Regulatory Compliance - Director

Overview

Senior-level Director role within the Regulatory Compliance team (Investigations, Compliance & Privacy) focused on financial crime compliance and broader regulatory matters in London, part of the Risk Advisory practice. The role involves developing business opportunities, delivering high-impact projects, and expanding advisory capabilities in financial crime and related regulatory areas.

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Lead high-performing engagement teams, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction, in collaboration with colleagues across Alix Partners.
• 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.

• 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 apply to different financial services businesses (payments, crypto, trade finance, 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.
• Undergraduate degree level education.
• 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.
• Travel is part of this position; frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the firm’s Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment.

Note:

This description is intended to reflect the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role and is not a comprehensive listing of all activities. The organization may adjust duties as needed.