Program/Project Manager - I-Banking Regulatory, Vice President

Program/Project Manager - I-Banking Regulatory, Vice President

Country: United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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The Difference You Make:

The role is part of the COO Cross/Transformation Team within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization.

This is a role leveraging both Program Management Office (PMO) and project execution/consulting skills providing solutions for CIB US with a focus on regulatory and non-financial risk related initiatives.

Qualified candidate must have extensive program/project management experience and should be able to work independently to conduct analysis and proactively bring proposed solutions in support of business goals. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in regulatory and control aspects of the Markets, Banking and/or Leverage Finance businesses is important. The ability to think, communicate, and support and/or drive execution is key. The role will provide support for various projects within the CIB COO organization, coordinating teams of internal staff and external partners supporting the execution. S/He will also serve as mentor to more junior staff and those who are responsible for supporting key operational functions and providing recommendations for improvement.

• Develops and maintains an understanding of overall business functions with in-depth knowledge of specific areas/functions and related activities.

• Initiates, leads and/or supports projects that have a high level of complexity and visibility/impact across the organization.

• Oversees and may contribute to the development of project definition and scope at the project level.

• Organizes and defines parameters of assigned projects and assembles relevant data for said project(s). Participates in and leads the planning, research, analysis, development, and implementation of new and modifications to existing applications and processes to provide new or improved capabilities, products, and/or services.

• Represents the business as the subject matter expert on special projects and initiatives, as necessary

• Monitors key milestones and outcomes of responsible projects in the program throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to established quality standards.

• Serves as focal point for external vendors/service providers regarding daily operational activities within the projects assigned.

• Manages/leads projects involving multiple stakeholders and drives the formulation of business processes and requirements

• Coordinates resources in different geographies, to resolve complex issues, improve systems/processes, and facilitate integration between systems

• Validates information and interfaces with other departments to include presentations of documented findings, alternatives and recommended actions.

• Maintains the governance for the projects assigned and escalate issues as needed. Support development of presentations, dashboards, reports and other team and executive level project communications and documentation

• Supports the COO leadership team during the analysis of new initiatives, escalation of issues and during the planning for the next strategic life cycle.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree; in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or equivalent field or equivalent work experience.

Must possess 10 years of program/project management and business planning experience within a financial services organization.

• Experience building partnerships and consulting effectively with leadership.

• Experience in one or a combination of the following: project management, implem