Project Manager Calypso

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager to drive regulatory initiatives and new product implementations within Global Markets & Treasury, with a strong focus on Calypso-based projects, Risk & Finance regulatory change, and complex credit derivative implementations. The role owns end-to-end delivery from initiation to closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and regulatory compliance, while managing dependencies across business, IT, vendors, and regulators.

Requirements



Key Responsibilities



Project Delivery & Execution



Own

end-to-end delivery

of Global Markets & Treasury projects (Regulatory + New Products) Drive

Calypso implementations and enhancements

across Risk, Finance, and Front Office workflows Manage delivery across

Credit Derivatives, structured products, and complex instruments

Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and budgets Track progress across sprints / phases and ensure adherence to agreed quality metrics Proactively manage

scope change, risks, issues, and dependencies


Regulatory & Risk Initiatives



Lead

regulatory-driven projects

involving Risk, Finance, and Compliance teams Ensure alignment with

internal governance, audit, and central bank regulations

Coordinate with Risk & Finance stakeholders on regulatory interpretations and delivery impacts Ensure documentation, controls, and audit readiness throughout the lifecycle

Stakeholder & Dependency Management



Act as the

primary point of contact

for business, IT, vendors, and PMO Run

SteerCo, project board, and stakeholder meetings

Resolve cross-team dependencies across Trading, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Technology Escalate delivery risks decisively with mitigation plans

Governance & Reporting



Maintain project plans, RAID logs, dependencies, assumptions, and constraints Provide

clear MIS, status reports, and executive dashboards

Ensure compliance with

PMO, QMS, Risk, and Audit standards

Track budget utilisation (Planned vs Actual)

Team & Vendor Management



Manage internal delivery teams and external vendors Ensure resources are onboarded, productive, and contractually compliant Drive accountability, execution discipline, and delivery focus

Required Skills & Experience



Must-Have



8+ years

of experience as an IT Project Manager in

Banking / Financial Services

Strong exposure to

Global Markets & Treasury projects

Experience delivering

Calypso-based initiatives

(implementation, upgrades, regulatory change) Solid understanding of

Capital Markets products

, especially: + Credit Derivatives + Fixed Income / Structured Products
Proven experience managing

regulatory projects

involving Risk & Finance Strong stakeholder management and dependency resolution skills Execution-focused mindset -- drives outcomes, not just governance Excellent communication (senior stakeholders, business & tech)

Good to Have



Experience with

Agile / Hybrid / Waterfall

delivery models Exposure to

risk engines, valuation, P&L, collateral, or regulatory reporting

Prior experience in large enterprise or Tier-1 bank environments

Education & Certification



Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Finance, or related field

PMP / PRINCE2

or equivalent Project Management certification (preferred)

Tools & Environment



Project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) Strong working knowledge of MS Office * Enterprise banking technology landscape

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2225734
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned