Created at: March 05, 2026 00:09
Company: Accenture
Location: San Francisco, CA, 94101
Job Description:
At Strategy & Consulting, we partner with C-suite executives and boards of leading organizations to drive transformation across their enterprises. Our mission is to help businesses grow, improve operational efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and deliver long-term value to stakeholders. By leveraging our deep industry expertise and proprietary tools, we guide our clients through all aspects of reinvention—from technology adoption to organizational change—helping them build resilient, future-proof enterprises.
About the Role
As a Financial Crime Principal Director in our Risk & Compliance team, you will be at the forefront of helping clients navigate the complex landscape of financial crime prevention, detection, and compliance. You will design and implement strategies that mitigate risks associated with anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and other financial crimes. Your work will empower organizations to not only meet regulatory requirements but also enhance operational efficiency and customer trust through innovative technology and data-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of financial crime risk mitigation strategies for top-tier financial services institutions, focusing on AML, sanctions, and KYC.
Oversee the execution of large-scale transformation programs, ensuring stakeholder alignment and successful implementation of regulatory frameworks and anti-financial crime technologies.
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver complex financial crime prevention projects on time and within budget.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through financial crime-related challenges and regulatory changes.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities by crafting innovative proposals and building strong client relationships.
Stay at the forefront of regulatory changes and emerging trends in financial crime to ensure that clients are compliant and ready for future risks.
Champion Accenture’s financial crime capabilities, including AI-powered detection tools, data analytics, and automation platforms that enhance compliance and reduce costs.
Travel:
As needed based client and project needs.