Project Manager Financial Crime

Project Manager Financial Crime

Posted 1 day ago by Magnit Global

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£85 Per hour
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Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The IT Project Manager role focuses on leading complex technology-driven change initiatives within the Financial Crime & Compliance sector of a Global Banking Organisation. The position requires a strong governance-led approach and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and technology teams. The role is based in Central London and involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a 6-month initial contract with a requirement for on-site presence four days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT change initiatives from design through build, deployment, and handover to BAU.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle in line with governance standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Create and maintain core project artefacts including RAID logs, project plans, business justification documents, and status reporting.
  • Run and manage Steering Committees, Working Groups, and cross-functional forums to drive decision-making and accountability.
  • Partner closely with Functional SMEs, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Ensure transparent management of risks, issues, dependencies, budget, and resource demand.
  • Produce structured management information reporting on project health, delivery progress, and financials.
  • Facilitate technical discussions and translate complex analysis into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Support regulatory-driven initiatives such as AML platform upgrades, sanctions system enhancements, surveillance tooling improvements, and broader compliance technology transformation.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record (5+ years) delivering complex IT projects within Financial Markets.
  • Strong experience of IT Projects related to Financial Crime (AML, KYC, Sanctions) and/or Compliance (data governance, regulatory reporting, surveillance) environments.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements in regulated banking environments.
  • Strong governance-led approach with experience managing RAID, budgets, and structured reporting.
  • Confident operating across Front-to-Back stakeholders including senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage medium-to-large scale projects within time and budget constraints.

Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

IT Project Manager – Financial Crime & Compliance - Global Banking Organisation

6 month initial contract, £735 per day inside IR35

Central London, onsite 4 days a week

A Global Banking Organisation is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to join its Financial Crime & Compliance Change Portfolio. This function is responsible for the delivery of all technology-driven change initiatives supporting Financial Crime and Compliance, including system implementations, upgrades, and regulatory-driven enhancements. Given the regulatory environment, this role requires a strong governance-led approach to delivery and the ability to operate confidently across senior stakeholders, SMEs, and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Crime PM: IT Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT change initiatives from design through build, deployment, and handover to BAU
  • Manage the full project lifecycle in line with governance standards and regulatory expectations
  • Create and maintain core project artefacts including RAID logs, project plans, business justification documents, and status reporting
  • Run and manage Steering Committees, Working Groups, and cross-functional forums to drive decision-making and accountability
  • Partner closely with Functional SMEs, Technology teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
  • Ensure transparent management of risks, issues, dependencies, budget, and resource demand
  • Produce structured management information reporting on project health, delivery progress, and financials
  • Facilitate technical discussions and translate complex analysis into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders
  • Support regulatory-driven initiatives such as AML platform upgrades, sanctions system enhancements, surveillance tooling improvements, and broader compliance technology transformation

Key Skills & Experience

  • Financial Crime PM: Proven track record (5+ years) delivering complex IT projects within Financial Markets.
  • Strong experience of IT Projects related to Financial Crime (AML, KYC, Sanctions) and/or Compliance (data governance, regulatory reporting, surveillance) environments
  • Demonstrable experience delivering system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements in regulated banking environments
  • Strong governance-led approach with experience managing RAID, budgets, and structured reporting
  • Confident operating across Front-to-Back stakeholders including senior leadership
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage medium-to-large scale projects within time and budget constraints
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