Program Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Delivery Lead with proven expertise in driving large-scale digital transformation, compliance, and regulatory technology programs within the Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) domain. The ideal candidate combines deep KYC/AML/Compliance knowledge with strong technical delivery leadership, hands-on experience in Java/.NET microservices, cloud platforms, and regulatory systems (AML/KYC/CDD/EDD).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of compliance technology initiatives, focusing on KYC/CDD, AML Transaction Monitoring, and Financial Crime Compliance platforms.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in designing and implementing scalable solutions using .NET Core / Java microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Drive modernization and transformation of KYC/AML platforms (e.g., Actimize, Mantas, Fenergo, Detica), aligning with regulatory mandates.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, and product stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Define and enforce delivery standards, governance, and best practices across multiple global teams and delivery centers.
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of compliance platforms through cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD).
• Mentor and build high-performing engineering teams, driving innovation, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence.
• Oversee program execution, SLA adherence, and compliance reporting, ensuring readiness for regulatory audits.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of IT experience, with at least 7+ years in delivery leadership roles within Banking/Financial Services.
• Deep domain expertise in KYC, AML, CDD/EDD, Financial Crime Compliance, and Regulatory Technology platforms.
• Proven technical expertise in Java or .NET Core microservices, API-led architecture, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with compliance technology platforms (Actimize, Mantas, Fenergo, Detica/Norkom).
• Strong background in cloud adoption and DevOps (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines).
• Excellent understanding of regulatory frameworks (AML, FCC, OCC, BSA/AML, GDPR, etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, regulators, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multi-location delivery teams, global GCC/CoE models, and parallel complex programs.