Purpose of the Role
The Senior Director, Financial Services Risk Advisory, is responsible for leading internal audit, risk advisory, regulatory compliance, and financial crime engagements across banking and financial services clients. The role combines client delivery, business development, practice leadership, and P&L responsibility while serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Risk Advisory
• Lead complex Risk Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Crime/AML engagements.
• Advise clients on governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and emerging risk matters.
• Ensure high-quality engagement delivery in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Boards, Audit Committees, Executive Management, Chief Risk Officers, and Chief Audit Executives.
• Provide strategic advice on risk, governance, regulatory, and control-related matters.
• Support clients in responding to regulatory expectations and transformation initiatives.
Business Development & Revenue Growth
• Own revenue growth, profitability, and client portfolio performance.
• Originate and develop new business opportunities across Internal Audit and Risk Advisory services.
• Lead proposals, commercial negotiations, and strategic pursuits.
• Build and strengthen C-suite relationships within the Financial Services sector.
Practice Leadership & P&L Management
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the Financial Services Risk Advisory practice.
• Manage service line financial performance, including revenue, margins, utilization, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Drive the development of new solutions, methodologies, and market offerings.
People Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and resource management.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• 12+ years of experience in Financial Services Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, or related consulting services.
• Proven experience within a Big 4, leading consulting firm, or major financial institution.
• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation, business development, client relationship management, and P&L accountability.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, governance, risk management, internal controls, and Financial Crime/AML frameworks.
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CAMS, FRM, or equivalent is highly preferred.
Core Competencies
• Financial Services Risk & Regulatory Expertise
• Internal Audit & Assurance Leadership
• Financial Crime & AML Knowledge
• Business Development & Commercial Acumen
• P&L and Practice Management
• Strategic Thinking & Executive Presence
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
