Job Description
Senior Project Manager Legal Risk & Compliance
United States
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
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.
*At CSC compensation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including job location and the knowledge and experience of each individual. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $950238.31 to $124019.03
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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 8000 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
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition our hiring leaders employees or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Project management experience in complex cross-functional environments
- Experience with AML KYC CDD EDD sanctions and financial crime compliance
- 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
- PMP or PRINCE2 (mentioned as preferred)
- ACAMS ICA PMP or similar certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of FATF and global AML regulations (preferred)
What the Team is Saying
CSC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—The package offers Aetna medical and dental and VSP vision with multiple plan options CVS Caremark pharmacy and tax‑advantaged FSAs/HSAs to manage costs. Wellbeing resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and flexible/remote options in some teams further support day‑to‑day health needs.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid family leave includes 12 weeks fully paid maternity leave and six weeks fully paid parental or adoption leave after 30 days of employment. Company‑paid life and disability coverage and optional legal/ID protection add family security.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) with company matching is emphasized with the match described as strong even though exact formulas are not consistently published. This supports long‑term savings alongside the core health and leave benefits.
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What We Do
CSC is a global leader in providing business legal tax and digital brand services to companies around the world. With more than 8000 employees CSC operates in more than 140 jurisdictions delivering solutions that help businesses thrive. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach market-leading expertise and unmatched global reach.
Why Work With Us
CSC gives its employees the autonomy to innovate and problem solve to grow and to share their expertise and to be a part of a group that genuinely cares for each other and their customers. We offer an excellent benefits package along with good work-life balance in a fun and collaborative environment.
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