Location: Bucharest
Work model: Hybrid – approx. 10 days/month from the office
Collaboration type: Exclusive B2B contract
Rate: 30 EUR/hour

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with solid experience in banking and financial regulatory reporting environments, capable of coordinating complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, entities, and interconnected systems.

The role requires both strong project delivery capabilities and a good understanding of regulatory reporting processes and financial data flows within banking environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of complex projects, from business case definition through implementation and stabilization phases
• Ensure project objectives are delivered within agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and budget
• Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements related to regulatory reporting and financial reporting processes
• Prepare and maintain key project governance documentation, including project plans, status reports, cost tracking, and steering materials
• Manage project risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation actions
• Coordinate internal teams, contributors, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple entities or departments
• Support business analysis activities for new regulatory reporting requirements or reporting changes
• Contribute to the definition and validation of testing scenarios and test cases
• Monitor post-go-live activities and support stabilization efforts
• Follow up on regulatory reporting production activities and remediation actions where needed
• Identify opportunities for data quality improvements and process optimization
• Provide clear project reporting to operational teams and senior management
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process simplification efforts
• Coordinate project planning sessions and monitor execution progress
• Oversee project-related documentation throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Contribute to tender or proposal-related activities when required
• Prepare executive-level reporting and project review documentation
• Lead large and diverse project teams in dynamic environments

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Project Management
• At least 3 years of experience within banking, financial services, consultancy, or financial shared services environments
• Mandatory hands-on involvement in regulatory reporting projects
• Strong exposure to areas such as:
  • Basel III
  • FINREP
  • COREP
  • AnaCredit
  • IFRS reporting
  • Credit risk reporting
  • Loan and guarantees reporting/administration
  • Controlling and financial reporting
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong project management and risk management capabilities
• Previous exposure to IT environments, including understanding of system architectures and interdependencies
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Advanced English communication skills
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and within regulated environments
• Strong collaboration, ownership, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• French language skills
• Academic background or Master’s degree in Banking or Finance
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL