Job Description

Job Tittle: Technical Delivery Manager - Credit Risk

Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)

Rate: Circa £745/Day

Location: London (Hybrid - 5 days in 10 in the office)

Working pattern: Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager - Credit Risk to join a major banking client and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic technology initiatives across the EMEA region.

This role will focus on supporting the Bank's ECB Onboarding Programme, working closely with Credit Risk business teams, technology stakeholders, regulatory partners, and third-party vendors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of complex technology programmes that meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, budget expectations, and delivery timelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Technology Delivery Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within highly regulated financial services environments.

Essential Experience

experience in IT Project/Programme Management or Technology Delivery.

Experience delivering large-scale projects within Financial Services is essential

Credit Risk and regulatory change experience preferred.

Strong stakeholder, risk, and vendor management skills.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.

Experience working in complex matrix environments.

PMP, SAFe, CSM, ITIL, or TOGAF certifications desirable.Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of Credit Risk and regulatory technology projects.

Manage project plans, resources, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors.

Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including developers, testers, business analysts, and external partners.

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

Manage vendor relationships, resource allocation, and service delivery performance.

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing contingency plans where required.

Monitor project financials, track costs, and ensure effective budget management.

Provide regular project reporting, governance updates, dashboards, and management information to key stakeholders.

Maintain comprehensive project documentation and promote delivery best practices and continuous improvement.Education & Qualifications

Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.

Professional certifications such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master (CSM), ITIL, or TOGAF are advantageous.Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-profile banking transformation programme and play a key role in delivering strategic Credit Risk and regulatory initiatives across the EMEA region. You will work with senior stakeholders, influence critical technology decisions, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of major regulatory and business transformation programmes.

Join us and make your mark in the tech world!

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