Director, Financial Crime Compliance: AML & Sanctions Leader

Ankura Consulting Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting Group’s Financial Crime Compliance practice in the UAE seeks a Director-level professional to lead AML and sanctions programs, investigations, and risk assessments. The role offers mentoring, cross-border collaboration, and opportunities to shape the growing EMEA practice within a global consultancy.

You will manage complex engagements, develop client proposals, and work with data teams to embed forensic solutions while maintaining highest confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Currently working in an AFC role in a bank or financial services firm.
• Background in a Big 4/mid-tier forensic firm.
• Proven track record of AFC reviews and investigations, issue management and risk assessments.
• Certification and ongoing professional education in AFC related area.
• First-class report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of AML and Sanctions programs, including investigations and risk assessments.
• Prepare engagement work plans, progress reports, and final reports to high quality.
• Collaborate with clients, their counsel and auditors in sensitive situations.
• Lead and mentor junior staff on projects and assess performance.
• Support business development and contribute to client meetings and proposals.

Skills

AML investigations

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ankura Consulting Group’s Financial Crime Compliance practice in the UAE seeks a Director-level professional to lead AML and sanctions programs, investigations, and risk assessments. The role offers mentoring, cross-border collaboration, and opportunities to shape the growing EMEA practice within a global consultancy.

You will manage complex engagements, develop client proposals, and work with data teams to embed forensic solutions while maintaining highest confidentiality and professional