We are seeking he AML / AFC Project Manager – who will be responsible for leading/managing AML and Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), compliance projects in a renowned bank, with a strong focus on data analytics, system implementation, and regulatory compliance.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline;
- Must have 3–5 years of experience in the financial services industry;
- Must have experience in project management, AML systems, and regulatory compliance initiatives;
- Experience working with AML transaction monitoring systems and financial crime analytics;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive insights from large datasets;
- Understanding of AML/CFT regulations, transaction monitoring frameworks, and anti-financial crime compliance practices;
- Ability to present complex findings clearly to senior management and non-technical audiences;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in compliance;
- Advanced degrees or professional certifications in AML, Compliance, or Data Science.
Responsibilities
- Project Management: Lead and oversee AML and AFC-related projects, ensuring end-to-end management from initiation, planning, and execution through to monitoring and closing. Provide project plans, status updates, and communication strategies;
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders across compliance, data science, IT, and external vendors to align project objectives and manage dependencies, risks, and issues effectively;
- AML System & DA Strategy and Oversight: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AML systems & DA models, providing insights on systems implementation, and regulatory requirements;
- Change and Risk Management: Prioritize and manage change requests for AML systems, coordinating adjustments to meet evolving regulatory and operational requirements while identifying and mitigating project risks;
- Visualizations and Reporting: Develop and maintain visual dashboards to track project performance and AML analytics. Synthesize project data and insights into concise, management-ready reports for decision-making;
- Special Projects: Support high-priority AFC initiatives, particularly those requiring enhanced analytical capabilities for regulatory or internal intelligence purposes. Contribute to the development of advanced data models to support AFC analytics;
- Training and Development: Provide guidance and training to compliance and business teams on AML systems and data-driven approaches to AFC. Share best practices on model governance and regulatory analytics;
- Innovation and Best Practices: Stay updated on emerging data science and analytics trends in AML and AFC. Drive the adoption of advanced techniques, such as machine learning and AI, to enhance system capabilities.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Meenakshi Saklani at meenakshi.saklani@sciente.com quoting the job title.
