Project Manager (AML)- Banking

Project Manager, AML (for Banking Industry)

Job type- Permanent with Client

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Project Manager for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) business process enhancement and system implementation initiatives in the Singapore office.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate closely with the AML Department, Planning Department, Operations Department, Head Office, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Drive project execution by coordinating activities, managing deliverables, and ensuring adherence to quality and governance standards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement through regular communication with senior management, business users, IT teams, and external partners.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, while proactively resolving issues to minimize impact on project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, track key milestones, prepare status reports, and facilitate project governance and steering committee meetings.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including deliverable reviews, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
• Evaluate and manage change requests, conduct impact assessments, and ensure proper approval and implementation processes are followed.
• Ensure quality assurance across all project deliverables and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities to validate business requirements and system readiness.
• Ensure project outcomes align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards related to AML compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within the financial services industry.
• At least 5 years of experience managing AML and Compliance-related projects in a banking or financial institution environment.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, operations, and systems, particularly within the AML and financial crime compliance domain.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams including business users, IT, compliance, operations, and external vendors.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Business-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
• Proficiency in project management tools and documentation, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Broad AML domain knowledge, including KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Filtering, Name Screening, and Sanctions Compliance.
• Prior experience working within a bank's AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime function is preferred.
• Experience coordinating and managing relationships with Japan-based stakeholders and regional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in cutover planning, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for multi-country implementations.
• Experience delivering digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-related projects is advantageous.