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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director to lead and grow our Financial Crimes Prevention and Program Delivery practice. This individual will be responsible for managing complex enterprise-wide implementations in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), KYC/CDD, Sanctions, and broader risk and compliance solutions for banking and financial services clients.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and strategic leader with a growth mindset, strong client-facing experience, and a proven track record of managing large teams, multiple concurrent projects, and P&L ownership. This is a key leadership position in our services organization, requiring deep domain expertise, operational excellence, and a client-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of large-scale financial crimes prevention programs, including AML, KYC, Sanctions, and Fraud solutions, across multiple clients.
Own and manage P&L for the assigned portfolio of programs, driving revenue growth and margin optimization.
Act as the senior escalation point and relationship leader for key banking and financial services clients.
Provide leadership to cross-functional global teams spanning program management, technology delivery, business analysis, and compliance operations.
Define and implement governance structures, delivery frameworks, and quality controls to ensure successful execution of complex, high-impact programs.
Drive stakeholder alignment and coordinate across multiple lines of business (LOBs), compliance teams, and vendor partners.
Lead strategic initiatives such as platform modernization, migration to SaaS/cloud-based solutions, and regulatory transformation programs.
Develop and mentor a high-performing team of program managers, SMEs, and consultants.
Collaborate with sales and account teams to support client pursuits and solution positioning.
Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to proactively align services and offerings.

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience in financial crimes prevention, AML/KYC compliance, or technology consulting for financial services.
Proven experience managing enterprise-level transformation programs in risk and compliance domains.
Demonstrated success in leading multiple concurrent programs and large teams (onshore/offshore).
Strong experience in client relationship management and executive stakeholder communication.
Experience managing P&L and contributing to business growth targets in a services or consulting environment.
Excellent understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF) and industry platforms (Actimize, Quantexa, Quantifind, Fircosoft, Oracle FCCM, etc.).
Hands-on exposure to cloud transformation, data strategy, and compliance automation is a strong plus.
Prior experience working within a servicing and consulting firm preferred.

Key Competencies

Executive presence and polished communication
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work autonomously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Client-centric with a passion for quality and delivery excellence
Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive

To Learn More, Visit: www.matrix-ifs.com

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