Title: Director/Principal - RCI
Department: Regulatory Compliance & Investigations
Supervises: Senior Managers and staff below
Role Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
ABOUT THE POSITION:We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Director or Principal here at Anchin to expand our Regulatory Compliance and Investigations (RCI) practice. This individual will play a key role in expanding our advisory services by driving strategic growth initiatives, leading high-impact client engagements, and mentoring a team of professionals. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in regulatory compliance, corporate investigations, and forensic accounting. A strong track record in business development and client relationship management is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead and manage complex RCI engagements, including internal investigations, regulatory response, fraud risk assessments, compliance program development, and forensic accounting.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across various industries, providing insights on evolving regulatory environments and government enforcement trends.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables, adherence to deadlines, and client satisfaction on all projects.
- Drive new business opportunities through networking, relationship development, and participation in industry events and thought leadership.
- Collaborate with firm leadership to develop go-to-market strategies and service offerings aligned with client demand and market trends.
- Expand the RCI practice's footprint by cultivating long-term client relationships and cross-selling firm-wide capabilities.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of consultants and senior professionals within the RCI group while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that values diversity, integrity, and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education:- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, JD, or CFE certification required.
Experience:- 15+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, forensic accounting, investigations, or related advisory work.
- Prior experience working in government agencies is required.
- Proven success in a business development.
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulatory frameworks (e.g., DOJ, SEC, OFAC, FCPA, AML, DOL, MWBE, NYS 421-A, 485-X white collar defense, etc.).
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex investigations across industries.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to delivering client value and growing practice areas.
Compensation:
- Competitive annual salary in the range of $175,000 to $275,000+ based on the individual's experience level.
Anchin provides comprehensive benefits, which you can view
here.
Attributes:- Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
- Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
- Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
- Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
- Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
- Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
- Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.
