Project Manager - Fraud Remediation (Banking Exp )

Job Title: Project Manager – Fraud Remediation (Banking Experience Required)

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $51.00 – $63.00/hour (W2 only)

Duration: 12+ months (conversion and extension is not a guarantee)

Employment Type: W2 Contract

URGENT: We are actively screening candidates on Wednesday, May 15 for an urgent shortlist due Friday, May 16 at 8:00 AM EST. Only applicants who meet the client’s requirements and are available to interview before mid-afternoon ET on Monday, May 19 can be considered.

This is a W2-only opportunity. No C2C, no third-party vendors, and no sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Role:

We are hiring a project manager to support high-urgency remediation efforts within a banking fraud and claims environment. The role requires someone confident managing issue closures, driving project timelines, and aligning efforts across compliance, operations, and technology teams.

Important Application Note:

Due to volume and the specificity of the client’s requirements, we can only respond to candidates who meet the core qualifications listed below. We genuinely appreciate all applicants and thank you in advance for understanding.

Must-Have Qualifications:

5+ years of project management experience

Recent experience managing projects in a banking environment for fraud, claims, remediation/audit issue closure.

Strong stakeholder coordination skills across compliance, risk, and technology

Proficiency in project tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project

Comfortable working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery models

Responsibilities Include:

Maintain project plans and milestone tracking

Drive remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of open issues

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams between fraud, risk, compliance, and tech

Track risks, escalate blockers, and implement mitigation strategies

Deliver regular progress reports and status updates to senior leadership

Ensure documentation meets internal control and audit-readiness standards

We genuinely appreciate all applicants and will be in touch with those who best match the client’s core requirements. Thank you sincerely for your patience and understanding.

If your experience aligns with the above and you’re available to interview in the stated window, we’d love to speak with you. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.