We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes to lead and manage projects focused on regulatory compliance, process improvements, and system implementations. The candidate will work closely with compliance, risk, operations, and IT teams to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Lead and manage end-to-end AML/KYC projects, from initiation to implementation,ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk management, IT, and business units, to gather requirements, set priorities, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all projects are aligned with current regulatory standards, including AML,KYC, CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism), and other relevant financial crime regulations.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies related to AML/KYC projects.
- Team Leadership: Lead project teams,provide guidance and support to ensure effective execution, and foster a collaborative environment.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize AML/KYC processes and workflows, ensuring greater efficiency and compliance.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare project status reports, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions,ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Vendor Management: Oversee third-party vendors involved in AML/KYC technology implementations or consulting services, ensuring compliance with timelines and contractual obligations.
- Training & Development: Provide training and knowledge transfer to relevant teams and stakeholders on updated AML/KYC policies, systems, and processes.
Requirement
- Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in the banking or financial services industry, with a focus on AML/KYC or regulatory compliance projects.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations, CFT, and other financial crime-related regulations.
- Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
- KYC system experience - eg, Detica/ NetReveal system functionalities and/or technical understanding is a plus
- System Implementation Project Management experience - ability to drive discussions, manage stakeholders and perform management updates in a timely and concise manner
