Regulatory Compliance - Director

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Alix Partners 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 Alix Partners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

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

• 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…