This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Managing Director, Compliance Advisory based in the United States.
This executive leadership role is designed for an experienced compliance professional who can shape strategy, deliver transformational advisory programs, and build trusted relationships with financial institutions.
The position focuses on leading complex initiatives across financial crime compliance, including KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management.
You will work closely with senior executives, helping organizations navigate regulatory challenges and strengthen their compliance frameworks.
The role combines strategic consulting, business development, client leadership, and team development responsibilities.
You will have the opportunity to influence market direction, expand advisory capabilities, and deliver measurable impact for highly regulated organizations.
This is an ideal opportunity for a recognized industry leader with strong expertise, executive presence, and a passion for driving meaningful change.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Managing Director, Compliance Advisory based in the United States.
This executive leadership role is designed for an experienced compliance professional who can shape strategy, deliver transformational advisory programs, and build trusted relationships with financial institutions.
The position focuses on leading complex initiatives across financial crime compliance, including KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management.
You will work closely with senior executives, helping organizations navigate regulatory challenges and strengthen their compliance frameworks.
The role combines strategic consulting, business development, client leadership, and team development responsibilities.
You will have the opportunity to influence market direction, expand advisory capabilities, and deliver measurable impact for highly regulated organizations.
This is an ideal opportunity for a recognized industry leader with strong expertise, executive presence, and a passion for driving meaningful change.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and expand advisory services focused on financial crime compliance, including KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across compliance, risk, legal, operations, and executive leadership teams.
- Originate, manage, and deliver large-scale transformation, remediation, and compliance improvement programs.
- Oversee initiatives involving customer due diligence, sanctions controls, AML operating models, fraud strategies, investigations, and risk management enhancements.
- Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring delivery excellence, commercial success, and strong client satisfaction.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships across banks, fintechs, payment providers, asset managers, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions.
- Drive business development activities by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, leading client pursuits, and expanding existing relationships.
- Provide strategic guidance on regulatory expectations, industry standards, and practical approaches to improving compliance programs.
- Partner with leadership teams to develop market strategies, thought leadership content, and new advisory offerings.
- Mentor and develop senior consultants and multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in consulting, financial services, or related fields with significant focus on financial crime compliance.
- Deep expertise in KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management, including regulations, controls, operating models, and technology enablement.
- Proven experience leading large-scale compliance, remediation, or transformation programs in highly regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of challenges faced by financial institutions across compliance, risk, operations, and governance functions.
- Established executive network and credibility within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and advisory engagement growth.
- Experience influencing C-suite executives and managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Experience with regulatory remediation, monitorships, lookbacks, or enforcement-related programs is a plus.
- Familiarity with compliance technology platforms supporting KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, and case management is preferred.
- Knowledge of operating model design, process optimization, data governance, or controls transformation is beneficial.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to work in a senior leadership role with significant strategic impact.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile compliance and transformation initiatives.
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across global markets.
- Career development opportunities within a growing technology and consulting environment.
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to build industry influence through thought leadership and client engagement.
The Managing Director, Compliance Advisory will lead strategic consulting engagements, strengthen client partnerships, and drive the growth of compliance advisory services within the financial services sector. The role requires a balance of deep subject-matter expertise, commercial leadership, and the ability to guide high-performing teams through complex transformation initiatives.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a senior compliance advisory leader with extensive experience in financial services, consulting, and regulatory transformation. The role requires strong technical knowledge, executive communication skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders and deliver complex programs.