Project Manager, AML (for Banking Industry)

About Us:

From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Project Manager for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) business process enhancement and system implementation initiatives in the Singapore office.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate closely with the AML Department, Planning Department, Operations Department, Head Office, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Drive project execution by coordinating activities, managing deliverables, and ensuring adherence to quality and governance standards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement through regular communication with senior management, business users, IT teams, and external partners.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, while proactively resolving issues to minimize impact on project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, track key milestones, prepare status reports, and facilitate project governance and steering committee meetings.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including deliverable reviews, contract administration, and performance monitoring.
• Evaluate and manage change requests, conduct impact assessments, and ensure proper approval and implementation processes are followed.
• Ensure quality assurance across all project deliverables and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities to validate business requirements and system readiness.
• Ensure project outcomes align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards related to AML compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within the financial services industry.
• At least 5 years of experience managing AML and Compliance-related projects in a banking or financial institution environment.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, operations, and systems, particularly within the AML and financial crime compliance domain.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams including business users, IT, compliance, operations, and external vendors.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Business-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
• Proficiency in project management tools and documentation, including MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Broad AML domain knowledge, including KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Filtering, Name Screening, and Sanctions Compliance.
• Prior experience working within a bank's AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime function is preferred.
• Experience coordinating and managing relationships with Japan-based stakeholders and regional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in cutover planning, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for multi-country implementations.
• Experience delivering digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-related projects is advantageous.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP's regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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