Senior Associate: Financial Crime Compliance & Investigations

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate to support the Financial Crime Compliance team within Risk Advisory. The role demands experience in AML, sanctions, and fraud investigations, and the ability to manage investigations, risk assessments, and forensic audits.

The position involves client engagements, collaboration with legal and regulatory contacts, and mentoring junior staff. Travel flexibility is required as part of a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) or equivalent
• Experience with AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and FATF standards
• Proven track record on international investigations, compliance risk assessments or forensic audits
• Big 4 experience is essential; large international bank desirable
• Certification/ongoing education in fraud examination related areas

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Design and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, and final reports to high quality.
• Collaborate with clients, legal advisors, auditors, and regulators in sensitive situations.
• Lead and manage assignment teams with internal and external experts.
• Monitor risk through engagement lifecycle and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain communication with counsel, clients, and internal teams to manage expectations.
• Train junior resources and support business development initiatives.

Skills

AML expertise

FATF knowledge

Forensic accounting

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

Fraud examination certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate to support the Financial Crime Compliance team within Risk Advisory. The role demands experience in AML, sanctions, and fraud investigations, and the ability to manage investigations, risk assessments, and forensic audits.

The position involves client engagements, collaboration with legal and regulatory contacts, and mentoring junior staff. Travel flexibility is required as part of a dynamic consulting environment.