Project Manager, Firco Continuity (1-year Renewable Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for Firco Continuity implementation or enhancement projects within the bank.
• Manage project planning, scope, timeline, budget, and delivery to ensure successful implementation of sanctions screening solutions.
• Work closely with compliance, payments, and technology teams to ensure transaction screening requirements and regulatory obligations are met.
• Coordinate system integration with payment messaging platforms such as SWIFT, FEDWIRE, and SEPA.
• Oversee project activities including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring alignment with internal governance processes.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system enhancements and process improvements related to real-time transaction screening and sanctions compliance.
• Prepare project status reports and updates for senior management and project governance forums.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in banking or financial services, preferably within payments or compliance technology.
• Hands-on experience delivering projects related to sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, or payment systems.
• Strong knowledge of Firco Continuity or similar transaction screening platforms is highly preferred.
• Understanding of payment messaging formats and channels such as SWIFT, FEDWIRE, and SEPA.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, testing, and go-live.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across business, compliance, and technology teams.
• Familiarity with sanctions compliance, AML, and regulatory requirements in financial institutions.
• Strong project governance, risk management, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.