Financial Crimes Project Manager

Regions Bank•Atlanta, GA

1d•$80,990 - $107,250•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Project Manager independently manages projects of medium to large scale that are significant in scope. Ensures projects remain on time/within budget, certifies project goals and success markers are met. This position collaborates with project teams, functional owners, and project sponsors supporting and executing the full project lifecycle to achieve specific business outcomes. This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related degree
Three (3) years of project management experience
Ability to create and deliver influential large scale project communications with clarity, confidence, and enthusiasm
Deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, etc)
Demonstrated ability to manage time and multiple commitments / projects simultaneously
Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
Superior written / verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Understanding of leadership development and engagement techniques in professional corporate settings

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Three (3) years of banking or financial services experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Defines, develops, and manages overall project plans to ensure work is assigned and completed on time
Accesses and manages risk throughout the project lifecycle and work with project stakeholders and departmental manager to deliver risk mitigation plans
Guides teams through project structuring, problem definition, issue identification, and resolution development using problem solving principles and past experience
Works independently to draft project ready project deliverables with minimal review from departmental management
Applies project management, tools, and templates to successfully manage medium to large scale projects
Maintains ownership of timelines and deliverables during all phases of a project to ensure projects are executed according to plans
Gains proficiency with translating strategy into tangible and actionable delivery work based on business needs
Identifies, engages, and partners with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization to achieve desired project outcomes
Provides project and departmental status reporting
Executes departmental tasks as assigned
May work on multiple initiatives with cross functional teams simultaneously, maintaining accountability of all project delivery work
Lead and oversee the fraud workstream within complex projects, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and objectives.
Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets specific to fraud detection, prevention, and recovery initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including analysts, investigators, IT specialists, and stakeholders, to execute project tasks effectively.
Identify, assess, and mitigate fraud risks through the implementation of robust control measures and monitoring mechanisms.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and success criteria related to fraud prevention, detection, and recovery efforts.
Monitor and report on project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators to senior management and project stakeholders.
Conduct regular risk assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in fraud detection processes and systems.
Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to fraud prevention and detection.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all fraud-related inquiries, escalations, and issues within the project.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of fraud prevention strategies and tools.
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members to ensure successful project delivery and achievement of objectives.