Project Manager (Compliance, AML, KYC) - 6 Month Contract
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Job Title: Project Manager (Compliance, AML, KYC) - 6 Month Contract Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite) Employment type: 6 Month Contract Environment: Financial Services Environment About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients in Abu Dhabi and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Compliance, AML, and KYC-related initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project delivery, coordinati
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Job Title: Project Manager (Compliance, AML, KYC) - 6 Month Contract
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients in Abu Dhabi and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Compliance, AML, and KYC-related initiatives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project delivery, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution across regulatory and compliance-focused programmes.
This is a delivery-focused Project Management role requiring strong experience managing Compliance, AML, and KYC projects within Financial Services environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end delivery of Compliance, AML, and KYC projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and delivery roadmaps.
- Coordinate activities across business, compliance, operations, and technology teams.
- Track project progress, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed objectives.
- Prepare status updates and progress reports for senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and governance forums.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Escalate risks and delivery challenges where required.
- Support regulatory and compliance-related change initiatives.
Your Profile
- Extensive Project Management experience within Financial Services.
- Strong experience delivering Compliance, AML, and KYC projects.
- Proven track record managing complex regulatory or compliance-related initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working with senior business and compliance stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and programme delivery skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience within consulting environments is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Financial Crime, AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
What's Offered
- Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.
- Up to AED 20,000 per month.
- Onsite role based in Abu Dhabi.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile Compliance and Financial Crime initiatives within a leading financial services environment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Project Manager with a deep understanding of Compliance, AML, and KYC projects within the Financial Services sector.
They will possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and a proven track record of delivering complex regulatory initiatives.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.
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