Regulatory Compliance - Director

AlixPartners LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Director in Regulatory Compliance to drive growth in financial crime compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in compliance and consulting, a strong network, and the ability to innovate compliance solutions. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with significant benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading health benefits

Flexible time-off policies

Financial and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud.
• Proven track record in consulting and delivering compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives in financial crime compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior client stakeholders.
• Collaborate on comprehensive, cross-functional solutions.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Regulatory expertise

Business acumen

Excellent communication skills

AI and data analytics knowledge

Job description

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

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.

Director – Regulatory Compliance (London)

We are expanding our Regulatory Compliance team (Investigations, Compliance & Privacy) and are seeking an experienced, commercially astute Director to develop business opportunities, drive growth, and deliver high‑impact projects in financial crime compliance and broader regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute business development initiatives to expand our regulatory compliance business, particularly in financial crime.
• Leverage your industry network to identify, pursue and convert new client opportunities.
• Develop and execute go‑to‑market initiatives, including client proposals, thought leadership and industry event presence.
• Collaborate with internal service lines to develop comprehensive, cross‑functional solutions for 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 AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, emerging compliance challenges.
• Lead the design and implementation of financial crime compliance target operating models across first and second lines of defence.
• Evaluate clients’ frameworks in context of broader regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives.
• Innovate and define data‑ and technology‑driven solutions to enhance compliance programs, leveraging AI and analytics where applicable.
• Lead high‑performing engagement teams, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Take full accountability for client deliverables and mentor, coach, and develop talent within the firm.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience in financial crime compliance.
• Broad regulatory expertise beyond financial crime compliance is highly desirable.
• Extensive consulting experience with a proven track record of selling and delivering compliance projects.
• Experience working within a regulated institution and/or a regulator is desirable.
• Deep understanding of AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud and related regulatory expectations (e.g., FCA, FATF, EU AML directives).
• Practical understanding of how regulatory risks apply to different financial services businesses (payments, crypto, trade finance, corporate banking).
• Strong knowledge of AI, data analytics and technology solutions influencing financial crime compliance.
• Experience designing, reviewing and optimising compliance frameworks within regulated institutions.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to drive business growth.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed.
• Full‑time availability in an office and remote environment.
• Commitment to AlixPartners’ Core Values and inclusive environment.

Benefits

The firm offers market‑leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employees’ needs, including health benefits, time‑off policies, and financial/retirement benefits that support long‑term planning.

Equal Opportunity

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