Senior Project Manager-U.S. Tax Regulation

CONTRACTOR - Senior Project Manager-U.S. Tax RegulationClient: Investment BankLocation: Hybrid-4 days onsite in New York, NYContract Duration: 9 monthsResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of regulatory and strategic initiatives impacting US tax operational processesManage full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and deliveryCoordinate across IT, Operations, Compliance, and US Corporate Tax/Finance teamsConduct impact assessments and translate regulatory requirements into functional specificationsEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture and data strategiesDefine and monitor delivery milestones, risks, and dependenciesLead change management activities including communication, training, and adoptionOperating Model Review & Transformation Assess the current US withholding tax operating modelMap end-to-end processes, roles, rules, and actual practicesIdentify reliance on manual processes and existing controlsIdentify gaps, risks, and pain pointsDiagnose operational and control risks, key dependencies, and single points of failureAssess alignment with US tax regulations and internal control standardsHighlight issues across closing, trading support, tax operations, and financeReview process ownership and sustainabilityEvaluate ownership, handoffs, and timing of tax determination across teamsAssess scalability and long-term viabilityEvaluate controls, KPIs, and governanceReview control design and executionAssess oversight, escalation, and decision-making frameworksDevelop operating model recommendationsDefine target state options across ownership, automation, and controlsPresent risks, trade-offs, and implementation considerationsDifferentiate short-term fixes vs. structural improvementsProduce decision-ready deliverablesCurrent state maps, gap and risk analysis, target operating modelsExecutive summaries for senior management ProfileMandatory Experience in Financial Services (CIB / Banking environment)Strong Project Management and Change Management expertiseProven experience delivering regulatory or transformation programsSolid understanding of US tax frameworks:IRC Chapter 3 (NRA withholding)IRC Chapter 4 (FATCA)Treaty rate determination1042 / 1042-S and 1099 reporting processesHands-on experience with US withholding tax operationsAbility to translate regulatory requirements into operational and system solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience with complex systems, data flows, and operational processesLeadership experience in cross-functional environmentsExperience reviewing or transforming end-to-end tax operating modelsStrong consulting and diagnostic capabilities:Conduct structured operational reviewsPerform stakeholder interviews and facilitate workshopsPresent findings to senior managementNice to haveBackground in banking, loan agency, custody, or structured finance operationsPrior consulting or advisory experience in tax operations, operational risk, or regulatory changeExperience with loan servicing systems (e.g., Loan IQ)Strong strategic and analytical thinkingAdaptability and problem-solving mindsetStrong collaboration and communication skillsChange management expertise as an enabler of transformation