Lead Project Manager - Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment)

About the Role

Lead the delivery of Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrades and business impact assessment initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and ensuring successful implementation of payment screening enhancements that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrade projects from initiation through delivery

. Conduct comprehensive business impact assessments for payment screening enhancements

. Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies

. Serve as primary point of contact for business and technology stakeholders

. Align payment screening solutions with regulatory requirements (MAS, AML/CFT)

. Oversee SWIFT, SEPA, and local payment message screening implementations

. Drive UAT planning, execution, and sign-off with business users

. Manage vendor relationships with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Fircosoft)

. Produce project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations

. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce false positives and improve screening efficiency

. Ensure seamless integration with existing AML systems and workflows

Required Skills & Knowledge

. Fircosoft Expertise: Hands-on experience with Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, or Firco Compliance Link for payment transaction screening

. Payment Systems: Deep understanding of SWIFT MT/MX messages, SEPA, local payment rails

. Project Management: 8+ years leading technology projects in banking/financial services

. AML/CFT: Strong knowledge of sanctions screening, PEP screening, regulatory compliance

. Stakeholder Management: Experience managing senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Technology

. Vendor Management: Experience working with LexisNexis Risk Solutions or similar AML vendors

. Business Analysis: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications

. Regulatory: Familiarity with MAS guidelines, FATF recommendations, OFAC sanctions

Preferred Qualifications

. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

. CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification

. Experience with large-scale core banking or payment system implementations

. Knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging standards

. Previous experience at Singapore banks

. Understanding of data analytics and tuning methodologies for screening systems