Project Manager AML / FircoSoft & WLM Implementation(contract role)

Role Summary

The Project Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of AML Watchlist Management (WLM) and FircoSoft solution implementations across APAC. This role ensures structured governance, timeline/effort control, stakeholder management, and coordinated delivery across Japan, Lexis Nexis/Firco, and local country teams.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead full project lifecycle from mobilization discovery design implementation UAT cutover.

. Manage multi-country AML/WLM implementation plan including dependencies, risks, RAID, and client governance.

. Coordinate with our clients Japan SMEs supporting existing AML systems.

. Orchestrate alignment between:

AML BA

Integration Architect

WLM Product Consultants

Country-specific Operations teams

. Establish delivery cadence (SteerCo, PMO, weekly progress, dashboard reporting).

. Ensure alignment with APAC regulatory expectations (MAS, HKMA, AUSTRAC).

. Manage scope change, effort baselining, contract alignment, resource planning.

. Ensure high-quality documentation (SDS, ICD, mapping sheets, migration plan, test strategy).

. Oversee readiness of list ingestion, list enrichment, watchlist governance and operational workflow.

Required Skills & Experience

. 10-15 years in AML programme delivery 5+ years in FircoSoft (FSC/FCC/WLM).

. Deep understanding of Watchlist Management lifecycle (import, cleanse, merge, enrich, publish).

. Experience managing multi-country AML/Screening programmes.

. Strong regulatory & sanctions screening domain knowledge.

. Proven track record delivering projects jointly with LexisNexis/Firco OEM.

. Strong communication and executive interfacing with CISO, FCC, Compliance stakeholders.