Assistant Vice President, Project Management & Governance

We are seeking a high-caliber Assistant Vice President – Project Management & Governance to join our Group Risk & Regulatory function. This is a strategic role responsible for driving and coordinating key enterprise-wide initiatives across risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, data and AI governance, privacy, security, and operational transformation.Reporting directly to the Head of GR&R, the successful candidate will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to manage a portfolio of complex strategic projects, establish robust governance frameworks, and ensure successful delivery of critical business and regulatory initiatives.Your new roleLead and deliver strategic, regulatory, and transformation projects across the Group from initiation to implementation within agreed objectives and timeline.Develop project plans, governance structures, milestones, resource requirements, and reporting frameworks.Monitor project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and drive timely resolution of issues.Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams across business units, technology, and control functions.Establish and maintain effective project governance and oversight mechanisms.Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, committee papers, and management reports for senior stakeholders’ review and decision-making.Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives covering risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, data governance, AI governance, privacy, security and operational resilienceConduct research, analysis, and industry benchmarking to support strategic planning and decision-making.Act as a key liaison between GR&R, business units, regulators, consultants, and external partners and influence project outcomes through strong stakeholder managementFacilitate project meetings, workshops, steering committees, and stakeholder forums.Drive PMO excellence by enhancing project management methodologies, templates, and reporting standards.Identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, governance practices, and project delivery capabilities.To succeed in this roleBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Law, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines8–12 years of experience in project management, consulting, governance, risk, compliance, transformation, or related functionsExperience within financial services, telecommunications, technology, consulting, or other regulated industries is preferredProven track record in delivering large-scale regulatory, risk, technology, or business transformation projectsHolder of PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferredCertifications related to risk management, governance, compliance, data management, privacy, or AI governance is definitely a plusStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organizationExcellent analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skillsProficient in computer applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Familiar with Power BI or other dashboard tools is a plus