VP - PM / BA (AML , KYC)

A Leading bank in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager/Business Analyst to drive strategic initiatives within our in-house Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) division. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between our business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and banking operations to deliver transformative AML and KYC solutions directly for our organization.

You will lead projects aimed at enhancing our Transaction Monitoring (TM) systems, optimizing Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes, and ensuring regulatory adherence across our global banking platform. If you have a strong background in regulatory compliance and the technical acumen to manage complex data-driven projects from the bank's perspective, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) for AML/KYC system upgrades and regulatory implementations within the bank's technology roadmap.

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress against milestones and manage risks/issues.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including internal Compliance, Operations, Legal, IT Development, and Data Architecture.

• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory deadlines (e.g., FATF, OFAC, local Central Bank requirements) and align with the bank's enterprise risk appetite.

Business Analysis:

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements for AML/KYC platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, Oracle FCCM, or custom solutions) specifically tailored to the bank's product lines (e.g., Retail, Corporate, or Wealth).

• Conduct gap analysis between current system capabilities and new regulatory mandates (e.g., 5AMLD, 6AMLD, FATCA, CRS).

• Map current vs. future state process flows, focusing on Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Sanctions Screening.

• Define User Stories, functional specifications, and use cases for the bank's internal engineering squads.

Data & Reporting:

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends in suspicious activity, false positives, and operational bottlenecks.

• Define data mapping requirements for KYC attributes, transaction data, and client risk scoring.

• Create dashboards and status reports for executive leadership, the Board's Risk Committee, and internal audit functions.

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable):

• Experience: 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Business Analyst, specifically within Banking. (Candidates from consultancies are welcome).

• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of KYC lifecycle, AML Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and Customer Risk Rating.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with BSA/AML regulations, OFAC, FATF recommendations, and local jurisdictional rules.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of SQL (for data analysis) and experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Tableau/Power BI.

• Experience rolling out Actimize, Fircosoft, or Oracle FCCM.

• PMP, CBAP, or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification.

• Knowledge of API integrations and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) in a banking context.

• Prior experience working with internal bank audit and model validation teams.
  

  Interested candidates please email your latest resume to [email protected]