Director, Financial Crime Initiatives, Senior Project Manager

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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and talented Senior Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of high-profile financial crime Transformation initiatives across our global Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) footprint.

Initial focus will be to lead the design and implementation of a KYC Trigger Based Review initiative, enabling the bank to transition from a periodic KYC cycle to a risk-focused KYC Trigger-based review process for Low & Medium rated clients to enhance financial crime detection, improve client experience, and drive operational efficiency through automation and streamlined policy and workflow.

The role includes supporting the design and implementation of a model-based Account Activity Review.


The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for driving the initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives, and delivering tangible benefits.

You must be a strong communicator who builds trust-based relationships within the team and with stakeholders across the Bank, including C-Suite, Business and Functional stakeholders, Chief Product Owners / Technology Leads, to ensure successful, controlled, and timely delivery.


The role-holder will demonstrate strong technical Subject Matter Expertise across a broad spectrum of financial crime risks, particularly data- and analytics-led risks, contributing to early and proactive identification of risks and fostering a collaborative culture to address them.

Interpretation of financial crime data quality, transaction monitoring models and scenarios, and the end-to-end case investigation process data are fundamental responsibilities.

Applied machine learning model knowledge and performance in financial crime processes is essential.


Strategy
Develop and execute a comprehensive programme strategy and plan, aligning with the bank's overall strategic goals
Define clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables for the Financial Crime Transformation Programme
Ensure the programme strategy remains adaptable to changing business needs and market dynamics; establish and maintain engaged working relationships with shared accountability across businesses/functions
Work with First and Second line of defence to maintain risk appetite while minimising manual intervention; measure and track financial benefits for planning alignment to the Corporate Plan
Develop and track productivity metrics to demonstrate overall performance improvements
Act as a champion for strategic design and change initiatives that support financial crime risk management across CIB and align with broader Bank goals
Business
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of the CIB Financial Crime Transformation Programme within scope, budget, and timeline
Drive financial crime process re-engineering across process, policy, and standards to simplify and streamline existing processes
Lead the implementation of technologies that deliver streamlined processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve client experience; collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritise key requirements
Establish and maintain engaged working relationships with shared accountability across businesses/functions
Ensure traceability and clear metrics to demonstrate achievements
Processes
Lead and coordinate 1LoD/2LoD working groups to embed policy requirements with cross-team collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders to apply a risk-based approach to control monitoring and risk management activities
Embed processes sustainable for managing financial crime risk through data- and technology-led tooling
Adopt an agile risk management approach to promote proactive risk management and continuous improvement
Enhance feedback loops between lines of defence and external parties to address weaknesses or gaps identified during reviews
Risk Management
Develop and drive the control coverage and effectiveness of the overall financial crime risk control environment across CIB
Provide SME guidance on financial crime analytics leveraging industry best practices
Lead technical data-led projects across financial crime risks to meet bank expectations within timelines
Lead technical initiatives related to transaction monitoring or screening, including scenario tuning and target state optimisation
Provide SME inputs on machine learning and data analytics-led projects
Provide regular, clear risk-focused updates to management and governance forums
Extract financial crime risk insights from data to monitor control outcomes and detect adverse trends
Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks
Monitor and track programme risks and issues with timely resolution and escalation
Collaborate with operational risk management and 2nd Line teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Act quickly to address risk and control weaknesses and escalate as needed
Ensure accurate and timely reporting into governance forums in line with bank policies and standards
Governance
Report and escalate on a timely and transparent basis to management and governance forums on emerging risks, key control deficiencies, review outcomes, and material incidents, and support agreed actions
Promote a strong first line of defence risk culture across CIB
Maintain efficient governance structures and processes in compliance with Enterprise Change Management standards
Oversee financial management, budgeting and forecast reporting, and implement a robust benefits management framework
Track and monitor with prompt course correction as required
Participate in change governance forums as needed
Key Stakeholders
CCIB MT/COO/CIOs
Client Coverage Management Team / Business Heads
Client Coverage COO/ CIO Management Team
FCSO Management
2LOD
Transformation Leads across COO CCIB & EA
Finance, Risk, Compliance, Audit & HR colleagues
Group Transformation Office
TTO Management Team
Function Heads
Product Teams
Delivery Teams across CCIB
Group Process owners
Our Ideal Candidate
10+ years experience in the financial services space
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Experience in financial crime transformation
Proficiency in AML, Sanctions & Fraud
Role Specific Technical Competencies
Data Gathering & Analysis
Effective Communication
Anti-Money Laundering
Sanctions
Fraud
Business Markets
About Standard Chartered
We are an international bank with a history of 170+ years, focused on making a positive difference for clients and communities.

We value inclusion and are committed to doing good.

Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our diversity and brand promise to be here for good.


Together We
Do the right thing, be assertive, and put the client at the heart of what we do
Never settle, continuously improve and innovate, keep things simple, and learn from experience
Work better together, be inclusive, and collaborate for the long term
What We Offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your wellbeing.


Core bank retirement savings, medical and life insurance with flexible benefits
Paid time off including annual leave, parental/maternity leave, sabbatical (12 months), volunteering leave, and minimum global holiday entitlements (30 days total)
Flexible working options based on location and pattern
Wellbeing support through digital platforms and Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for reskilling and ongoing learning
Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity
Recruitment Assessments
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If invited, this indicates progression to an important stage of the recruitment process.

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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Banking
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