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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering Internal Models Approach components, including Expected Shortfall, Non-Modelable Risk Factors, Risk Factor Eligibility Test, or PLAT
- Deep Market Risk expertise, including Historical VaR model management, derivatives trading, and risk/P&L flows
- Hands-on experience with FRTB or other major front-office regulatory transformations
- 10-15 years of relevant Capital Markets experience
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage senior executive leaders
- Project Management certification such as PMP or equivalent
- Hands-on JIRA experience and Agile delivery methodology experience
What We Do
Veriday is a customer engagement and financial services technology (fintech) company specializing in products and solutions that transform customer experiences. Veriday's flagship product, Digital Agent, is an innovative customer engagement platform built for financial services firms. Digital Agent reflects deep knowledge of advice based sales and marketing challenges while satisfying customer needs for human connections backed by reliable brands. Combining market leading content distribution with personalized engagement, Digital Agent creates great customer engagement while effectively managing compliance and branding challenges.
