Amit Dayal
Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Professional Overview
Amit Dayal is an accomplished financial crime and regulatory compliance professional with over a decade of experience providing strategic advisory services to leading financial institutions. As the Managing Director at FTI Consulting, he leverages his deep industry expertise to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, implement robust financial crime prevention programs, and drive sustainable organizational transformation.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Managing Director at FTI Consulting since 2019, Amit leads a team of subject matter experts in delivering innovative solutions to combat financial crime, enhance regulatory compliance, and mitigate operational risks for global organizations. He has spearheaded several high-profile engagements, resulting in measurable improvements in his clients' anti-money laundering (AML) controls, know-your-customer (KYC) processes, and suspicious activity reporting capabilities.
Career Progression
Prior to FTI Consulting, Amit served as an Independent Consultant at Financial Crime Intelligence, where he provided strategic advisory services to financial services firms and developed customized financial crime intelligence solutions. He previously held senior roles at Barclays Africa Group Limited, where he was the Vice President of Financial Crime Regulatory Specialist, and at KPMG, where he was a Senior Advisor in the financial crime and compliance practice.
Amit's earlier career experience includes positions as an Attorney at Bayport Financial Services and a Candidate Attorney at Lynn and Main Inc., where he gained valuable legal expertise and exposure to financial services regulations.
Academic Background
Amit holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he specialized in corporate and commercial law. He is also a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and has completed advanced training in financial crime analytics and data-driven investigative techniques.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial crime risk assessment and mitigation
- Anti-money laundering (AML) program design and implementation
- Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence processes
- Suspicious activity monitoring and reporting
- Regulatory compliance and change management
- Financial crime data analytics and intelligence
- Organizational transformation and operational efficiency
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Amit has established himself as a trusted advisor to financial institutions, guiding them in the development and enhancement of their financial crime prevention frameworks. His innovative solutions and data-driven approach have enabled his clients to strengthen their compliance posture, reduce operational risks, and enhance their overall resilience to financial crime threats.
Amit's industry contributions include speaking engagements at prominent financial crime and compliance conferences, as well as the publication of thought leadership articles on emerging trends and best practices in the field of financial crime management.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, deep industry expertise, and proven track record of delivering impactful solutions, Amit Dayal is a highly sought-after financial crime and compliance specialist. In his role as Managing Director at FTI Consulting, he continues to drive positive change and support his clients in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and mitigating financial crime risks.
