Senior Consultantmanager Financial Crime & Complia...

Senior Consultant / Manager Financial Crime & ComplianceLocation: Dubai or Abu Dhabi (onsite at client engagements)Contract Type: 36 month contract (initially 3 months extendable)Start Date: October 2025About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Senior Consultants or Managers to support financial services and consulting clients on compliance governance and AML-related projects in the UAE.This role requires client‑facing consultants with strong technical knowledge in financial crime compliance and the ability to deliver execution work on the ground.You will work as part of a consulting engagement team focusing on AML risk management, operational resilience and corporate governance frameworks aligned with UAE Central Bank requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport client projects in areas including AML risk management and validation, corporate governance framework reviews, operational risk and resilience assessments, monitorship and reporting requirements for UAE Central Bank projectsConduct control design and effectiveness testing within banking/financial services contextsPerform policy and procedure reviews providing critical insights and amendmentsDeliver walkthroughs and testing on sanctions screening transaction monitoring and financial crime risk assessmentsEngage with clients directly presenting findings and recommendations clearly and confidentlySupervise and guide interns/junior analysts (where applicable) in carrying out repetitive KYC or transaction monitoring tasksRequirementsExperience: 36 years in compliance AML or financial crime consulting; ideally with Big 4 or large consulting firm backgroundStrong knowledge of AML sanctions and transaction monitoring frameworksFamiliarity with UAE Central Bank regulations (local regulatory knowledge required; global exposure advantageous)Proven ability in policy/procedure review and control testingExcellent client‑facing communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage)Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai / Abu DhabiDegree in Law, Finance or related field; ICA/ACAMS or similar certifications highly desirablePreferred AttributesAbility to work independently under client supervisionStrong report writing and presentation skillsComfortable leading meetings with senior stakeholdersAdaptability to diverse cultural and organisational environmentsContract DetailsEngagement: Full-time 5 days per week.Initial Term: 3 months (with possibility to extend to 6 months or convert to permanent).Key SkillsSales ExperienceDirect SalesHyperionFinancial ServicesFinancial ConceptsBankingOracle EBSSecurities LawPeoplesoftOracleFinancial ManagementWorkdayEmployment Type: Full Time#J-18808-Ljbffr