Financial Crime & Compliance Associate, Risk Advisory

Ankura; Dubai International Financial Centre; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Senior Associate to support its Financial Crime Compliance team in Dubai. The role involves leading forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, audits and complex background searches across international engagements, delivering high-quality reports to clients and stakeholders.

You will prepare engagement work plans, client proposals and presentations, coordinate with lawyers, auditors and regulators, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) or equivalent.
• Certification in fraud examination or related area.
• Experience in international investigations, compliance risk assessments or forensic audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day forensic investigations and related risk assessments.
• Design and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, progress and final reports.
• Collaborate with clients, legal advisors, auditors and regulators in sensitive situations.
• Lead and mentor assignment teams of internal and external experts.
• Monitor risk across engagement cycle and protect confidentiality.
• Maintain ongoing communications with counsel, clients, and internal teams.
• Support junior resources and contribute to business development.

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

Counter fraud laws

FATF standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Senior Associate to support its Financial Crime Compliance team in Dubai. The role involves leading forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, audits and complex background searches across international engagements, delivering high-quality reports to clients and stakeholders.

You will prepare engagement work plans, client proposals and presentations, coordinate with lawyers, auditors and regulators, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development in a