Senior Associate Risk Advisory Financial Crime Compliance

Ankura; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Senior Associate to support its Financial Crime Compliance practice from Dubai. The role involves managing forensic investigations, risk assessments and compliance reviews for international clients, with exposure to investigations, disclosures and reports.

The candidate will collaborate with global experts, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics is required.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Solid understanding of AML, sanctions, counter fraud laws and FATF standards.
• Experience with international investigations, risk assessments or forensic work.
• Big 4 background and international bank experience is desirable.
• Professional education in fraud examination or related area is a plus.
• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse information.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical, data-driven and proactive mindset.
• Travel flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations and related services.
• Design and deliver client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.
• Prepare work plans, working papers, progress and final reports to high quality.
• Collaborate with clients, advisers, auditors and regulators in sensitive environments.
• Lead and mentor assignment team members in varying collaboration modes.
• Monitor risk and maintain confidentiality throughout the engagement cycle.
• Maintain open communication with counsel, clients and internal teams.
• Support junior resources and participate in business development initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Chartered Accountant ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Risk Advisory practice - one of six business groups focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura is recognised as one of the five fasted growing consulting companies with over 2,500 employees across more than thirty offices globally, providing a range of advisory and expert services to the private and public sector clients.

The Senior Associate position supports the Financial Crime Compliance team which has the ambition to be the clear market leader in its field.

This is a key role, operating in a fast‑paced culture and will suit a candidate with the ambition and desire to grow and develop.

Why Join Ankura

• Be part of a growing team with a unique opportunity to help shape the practice as it develops.

• Work within a team of world recognised experts in an established leading global consultancy.

• Work in a collaborative environment which promotes curiosity learning and communication, where our professionals have the freedom to innovate.

• Gain cross discipline exposure and develop a rounded skillset across investigations and compliance.

• Experience frequent client interaction including preparing and presenting results

• Be mentored by some of the best professionals in the industry.

• Experience truly supportive career development with a formal development process, training programs and an internal e-learning platform, Ankura Academy.

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day delivery of forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, forensic accounting assignments, compliance reviews, forensic audits, background searches, asset searches and fund tracing.

• Designing, crafting, and delivering client proposals, presentations and marketing materials.

• Preparing engagement work plans, working papers project documentation, progress reports, draft, and final reports to the highest level of quality.

• Working with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors and regulatory authorise in sometimes sensitive and adversarial situations.

• Support, lead and manage work of assignment team comprised on internal and external experts in close intermittent and distant collaboration modes.

• Monitor and manage risk through the engagement cycle. Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality.

• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.

• Supporting and training junior resources.

• Getting involved in business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• Chartered Accountant i.e. ICAEW or equivalent

• Good understanding of AML, Sanctions, Counter Fraud laws and regulations, and FATF standards

• Proven track record of working on international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness

• Experience gained in the Big 4 is essential and a large international bank is highly desirable

• Certification and ongoing professional education in fraud examinationrelated area

• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare and analyse structured and unstructured information

• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills

• Microsoft Office advanced skills.

• Adaptable, driven and action orientated approach

• Analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and Excel

• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind

• Travel flexible.

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