Project Manager Counter Fraud (Banking Domain)

Leuwint Technologies; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with a strong background in counter fraud initiatives within the banking and financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience in managing large-scale projects focused on fraud prevention and detection. Key responsibilities include leading project delivery, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
• Proven experience delivering counter fraud, AML, or financial crime prevention projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of fraud prevention/detection projects.
• Collaborate with fraud risk teams and external vendors to implement fraud control measures.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Business

PMP/Prince2 Certification

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Project Manager with a strong background in Counter Fraud initiatives within the banking and financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects, with at least 23 years focused on fraud prevention, detection, or investigation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of fraud prevention/detection projects in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with fraud risk teams, compliance, IT, and external vendors to design and implement fraud control measures.
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Manage project budgets, risks, and resources effectively.
• Conduct regular status meetings with stakeholders, escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
• Ensure all counter fraud initiatives comply with local and international banking regulations and standards.
• Evaluate project outcomes and produce detailed reports for senior management and audit teams.
• Support change management processes and training for fraud-related system implementations or policy changes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field (Masters or PMP/Prince2 Certification preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, with demonstrable success in the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience delivering counter fraud, AML, or financial crime prevention projects.
• Strong understanding of fraud risk typologies, regulatory compliance (e.g., KYC, AML, FATF), and banking operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, Tableau).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with fraud management tools such as SAS, Actimize, ACI, FICO, or other fraud detection engines
• Familiarity with digital banking fraud scenarios (e.g., phishing, account takeover, synthetic identity fraud).
• Experience managing both agile and waterfall project delivery methodologies.

Job Location - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia