Posted at: 13 January

[Banking] Project Manager / Business Analyst – AML and Swift Transformation

Company

CompanyCinter Career

Cinter Career is a US-based recruitment platform specializing in connecting Japanese bilingual professionals with employers across technology, finance, and hospitality sectors, operating under Cinter Networks.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Cinter Career offers hybrid work arrangements and hires exclusively within the United States, with team members located in cities such as New York and California. Candidates should be prepared for potential on-site requirements depending on the role.

Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

United States

Job Description

︎ Job Details
Job Title: Project Manager / Business Analyst – AML and Swift Transformation
Client: Financial Services Company (Banking / Financial Institution)
Working Location: Remote in USA or NY, TX
Working style: Remote or  Hybrid
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: 9:00-5:30PM
Language: English (Japanese is a plus)

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Business Analyst with strong knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Swift messaging environments to support financial institutions in the United States. This role will be responsible for driving AML system replacement, Swift modernization (on-prem to cloud), regulatory alignment, and cross-functional coordination between business, IT, vendors, and global stakeholders.

︎ Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
  • Lead or support AML and Swift transformation projects, including system replacement, upgrades, and cloud migration initiatives
  • Manage project scope, schedule, risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and client stakeholders.
  • Prepare project status reports, steering committee materials, and executive updates
Business Analysis
  • Gather and analyze business, regulatory, and technical requirements related to AML, and Swift messaging
  • Translate regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA/AML, OFAC, NYDFS) into functional and system requirements
  • Support vendor evaluation and solution selection
  • Define target operating models and future-state architecture (AML stack, Swift architecture)

︎ Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst in financial services
  • Hands-on experience with AML systems
  • Knowledge of Swift messaging and payment processing environments
  • Experience working with banks or financial institutions in the United States
  • Strong communication skills and experience working with global / cross-border teams
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex regulatory-driven projects
 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AML vendors
  • Experience with SWIFT cloud services or SWIFT modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with ISO 20022 (MX / MT) migration projects
  • Prior consulting or system integration (SI) experience