Lead Data Business Analyst/Project Manager, Banking - Risk & Compliance

Accenture Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in IT systems related to financial compliance, specifically AML/CFT regulations. The successful candidate will lead project lifecycles, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication. Strong skills in data governance frameworks and project management tools are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the field of compliance technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management focused on IT systems for financial compliance.
• Proven experience in large-scale data migration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects focused on AML/CFT compliance.
• Oversee the project lifecycle and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and manage post-implementation support.

Skills

Project management

Data governance frameworks

Data migration

AML/CFT regulations

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Tableau

Qlik

Power BI

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects focusing on AML/CFT compliance within the organization;
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring proper documentation and communication at every stage;
• Lead end-to-end delivery of the project, ensuring timely migration of the models from T4 playpen into Model Analytics Platform (MAP)
• Coordinate with stakeholders (e.g., Data Management Office, Group Compliance and Group Wholesale Banking) to ensure alignment of the scope, priorities, and success criteria of the model migration
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks (e.g., AI governance and data protection)
• Develop and manage project timelines and resource allocation across respective business units (BUs) and Technology team
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Act as the primary point of contact between the technical teams and the business units;
• Oversee data migration, testing, and troubleshooting for AML/CFT data-related projects;
• Identify potential project risks related to AML/CFT system design, implementation, and maintenance;
• Oversee the testing phases of AML/CFT software to ensure functionality, accuracy, and performance;
• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure effective feedback loops with end-users;
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to evaluate, select, and manage AML/CFT solutions;
• Provide post-implementation support, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and system updates.

Qualifications

• 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;
• Strong understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, and related storage/processing platforms, including architecture, design, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data quality standards, data lineage, and metadata management; experience working with data glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale data migration initiatives, including mapping, validation, reconciliation, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of BI/visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI to support business insights and stakeholder reporting.
• Exposure to financial/regulatory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with local and global regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and reporting; ability to translate requirements into data management and reporting deliverables.
• Aware of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA) and cross-border data sharing restrictions; ability to manage projects ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and frameworks, including FATF, OFAC, and local regulatory bodies;
• 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.

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