AML Project Manager

The role:

The AML Project Manager will be accountable for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects related to the Enterprise AML Department’s strategic roadmap. Projects will focus on the development/enhancement of AML controls related to new product offerings, transformational initiatives, and remediation efforts. The role requires a strong understanding of AML regulations, risk management principles, and project management methodologies. It also requires collaboration with various stakeholders across the enterprise, including those across business functions, compliance, engineering, finance, and product.

What you’ll do:

• Project Management

  • Develop project plans and manage projects related to new product offerings, transformational initiatives, and remediation efforts, while ensuring scalable AML controls are implemented

  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and roadblocks, escalate issues to leadership, and implement corrective actions. Create and maintain project artifacts (e.g., project plans, meeting minutes, weekly stakeholder updates, etc.)

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, operations, technology, and legal, to ensure alignment and efficient project execution

  • Maintain an ownership mentality for assigned initiatives and contribute to a best-in-class AML program and related projects and initiatives

• AML Expertise

  • Stay updated on evolving AML regulations and industry best practices

  • Proactively learn the AML Department’s control landscape and become a subject matter expert that consults on AML requirements in addition to owning projects 

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the AML Department, Compliance Department, and the Enterprise

  • Support the development and maintenance of AML policies and procedures. Collaborate with compliance teams to identify and implement process improvements to enhance AML controls

• System Implementation

  • Oversee the implementation of AML systems and tools, including those related to SoFi’s customer identification program, customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR)

  • Coordinate with technology teams to ensure seamless integration and data quality

  • Assist in system testing and validation to verify functionality and accuracy

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Evaluate current operational processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices

  • Assist in preparing regulatory reports and filings as required

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Management, or other relevant areas. 

• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the financial services industry, with a demonstrated track-record of delivery and/or relevant experience in risk and control management focusing on a variety of large-scale technical projects.  

• Effective negotiation and influencing skills, including strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Strong management, organizational and evaluative process skills.  Ability to analyze complex organizational and technical issues to improve performance and efficiency.

Specific skills in:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives to conclusion

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with, and present to, diverse stakeholders, including cross-functional partners, regulators, and all levels of management

• Familiarity with BSA/AML processes and systems (e.g.  transaction monitoring systems, customer screening systems, and other related technologies)

Nice to have:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

• CAMS/CFE certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date)

• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).