Fin Crime Project Manager - SMBC1JP

Pontoon • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £473 - £811 / * • 1d ago

We are seeking a skilled and inclusive Project Manager with specialist knowledge in Financial Crime and Trade Sanctions to lead and deliver high-impact regulatory and risk mitigation initiatives. This role involves managing complex projects across multiple departments and regions, ensuring compliance with evolving sanctions regimes and industry best practices.

About the Team

The Transformation Change Management Group (TCMG) is a centre of excellence for project, programme, and portfolio management. It provides strategic oversight, governance, and delivery of change initiatives across the organisation. The team is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, working collaboratively on complex, regulatory-driven, and strategically important projects.

TCMG promotes a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional development. We welcome individuals who bring different perspectives and experiences to help us deliver meaningful change.

Scope of Role

Accountable for project budgets
Project durations range from 6 months to 2 years
Manages up to 10 workstream leads and 0-2 contractors or subject matter experts
Operates across multiple regional offices with varying regulatory requirements
Interfaces with senior stakeholders including project sponsors and governance committees
May manage multiple concurrent projects with differing priorities and deliverables

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of financial crime-related projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions to deliver project outcomes
Develop and maintain project documentation including business cases, regulatory requirements, roadmaps, budgets, and testing plans
Ensure governance, transparency, and compliance throughout project execution
Escalate risks and issues appropriately, with clear mitigation strategies
Deliver project benefits and ensure successful transition to business-as-usual operations
Promote inclusive team practices and foster a collaborative working environment

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications:

Degree-level education or equivalent specialist knowledge
Project management certification (e.g. PMP, APM) preferred

Skills & Attributes:

Strong understanding of trade sanctions, particularly in trade finance and cross-border transactions
Experience with sanctions screening, risk assessment, and escalation procedures
Ability to work with regulators, auditors, and internal compliance teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to change
Commitment to inclusive leadership and team development

Challenges of the Role

Motivating teams in a business-as-usual focused environment
Navigating resource constraints with creativity and persistence
Driving change in a traditionally structured organisation

Pontoon Solutions is an employment consultancy.

We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

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