AML Project Manager

Our client, a global investment bank is seeking to hire an individual to lead the development and management of the regional AML Project Management Office. Establish & manage the processes and systems which support the AML migration objectives, implement common regional standards for project management office with guidance from EMEA & Global AML and partner with technology, compliance, in country AML staff & local business operations to ensure all project deliverables are captured and tracked within the regional PMO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the development & own the EMEA Regional AML PMO:
• o Establish & manage the processes and systems which support the AML migration objectives.
• o Implementation of common regional standards for project management office with guidance from EMEA & Global AML.
• o Partner with technology, compliance, in country AML staff & local business operations to ensure all project deliverables, status and timelines are captured and tracked within the regional PMO.
• o Identify & manage project weaknesses at an individual project level and remedy.
• o Support the delivery of project reporting & weekly progress dashboards (project milestones) to the Programme Manager.
• o Own the configuration management and standardisation of the PMO architecture.
• Facilitation of project reviews to drive delivery of key activities to agreed timelines.
• Implementation of early escalation process where there are issues.
• Manage the delivery of information, communication; monitoring and control activities for the programme.
• Provide assurance & governance across the programmes (e.g. Risk, Business & Stakeholder assurance).

Act as the lead for governance and control, including standards, approvals, financial monitoring, assurance, programme/project health checks.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services, investment & retail banking products/services - back and middle office operations.
• Understanding of AML technologies & industry best practice.
• Knowledge of Transaction banking, Funds Transfer & payment methodologies
• Proven track record in project management office & project administration
• Proven track record supporting delivery of complex change projects & programmes.
• Project Management/Office tools (e.g. MSProject & Sharepoint)
• Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, MSP).

Experience of managing shared service progammes would be an advantage

Interested applicants should contact either Annabel Roberts or Samantha Harrison on 020 7969 2710 or alternatively email your details to enquiries@harrisonandroberts.co.uk

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