Project Manager, Operations (APAC)

Western Union; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Project Manager, Operations to oversee project management in Singapore. The role involves managing product launches, coordinating project teams, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in financial services and possess strong project management skills. This position offers access to various benefits, including short-term incentives and insurance, reflecting the commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Short-term incentives

Accident and life insurance

Best-in-class development platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in financial services.
• Direct understanding of anti-money laundering regulations.
• Experience in a technology organization with compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital launches and product rollouts.
• Coordinate project team activities and status reporting.
• Monitor project progress and maintain documentation.

Skills

Project management

Compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

PMI Certification

Job description

Project Manager, Operations (APAC) - Singapore

Would you like to play a key role in helping a global financial services company grow their business in Asia Pacific? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse FinTech organisation which is passionate about serving customers with an omnichannel way of accessing remittance services, building market profiles and driving growth? Join Western Union as Project Manager, Operations (APAC).

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role, you will manage resources instrumental in the development of processes, systems, and strategies related to Western Union compliance with international laws, government regulations and industry best practices.

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing digital launches / product rollouts, licensing rollouts and Gateway launches.
• Manage/coordinate activities of a project team, including research, analysis, documentation, design/development of testing, problem resolution, training, status reporting, implementation, and post-rollout review.
• Monitor/evaluate project progress, maintain project documentation, and develop presentations for communication.
• Create process flows and test cases, conduct testing, recognize problem areas, analyze solutions, and make recommendations for resolution

Role Requirements:

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience of progressive experience managing projects in a complex retail/consumer financial services organizations with multiple products in payment services, or in a regulatory agency specializing in compliance issues for payment services.
• PMI Certification desirable Substantive understanding of retail/commercial financial services products and delivery systems/platforms.
• Substantive understanding of project management methodology; prior experience managing projects within a compliance or technology organization, preferably with Six Sigma disciplines.
• Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations within the banking/financial services industry.
• Experience in FinTech’s or financial services – working on digital wallets, transactional banking, payments, or remittances is a plus.

You will also have access to short-term incentives, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Western Union specific benefits include: