Compliance Project Manager

Role Summary:

The Compliance Project Manager will lead and manage compliance-driven initiatives, ensuring that all regulatory, governance, and internal policy requirements are successfully implemented across the organization. This role will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage project timelines, track milestones, mitigate risks, and ensure all compliance objectives are delivered within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end compliance projects, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines.
• Coordinate with compliance teams, legal, audit, risk, and business units to implement regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Track project progress, prepare project documentation, status reports, and management dashboards.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and gaps, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive process improvements and operational controls to support compliance obligations.
• Support audit preparation, evidence collection, and regulatory reporting related to project activities.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, workshops, and awareness sessions related to compliance changes.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on business processes and systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6–10 years of experience in Project Management, Compliance, Governance, Risk, or related domain.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory obligations, audit procedures, and governance structures.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects.
• Excellent skills in project planning, reporting, stakeholder communication, and documentation.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Compliance or Risk certification preferred.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, or Government sector is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking & problem solving
• Time management & prioritization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines