Advisory Director, Financial Crime — Lead Strategy & Growth

MERJE; England; Remote; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE is seeking an Advisory Director – Financial Crime to lead the continued growth of its Financial Crime Advisory practice in the UK. The role focuses on shaping propositions, developing senior client relationships and winning work at the Board and C-suite level.

You will combine deep financial crime expertise with consulting and business development, leading complex engagements and mentoring the team in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' financial crime advisory experience.
• Strong UK regulatory knowledge and board-level exposure.
• Proven track record in leading engagements and developing senior relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define go-to-market strategy for Financial Crime Advisory.
• Build senior client relationships and a strong pipeline.
• Lead business development, pitches and bids.
• Lead complex advisory engagements with risk and quality oversight.
• Advise on regulatory expectations and governance enhancements.
• Mentor and develop consultants within the practice.
• Grow the Financial Crime practice and collaborate across the firm.

Skills

Financial crime

Consulting

Business development

Regulatory risk

Client relationship

Leadership

Job description

MERJE is seeking an Advisory Director – Financial Crime to lead the continued growth of its Financial Crime Advisory practice in the UK. The role focuses on shaping propositions, developing senior client relationships and winning work at the Board and C-suite level.

You will combine deep financial crime expertise with consulting and business development, leading complex engagements and mentoring the team in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.