Regulatory Compliance - Director

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AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What You’ll Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director to join our Regulatory Compliance team (titled Investigations, Compliance & Privacy) in London, as part of our Risk Advisory practice. We are expanding our team, building on our impressive expertise and track record in providing premium consultancy services in regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute and results-driven individual who has the ability to develop business opportunities, help drive growth and deliver high-impact projects in the field of financial crime compliance and broader regulatory compliance matters.

The ideal candidate will have had experience of delivering regulatory support for clients in the financial services sector, such as payment firms, crypto firms, corporate banks and trade finance institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: With the support of the wider firm, lead and execute business development initiatives to expand our regulatory compliance business, with a particular focus on financial crime. Leverage own (and the firm’s) industry network to identify, pursue and help convert new client opportunities. Develop and execute go-to-market initiatives, including the creation of client proposals, thought leadership and presence at industry events. Collaborate with internal service lines to develop comprehensive, cross-functional solutions to the most important challenges faced by clients.
• Client Advisory & Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on financial crime compliance, risk management and wider regulatory matters. Provide subject matter expertise on financial crime risks, governance frameworks, AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and emerging compliance challenges. Lead the design and implementation of financial crime compliance target operating models at our clients, across first and second lines of defence. Evaluate clients' financial crime compliance frameworks in the context of broader regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives. Innovate and define data and technology-driven solutions to enhance financial crime compliance programs, leveraging AI and analytics where applicable.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead high-performing engagement teams, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction, in collaboration with other colleagues across AlixPartners. Take full accountability for client deliverables, ensuring strategic alignment and impactful outcomes. Mentor, coach and develop talent within the firm, fostering professional growth within the team.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What You’ll Need

• Must have significant experience in financial crime compliance.
• Broad regulatory expertise beyond financial crime compliance (e.g., governance, conduct, risk management) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in consulting, with a proven track record of successfully selling and delivering financial crime compliance projects.
• Experience of also having worked within a regulated institution and/or a regulator is desirable.
• Deep understanding of financial crime risks, AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud and related regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA, FATF, EU AML directives).
• Practical understanding of how financial crime and other regulatory risks (and regulatory requirements) apply to different financial services businesses, such as payments, crypto, trade finance and corporate banking.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and technology solutions influencing the future of financial crime (and wider) compliance.
• Experience in designing, reviewing and optimising financial crime compliance frameworks within regulated institutions.
• Strong business acumen with a proven ability to drive business growth and expand service offerings.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Education to an undergraduate degree level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning. The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.