Associate, Financial Crime Compliance

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an Associate to join their Financial Crime Compliance team. The role involves managing forensic investigations and compliance reviews while delivering high-quality client proposals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, be ICAEW qualified, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers mentorship and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Formal career development process

Mentorship from industry professionals

E-learning platform access

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working on international investigations.
• Understanding of AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and regulations.
• Certification in fraud examination or ongoing professional education.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations.
• Design and deliver client proposals and presentations.
• Prepare engagement work plans and project documentation.
• Work with clients and legal advisors in sensitive situations.
• Lead and manage assignment teams with experts.

Skills

Research and analysis

Strong report writing

Communication and presentation skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

ICAEW qualified

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Risk Advisory practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura is recognised as one of the five fasted growing consulting companies with over 2000 employees across more than thirty offices globally, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector clients.

The Associate position supports the Financial Crime Compliance team which has the ambition to be the clear market leader in its field.

This is a key role, operating in a fast-paced culture and will suit a candidate with the ambition and desire to grow and develop.

Why Join Ankura

• Be part of a growing team with a unique opportunity to help shape the practice as it develops.
• Work within a team of world recognised experts in an established leading global consultancy.
• Work in a collaborative environment which promotes curiosity learning and communication, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate.
• Gain cross discipline exposure and develop a rounded skillset across investigations and compliance.
• Experience frequent client interaction including preparing and presenting results.
• Be mentored by some of the best professionals in the industry.
• Experience truly supportive career development with a formal development process, training programs and an internal e-learning platform, Ankura Academy.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, forensic accounting assignments, compliance reviews, forensic audits, background searches, asset searches and fund tracing.
• Designing, crafting, and delivering client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Preparing engagement work plans, working papers project documentation, progress reports, draft, and final reports to the highest level of quality.
• Working with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors and regulatory authorise in sometimes sensitive and adversarial situations.
• Support, lead and manage work of assignment team comprised on internal and external experts in close intermittent and distant collaboration modes.
• Monitor and manage risk through the engagement cycle. Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality.
• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• ICAEW qualified
• Work experience gained in a big 4/mid-tier forensic firm
• Understanding of AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and regulations, and FATF standards
• Proven track record of working on international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness
• Certification and ongoing professional education in fraud examination related area
• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Microsoft Office advanced skills.
• Adaptable, driven and action orientated approach.
• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind
• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and Excel

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