Program Manager – Financial Fraud / AML
New York, NY (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – Financial Fraud / AML to lead and manage strategic programs focused on financial crime, fraud prevention, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance within the banking or financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end programs related to AML, financial fraud, and financial crime prevention.
- Manage fraud detection, transaction monitoring, KYC, and AML compliance initiatives.
- Define program scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and governance.
- Coordinate with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and Business teams.
- Manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams simultaneously.
- Track program risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and overall delivery.
- Ensure programs comply with applicable AML, BSA, KYC, and regulatory requirements.
- Work with technology teams to implement fraud detection and transaction monitoring solutions.
- Prepare executive-level status reports, dashboards, and program updates.
- Drive Agile ceremonies and ensure timely delivery of program milestones.
- Manage stakeholder communication and conduct regular steering committee meetings.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Program Management within Banking or Financial Services.
- Strong experience in AML and Financial Fraud programs.
- Hands-on knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Financial Crime.
- Experience managing large, complex, cross-functional programs.
- Strong understanding of fraud prevention and risk management.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working with Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and governance skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with AML/Fraud technology platforms.
- Experience with regulatory remediation programs.
- Experience in banking, payments, fintech, or financial services.
- PMP or equivalent program/project management certification is a plus.
Key Skills:
- AML, Financial Crime, Fraud Prevention, Fraud Detection, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, BSA/AML, Compliance, Risk Management, Program Management, Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Jira, Agile
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