Junior AML Project Manager

K2 Integrity is looking for an entry level, highly motivated Junior AML Project Manager to support senior leadership. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of a fast-growing business line with heavy demands on the time of leadership. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment supporting hectic schedules across multiple time zones. The candidate will also be able to quickly create digital content related to complex projects. Your deep understanding of applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, combined with interest in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering, and technology implementation will help drive successful project outcomes and strengthen our internal teams workstream alignment and our external client communications and relationships. This role is a hybrid opportunity out of the K2 Integrity Washington, DC office.
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule meetings with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and internal teams across multiple time zones, ensuring availability across all participants.
• Manage calendars for senior leaders specific to one project, avoiding conflicts and ensuring smooth scheduling.
• Track project budgets and coordinate with the Client Accounting team to develop metrics and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on progress and usage of budget across multiple workstreams and project team leads.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders requiring adjustment to calendars and meetings.

• Developing roadmaps, flowcharts, diagrams, and process maps for comprehensive project plans. You will assist in defining scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and success metrics.
• Ensuring the projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation and maintain an internal resource library.

• Assist cross-functional project leaders/teams driving the implementation of technical and digital transformation initiatives for financial institutions and regulators.
• Monitoring project progress and addressing any deviations from the project plan promptly bring to the attention of project leaders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted resource and providing regular updates on project status and progress.
• Work closely with cross-functional/cross-vertical teams to ensure effective internal communication, transparency, and collaboration. Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, empowering team members to contribute their expertise and achieve project objectives.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and concise project updates, addressing concerns, and managing stakeholders’ expectations.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, efficiencies and innovation within project management practices. Contributing to the development of knowledge resources and best practices.
• Independently managing book of work.
• Offer creative ideas and solutions to problems faced by project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional skills in gathering, analyzing and interpreting information and data. Exceptional skills in taking data and creating visual content roadmaps – communicating organized business processes with flowcharts, diagrams, charts, etc.
• Interest in understanding financial crime compliance, AML, sanctions screening, transactions monitoring, fraud prevention, and controls optimization.
• 1-2 years of administrative/project management/analyst experience in the financial services industry with proven ability to deliver complex projects successfully.
• Financial services, banking, finance, and risk management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, information technology, engineering (technology related or financial related fields).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with scheduling software (e.g., Calendly, Zoom)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional skills in gathering, analyzing and interpreting information and data. Exceptional skills in taking data and creating visual content roadmaps – communicating organized business processes with flowcharts, diagrams, charts, etc.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail in scheduling and follow-up, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all communications.
• Ability to anticipate potential scheduling issues and proactively resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and provide support to multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to show initiative and provide proactive updates.

Ability to take ownership, learn and be curious, have exceptional follow-up, follow-through and deliver results.