Risk Project Manager - London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Risk Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 5-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.  

Our client is seeking highly capable and delivery-focused Risk Project Manager to lead and support project management activities related to evidencing and documenting compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations (LRR) governing the calculation and disclosure of Own Funds, Eligible Liabilities, and all RWA (Risk-Weighted Asset) risk types.

This role sits within a dynamic regulatory and risk environment, where you will be responsible for managing defined projects with clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Working closely with stakeholders across Risk, Finance, and Control functions, you will ensure structured project execution, clear communication, and effective delivery of key outcomes in support of regulatory compliance and internal governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects with specific, defined objectives, timeframes, and deliverables relating to LRR compliance across capital and risk
• Operate tactically to manage the day-to-day delivery of your project, focusing on timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
• Ensure project plans are realistic, deliverables are clearly scoped, and stakeholders are aligned throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparent communication and consistent expectation management
• Oversee effective resource management, ensuring teams have the right skills, capacity, and tools to deliver
• Utilise appropriate project management tools and metrics to monitor progress, escalate issues, and ensure timely delivery
• Track deliverables through to completion and proactively monitor dependencies, risks, and changes

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Project Management with at least some of that in a Risk Management environment
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end projects in a risk, regulatory, or financial services environment
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle, with the ability to manage deadlines, resources, and competing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and appropriately
• Demonstrated ownership of risk identification, mitigation, and control enhancement within a project context
• Experience working across functional areas, understanding how workstreams interact and contribute to broader business objectives
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive delivery and resolve challenges
• High level of proficiency in project management tools and reporting techniques
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a delivery-oriented mindset

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual Leave
• Work place pension

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.