Senior Associate, Financial Crime Risk Advisory

Ankura; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is contracted to deliver risk advisory services in the Financial Crime Compliance area in Dubai. The Senior Associate role supports forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews for international clients.

The candidate will design engagement work plans, coordinate with counsel and auditors, and mentor junior team members while contributing to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) or equivalent.
• Strong AML, sanctions, and FATF standards knowledge.
• Experience in international investigations and forensic audits.
• Big 4 background preferred; banking experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations and related tasks.
• Prepare work plans, working papers and final client reports to high quality.
• Lead client engagements with legal advisors and regulators when needed.
• Support and train junior staff; contribute to business development.
• Ensure confidentiality and manage engagement risk throughout.

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

Counter Fraud laws

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ankura is contracted to deliver risk advisory services in the Financial Crime Compliance area in Dubai. The Senior Associate role supports forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments and compliance reviews for international clients.

The candidate will design engagement work plans, coordinate with counsel and auditors, and mentor junior team members while contributing to business development efforts.