Performing project evaluations.

·Developing service level agreements for new systems.

·Developing business modeling presentations.

·Evaluating vendors.

·Negotiating with customers and vendors.

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working in the financial services industry and risk management is required.

Required Skills:

DATA ANALYSIS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RISK MANAGEMENT