Partner – Financial Crime Compliance, Middle East

Sloane Shorey Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a seasoned Partner in Financial Crime Compliance to lead complex assignments and guide clients through financial crime challenges. The role requires a strong background in AML compliance, forensic investigations, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience and a proven track record in the industry, aiming to drive growth and build trust with clients.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in financial crime compliance or forensic investigations.
• Deep expertise in AML compliance, fraud, and corruption investigations.
• Proven track record in asset tracing and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments on financial crime compliance.
• Advise clients on compliance frameworks and transformation programmes.
• Conduct regulatory investigations and provide litigation support.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership in financial crime compliance

Forensic investigations

Dispute advisory

AML compliance

Risk assessments

Client relationship management

Job description

Partner Financial Crime Compliance

Advisory Investigations & Transformation

We are seeking a seasoned Partner to join our clients Middle East Financial Crime Compliance practice bringing expertise across advisory investigations and transformation. The role centres on helping clients navigate financial crime challenges from regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions to investigations and compliance remediation.

The successful candidate will be a recognised leader in the field trusted by clients across financial services government real estate and international industries to deliver independent practical solutions in sensitive and high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments covering AML counter-terrorism financing sanctions trade compliance anti-bribery & corruption and white-collar crime.
• Advise clients on compliance frameworks risk assessments and transformation programmes.
• Direct high-profile fraud corruption and regulatory investigations often involving cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Provide litigation support including forensic analysis dispute advisory and expert witness testimony.
• Oversee transaction reviews due diligence and asset tracing & recovery engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor in enforcement remediation and monitorships liaising with regulators and enforcement agencies.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice through business development and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of investigators compliance professionals and consultants.

Candidate Profile

• Significant leadership experience in financial crime compliance forensic investigations or dispute advisory at a global consultancy law firm or enforcement agency.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in fraud and corruption investigations financial crime risk management AML compliance and remediation sanctions and regulatory investigations (FCPA DOJ SEC OFAC etc.).
• Proven track record in asset tracing recovery business intelligence and IP protection.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in contentious and sensitive matters including as an expert witness.
• Established relationships with regulators enforcement authorities and senior stakeholders in financial services and industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive growth and build client trust.