We are seeking a highly experienced IMA Project Manager for an exciting 6-month hybrid (3/2) contract opportunity (with potential for extension) for a major banking client in Mississauga. In this pivotal role within Capital Markets, you will drive timely execution of key deliverables across multiple front-to-back workstreams for the restarted Internal Models Approach (IMA) initiative. If you bring deep subject matter expertise in market risk and regulatory capital and thrive in a high-impact environment, we invite you to join our energetic team.

The ideal candidate possesses a robust background in capital markets transformation, regulatory change management, and senior stakeholder engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

- Program Execution & Delivery: Drive end-to-end transformation and change management initiatives focusing on Capital Markets regulatory, audit, risk, and control mandates.
- Stakeholder Management: Build collaborative relationships across global front-to-back stakeholders, including Trading Desks, Front Office, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.
- Requirements & Dependency Mapping: Partner with stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them effectively for technology implementation; proactively manage internal/external dependencies across workstreams.
- Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify execution challenges early, driving proactive solutions or escalating risks/issues in a clear,



actionable manner to steering committees and senior leadership.
- Target State & Governance: Provide thought leadership in target-state design and produce accurate, insightful governance artifacts and performance metrics tailored for executive forums.

Key Qualifications

Required:

- IMA Experience: Proven track record of delivering specific IMA components (e.g., Expected Shortfall [ES], Non-Modelable Risk Factors [NMRF], Risk Factor Eligibility Test [RFET], PLAT, etc.).
- Market Risk Expertise: Deep background in Market Risk, familiar with Historical VaR (HVaR) model management, derivatives trading, and risk/P&L; flows.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Hands-on experience with FRTB (Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) or other major front-office regulatory transformations.
- Industry Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience within Capital Markets.
- Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the authority and clout to interface directly with senior executive leaders.

Preferred:

- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with JIRA and Agile delivery methodologies.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rate
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading banking client

If you have the required skills and are ready for an exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Project Manager - IMA (Mississauga)
🏢 CareerBeacon
📍 Mississauga