iqbusiness is seeking an experienced Project Manager for contracting opportunity within Financial services.
This role is focused on leading strategic initiatives, with a specific emphasis on credit 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 of 5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least 3 years in banking or financial services
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Proven experience in credit risk-related projects, such as:
- Credit risk policy and framework implementation
- Credit scoring and decisioning systems
- Basel, IFRS 9, or regulatory compliance initiatives
- 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.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.