Aanchal Arora
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Manager and Scrum Master with over 17 years of experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives in the banking, financial services, and technology sectors. Expertise in delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget by effectively integrating Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methodologies. Proficient in stakeholder management, strategic planning, and team leadership, driving business growth and fostering collaborative environments that enhance productivity and innovation. Results-oriented professional committed to achieving excellence in project execution and aligning outcomes with organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager ( FCRM – AML)
Toronto Dominion Bank
01.2025 - Current
- Develop project plans and manage projects related to new product offerings, transformational initiatives, and remediation efforts, while ensuring scalable AML controls are implemented
- Oversee the implementation of AML systems and tools, including those related to FIU backlog, transaction monitoring, and development and delivery of new investigation tools for the investigators for filing STR's
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and roadblocks, escalate issues to leadership, and implement corrective actions. Create and maintain project artifacts (e.g., project plans, meeting minutes, weekly stakeholder updates, etc.)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, operations, technology, and legal, to ensure alignment and efficient project execution
- Maintain an ownership mentality for assigned initiatives and contribute to a best-in-class AML program and related projects and initiatives
Program Manager (AML & GRM)
Scotia Bank
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Lead AML & GRM programs blending Agile and Waterfall methodologies with onshore/offshore teams.
- Manage program financials, ensuring minimal variance and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Chair steering committees, engage executives, and oversee project dependencies and risks.
- Maintain Agile artifacts (backlogs, burndown charts, sprint reports) alongside traditional PM documentation.
Sr. Technology Project Manager
CIBC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed 2 applications & 5 workstreams for NDA program involving Netezza & Mainframe development.
- Managed vendor integration with VISA, chaired PI planning, and led compliance & regulatory initiatives.
- Oversaw budgets, quarterly financial forecasts, and stakeholder steering committee meetings.
Technology Program Manager
BMO
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw $18M Rewards & Indigo platforms with direct reports (1 PM, 1 PCO).
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog refinement sessions.
- Delivered training/workshops to accelerate enterprise-wide Agile transformation.
NSRP Program Manager
Ontario Securities Commission
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Led 2 end-to-end workstreams under CSA’s 5-year National Systems Renewal Program (SEDAR).
- Coordinated executives, PMO, and vendors across jurisdictions ensuring alignment and delivery.
- Established risk management strategies and escalation processes.
Sr. Project Manager
Bank of Montreal
10.2016 - 01.2019
Sr. Business Project Manager
TD Bank
07.2014 - 10.2016
Sr. IT Project Manager
IFDS
03.2014 - 07.2014
Project Manager
L&T Infotech
04.2012 - 02.2014
Education
M.Com - International Business
01.2011
B.Com (Hons) - Commerce
01.2001
Skills
- Agile, Scrum / Waterfall and SDLC methodologies
- Project / Program Management
- Executive Management
- Process Automation, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation
- Vendor Management and Offshore Team Management
- JIRA, Confluence,ServiceNow
- SharePoint, Power BI, MS Project, Clarity
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt in Quality Management - GE Capital
- Prince 2 Practitioner - APM UK
- Certified Scrum Master ( CSM)
Timeline
Program Manager ( FCRM – AML) - Toronto Dominion Bank
01.2025 - Current
Program Manager (AML & GRM) - Scotia Bank
03.2022 - 01.2025
Sr. Technology Project Manager - CIBC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Technology Program Manager - BMO
07.2019 - 01.2021
NSRP Program Manager - Ontario Securities Commission
01.2019 - 06.2019
Sr. Project Manager - Bank of Montreal
10.2016 - 01.2019
Sr. Business Project Manager - TD Bank
07.2014 - 10.2016
Sr. IT Project Manager - IFDS
03.2014 - 07.2014
Project Manager - L&T Infotech
04.2012 - 02.2014
IGNOU University - M.Com, International Business
University of Delhi - B.Com (Hons), Commerce
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