Senior Consultant – Forensics, Ethics & Compliance

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East in the UAE is expanding its Ethics & Compliance capability and is seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver ethics and compliance solutions to clients, supporting framework design, investigations, and risk assessments in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

You will join a team focused on design and implementation of frameworks, compliance transformations, third-party risk management, and ongoing regulatory alignment across energy and oil & gas sectors, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Forensic, Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks, investigations, or risk assessment work.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance principles.
• Progress toward relevant professional certifications (CFE, CCEP, ICA) is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is a plus.
• Interest in or exposure to the energy / oil & gas sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance framework design, investigations, risk assessments, and due diligence processes.
• Manage client engagements, supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and industry trends to ensure deliverable compliance.
• Identify opportunities for Ethics & Compliance services, prepare proposals, and participate in client pitches.
• Report progress and updates on assignments to the performance manager, team leader, or manager.

Skills

Experience in Forensic/Compliance/Risk

Exposure to compliance frameworks/inv

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills (written/verbal)

Arabic language skills (plus)

Education

Progress toward professional certifications (CFE, CCEP, ICA)

Job description

KPMG’s Forensic practice is expanding its Ethics & Compliance capability in the UAE, and we are looking for a Senior Consultant to join the team. In this role, you will deliver ethics and compliance solutions to clients, supporting framework design, investigations, and risk assessments while producing high-quality deliverables in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Job Role:

You will be part of a team focused on delivering the following service offerings to clients:

• Design, implementation, and enhancement of Ethics & Compliance frameworks.
• Leading of compliance transformation initiatives and target operating model design.
• Conducting compliance and forensic investigations (e.g., fraud, misconduct).
• Establishing third-party risk management and diligence processes.
• Performing compliance /fraud risk assessments and gap analyses with actionable remediation plans
• Ensuring alignment with global and local regulatory requirements in deliverables.
• Providing insights on emerging compliance risks, enforcement trends, and industry guidance especially within the energy and oil & sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Service: Support compliance framework design, investigations, risk assessments, and due diligence processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet regulatory standards.
• Project Management: Manage client engagements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality while supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Regulatory Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and industry trends to ensure deliverable compliance.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities for Ethics & Compliance services, prepare proposals, and participate in client pitches.
• Internal Reporting: Report progress and updates on assignments to the performance manager, team leader, or manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Forensic, Compliance, or Risk Management
• Exposure to compliance frameworks, investigations, or risk assessment work, ideally in a consulting, advisory, or regulated industry setting
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance principles
• Progress toward relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFE, CCEP, ICA, or similar) is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is a plus
• Interest in or exposure to the energy / oil & gas sectors is desirable