Compliance Project Manager

JLL•Chicago, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves Working as a member of the Global Ethics & Compliance team, this role provides project management leadership for JLL's Anti Financial Crime (AFC) initiatives. The AFC program is a multi-year transformational program with multiple workstreams spanning operations, technology and data strategy. The AFC Program Manager will report to the Head of Anti Financial Crime and collaborate with transformation partners across multiple business functions to drive comprehensive AFC program delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across JLL's global operations. What this job involves The Compliance Project Manager plays an important role in executing and managing activities for Anti-financial crime (AFC) program, which spans anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions and know your client (KYC) frameworks. Your priority will be to partner across the Global E&C teams to plan, execute, and deliver compliance projects that strengthen and maintain a robust, global corporate compliance program. You will collaborate with transformation partners across multiple business functions to drive comprehensive AFC program delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across JLL's global operations.

Requirements

Leadership & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across diverse teams
Change Management: Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of new processes and technologies
Attention to Detail: Execute tasks accurately while avoiding unnecessary corrections
Role-model Integrity: Uphold and champion the highest standards of Ethics & Compliance, demonstrating transparency and appropriate escalation
Effective Communication (verbal and written): Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related business field
8+ years professional experience in program/ project management, with experience focused on anti-financial crime activities a plus
Proven experience driving enterprise-wide transformation programs in complex global enterprises
Proven track record contributing to enterprise-wide transformation
Proficiency in digital transformation and agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Confluence, Jira)

Nice To Haves

Recognized professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, CSM, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for Anti Financial Crime initiatives including operational, digital technology development
Hold internal stakeholders accountable to deliver while providing transparent timely reporting to senior management, enabling stakeholders to take action
Lead executive stakeholders through structured program governance, including risk identification, dependencies, issue management and clear escalation paths
Drive accountability for delivery of AFC transformation initiatives, optimizing benefits through enhanced compliance controls and operational efficiency
Support the delivery of AFC solutions, coordinating schedules, resources, communications, and project integration across various compliance efforts
Optimize program impact through embedding appropriate change management strategies and organizational readiness assessments
Clear and concise communication with internal stakeholders to establish and track compliance outcomes including measurements of success
Apply a disciplined approach to all project activities ensuring consistency in execution and adherence to agreed upon structured methodologies
Create project updates and reporting for both project participants and executive level audiences
Understand and identify opportunities to leverage AI capabilities to execute faster and smarter