Awf Cosmic Pm

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;
- Manage the integration of AML/CFT software solutions (e.g., Workflow Plaform, transaction monitoring systems, screening tools) with existing banking or financial institution system;
- Work closely with IT teams to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements;
- 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**:

- 10+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT systems related to financial compliance, risk management, or AML/CFT;
- Deep understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) investigation and Know Your Client (KYC) principles. Experience in AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Fraud in banking, insurance and/or asset management.
- Knowledge of the global regulatory environment and a strong understanding of expectations of regulators, especially developments in KYC is helpful.
- Familiar with change management process and project management fundamentals
- Workflow Platform experience highly preferred. Compliance Technology platform experience with Actimize, Detica or Quantexa is a bonus.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and process design skills that can translate analysis into actions that meet business objectives
- Understanding of technology and operational processes across functions / departments in the bank/market
- Strong understanding of business strategies and ability to translate them into concrete achievable action plans
- Ability to collaborate, drive motivation across diverse team members and manage difficult conversations
- Creates and environment of learning and development through each other’s success and failures. Understands and channels team members to their personal and professional growth via challenging and stretch assignments.
- Strategic forward-thinking approach to challenges with outstanding influencing, negotiating and persuasion skills
- Proven experience in managing large, complex IT projects in a financial institution or similar regulated environment;
- Strong 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.