Senior Project Manager (AMLA FI)

Join a large-scale transformation programme for a client in the banking industry, focused on implementing AMLA-related regulatory and operational changes across multiple business areas and legal entities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex initiatives by translating business strategy, regulatory requirements, and priorities into actionable deliveries.
• Establish and drive effective execution frameworks, governance structures, and delivery models.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across business areas, legal entities, and technology teams.
• Manage programme governance, reporting, risks, dependencies, escalations, and decision-making processes.
• Drive change management activities and support organisational readiness.
• Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coach project managers, analysts, and delivery teams.

Key Focus Areas:

• Cross-capability coordination across multiple AML-related initiatives (outsourcing, IGA, service catalogue, fraud, ID&V, reporting of criminal activity, and regulatory requirements).
• Implementation of AMLA-related changes across business areas and legal entities.
• Group-wide information sharing initiatives, ensuring alignment of business, legal, and data-sharing requirements.
• Data sourcing and integration into central repositories, particularly supporting transaction monitoring capabilities.
• Coordination of onboarding process, system, and procedural changes.
• Stakeholder management at senior leadership level across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, or Lead Project Leader.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, cross-functional transformation programmes.
• Strong programme governance, risk management, dependency management, and executive reporting experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams across diverse stakeholders and organisational units.
• Strong banking/financial related experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and drive delivery outcomes.
• Experience working within AML, KYC, compliance, or regulatory programmes is a significant advantage.

Employment Conditions:

• Contract: Temporary (Start: 4.1.2027, End: 30.6.2027, possible extension).
• Location: Helsinki (4 days a week at the office).
• Allocation: 100%.
• Note: This application is only for individuals already residing in Finland; relocation is not possible.