Senior Project Manager

Company and Job Description:

Join a leading retail bank that is committed to strengthening its financial crime prevention capabilities through innovation, technology, and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving end-to-end delivery of AML, KYC, and Fraud Management projects across the business.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, partnering with senior executives, fraud specialists, compliance teams, and technology stakeholders on mission-critical projects. If you are passionate about minimising financial crime risks, delivering high-quality project outcomes, and thriving in a high-pressure, multi-project environmentthis is the perfect role for you.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle for multiple AML and Fraud Management initiatives within retail banking.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring delivery is aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
• Implement fraud detection, prevention, and mitigation solutions using industry-leading systems.
• Drive change management, risk mitigation, and governance within financial crime-related programs.
• Engage key stakeholders, including regulators, compliance, fraud operations, IT, and executive leadership.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification (essential).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar certification (advantageous).

Experience:

• 8+ years project management experience, including 5+ years in the banking sector.
• Strong track record managing AML, KYC, and Fraud Management projects.
• Experience with fraud and AML systems such as Actimize, SAS Fraud Management, FICO, etc.
• Proven ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects concurrently.

Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, Basel III, GDPR, and financial crime compliance.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable in high-pressure environments.

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