Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Consultant (immediate start contract)

About the RoleWe are supporting a leading UAE bank undergoing regulatory enhancement and governance strengthening across its Financial Crime framework. The bank is seeking an experienced Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Consultant to support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of its ABC programme in line with CBUAE regulations and international best practice. This role will play a key part in ensuring the bank’s policies, controls, and monitoring frameworks align with UAE regulatory expectations and global standards including UK Bribery Act and US FCPA where applicable.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and enhance the Bank’s Anti-Bribery & Corruption framework, policies, and proceduresConduct gap analysis against: CBUAE Financial Crime Compliance requirements, UAE Penal Code provisions on bribery, UK Bribery Act / FCPA (where relevant)Design and strengthen: Gifts & Hospitality frameworks, Conflict of Interest registers and declarationsThird-Party Risk Management controls, Vendor and intermediary due diligence processesSupport implementation of robust ABC risk assessmentsDevelop and enhance monitoring and testing controlsAssist with regulatory response documentation and remediation actionsProvide advisory support to senior management and compliance committeesDeliver training and awareness sessions to business and control functionsEnsure documentation is audit-ready and aligned to internal governance standardsRequired Experience5–10+ years of Financial Crime / Compliance experience within UAE bankingStrong hands-on experience in Anti-Bribery & Corruption frameworksProven experience responding to CBUAE regulatory findings or supervisory noticesExperience conducting ABC risk assessments and control testingStrong understanding of: UAE Financial Crime regulations, CBUAE compliance expectations, International ABC standards (UK Bribery Act / FCPA)Experience drafting and enhancing policies and proceduresAbility to operate in a regulatory-driven, high-pressure environmentPreferred BackgroundExperience working on regulatory remediation projectsExposure to Internal Audit or Compliance Testing functionsConsulting or project-based experienceRelevant CertificationsRelevant certifications such as: CAMS ICA Diploma in Financial Crime / ComplianceACFE Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline#J-18808-Ljbffr