Director, Financial Crime

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Disputes & Investigations practice is a rapidly expanding, high‑priority global platform positioned to become one of the world’s leading forensic and anti‑financial crime advisory groups. The practice is currently composed of circa 700 professionals and 90 Partners across four major areas: Expert Witness, Investigations, Forensic Accounting, and Financial Crime/Compliance.

A&M’s ambition is bold: grow the practice, supported by full firm‑wide commitment, multi‑year investment, and an entrepreneurial ownership model that enables fast decision‑making and cross‑border collaboration.

The practice covers the full spectrum of forensic and anti‑financial crime services, including fraud investigations, anti‑money laundering, sanctions, anti‑bribery and corruption, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance, and broader financial crime transformation programs. Technology enablement is central to the strategy, with a strong focus on data analytics, AI, and machine learning to enhance investigative and compliance capabilities.

A&M is actively building a market‑leading global team and seeks senior leaders capable of driving growth, shaping strategy, originating major engagements, and elevating the firm’s presence in the disputes and anti‑financial crime ecosystem. The environment is intentionally dynamic, offering new leaders the opportunity to influence the global build‑out and help define the next generation of anti‑financial crime services at A&M, while also working with other practices across the global network.

We are seeking an exceptional Director to lead our strategic initiatives across AML, sanctions, fraud, KYC and transaction monitoring. This role is designed for a senior leader who combines deep anti‑financial crime expertise with strong technological vision and the ability to drive enterprise‑wide transformation.

How you will contribute

• Define and execute the global strategy for anti‑financial crime, and lead multi‑year transformation programmes across AML, sanctions, fraud, KYC, and transaction monitoring.
• Serve as the senior advisor to executive leadership on emerging risks, regulatory trends, and technology innovation.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimisation of anti‑financial crime platforms (e.g., transaction monitoring, screening, case management).
• Drive the integration of AI/ML models, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance detection effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Ensure systems meet regulatory expectations (e.g., AMLA / AMLR) and industry best practices.
• Develop enterprise‑level capabilities to support risk assessment, model performance, and scenario optimisation.
• Ensure delivery excellence, budget management, and measurable business impact.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams across anti‑financial crime domains.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in anti‑financial crime and compliance domains.
• Proven track record delivering transformation programmes in banking, fintech, consulting, or financial services.
• Deep understanding of AML, sanctions, fraud, KYC, and regulatory expectations.
• Strong expertise in anti‑financial crime systems.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to senior business stakeholders.
• Leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary team.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.