Director, Financial Crime

Overview

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 helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Our values include Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

The Global Disputes & Investigations practice is a rapidly expanding, high-priority global platform. It comprises professionals across four major areas: Expert Witness, Investigations, Forensic Accounting, and Financial Crime/Compliance. The practice focuses on 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 dynamic and offers the opportunity to influence the global build-out and define the next generation of anti-financial crime services at A&M.

We are seeking an exceptional Director to lead 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global strategy for anti-financial crime, and lead multi-year transformation programs 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 optimization 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 optimization.
• 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 programs 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 teams.

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 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 well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight growth opportunities, our entrepreneurial culture, and the collaborative environment as key aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are compelling for high-performing and passionate professionals.