Project Manager-Compliance

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Compliance to lead and deliver regulatory, risk, and compliance-related projects within the organization. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating with business, compliance, risk, technology, and external stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed within agreed timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end delivery of compliance and regulatory projects from initiation through closure. • Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Technology, and Business teams to define project objectives and deliverables. • Translate regulatory requirements into clear project plans, business requirements, and implementation activities. • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource plans. • Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes. • Coordinate implementation of regulatory requirements, policies, controls, and compliance processes. • Ensure project deliverables meet internal governance standards and applicable regulatory requirements. • Prepare project status reports, dashboards, steering committee updates, and management presentations. • Facilitate project meetings, workshops, stakeholder reviews, and governance forums. • Manage third-party vendors and technology partners where required. • Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails, and project governance are maintained. • Support regulatory inspections, audits, remediation initiatives, and compliance assessments where applicable. • Drive UAT, implementation, training, transition, and post-implementation activities. • Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical project issues. Key Compliance Areas Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: • AML / CFT • KYC / Customer Due Diligence • Sanctions Screening • Transaction Monitoring • Regulatory Reporting • FATCA / CRS • Consumer Protection • Data Privacy / Protection • Operational Risk and Compliance Controls • Regulatory Remediation • Regulatory Change Management Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Risk, Compliance, or a related field. • 6–10 years of project management experience, preferably within banking or financial services. • Proven experience managing compliance, regulatory, risk, or transformation projects. • Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams. • Strong risk, issue, dependency, and change management capabilities. • Good understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and governance processes. • Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools. Preferred Certifications • PMP / PRINCE2 • Agile / Scrum certification • Compliance or Risk certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CRCM, or equivalent Key Competencies Project Management | Compliance & Regulatory Change | Risk Management | Stakeholder Management | Governance | Regulatory Remediation | Agile/Waterfall | Banking & Financial Services Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Risk, Compliance, or a related field. 6–10 years of project management experience, preferably within banking or financial services. Proven experience managing compliance, regulatory, risk, or transformation projects. Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams. Strong risk, issue, dependency, and change management capabilities. Good understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and governance processes. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.

Manage end-to-end delivery of compliance and regulatory projects from initiation through closure. Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, Technology, and Business teams to define project objectives and deliverables. Translate regulatory requirements into clear project plans, business requirements, and implementation activities. Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource plans. Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes. Coordinate implementation of regulatory requirements, policies, controls, and compliance processes. Ensure project deliverables meet internal governance standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare project status reports, dashboards, steering committee updates, and management presentations. Facilitate project meetings, workshops, stakeholder reviews, and governance forums. Manage third-party vendors and technology partners where required. Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails, and project governance are maintained. Support regulatory inspections, audits, remediation initiatives, and compliance assessments where applicable. Drive UAT, implementation, training, transition, and post-implementation activities. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical project issues.