Director of Financial Crime Compliance & AML Risk

Ankura; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura in Dubai seeks a Director to lead the Financial Crime Compliance practice within Risk Advisory. The role offers strategic client delivery across AML, sanctions programs, and investigative engagements, with mentorship and business development responsibilities.

You will manage complex assignments, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to growth across the EMEA region while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• First class report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English is essential; Arabic would be highly beneficial.
• Certification and ongoing professional education in AFC related area.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of AML and Sanctions Programs, including investigations and risk assessments.
• Design, craft, and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, progress reports and final reports to high quality.
• Collaborate with clients, counsel, auditors and regulators in sensitive situations.
• Lead and mentor project teams; develop junior staff and assess performance.
• Engage in business development, opportunities identification and pursuit support.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Presentation skills

English fluency

Arabic beneficial

Education

FCC related certification

Professional AFC education

Job description

Ankura in Dubai seeks a Director to lead the Financial Crime Compliance practice within Risk Advisory. The role offers strategic client delivery across AML, sanctions programs, and investigative engagements, with mentorship and business development responsibilities.

You will manage complex assignments, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to growth across the EMEA region while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.