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Job Description

Project Manager –Business Regulatory Initiatives (Banking)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)3 days from office

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and support a key regulatory initiative for one of Canada’s leading financial institutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing end-to-end project delivery while working closely with business stakeholders, compliance teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to execution for regulatory and compliance-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and ensure regulatory expectations are met.
• Partner with legal, risk, compliance, and technology teams to interpret regulatory mandates and translate them into actionable plans.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports; track progress against key milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate working group sessions, status meetings, and steering committee updates to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify project risks and issues early; implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with internal governance frameworks and audit standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in alignment with regulatory deadlines and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of project management experience, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven track record delivering regulatory or compliance-related projects (e.g., Basel, OSFI, FATCA, AML, ESG, etc.).
• Strong understanding of capital markets, retail banking, or enterprise risk management is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certification is preferred.

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