Financial Crime Forensics Manager

PwC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Manager in its Forensic Services group with substantial financial services experience to lead a portfolio of complex assignments and expand the practice. You will advise clients on high‑stakes issues, build senior relationships, and contribute to business growth, while travelling to client sites as needed.

The role emphasizes project leadership, client service excellence, and strong communication skills in a dynamic, global firm setting.

Qualifications

• Evidence of forensic work skills via substantial FS sector experience.
• Team player comfortable working with client staff and colleagues of all grades.
• Proven track record of exceptional service and senior-level relationships.
• Able to lead large, complex assignments.
• Willing to travel regularly to client sites, including abroad.
• Able to speak with clarity and conviction in business presentations while empathising with clients in crisis.
• Able to prepare concise and engaging written work with impact.
• Ability to advise clients in crisis situations and think on one's feet.
• Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and devise options for resolution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project requirements and ensure client expectations are met or exceeded. Reporting to a director or partner, the ability to operate with minimum supervision is a must.
• Advise clients around complex, business critical issues.
• Build long term relationships and personal networks of contacts, both within the firm and externally with intermediaries and clients to support further development of the business.
• Have strong financial management skills including budgeting, billing and debt collection on assignments.
• Contribute to the growth of the Forensic Services team through the development of new markets and new services.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Financial services experience

Client relationships

Project leadership

Travel willingness

Crisis communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Issue resolution

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

PwC is seeking a Manager in its Forensic Services group with substantial financial services experience to lead a portfolio of complex assignments and expand the practice. You will advise clients on high‑stakes issues, build senior relationships, and contribute to business growth, while travelling to client sites as needed.

The role emphasizes project leadership, client service excellence, and strong communication skills in a dynamic, global firm setting.