Project Manager AML (for Banking Industry)
Summary
Leads AML compliance projects for a bank, coordinating teams and vendors to implement systems and processes that meet regulatory standards.
Role: Project Manager, AML(for Banking Industry)
Job Requisition Number:AB-42
Job Level: >5-12 years of Relevantexperience.
Location: Singapore
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Project Manager for AML (Anti-MoneyLaundering) business process enhancement and system implementation initiativesin the Singapore office.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborateclosely 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 budgetmanagement.
• Drive project execution by coordinating activities,managing deliverables, and ensuring adherence to quality and governancestandards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement through regularcommunication with senior management, business users, IT teams, and externalpartners.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, whileproactively resolving issues to minimize impact on project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, track key milestones,prepare status reports, and facilitate project governance and steeringcommittee meetings.
• Oversee vendor management activities, includingdeliverable reviews, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
• Evaluate and manage change requests, conduct impactassessments, and ensure proper approval and implementation processes arefollowed.
• Ensure quality assurance across all projectdeliverables and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities tovalidate business requirements and system readiness.
• Ensure project outcomes align with businessobjectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards related toAML compliance.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, InformationTechnology, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experiencewithin the financial services industry.
• At least 5 years of experience managing AML andCompliance-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 deliveringcomplex, large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders across businessand technology functions.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teamsincluding 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 anddocumentation, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project managementcertification is preferred.
• Broad AML domain knowledge, including KYC, CustomerDue Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Filtering, NameScreening, and Sanctions Compliance.
• Prior experience working within a bank's AML,Compliance, or Financial Crime function is preferred.
• Experience coordinating and managing relationshipswith Japan-based stakeholders and regional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in cutover planning, datamigration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for multi-country implementations.
• Experience delivering digital assets, cryptocurrency,or blockchain-related projects is advantageous.
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Please forward your resume in MS word format to Careers@infogainglobal.com