PROJECT MANAGER (AML FILTERING SYSTEM)

KAVESSAA CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager specializing in AML filtering systems. The role involves managing project implementation across multiple APAC locations, overseeing governance and documentation, and ensuring effective collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have at least 8 years of experience in IT project management, particularly within financial institutions. Strong documentation and vendor management skills are essential, along with experience in transaction filtering systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8 years of IT project management experience, preferably in a financial institution.
• Experience in AML-related transaction filtering and system implementation.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of AML filtering systems.
• Oversee project governance, progress tracking, and issue management.
• Collaborate effectively with remote and multi-country teams.

Skills

IT project management

AML-related experience

Documentation skills

Vendor management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Firco products

Job description

Job Description:

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of AML filtering systems across multiple APAC offices.
• Oversee project governance, progress tracking, issue and risk management, and overall PMO activities. Coordinate closely with regional IT, Compliance, Planning, Operations, APAC offices, Head Office, and external vendors. Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Understand current As-Is processes and define To-Be requirements Create and review BRDs and other business/functional documents.
• Plan and manage user-related tasks, requirements clarification, and communication with vendors.
• Support cutover planning, data migration, and UAT execution across multiple countries.
• Provide direction and coordination for vendors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with remote and multi-country teams. Contribute to the standardization of AML filtering systems and procedures across APAC, including both SWIFT and non-SWIFT transactions.
• Support work related to Firco products when applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any related fields. 8 years of IT project management experience, preferably within a financial institution.
• AML-related experience, especially in transaction filtering. Experience in system implementation or migration projects with regional or global scope.
• Strong understanding of project governance, documentation, and reporting practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments (Business, IT, Compliance, Vendors).
• Strong documentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to collaborate with remote team members.
• Experience with AML/transaction filtering platforms (e.g., Firco), including system tools, cutover planning, data migration, UAT, and work in a bank IT environment is a plus.
• Strong project and vendor management capability, including project progress control, vendor selection and SLA oversight, and coordination with Japan-based teams is a plus.

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