Credit Risk Transformation Program ManagerIrving, TX (3 days Onsite - Hybrid)4 months - there is opportunity for extension here into FY 2025Web Cam Interview$80/Hr on W2Notes:10+ years of experienceWholesale credit risk (Wholesale lending)GovernanceCredit risk managementProduct Owner (Front office/mortgage/loans)Understanding of Regulation.Looking for more functional manager.Understanding of auditing is nice to have not required.Job Background/ContextThe role is within the Institutional Credit Management (ICM), which is accountable for the management of complex, critical & large professional client credit risk, working on the delivery of the multi-year projects to deliver strategic state ICM capabilities.The successful candidate requires an understanding of risk reporting, wholesale credit risk management, but more importantly project management skills to deliver the outcomes of ICM and its stakeholders.Good communication skills are required to influence internally, often at a senior level, to tight deadlines.The role may exercise control over some resource and is accountable for the end results in their area of responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop a detailed understanding of the ICM program deliverables, Wholesale and Counterparty Credit Risk (WLCR / CCR) and the working of the first and second lines of defense, in accordance with project management and governance standards of practice.Provide project governance, oversight and monitoring activities in accordance with the WCR initiative and processes specified by the Transformation Program Office.Maintain project plans, RAID logs, and run working groups for their respective projects and deliverables.Provide reporting or analyze data across key deliverables, including the identification and remediation of issues and audit items.Able to influence and work with a team of professionals across different time zones and departmentsRequires an understanding of multiple areas within the function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the functionApplies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions.Ensure that emerging risks identified are socialized with key stakeholders and mitigation strategies are in placeIdentify areas of engagement based on level of investment, inherent risk, complexity of change and other risk factorExecute Risk Control coverage strategy, ensure appropriate risk mitigation actions are in place and escalate to senior management as appropriateExcellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.Person SpecificationKnowledge/Experience:10+ years of experience in Risk and Change ManagementKnowledge and experience of structured project management techniques in a front office environmentDemonstrable experience of senior involvement in high impact projects / programs as a consultant or internal change leaderExpertise and hands-on practitioner expertise in designing and implementing structured business/operational processes and associated business requirements documentationKnowledge of, and experience in, analyzing legislative and regulatory texts, and associated legal analysisSkills: (technical skills)Understanding of credit risk best practice and regulatory requirements.Ability to review and provide concise/impactful insight into meeting regulatory remediation needs.Knowledge of credit risk RWA or Stress Testing is a plusQualifications: (degree/certifications)Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject e.g. Math, Finance or Business is preferredStrong, appropriate industry knowledge & delivery track record is essential.Competencies (soft skills you are looking for in a candidate)Effective verbal and written communication skillsStakeholder ManagementEffective Negotiation skills