Lead Project Manager – Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment)

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About the Role

Lead the delivery of Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrades and business impact assessment initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and ensuring successful implementation of payment screening enhancements that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrade projects from initiation through delivery.
  • Conduct comprehensive business impact assessments for payment screening enhancements.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for business and technology stakeholders.
  • Align payment screening solutions with regulatory requirements (MAS, AML/CFT).
  • Oversee SWIFT, SEPA, and local payment message screening implementations.
  • Drive UAT planning, execution, and sign-off with business users.
  • Manage vendor relationships with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Fircosoft).
  • Produce project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce false positives and improve screening efficiency.
  • Ensure seamless integration with existing AML systems and workflows.

Required Skills & Knowledge

  • Fircosoft Expertise: Hands‑on experience with Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, or Firco Compliance Link for payment transaction screening.
  • Payment Systems: Deep understanding of SWIFT MT/MX messages, SEPA, local payment rails.
  • Project Management: 8+ years leading technology projects in banking/financial services.
  • AML/CFT: Strong knowledge of sanctions screening, PEP screening, regulatory compliance.
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience managing senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Technology.
  • Vendor Management: Experience working with LexisNexis Risk Solutions or similar AML vendors.
  • Business Analysis: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Regulatory: Familiarity with MAS guidelines, FATF recommendations, OFAC sanctions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
  • CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) certification.
  • Experience with large‑scale core banking or payment system implementations.
  • Knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging standards.
  • Previous experience at Singapore banks.
  • Understanding of data analytics and tuning methodologies for screening systems.

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About the Role

Lead the delivery of Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrades and business impact assessment initiatives. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and ensuring successful implementation of payment screening enhancements that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Fircosoft Transaction Screening (Payment) system upgrade projects from initiation through delivery.
  • Conduct comprehensive business impact assessments for payment screening enhancements.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for business and technology stakeholders.
  • Align payment screening solutions with regulatory requirements (MAS, AML/CFT).
  • Oversee SWIFT, SEPA, and local payment message screening implementations.
  • Drive UAT planning, execution, and sign-off with business users.
  • Manage vendor relationships with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (Fircosoft).
  • Produce project status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce false positives and improve screening efficiency.
  • Ensure seamless integration with existing AML systems and workflows.

Required Skills & Knowledge

  • Fircosoft Expertise: Hands‑on experience with Firco Continuity, Firco Trust, or Firco Compliance Link for payment transaction screening.
  • Payment Systems: Deep understanding of SWIFT MT/MX messages, SEPA, local payment rails.
  • Project Management: 8+ years leading technology projects in banking/financial services.
  • AML/CFT: Strong knowledge of sanctions screening, PEP screening, regulatory compliance.
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience managing senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Technology.
  • Vendor Management: Experience working with LexisNexis Risk Solutions or similar AML vendors.
  • Business Analysis: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Regulatory: Familiarity with MAS guidelines, FATF recommendations, OFAC sanctions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification.
  • CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) certification.
  • Experience with large‑scale core banking or payment system implementations.
  • Knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging standards.
  • Previous experience at Singapore banks.
  • Understanding of data analytics and tuning methodologies for screening systems.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026