Senior Project Manager - Anti money Laundering & Fraud

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Johannesburg. Responsible for managing anti-money laundering and fraud projects within the banking sector, candidates should have over 8 years of project management experience along with strong skills in stakeholder management and risk compliance. This hybrid role offers opportunities to work with key financial institutions and drive impactful fraud prevention strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, minimum 5 years in the banking sector.
• Proven management of anti-money laundering and fraud detection projects.
• Strong background in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial crime investigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Function in a pressured environment with attention to detail.
• Lead fraud transformation initiatives and system implementations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership & Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related fraud risk management certification

Tools

SAS Fraud Management

Actimize

FICO

Job description

New Job opportunity - 12 month contract for an seasoned Senior Project Manager with experience in managing Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud projects within the banking sector able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Senior Project Manager : Banking Anti Money Laundering and Fraud Management Projects

Location : Sandton

Division : Retail Banking Anti Money Laundering and Fraud

Reporting to : Head : Project Delivery

Type : 12 Month contract

Hybrid working model

Education & Certifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field (Masters degree is a plus).
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related fraud risk management certification (preferred).

Experience :

8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in the banking sector .

Proven experience managing anti-money laundering and fraud detection, prevention, and mitigation projects .

Strong background in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial crime investigation .

Experience with banking fraud systems (e.g., SAS Fraud Management, Actimize, FICO, or equivalent).

Able to function in a pressurised environment managing multiple projects at once.

Great attention to detail.

Technical & Industry Knowledge :

Deep understanding of anti-money laundering and fraud detection techniques , including AI-driven analytics and transaction monitoring.

Familiarity with banking regulations and compliance frameworks (AML, KYC, Basel III, GDPR, etc.).

Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies .

Experience working with fraud analytics tools and reporting dashboards.

Skills & Competencies :

Stakeholder Management : Ability to work with regulators, fraud teams, compliance officers, and IT teams.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical mindset for identifying and mitigating fraud risks.

Leadership & Communication : Effective leadership in cross-functional teams and ability to present findings to executives.

Change Management : Experience leading fraud transformation initiatives and system implementations.

Preferred Experience :

Implementation of Anti money laundering and AI-driven fraud detection solutions .

Experience in managing fraud risk governance frameworks .

Involvement in digital banking fraud prevention strategies .

Contact me at the below detail to apply.

Thank you,

Theresa Steenkamp

Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions

tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.