Assistant Vice President (AVP)

Roles and Responsibilities:

The role of an Assistant Vice President (AVP) in Project Management, particularly within the Financial Crimes Compliance (AML/KYC) domain, shifts from tactical delivery and team supervision to strategic oversight, P&L ownership, and executive-level stakeholder management.

The AVP role is a management-level position that owns the outcome and financial performance of a portfolio of projects, providing both technical domain expertise and organizational leadership.

Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Project Management

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and management for the AML/KYC operations or a significant change portfolio. This role requires a blend of deep domain expertise, executive-level stakeholder management, and direct responsibility for the financial performance and operational excellence of the team.

I.

• Financial & P&L Management:

• Own the P&L for the assigned program, proactively identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Manage the program budget, ensuring projects are executed within approved financial parameters and delivering maximum value.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce costs, optimize resource allocation, and minimize idle time.

• Strategic Alignment:

• Ensure all team activities, processes, and change implementations align directly with the organization's broader strategic goals and regulatory mandates.
• Implement and oversee new and changed business requirements, translating executive vision into clear, actionable program deliverables.

• Governance & Reporting:

• Design, implement, and enforce best practices in program governance and project management methodologies across the portfolio.
• Provide executive-level reporting on program performance, financial health, key milestones, and critical risks to senior leadership and steering committees.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Executive Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary point of escalation and communication for executive-level internal and external stakeholders, including the client.
• Negotiate scope, timelines, and resourcing with cross-functional partners (e.g., Technology, Business Development, Operations) to secure necessary support and resolve cross-program issues.
• Articulate project background, scope, goals, and objectives clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Client & Vendor Partnership:

• Maintain robust, in-depth relationships with the client's line of business to anticipate needs, shape impactful projects, and support portfolio growth.
• Manage third-party vendors and coordinate all implementation tasks involving external partners.

III.

• Leadership and Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop people-managers within the team, fostering a high-performance, compliance, and positive work environment.
• Set the strategic direction for the team, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact and resource availability.
• Ensure the team is fully aware of processes and maintains strict compliance with all procedures. •

Operational Management:

• Oversee the scheduling of tasks and resources across multiple projects to consistently meet SLAs and agreed timescales.
• Ensure Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is conducted for all significant operational issues.
• Support the training team by reviewing and maintaining process documentation.

IV.

• Domain Mastery:

• Demonstrate in-depth and working knowledge of data reference management for AML, KYCCDD/EDD, and Transaction Analysis.
• Maintain current knowledge of various regulators, including FATF, US PATRIOT ACT, Bank Secrecy Act, and EU Directives.
• Good understanding of data manipulation and analysis techniques.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools (JIRA, etc.).
• Knowledge of SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, and similar analytical tools (Not Mandatory).

V.

• Experience:

  10+ Years in Project/Program Management, with a significant portion in a Financial Services, Compliance, or Operations environment.
• Proven experience in leading and managing people managers.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver large and complex projects from ideation to implementation in a matrixed environment.

• Education:

  B.Com. / BBA. MBA Finance or equivalent is preferred.

• Certifications:

  PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable. Additional certifications (ACAMS, CAMI, CAMLI, etc.) are a plus.

• Competencies:

  Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and superior presentation skills.