VP - PM / BA (AML , KYC)

TANGSPAC CONSULTING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangspac Consulting PTE LTD has partnered with a leading bank in Singapore to recruit a highly skilled Project Manager/Business Analyst for the in-house Financial Crime Compliance division. You will bridge business stakeholders, technology teams, and operations to deliver AML/KYC solutions directly for the organization.

You will lead projects to enhance Transaction Monitoring, optimize Client Lifecycle Management, and ensure regulatory adherence across the global platform.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Business Analyst in Banking.
• Deep knowledge of KYC lifecycle, AML Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and Customer Risk Rating.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with BSA/AML regulations, OFAC, FATF recommendations, and local rules.
• Technical Skills: SQL for data analysis and experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for AML/KYC system upgrades and regulatory implementations within the bank's technology roadmap.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress against milestones and manage risks/issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Compliance, Operations, Legal, IT Development, and Data Architecture.
• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory deadlines (FATF, OFAC) and align with enterprise risk appetite.

Skills

SQL

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

KYC understanding

AML/KYC domain

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP

CBAP

CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

A Leading bank in Singapore is seeking a highly skilledProject Manager/Business Analystto drive strategic initiatives within ourin-house Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) division. In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between our business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and banking operations to deliver transformative AML and KYC solutions directly for our organization.

You will lead projects aimed at enhancing our Transaction Monitoring (TM) systems, optimizing Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes, and ensuring regulatory adherence across our global banking platform. If you have a strong background in regulatory compliance and the technical acumen to manage complex data-driven projects from thebank's perspective, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) for AML/KYC system upgrades and regulatory implementationswithin the bank's technology roadmap.

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets; track progress against milestones and manage risks/issues.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams includinginternalCompliance, Operations, Legal, IT Development, and Data Architecture.

• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory deadlines (e.g., FATF, OFAC, local Central Bank requirements) and align with thebank's enterprise risk appetite.

Business Analysis:

• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements for AML/KYC platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, Oracle FCCM, or custom solutions)specifically tailored to the bank's product lines(e.g., Retail, Corporate, or Wealth).

• Conduct gap analysis between current system capabilities and new regulatory mandates (e.g., 5AMLD, 6AMLD, FATCA, CRS).

• Map current vs. future state process flows, focusing on Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Sanctions Screening.

• Define User Stories, functional specifications, and use cases for thebank's internal engineering squads.

Data & Reporting:

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends in suspicious activity, false positives, and operational bottlenecks.

• Define data mapping requirements for KYC attributes, transaction data, and client risk scoring.

• Create dashboards and status reports forexecutive leadership, the Board's Risk Committee, and internal audit functions.

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have (Non-Negotiable):

• Experience:7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Business Analyst, specifically withinBanking. (Candidates from consultancies are welcome).

• Domain Expertise:Deep knowledge of KYC lifecycle, AML Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, and Customer Risk Rating.

• Regulatory Knowledge:Familiarity with BSA/AML regulations, OFAC, FATF recommendations, and local jurisdictional rules.

• Technical Skills:Strong understanding of SQL (for data analysis) and experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with tools likeJIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Tableau/Power BI.

• Experience rolling outActimize, Fircosoft, or Oracle FCCM.

• PMP, CBAP, or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification.

• Knowledge of API integrations and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) in a banking context.

• Prior experience working withinternal bank audit and model validation teams.