Overview
The Programme Manager will oversee a critical multi-jurisdictional initiative aimed at transforming Financial Crime and Sanctions capabilities for a global financial services organization. This senior-level role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in financial crime regulations and technology implementations, working closely with a range of stakeholders including executive leadership. The contractor will be responsible for managing the project's roadmap, budget, and ensuring compliance with international regulations while leading a cross-functional team.
Responsibilities
- Govern a multi-stream programme encompassing customer screening, KYC, data enrichment, and workflow tooling.
- Oversee the selection and deployment of enterprise SaaS, cloud-based services, and complex data reconciliation systems.
- Ensure all frameworks strictly align with UK (FCA/OFSI), EU, US (OFAC) financial crime regulations.
- Shape the target operating model for analyst alert reviews, SLAs, and Quality Assurance functions.
- Direct key vendor relationships and chair steering committees with Executive leadership.
Requirements
- Proven track record delivering multi-million-pound AML, KYC, PEP, or Sanctions screening programmes in regulated finance, banking, or fintech.
- Deep experience with complex SaaS platforms, data integrations, master customer data, and cloud infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of global financial crime expectations, with experience managing audits and assurance requirements.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence ExCo and Board-level stakeholders.