Associate Director, Financial Crimes Advisory (Data & Analytics) - Remote, UK

📋 Description

• • As an Associate Director in the Financial Crimes Advisory team, you will be instrumental in leveraging your deep subject matter expertise to guide and deliver impactful projects for clients, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Fraud prevention.
• • You will partner closely with Financial Crimes Advisory leadership to execute strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the Advisory team's capabilities and market reach, contributing directly to the firm's growth.
• • A core responsibility will be to oversee and mentor junior Data & Analytics resources, ensuring the highest standards of quality and timely delivery for all client-facing deliverables.
• • This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of AML, Sanctions, and Fraud, including a thorough understanding of current regulations, regulatory guidance, and prevailing industry best practices.
• • You will be expected to lead projects from inception to completion, consistently meeting client expectations while adhering to project budgets and timelines.
• • A significant aspect of the role involves coaching and developing junior team members, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and skill enhancement.
• • The ideal candidate will be proactive, capable of working autonomously, and possess a strategic mindset to identify opportunities and drive solutions.
• • Beyond client delivery, you will actively participate in the firm's sales and marketing efforts, including the development of compelling proposals and client presentations.
• • Strong communication and presentation skills are essential for engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, articulating complex data-driven insights with clarity and confidence.
• • You will contribute to the firm's growth through thought leadership, staying abreast of emerging regulatory requirements, industry trends, and advancements in areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within financial crime compliance.
• • Responsibilities include leading or participating in multiple simultaneous engagements across the three lines of defense, focusing on critical areas such as model validations, model tunings, data lineage reviews, lookbacks, risk assessments, methodology and procedure development, training, system implementations, and coverage assessments.
• • For smaller engagements, you will serve as the primary point of contact, providing direct day-to-day leadership and mentorship to the engagement team and clients.
• • You will critically evaluate clients' financial crime models against regulatory standards and industry best practices, delivering actionable insights and practical recommendations.
• • Prepare comprehensive reports and written documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, ensuring clear, concise, and articulate communication.
• • Provide expert guidance and oversight to junior team members, meticulously reviewing their work and offering constructive feedback to foster their development and ensure deliverable quality.
• • Employ robust project management practices to guarantee that all project deliverables meet client expectations, are completed within agreed budgets, and adhere to strict timelines.
• • Proactively identify, escalate, and manage project risks and issues as they emerge, serving as a key escalation point for the team.
• • Lead or actively participate in crucial client meetings, representing the firm with professionalism and expertise.
• • During engagements, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for additional services and work with existing clients, contributing to business development.
• • Take a leading role in contract preparation and budgeting, supporting broader sales-related initiatives.
• • Continuously update your knowledge on emerging regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry trends, including AI and ML use cases in financial crime.
• • Develop, maintain, and nurture a strong network of contacts within the industry who are potential buyers of advisory services.
• • Lead by example, embodying the company's mission, core values, and strategic objectives in all actions.
• • Actively support the advancement of the company's revenue and profitability goals.
• • Assist leadership in executing effective growth strategies for the Advisory business unit.
• • Train, mentor, and develop members of the Advisory Data & Analytics team, contributing to a high-performing team culture.
• • Provide balanced and constructive performance reviews to team members, supporting their career progression.
• • Serve as a People Leader for junior team members, guiding their professional development and performance.
• • Identify opportunities for additional work with existing clients during the course of engagements.