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Immediate Hiring | Regulatory Risk Project Manager – VP | Tampa, FL (Hybrid) | Apply Now!

The bank is seeking seeking a Senior Program/Project Manager with strong experience in Operational Risk, Regulatory Management, and Control Governance to join a Risk PMO function within a large financial services organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on PM who excels in risk oversight, regulatory discipline, and delivery governance across complex initiatives

Job Title: Regulatory Risk Project Manager – VP Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)

Responsibilities

• Provide independent challenge and assessment of project and program artifacts across all lifecycle phases
• Partner with Project and Program Managers to remediate data quality, risk, and control gaps within the Risk portfolio
• Oversee governance activities including risk & issue management, phase gate reviews, and regulatory deliverables
• Track and escalate overdue artifacts, milestones, risks, issues, and mandatory training
• Support PMs with upcoming phase changes, required documentation, and compliance expectations
• Perform monthly entitlements and access reviews to ensure appropriate role alignment
• Maintain Jira artifacts and track Project Quality Assurance (PQA) findings
• Conduct thematic risk analysis and support senior management reporting and presentations
• Manage multiple competing priorities while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
• Act as a proactive, self-directed PM driving end-to-end execution and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration preferred
• 12+ years of experience in financial services, with strong exposure to Operational Risk, Regulatory Management, or Controls
• Prior Project / Program Management experience within a large banking environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations, risk frameworks, and control environments
• Experience supporting governance or quality assurance reviews within Risk organizations
• Proven ability to work within enterprise PMO standards and regulatory-driven delivery models
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to challenge, assess, and improve execution quality