Project Management - CCR/Market Risk

KPMG India · India

About the Company

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). Member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities in India offer services to and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the business environment.

Why Choose KPMG India?

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be a part of an innovative team that values creativity and fresh ideas.
• Growth Opportunities: We provide excellent training, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Attractive Benefits: Competitive salaries, health insurance, and more!

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Project Manager with strong Risk domain expertise to support a global Risk transformation portfolio. The role involves leading multiple workstreams across regulatory, strategic, and incremental change initiatives within Market Risk and/or Counterparty Credit Risk.

The successful candidate will drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Define, agree, and manage project scope with senior stakeholders across the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain robust, defensible project plans , incorporating all resources and dependencies.
• Lead multiple concurrent workstreams , ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Establish clear success criteria and KPIs for each phase and track progress against them.
• Monitor cross-project dependencies and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, standards, and protocols .

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, business users, IT, and global teams .
• Provide clear, timely reporting on project status, risks, and issues.
• Lead governance forums and executive updates with concise, impactful communication .
• Escalate critical risks and ensure timely resolution in alignment with leadership .

Risk Domain & Business Engagement

• Demonstrate strong understanding of front-to-back risk processes .
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear business deliverables.
• Act as a business gatekeeper , ensuring issues raised to IT are well-defined and prioritized.
• Collaborate with business, BA, and IT teams to ensure accurate requirements capture and delivery .
• Drive synergies across risk initiatives and promote consistency in approach.

Continuous Improvement & Team Leadership

• Mentor and support delivery teams to ensure high performance and accountability .
• Conduct retrospective reviews to improve delivery quality, efficiency, and cadence.
• Promote best practices across project management and risk initiatives.
• Work closely with global teams (Business, BA, IT, QA, Development) throughout the lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Project/Program Management within:
• Market Risk
• Counterparty Credit Risk
• Risk Technology / Regulatory Programs
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stream projects end-to-end .
• Experience in regulatory initiatives and risk system implementations .

Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Market Risk / Credit Risk metrics , such as:
• VaR, Expected Shortfall, IRC
• PD, LGD, EAD
• PFE, EEPE, Exposure metrics
• RWA, Stress Testing, Settlement Risk
• Knowledge of credit risk data flows, architecture, and risk limits .
• Familiarity with credit risk regulatory capital frameworks .

Technical & Tools Expertise

• Proficient in project tools:
• MS Project (MPP)
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills .
• Ability to translate complex concepts for senior management .
• Expertise in requirements elicitation and translation into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Experience in defining testing strategies, test plans, and coordination .
• Adaptable to both Agile and Waterfall methodologies .
• High attention to detail, quality, and delivery timelines .

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:
• PMP / PRINCE2
• Agile / Scrum Master
• FRM / MBA (Finance/Risk preferred)
• Experience managing global teams and cross-border projects .

Key Attributes

• Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability .
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities .
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment .

The opportunity is now! If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential – KPMG Advisory Services is for you!