Iqbusiness is seeking an experiencedProject Managerfor contracting opportunity within Financial services.
This role is focused on leading strategic initiatives, with a specific emphasis oncredit risk-related projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge, strong delivery capability, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of projects that impact credit risk frameworks, systems, and processes—ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
Experience and Skills
* Minimum of5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least3 years in banking or financial services
* Proven experience incredit risk-related projects, such as:
o Credit risk policy and framework implementation
o Credit scoring and decisioning systems
o Basel, IFRS 9, or regulatory compliance initiatives
o Credit lifecycle process optimisation
* Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory environments
* Advanced stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
* Budget management and multi-team coordination experience
* Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
* Familiarity with business and process analysis in financial contexts
* Must be open to contracting
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation:
* Engage with risk, credit, and business stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
* Develop project plans, resource models, and delivery timelines
* Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
* Align project outcomes with regulatory and strategic goals
Project Management & Execution:
* Lead cross-functional teams including risk, IT, compliance, and business units
* Manage delivery of credit risk systems, frameworks, and process enhancements
* Coordinate testing, data migration, and integration activities
* Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines
* Provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors
Project Close-out:
* Ensure successful handover to operations/support teams
* Finalize documentation and training materials
* Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned
* Close procurement and contract arrangements
Qualifications
* Matric
* Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Finance, Risk, or related field
* Certified PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or SAFe credentials advantageous
* Knowledge of credit risk frameworks and banking regulations preferred
iqbusiness is seeking an experiencedProject Managerfor contracting opportunity within Financial services.
This role is focused on leading strategic initiatives, with a specific emphasis oncredit risk-related projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge, strong delivery capability, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of projects that impact credit risk frameworks, systems, and processes—ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
Experience and Skills
* Minimum of5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least3 years in banking or financial services
* Proven experience incredit risk-related projects, such as:
o Credit risk policy and framework implementation
o Credit scoring and decisioning systems
o Basel, IFRS 9, or regulatory compliance initiatives
o Credit lifecycle process optimisation
* Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory environments
* Advanced stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
* Budget management and multi-team coordination experience
* Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
* Familiarity with business and process analysis in financial contexts
* Hybrid working model
* Must be open to contracting
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation:
* Engage with risk, credit, and business stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
* Develop project plans, resource models, and delivery timelines
* Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
* Align project outcomes with regulatory and strategic goals
Project Management & Execution:
* Lead cross-functional teams including risk, IT, compliance, and business units
* Manage delivery of credit risk systems, frameworks, and process enhancements
* Coordinate testing, data migration, and integration activities
* Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines
* Provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors
Project Close-out:
* Ensure successful handover to operations/support teams
* Finalize documentation and training materials
* Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned
* Close procurement and contract arrangements
Qualifications
* Matric
* Formal qualification in Project / Program Management
* Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Finance, Risk, or related field
* Certified PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or SAFe credentials advantageous
* Knowledge of credit risk frameworks and banking regulations preferred
Please note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
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