Associate, Risk Advisory, Financial Crime Compliance

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate to support the Financial Crime Compliance team within Risk Advisory. The role demands experience in AML, sanctions, and fraud investigations, and the ability to manage investigations, risk assessments, and forensic audits.

The position involves client engagements, collaboration with legal and regulatory contacts, and mentoring junior staff. Travel flexibility is required as part of a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) or equivalent
• Experience with AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and FATF standards
• Proven track record on international investigations, compliance risk assessments or forensic audits
• Big 4 experience is essential; large international bank desirable
• Certification/ongoing education in fraud examination related areas

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Design and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, and final reports to high quality.
• Collaborate with clients, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators in sensitive situations.
• Lead and manage assignment teams with internal and external experts.
• Monitor risk through engagement lifecycle and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain communication with counsel, clients, and internal teams to manage expectations.
• Train junior resources and support business development initiatives.

Skills

AML expertise

FATF knowledge

Forensic accounting

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

Fraud examination certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job description

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

This position supports the Risk Advisory practice - one of six business groups focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura is recognised as one of the five fasted growing consulting companies with over 2,500 employees across more than thirty offices globally, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector clients.

The Senior 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.
• Supporting and training junior resources.
• Getting involved in business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Chartered Accountant i.e. ICAEW or equivalent
• Good 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
• Experience gained in the Big 4 is essential and a large international bank is highly desirable
• 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
• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and Excel
• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind
• Travel flexible.

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