Project Manager (AMLA)

Mills Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional financial services institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager (AMLA) in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of IT project management and solution architecture, with over 10 years of experience leading projects and managing operations. This role demands strategic leadership to bolster AML capabilities and ensure compliance with business objectives. Interested applicants should contact Jane Zainudin for further details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing IT projects and operations.
• Understanding project management processes and methodologies.
• Knowledge in IT application architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT project of Anti‑Money Laundering System delivery and operations.
• Provide technical leadership and align resources for project objectives.
• Drive strategy to meet business transformation and compliance requirements.

Skills

IT Project Management

Solution Architecture

Compliance Applications

Stakeholder Management

End to End Project Delivery

Oracle Applications

Education

Tertiary level education

Job description

Mills Recruitment is supporting a leading regional financial services institution in Malaysia to hire a Project Manager (AMLA). This role is a blend of strategic leadership, technical expertise, and compliance-driven project management—astutely positioned within Client’s ongoing efforts to bolster AML capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• IT Project Manager of Anti‑Money Laundering System who manages the delivery and operations of the system.
• Proven experience in IT solution architecture and design.
• Provides technical leadership to the technical team members in support of development, implementation, maintenance and operations of application systems / IT solution (local and regional).
• Manage business stakeholders and align technical resources in achieving project objectives.
• Lead and take ownership in driving the strategy to meet the business strategic plan.
• The implementation of IT project / solution is to meet the business strategic plan (including business transformation, business growth, operational efficiency, etc.) and compliance requirements. This role is to support new AMLA solution in the Bank as well as manage the existing IT‑owned initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level of Education: At least tertiary level.
• Minimum 10‑15 years in leading medium to large projects.
• Discipline/Related Field: Information Technology (IT) – Project Management and Solution Architecture.
• Domain: AMLA/CDD/Compliance applications.
• More than 10 years – End to end Project Delivery.
• More than 10 years – Managing IT project/operations which includes Application Support and Infra Knowledge of Server Setup/Network/Automation/Storage/Backup/Database.
• Has experience in leading solution architecture and design.
• Knowledge and experience in IT application architecture, analysis, design and development of applications.
• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager with a focus in managing projects from initiation to closure.
• Understanding in project management processes and methodologies including common roles and responsibilities and able to manage end‑to‑end project delivery/support.
• Understanding of the IT solution discipline, processes and concepts.
• Technical aptitude, basic knowledge and experience across Oracle applications, information, technology, and process domains.
• Expertise in identifying business process improvements and improving Oracle FCCM.

To Apply

For more information and should you wish to know more about the role, please contact Jane Zainudin at [e-mail]