About the Role
Associate Director – Financial Crime SME ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom (Hybrid working)We are working with a high-growth consultancy looking to expand their Financial Crime practice. They are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their London team at Associate Director level. You will provide deep technical expertise across AML, sanctions, and fraud, supporting clients on complex and high-impact engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a Financial Crime SME across client engagements, providing deep technical expertiseLead and deliver complex financial crime projects across AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraudProvide expert input into financial crime frameworks, policies, and control designConduct detailed gap analyses against UK regulatory requirements and industry best practice (e.g. FCA, JMLSG)Support and oversee remediation programmes, including large-scale reviews and control enhancementsReview and challenge client approaches, ensuring robust and effective financial crime controlsProvide technical oversight and quality assurance on deliverables produced by wider team membersAct as a senior technical escalation point for both clients and internal teamsKey Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience in financial crime compliance within:Retail banking, orConsumer credit / lendingRecognised subject matter expertise across all financial crime frameworksDeep understanding of UK regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA)Strong experience delivering complex financial crime reviews, audits, or remediation programmesAbility to interpret regulation and translate into practical, effective solutions