Regulatory Programme Director in London

Albany Beck is seeking an experienced Regulatory Programme Director to be deployed onto a Tier 1 Investment Banking client to lead the delivery of a major EU regulatory change programme , with a specific focus on Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) implementation.
The successful candidate will be a senior regulatory delivery leader with a proven track record of delivering complex EU regulatory initiatives , such as EU Regulatory Reform and Brexit programmes , and will be comfortable engaging directly with regulators .
While prior financial crime or AML regulatory experience is desirable , it is not essential ; strength in regulatory programme leadership, governance, and regulatory-facing delivery is critical.
Key Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end leadership of a large-scale EU regulatory change programme aligned to 6AMLD requirements
Own programme strategy, governance, roadmap, and execution across multiple workstreams
Lead cross-functional teams spanning Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Risk, and Front Office
Interpret EU regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, executable delivery plans
Act as a senior point of contact in direct engagements with regulators , including responding to regulatory queries, managing inspections, and supporting supervisory reviews
Prepare and present programme updates, evidence, and remediation plans to regulatory bodies
Engage and influence senior internal stakeholders, including ExCo-level sponsors and control functions
Manage programme financials, resourcing, risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure delivery is aligned with internal governance standards and regulatory expectations
Maintain oversight in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment
Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Lead within Tier 1 Investment Banking or large financial services organisations
Demonstrable delivery of EU regulatory programmes , including:
EU Regulatory Reform
Brexit-related regulatory change
Experience facing off directly to regulators , including regulatory reviews, supervisory interactions, or formal examinations
Strong understanding of regulatory change delivery frameworks and governance models
Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to lead complex, multi-stream programmes with significant regulatory scrutiny
Experience operating within highly regulated environments
Prior exposure to Financial Crime, AML, or Economic Crime programmes
Familiarity with 6AMLD or related EU AML directives
Experience managing regulatory remediation or enforcement-driven programmes
Background in compliance, risk, or regulatory transformation initiatives

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