Managing Director, Compliance Advisory

Description

We are seeking a seasoned executive to join our consulting practice as Managing Director, Compliance Advisory . This senior leadership role will drive strategic client engagements across financial crime compliance, with a primary focus on KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud .

The successful candidate will bring deep subject‑matter expertise, a proven track record of leading large‑scale, complex programs, and established executive relationships within the financial services industry. This is a high‑impact role for a leader who can partner with C‑suite stakeholders, grow client relationships, inspire high‑performing teams, and shape the firm’s market strategy in compliance advisory.
Key Responsibilities

- Lead and grow the firm’s Compliance Advisory practice with a focus on KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management .

- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across compliance, risk, legal, operations, and executive leadership.

- Originate, lead, and deliver large‑scale transformation, remediation, and advisory programs for financial institutions.

- Oversee and direct engagements involving:

- KYC and customer due diligence transformation

- Sanctions risk assessments, screening, and controls enhancement

- AML program design, optimization, and remediation

- Fraud risk strategy, investigations, controls, and operating model enhancements

- Manage multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery, strong commercial outcomes, and client satisfaction .

- Build and maintain executive‑level relationships across banks, broker‑dealers, asset managers, fintechs, payment firms, and other financial institutions.

- Drive business development by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, leading pursuits, and expanding existing client accounts.

- Leverage market insight, regulatory knowledge, and professional networks to generate new business and strengthen the firm’s market position.

- Advise clients on regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and pragmatic approaches to compliance program enhancement.

- Partner with firm leadership to develop thought leadership, service offerings, and go‑to‑market strategies .

- Mentor, develop, and lead senior consultants and multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

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15+ years of experience in consulting, financial services, or a combination of both, with significant focus on financial crime compliance.

- Deep expertise in KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud , including regulatory expectations, operating models, controls, and technology enablement.

- Proven experience leading large, complex programs within highly regulated environments.

- Significant exposure to financial institutions, with strong understanding of regulatory, risk, compliance, and operational challenges.

- Established professional network within financial services, with the credibility to engage and influence senior executives.

- Demonstrated success in business development , including originating and expanding advisory engagements.

- Experience managing senior client relationships and influencing C‑suite and executive stakeholders.

- Strong leadership capabilities with experience building, mentoring, and overseeing high‑performing teams.

- Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting regulatory remediation, lookbacks, monitorships, or enforcement‑related programs .

- Familiarity with compliance and risk technology platforms supporting KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, and case management.

- Experience in target operating model design, process optimization, data governance, or controls transformation .

- Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, C