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Job Description
Senior Project Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance
Location
United Kingdom
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Remote
The Senior Project Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance will lead strategic AML, KYC, and regulatory initiatives that strengthen financial crime compliance execution, governance, and operational alignment.
This role combines disciplined project leadership with developing subject matter expertise across AML, KYC, financial crime compliance, and other project initiatives as needed. It serves as a coordination point between Legal, Risk, Compliance, RegTech, and KYCS.
The role partners directly with RegTech and KYCS leadership to align policy, technology, and operational execution while providing clear visibility across key business priorities. It also requires close coordination with other LRC project managers to support and implement best practices across teams.
What you will be doing:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AML, KYC, and Legal, Risk & Compliance initiatives.
- Own project governance, planning, execution, and reporting cadence to key stakeholders.
- Work with the PMO and LRC leadership to prioritize projects and resources across LRC, KYC Services, Onboarding, RegTech, and other key CSC project workstreams and stakeholders.
- Manage interdependencies across Compliance, KYCS, Onboarding, RegTech, and the PM team.
- Drive accountability for timelines, risk mitigation, and quality standards.
Subject Matter Expert– AML / KYC / Financial Crime
- Develop and apply expertise across AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.
- Balance regulatory expectations, operational feasibility, and delivery objectives.
- Align initiatives with enterprise AML policies and applicable local regulations.
- Translate regulatory and policy change into executable project actions.
- Identify risks, control gaps, and escalation points affecting delivery or compliance outcomes.
Executive Stakeholder Coordination
- Partner with LRC, RegTech, KYCS leadership, and other stakeholders as appropriate to align priorities, decisions, and execution plans.
- Serve as a liaison across Compliance, RegTech, and KYCS to support integrated delivery.
- Align policy, process, technology, and operational readiness across initiatives.
- Facilitate governance forums with clear agendas, decisions, and follow-ups.
- Ensure early compliance engagement to reduce delivery risk and rework.
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Governance and Project Reporting
- Provide concise leadership reporting on progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies.
- Coordinate with the PM team to maintain portfolio alignment and clear ownership.
- Support audit and regulatory readiness through documentation, issue tracking, and evidence management.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify improvements to AML/KYC processes, controls, and technology within project scope.
- Promote global consistency, standardization, and scalable operating practices while encouraging Product Management best practices for LRC.
- Support innovation and automation that improve control effectiveness and efficiency.
What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?
- Project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments; PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.
- Experience with AML/KYC and capacity to develop into a trusted financial crime compliance SME.
- Experience partnering with RegTech, KYC operations, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Executive stakeholder management, communication, and issue-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple global initiatives with disciplined prioritization and delivery focus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Compliance project management or PRINCE2 experience.
- ACAMS, ICA, PMP, or similar certification.
- Knowledge of FATF and global AML regulations.
Key Attributes
- Strong judgment and risk-based thinking.
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Collaborative leadership style.
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About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging.
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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About The Team
At CSC®, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to innovate, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the needs of our clients. We exceed expectations by adapting client ambitions and goals as our own. This Fierce Client Spirit has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 125 years. It’s also the reason we’re the trusted partner of many of the world’s most successful organizations.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose values align with ours. We empower our colleagues to bring the right solutions to market to meet client demand. That’s why we are the leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions.
CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In’s Best Places to Work. We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals. Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance. CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more. As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
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