Senior Project Manager - AML/CFT Systems

Senior Project Manager — AML/CFT Systems

Location: Central, Singapore
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract 
Compensation: Up to SGD 10,000/month 

About the Role
We’re hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise initiatives under the AWF COSMIC programme. You will drive end-to-end delivery of AML/CFT technology projects—coordinating business, compliance, and engineering teams to implement workflow platforms, screening tools, and transaction monitoring solutions that meet regulatory expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage IT projects focused on AML/CFT compliance from initiation through closure, with clear documentation and stakeholder communications at each stage.
• Oversee solution integration (e.g., workflow platforms, transaction monitoring, screening) with core banking/financial systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, compliance, technology, and external vendors.
• Plan and manage data migration, test strategy, and cutover for AML/CFT data initiatives.
• Identify and manage project risks linked to AML/CFT system design, implementation, and operations.
• Own testing phases (SIT, UAT) to ensure functional accuracy, performance, and audit readiness; drive user feedback loops to closure.
• Manage vendor selection and performance, including SOWs, SLAs, and commercial negotiations.
• Provide post-implementation support (hypercare, troubleshooting, maintenance, and updates) and embed change-management practices.
• Partner with policy, business, and engineering to evolve platforms and processes in line with regulatory changes.
• Track delivery using project tools (MS Project, JIRA) and produce crisp status reports for senior stakeholders.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years’ project management experience delivering large/complex IT initiatives in regulated financial environments (banking/insurance/asset management).
• Deep working knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, and related domains (Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud).
• Familiarity with the global regulatory landscape and evolving KYC expectations.
• Hands-on with change management and core project management fundamentals.
• Experience with workflow platforms (highly preferred). Exposure to Actimize, Detica, or Quantexa is a plus.
• Strong quantitative/analytical and process design skills; able to translate analysis into actionable delivery plans.
• Understanding of technology and operational processes across banking functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management—influencing, negotiation, and facilitation across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams; creates a learning environment with clear accountability.
• Proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, and standard delivery toolsets.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Prior delivery exposure to AWF/COSMIC-related initiatives or industry utilities.
• Experience integrating compliance tools with core banking, data lakes, and enterprise messaging.
• Background in performance testing, data lineage, and audit evidence management.
  

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.  
 
Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.
 
Ahmad Ilyas bin Azhari
Consultant – IT & Digital
EA Personnel No: R24123184
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248