Investigations Manager

General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority - GCGRA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal agency in the UAE seeks an Investigations Manager to oversee complex investigations related to gaming regulation. This role demands expertise in financial analysis, compliance, and relationship building, ensuring integrity in commercial gaming operations. Ideal candidates possess relevant degrees, certifications, and a strong analytical background.

Qualifications

• Experience in gaming regulation, financial analysis, and forensic accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis.
• Understanding of legal and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations related to gaming license applicants.
• Conduct financial investigations and prepare investigative reports.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Corporate Finance

Investigative Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Professional certification (CPA, CFE)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Investigations Manager

The Investigations Manager at the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is responsible for leading complex investigations related to gaming license applicants, operators, vendors, and employees. This includes conducting financial investigations, forensic accounting, and compliance reviews to ensure integrity, transparency, and adherence to laws and regulations.

The role involves supervising investigative work, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders. The manager must leverage data analytics tools, including Microsoft 365 applications and financial intelligence systems, to support oversight and enforcement activities.

Key responsibilities include leading background checks, financial investigations into suspected misconduct, preparing investigative reports, and providing expert testimony. The role also requires building relationships with industry stakeholders and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, professional certifications such as CPA or CFE, and experience in gaming regulation, financial analysis, and forensic accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, data analysis, and understanding of legal and compliance frameworks are essential.

The GCGRA is a federal agency based in Abu Dhabi, overseeing all commercial gaming activities in the UAE with a focus on integrity and responsible regulation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Relevant professional certification (CPA, CFE, CA)
• Experience in gaming regulation

Preferred experience:

• Arabic language skills
• Financial analysis and solvency evaluation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance

Job-specific skills:

• Accounting, financial analysis, and corporate finance expertise
• Knowledge of gaming laws and regulations
• Investigative and analytical skills
• Leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

The role involves managing investigations, conducting financial analyses, collaborating with law enforcement, and reporting findings to support regulatory enforcement. The position reports to the Head of Investigations.

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