Project Manager - Transaction Monitoring

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Transaction Monitoring within the financial sector. The role involves leading projects that enhance detection measures against financial crime, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Applicants should possess over 10 years of project management experience, ideally in financial crime compliance. This hybrid position offers a chance to drive significant changes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in financial crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AML practices in trade finance and correspondent banking.
• Experience interacting with regulators and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AML Transaction Monitoring initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution.
• Define governance and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Project management experience

AML best practices

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team building

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Project management qualifications (e.g., PMP, APM)

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Transaction Monitoring

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential to extend up to 2 years)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: London (Hybrid)

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a robust background in financial crime compliance? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is on the lookout for a highly skilled Project Manager specialising in AML Transaction Monitoring. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing capabilities in detecting and preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AML Transaction Monitoring transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
• Oversee system upgrades, model tuning, data integration, and workflow automation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Data, and Business Units) to ensure cohesive execution.
• Define and manage governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and execute all project artefacts, including business cases, regulatory requirements, project roadmaps, and budgets.
• Identify, escalation, and manage risks and issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations and customers.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with organisational standards and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
• Adapt to ongoing changes, documenting impacts and formulating mitigation plans as necessary.
• Focus on delivering and realising the project's benefits while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; industry-recognised project management qualifications (e.g., PMP, APM) preferred.
• Over 10 years of proven project management experience within financial crime, compliance, or risk functions in a corporate or investment banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of AML best practises, particularly in trade finance, correspondent banking, and cross-border transactions.
• In-depth understanding of Transaction Monitoring risk assessment and escalation procedures.
• Experience working with regulators, auditors, and internal compliance teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and negotiate effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a diplomatic approach to challenges.
• Experience in team building and management, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Practical and hands‑on attitude, ready to engage in tasks to achieve project goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Why Join Us?

This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of financial crime compliance within a dynamic organisation. You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation in the financial services industry. If you are ready to take on a challenge and lead impactful change initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Apply now and be a part of transformative change in financial crime compliance!