Principal Consultant

COMPANY's BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Braindge Singapore Pte Ltd (Braindge) was founded in 2014 and is a company based in Singapore as the headquarter for Southeast Asia's IT Solutions services. Braindge has a strong presence in both local and offshore banking industry which provides services in Project Management, Software Development, Risk Assessment, etc.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Weare seeking experienced Principal Consultant to support a large-scale KYC project within a leading international bank. The role sits within the bank's PMO function and is responsible for ensuring effective project governance, delivery tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across multiple workstreams.

The proposed team will support:

• An ongoing implementation project
• Other branch implementation project
• Phase 2 of an existing initiative

While strong project management and delivery discipline is critical, the team will include with strong KYC / AML business analysis experience to provide domain depth and support requirement-related activities.

You will work closely with the bank's project managers, business users, technology teams, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with regulatory and governance expectations.

KEY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES (KAR):

PMO & Project Delivery Support

• Provide end-to-end PMO support across KYC projects, including planning, tracking, reporting, and governance.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues across multiple workstreams.
• Maintain and update project plans, RAID logs, action trackers, and status dashboards.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports for users, steering committees, and senior management.
• Support project governance activities, including meeting coordination, minutes, decision logs, and follow-ups.
• Escalate risks and issues proactively with clear impact analysis and mitigation recommendations.

Stakeholder &Coordination Management

• Act as a central coordination point between Business, IT, Operations, Compliance, and external vendors.
• Support alignment across multiple projects running in parallel (ongoing, new site, and Phase 2 initiatives).
• Handle ad-hoc requests from stakeholders and management in a structured and responsive manner.

Business Analysis &Domain Support

• Support KYC related business analysis activities where required.
• Engage business users to understand KYC operational processes, regulatory requirements, and system impacts.
• Assist in requirements clarification, documentation, and traceability (as applicable).
• Support UAT preparation, execution tracking, and issue management related to KYC initiatives.
• Provide domain input on KYC topics to support delivery decisions and stakeholder discussions.

Optional Responsibilities (Depending on Project Needs)

• Support process reviews and identify opportunities for operational or system improvements.
• Assist in documentation such as BRDs, functional specifications, or user stories when required.
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory review activities related to KYC projects.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO, project management, project delivery, or business analysis roles within the banking domain.
• Strong experience supporting IT or regulatory-driven projects in a banking environment.
• Proven ability to manage project tracking, reporting, and governance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

Domain Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of KYC / AML processes, including:

1. Customer Due Diligence (CDD / EDD)

2. Risk assessment and risk mitigation
3. Suspicious Transaction Monitoring and Reporting
4. Correspondent Banking and Wire Transfers
5. Compliance, audit, and regulatory policies

• Hands-on experience working with AML/KYC teams or systems in a bank.

Additional Strengths (optional)

• Experience working with Japanese banks or global banking institutions.
• Familiarity with project management and tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, MS Project).
• Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related disciplines.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, structured, and delivery-focused.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable handling pressure, changing priorities, and tight timelines.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

WHY JOIN BRAINDGE

• Hybrid work arrangement + work life balance.
• Competitive salary package + flexi-benefits.
• Receptive management + supportive leaders.
• Cohesive workplace environment + great colleagues.