Regulatory Compliance - Senior Vice President

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you'll do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Vice President (equivalent to Senior Manager) to join our Regulatory Compliance team (titled Investigations, Compliance & Privacy) in London, as part of our Risk Advisory practice. We are expanding our team, building on our impressive expertise and track record in providing premium consultancy services in regulatory compliance. We are looking for an intelligent, pragmatic, and results-oriented individual who can deliver high-impact projects in the field of financial services regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have had experience of delivering regulatory support for clients in the financial services sector, such as payment firms, crypto firms, corporate banks and trade finance institutions.

Key responsibilities:

Business development

• Support with the execution of business development initiatives to help expand our regulatory compliance business.
• Assist in the firms' go-to-market and opportunity conversion activities, including the creation of client proposals, thought leadership content and presence at industry events.
• Collaborate with internal service lines to develop comprehensive, cross-functional solutions to the most important challenges faced by clients.

Client Advisory & Delivery

• Provide advice and project support to client stakeholders on strategic risk and compliance matters.
• Provide subject matter expertise on financial services regulations to help clients address their challenges, e.g., in relation to financial crime, consumer duty, conduct, senior managers regime, AI governance, operational resilience and digital assets.
• Support with the design and implementation of regulatory compliance target operating models at our clients, across first and second lines of defence.
• Evaluate clients' compliance frameworks in the context of broader regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives.
• Support the innovation and definition of data and technology-driven solutions to enhance compliance programs, leveraging AI and analytics where applicable.

Supporting Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in overseeing the successful delivery of client engagements.
• Take responsibility for specific client deliverables, ensuring comprehensive, end-to-end ownership.
• Support with mentoring and training colleagues within the firm, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth within the team.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you'll need

• Relevant experience in the field of financial services regulatory compliance.
• Experience in consulting, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects relating to regulatory compliance.
• Experience of also having worked within a regulated institution and/or a regulator is desirable.
• Good understanding of financial services regulatory compliance, e.g. in the fields of financial crime, conduct, consumer duty, senior managers regime and governance arrangements, and risk management frameworks.
• Understanding of how regulatory risks (and regulatory requirements) apply to different financial services businesses, such as payments, crypto, trade finance and corporate banking
• General understanding of Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and technology solutions influencing the future of regulatory compliance
• Experience in designing, reviewing and optimising compliance frameworks within regulated institutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both, technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to innovate and deliver consistently with minimal oversight.
• Education to an undergraduate degree level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee's needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

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