Functional Business Analyst/ Project Manager, AML/KYC Specialist

AVANADE ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services provider in Singapore is seeking a Functional Business Analyst/Project Manager with expertise in AML/KYC. The role focuses on enhancing organizational change through effective project management, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial compliance, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Training and paid certifications

Dedicated career advisor

Access to global resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management related to financial compliance.
• Deep understanding of AML/KYC principles.
• Experience in compliance technology platforms is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Enable change in an organizational context by defining needs and business requirements.
• Review and strengthen AML/KYC frameworks.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory queries and prepare governance materials.

Skills

AML/KYC Risk Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

Functional Business Analyst/ Project Manager, AML/KYC Specialist

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At Avanade X, we believe in the power of people to make what matters. With data, creativity and engineering working together, we’re here to help clients imagine what’s possible, put technology to work for people and create a greater enduring impact in the world.

Our Digital Business Analysis team collects and analyzes requirements and solves client problems using solutions. It serves as a liaison between Avanade clients and consultants, particularly during initial project phases. Together we do what matters.

What You\'ll Do

The primary purpose of this role is to enable change in an organizational context, by supporting better decision making, through defining needs and business requirements, supporting the delivery, user acceptance testing (UAT) and change management, working independently on fast paced projects and / or enhancements across a range of project portfolios.

AML/KYC Risk Management & Remediation

Review and strengthen AML/KYC frameworks, processes, and controls to align with regulatory expectations and internal risk standards

Support bank-wide remediation initiatives

Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans in response to regulatory developments or internal policy changes, and prepare the relevant materials for presentation and endorsement at senior management governance forums

Regulatory Deliverables & Governance Reporting

Coordinate and prepare responses to regulatory queries, internal audits, and external audit reviews, ensuring timely and accurate responses

Develop and deliver high-quality materials for governance forums and stakeholder meetings

Present key updates to senior management, highlighting risks, issues, and dependencies, and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Engage regularly with teams across the First Line (1LOD) and Second Line of Defense (2LOD) to support AML/KYC initiatives

Drive alignment and consensus on remediation actions across business units and control functions

In essence, both roles need AML/KYC domain expertise, ability to structure around frameworks (i.e. ideally some consulting or at least internal bank change background), ability to present to senior stakeholders. Note that these are considered “BAU” roles in the bank so it’s more on the BAU side, less on the Consulting experience side, i.e. domain expertise is more important.

Skills and Experiences

Bachelor\'s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT systems related to financial compliance, risk management, or AML/CFT.

Deep understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) investigation and Know Your Client (KYC) principles. Experience in AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Fraud in banking, insurance and/or asset management.

Knowledge of the global regulatory environment and a strong understanding of expectations of regulators are preferred.

Familiar with change management process and project management fundamentals

Workflow Platform experience highly preferred. Compliance Technology platform experience is a bonus.

Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and process design skills that can translate analysis into actions that meet business objectives

Understanding of technology and operational processes across functions / departments in the bank/market

Strong understanding of business strategies and ability to translate them into concrete achievable action plans

Ability to collaborate, drive motivation across diverse team members and manage difficult conversations

Creates and environment of learning and development through each other’s success and failures. Understands and channels team members to their personal and professional growth via challenging and stretch assignments.

Strategic forward-thinking approach to challenges with outstanding influencing, negotiating and persuasion skills

Proven experience in managing large, complex IT projects in a financial institution or similar regulated environment.

Strong project management skills, including proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA and others);

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)

Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally

Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth

Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?
• How many years\' experience do you have in the financial services industry?

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers. Avanade has 30,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honors diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation.

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers. Avanade has 30,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honors diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation.

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