Project Manager (KYC/AML) | Contract

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a project manager to lead IT projects focusing on AML/CFT compliance. This role requires extensive project management experience, particularly related to financial compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex IT projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management focused on AML/CFT.
• Excellent understanding of data warehouses and data lakes.
• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale data migration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects for AML/CFT compliance.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for alignment on project scope.

Skills

Project management

Data governance frameworks

Data migration

AML/CFT regulations

Communication skills

Vendor management

BI/Visualization tools

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Tableau

Qlik

Power BI

Job description

Job Scope

• 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT systems related to financial compliance, risk management, or AML/CFT.
• Excellent 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.
• Awareness 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.
• 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.
• Excellent 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.