Project Manager, AML (for Banking Industry)
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Lead cross-functional project teams for AML business process enhancement and system implementation initiatives in the Singapore office. Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget management while driving execution through activity coordination and deliverable oversight. Manage stakeholder engagement with senior management, business users, IT teams, and external vendors, and identify, assess, and mitigate risks to minimize impact on objectives. Monitor progress, track key milestones, prepare status reports, and facilitate governance meetings. Oversee vendor management, including deliverable reviews and contract administration, and evaluate change requests with impact assessments. Ensure quality assurance across deliverables, coordinate User Acceptance Testing, and align outcomes with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Broad AML domain knowledge, including KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Filtering, Name Screening, and Sanctions Compliance
- Demonstrated experience in cutover planning, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for multi-country implementations
Desired Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Prior experience working within a bank's AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime function
- Experience coordinating and managing relationships with Japan-based stakeholders and regional teams
- Experience delivering digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-related projects
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