Managing Director, Compliance Advisory

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.

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in our locations. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.