Managing Director, Compliance Advisory

Matrix Global

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned executive to join our consulting practice as Managing Director, Compliance Advisory. This senior leadership role will drive strategic client engagements across financial crime compliance, with a primary focus on KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud. The successful candidate will bring deep subject‑matter expertise, a proven track record of leading large‑scale, complex programs, and established executive relationships within the financial services industry. This is a high‑impact role for a leader who can partner with C‑suite stakeholders, grow client relationships, inspire high‑performing teams, and shape the firm’s market strategy in compliance advisory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
15+ years of experience in consulting, financial services, or a combination of both, with significant focus on financial crime compliance.
Deep expertise in KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud, including regulatory expectations, operating models, controls, and technology enablement.
Proven experience leading large, complex programs within highly regulated environments.
Significant exposure to financial institutions, with strong understanding of regulatory, risk, compliance, and operational challenges.
Established professional network within financial services, with the credibility to engage and influence senior executives.
Demonstrated success in business development, including originating and expanding advisory engagements.
Experience managing senior client relationships and influencing C‑suite and executive stakeholders.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience building, mentoring, and overseeing high‑performing teams.
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulatory remediation, lookbacks, monitorships, or enforcement‑related programs.
Familiarity with compliance and risk technology platforms supporting KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, and case management.
Experience in target operating model design, process optimization, data governance, or controls transformation.
Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the firm’s Compliance Advisory practice with a focus on KYC, sanctions, AML, and fraud risk management.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across compliance, risk, legal, operations, and executive leadership.
Originate, lead, and deliver large‑scale transformation, remediation, and advisory programs for financial institutions.
Oversee and direct engagements involving: KYC and customer due diligence transformation
Sanctions risk assessments, screening, and controls enhancement
AML program design, optimization, and remediation
Fraud risk strategy, investigations, controls, and operating model enhancements
Manage multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery, strong commercial outcomes, and client satisfaction.
Build and maintain executive‑level relationships across banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, fintechs, payment firms, and other financial institutions.
Drive business development by identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, leading pursuits, and expanding existing client accounts.
Leverage market insight, regulatory knowledge, and professional networks to generate new business and strengthen the firm’s market position.
Advise clients on regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and pragmatic approaches to compliance program enhancement.
Partner with firm leadership to develop thought leadership, service offerings, and go‑to‑market strategies.
Mentor, develop, and lead senior consultants and multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth.