Project Manager - IMA

We are seeking a highly experienced IMA Project Manager for an exciting 6-month hybrid (3/2) contract opportunity (with potential for extension) for a major banking client in Mississauga. In this pivotal role within Capital Markets, you will drive timely execution of key deliverables across multiple front-to-back workstreams for the restarted Internal Models Approach (IMA) initiative. If you bring deep subject matter expertise in market risk and regulatory capital and thrive in a high-impact environment, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in capital markets transformation, regulatory change management, and senior stakeholder engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Execution & Delivery: Drive end-to-end transformation and change management initiatives focusing on Capital Markets regulatory, audit, risk, and control mandates.

Stakeholder Management: Build collaborative relationships across global front-to-back stakeholders, including Trading Desks, Front Office, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.

Requirements & Dependency Mapping: Partner with stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them effectively for technology implementation; proactively manage internal/external dependencies across workstreams.

Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify execution challenges early, driving proactive solutions or escalating risks/issues in a clear, actionable manner to steering committees and senior leadership.

Target State & Governance: Provide thought leadership in target-state design and produce accurate, insightful governance artifacts and performance metrics tailored for executive forums.

Key Qualifications

Required

• IMA Experience: Proven track record of delivering specific IMA components (e.g., Expected Shortfall [ES], Non-Modelable Risk Factors [NMRF], Risk Factor Eligibility Test [RFET], PLAT, etc.).
• Market Risk Expertise: Deep background in Market Risk, familiar with Historical VaR (HVaR) model management, derivatives trading, and risk/P&L flows.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Hands-on experience with FRTB (Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) or other major front-office regulatory transformations.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience within Capital Markets.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the authority and clout to interface directly with senior executive leaders.

Preferred

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).

Hands-on experience with JIRA and Agile delivery methodologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading banking client
• If you have the required skills and are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.