Project & Risk Manager

Project Risk Manager
Contract
Daily Rate: £500 - £620 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
End Date: January 5, 2026

Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote

About Us:
Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a skilled Project Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the development and management of risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the creation of a comprehensive framework for managing client disclosures and disclaimers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Implement strategic solutions to address identified gaps in disclaimer and disclosure usage.
Collaborate effectively with Legal, Compliance, COO, and Front Office teams to validate content, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations.
Deliver essential documentation and usage guidance to support sustainable business-as-usual (BAU) ownership and long-term consistency.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Risk Management: Proven experience in front office or control-side roles within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of risk management principles and practises.
Analytical Skills: Data-driven and structured approach to problem-solving, capable of achieving results efficiently.
Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with business communication control frameworks.
Personal Attributes: Resilience, self-motivation, strong organisational skills, adaptability, and detail-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Collaboration: Proven ability to navigate complex organisational structures and work effectively with regional and global partners across functional units.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, business units, compliance, legal, and Internal Audit.
Technical Proficiency: Experience working with risk and control systems, along with reporting requirements. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting or collaborating with Sales and Trading teams.
Familiarity with regulatory obligations related to disclosures and disclaimers.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent professional qualifications.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented Project Risk Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding temporary position, we invite you to apply now. Join our client in shaping the future of risk management in the financial services industry!

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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