Project Manager – Global Leverage

About the role

We are seeking a senior Project Manager to lead the Global Leverage Ratio change programme, delivering Project Porto (HBEU Capital Optimisation) and ensuring Basel 3.1 compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The role will be based in London with a hybrid working model.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of the Global Leverage Ratio project plan, milestones, dependencies and RAID, ensuring Project Porto delivery.
• Drive PRA B3.1 regulatory compliance for both actuals and forecasting, targeting readiness for Jan‑2027 reporting.
• Lead implementation of the new Leverage Ratio solution for HKMA and ECB, aligning scope, design and delivery across regions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional delivery across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technology and Data.
• Manage governance, including steering‑committee updates, status reporting, issue escalation and delivery assurance.
• Ensure robust change control, testing strategy, cut‑over planning and operational readiness.
• Establish and run ongoing change maintenance, prioritisation, release planning and stakeholder management.
• Plan and execute the transition of delivery management capability to India.

Required profile

• Proven delivery leadership on complex regulatory reporting, capital or leverage ratio change programmes in a global bank.
• Strong understanding of Leverage Ratio concepts and Basel 3.1 impacts on reporting and forecasting.
• Experience working with regulators, ideally PRA with exposure to HKMA or ECB.
• Excellent programme and project management capability, including planning, governance, RAID and dependency management.
• Ability to lead across multiple regions, senior stakeholders and technology/data teams.
• Comfortable driving outcomes at pace with clear communication and pragmatic problem‑solving.

Required skills