Associate Director – Digital Assets Financial Crime Consultant

We are recruiting for a well-established global Financial Crime and regulatory compliance consultancy firm looking to recruit an Associate Director with strong digital assets exposure.

• Lead and support on financial crime advisory engagements for clients operating in or exposed to digital assets and digital assets.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments covering key fraud typologies including scams, APP fraud, card fraud, account takeover, mule activity, and emerging threats.
• Advise firms on AML, sanctions, and fraud risks associated with digital asset activities, including exchanges, custody, payments, and on/off-ramp services.
• Conduct and oversee crypto-specific financial crime risk assessments, gap analyses, and control reviews.
• Maintain and develop a personal profile in the industry as an anti-financial crime consultant by attending, speaking and engaging at appropriate industry events, as well as writing content pieces and posting on social media platforms, in order to promote the firm.
• Develop and support other team members through appropriate training, guidance and practical direction setting.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing financial crime for digital assets within a financial institution (bank, Fin Tech, other regulated entity) or working in a digital assets role for a financial crime-focused consultancy team.
• Deep understanding of digital assets business models, products, and services, and their associated financial crime risks.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory expectations for digital assets financial crime controls and risk management.
• Ability to work independently with clients, manage project work streams, and deliver quality outcomes.

Unless otherwise stated, candidates must have the right to work in the UK.