Investigations, Compliance & Privacy Director

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 honoring 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.

AlixPartners seeks an exceptional Director to join its Risk Advisory practice leading complex financial crimes investigations and advising clients on fraud risk compliance and institutional integrity. This role is suited for a senior leader who combines deep expertisegained through a combination of in-house financial services risk and compliance roles (including at digital asset platforms) consulting experience and/or federal law enforcement experience with the ability to deliver clear actionable recommendations to executive and legal audiences. The ideal candidate brings a distinguished track mitigating risk related to money laundering OFAC/sanctions securities fraud ACH and digital-asset fraud and cyber-enabled financial crime alongside demonstrated experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams.

What Youll Do

• Lead BSA/AML OFAC and FCPA risk assessments and compliance program implementations for financial institutions fintech companies and digital-asset businesses; develop and validate corrective-action plans under regulatory agreements.

• Take on interim Chief Compliance Officer BSA Officer Chief Risk Officer roles (or equivalent) for clients.

• Lead complex domestic and cross-border investigations involving financial fraud securities misconduct insider trading market manipulation money laundering asset misappropriation corruption identity theft account takeover ACH fraud digital-asset fraud and other forms of platform or enterprise abuse.

• Apply blockchain analytics transaction tracing trading analysis digital forensics open-source intelligence (OSINT) and large-dataset analysis to identify patterns trace funds assess exposure and support defensible conclusions.

• Leverage blockchain forensics platforms (e.g. Chainalysis TRM Labs Elliptic) and commercial databases (Accurint PACER) to distill complex financial data into clear visualizations and litigation-ready exhibits.

• Engage effectively with regulators law-enforcement agencies (FBI IRS-CI USSS DEA FinCEN SEC DOJ) prosecutors industry associations and external counselincluding preparing clear investigative reports presentations and supporting materials.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of investigators forensic accountants data analysts cybersecurity specialists and subject-matter experts; coach team members review work product and deliver performance evaluations.

• Represent AlixPartners at industry events and contribute to practice development through thought leadership white papers CLE presentations relationship building and identification of new engagement opportunities.

• Manage multiple workstreams budgets deadlines and client expectations in fast-moving and sensitive matters requiring discretion and rapid response.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (accounting finance economics or related discipline) or an equivalent combination of education professional training and substantial investigative experience.

• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience leading complex investigations and risk and compliance matters related to financial crime fraud risk cybercrime securities enforcement and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated experience managing significant sensitive and multi-jurisdictional matters from allegation or incident through findings reporting remediation and stakeholder communication.

• Deep knowledge in several of the following: financial fraud securities misconduct insider trading cyber-enabled fraud money laundering ACH/payments fraud digital assets blockchain analytics asset tracing forensic accounting or BSA/AML/OFAC compliance.

• Experience working with financial institutions capital-markets organizations fintech or digital-asset businesses regulators prosecutors or law-enforcement agencies.

• Ability to understand technical investigative evidence and explain complex cyber trading transaction or blockchain findings clearly to non-technical executives and clients.

• Experience building or improving investigative capabilities fraud controls intelligence-sharing practices policies procedures workflows training or quality standards.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams develop professionals manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

• Expert-level written verbal presentation and executive-communication skills with sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters; experience authoring expert reports affidavits and litigation-ready exhibits.

• Analytical fluency with large and complex datasets; experience with SQL blockchain forensics platforms link-analysis tools case-management systems Excel Power BI Tableau Python or comparable tools.

• Collaborative entrepreneurial approach; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; willingness to travel domestically or internationally based on client needs.

• CPA CFE CAMS or comparable professional certification is a strong asset.

• Prior leadership experience in risk and compliance roles within a financial institution.

• Advanced degree such as an MBA.

• Prior experience serving as an expert witness

• Experience conducting regulatory monitorships OCC or other agency formal agreement remediation and engagement with supervisory or enforcement personnel.

• Recognized training or certifications in incident response cybersecurity digital forensics blockchain investigations AML fraud examination or related disciplines.

• Established credibility and relationships across the financial-crime cyber digital-asset regulatory or law-enforcement communities; demonstrated thought leadership through publications speaking or industry board participation.

• Consulting or advisory experience including client development engagement management proposal preparation and cross-selling of integrated service lines.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health vision dental disability 401K tuition reimbursement identity theft protection and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy.

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $180000 - $400000 with potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

Prior to extending any offers for our New York office we will verify your education and employment history as part of our recruiting process.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

This job will remain posted until 11/30/2026

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