Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - PMO (KYC / AML)

About the Role
We are hiring a Principal Consultant to support large-scale KYC projects within an international bank. This role sits within the PMO function and focuses on governance, delivery tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across multiple parallel initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

PMO & Project Delivery

• Provide end-to-end PMO support including planning, tracking, and reporting

• Manage project plans, RAID logs, action trackers, and dashboards

• Track milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams

• Prepare status reports for stakeholders and senior management

• Support governance activities (meetings, minutes, decision logs)

• Escalate risks with mitigation recommendations

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate across Business, IT, Operations, Compliance, and vendors

• Ensure alignment across concurrent project streams

• Handle stakeholder requests in a structured and timely manner

Business Analysis (KYC Domain)

• Support KYC-related requirement gathering and documentation

• Engage stakeholders on operational processes and regulatory needs

• Assist in requirement traceability and clarification

• Support UAT preparation, tracking, and issue resolution

• Provide domain inputs for decision-making

Additional (Optional)

• Support process improvements and documentation (BRDs, user stories)

• Assist in audit, compliance, and regulatory reviews

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PMO, project delivery, or business analysis within banking

• Experience supporting IT or regulatory projects

• Strong project tracking, reporting, and governance skills

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Domain Expertise

• Knowledge of KYC / AML processes, including:

  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD / EDD)

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Transaction monitoring and reporting

  • Correspondent banking / payments

  • Compliance and regulatory frameworks

• Hands-on experience with KYC/AML systems or teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with global or regional banking environments

• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or MS Project

• Relevant degree in Business, IT, or related field