Managing Director, Compliance Advisory

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States Description Managing Director, Compliance Advisory Role Overview 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. Key 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. Required Qualifications • 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. Preferred Qualifications • 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. What Success Looks Like • Recognized by clients as a trusted senior advisor on complex compliance and financial crime matters. • Leads high‑profile engagements that deliver measurable regulatory, operational, and business impact. • Expands the firm’s footprint within financial institutions through strong executive relationships and market credibility. • Builds a robust pipeline of advisory work through network‑driven business development and repeat client demand. • Strengthens the firm’s brand and reputation in compliance advisory through leadership, expertise, and consistent results. Why Matrix Matrix is a global, dynamic, fast-growing technical consultancy leading technology services company with 13000 employees worldwide. Since its foundation in 2001, Matrix has made more travelers and acquisitions and has executed some of the largest, most significant. The company specializes in implementing and developing leading technologies, software solutions, and products. It provides its customers with infrastructure and consulting services, IT outsourcing, offshore, training and assimilation, and Ves as representatives for the world's leading software vendors. With vast experience in private and public sectors, ranging from Finance, Telecom, Health, Hi-Tech, Education, Defense, and Secu city, Matrix's customer base includes guest organizations in Israel and a steadily growing client base worldwide. We are comprised of talented, creative, and dedicated individuals passionate about delivering innovative solutions to the market. We source and foster the best talent and recognize that all employee's contributions are integral to our company's future. Matrix- success is based on a challenging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and rewarding career opportunities. We encourage a diverse work environment of sharing, learning, and ceding together. Come and join the winning team! You'll be challenged and have fun in a highly respected organization. To Learn More, Visit Matrix -ifs. Com, This offer from "Matrix-IFS" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score.