Associate Director, Financial Crimes Advisory - Remote, US

Job Description: AML RightSource is the leading expert solutions provider of managed services and advisory, dedicated exclusively to financial crime compliance. As financial crime continues to evolve, we help organizations stay ahead through expert-led services and deep industry knowledge. Specializing in anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, and third-party compliance, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce business risk. With a global presence and a team of more than 7,000 specialized, trained professionals, AML RightSource partners closely with clients to transform their compliance programs into strategic advantages. Our focused expertise and partnership-driven approach ensure adaptable, scalable solutions that meet today s complex regulatory demands. We empower organizations to strengthen compliance, protect their businesses, and confidently navigate an ever-changing financial crime landscape. The Advisory team at AML RightSource is made up of a team of industry and subject matter specialists who provide advisory services specific to financial crime programs, policies, and technology to C-suite-level executives across the world. Our scope of services includes, but is not limited to, program transformation, gap analysis, model validations, policy redesign, system implementation, and model optimization. Our Advisory team aims to help clients build and optimize their financial crime compliance programs by leveraging a technology-enabled approach for some of the world's largest organizations. About the Position Location: Remote, U.S. Experience: 12+ years of financial crimes experience, with at least 5 years in an external advisory, consulting, or professional services environment supporting multiple clients Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 Applications may be submitted via the Apply button above. As a Director - Data & Analytics in our Advisory team you will primarily be responsible for leveraging your subject matter expertise and partnering with other Financial Crimes Advisory leadership team members to successfully deliver complex projects/engagements for clients, identify and execute strategic initiatives designed to grow the Advisory team, be active in the market identifying new clients and new projects, and oversee the work performed by Data & Analytics resources to ensure quality and timely delivery of client deliverables. As a result, a successful candidate is an experienced professional who is considered a subject matter expert in AML, Sanctions, and Fraud, inclusive of being knowledgeable about regulations, regulatory guidance and industry best practices in these subject matter areas. They must be experienced in successfully leading advisory projects, delivering on time, within budget and meeting client expectations. Being able to effectively navigate sensitive conversations and high pressure, fast paced engagements is key to this role. They must also be experienced in mobilizing a team often constructed of cross functional team members and coaching resources to successfully deliver on their responsibilities, all while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive and be highly accountable. In addition to client delivery, Directors will be engaged in growing our Advisory business and being active in our sales efforts. As a result, a successful candidate will possess strong communication and presentation skills, a strategic mindset, be comfortable identifying business opportunities, and contributing to the growth of the Advisory team. Primary Responsibilities Engagement Delivery • Successfully lead the delivery of multiple AML, Sanctions and Fraud (collectively "financial crimes") engagements that are delivered to our clients across their three lines of defense. Projects include but not limited to those focused on model validations, model tunings, data lineage reviews, lookbacks, risk assessments, methodology and procedure review and development, training development and delivery, system implementations, and coverage assessments. • Effectively serve as the lead point of contact (i.e., engagement leader) for engagement teams and clients, providing day-to-day direction to engagement teams and coaching/mentoring to team members. • Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to clients. • Provide strategic oversight and expert evaluation of clients financial crimes programs, especially in the realm of financial crimes technology, assessing alignment with regulatory requirements, supervisory expectations, and industry-leading practices. Provide value added insights and practical recommendations that are commensurate to the client s risk profile, IT and operational capabilities. • Review and/or prepare reports and written documents utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, writing in a clear, concise and articulate manner. • Utilize effective project management and quality assurance practic...