Senior Managing Director, Financial Crimes - Consulting Firm

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk advisory firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced professional in dispute and investigation consulting. The role involves driving growth in the Financial Crimes practice, developing client relationships, and providing executive leadership. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of financial crimes and compliance. Competitive salary and opportunity to work on impactful projects are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work with a leading consulting organization

Challenging and impactful projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strong experience in dispute and investigation consulting or equivalent public sector experience.
• Strong understanding of Financial Frauds, Crimes and Compliance.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic business development.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of the Financial Crimes practice by developing client relationships.
• Prepare proposals and oversee engagements to manage client expectations.
• Provide executive leadership and engage in thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Consulting

Financial Crimes

AML

Business Development

Sales

Job description

Overview

The role focuses on driving growth of the Investigations and Disputes practice by developing new client relationships, leading business development initiatives, and ensuring client satisfaction through active communication and high-quality delivery. It also involves providing executive leadership to teams, serving as a thought leader in the marketplace, and staying current with industry trends.

Client Details

They are a global risk advisory and investigative firm specializing in complex investigations, compliance, and cyber defense. The company supports corporations, financial institutions, law firms, and governments with services such as fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML) advisory, asset tracing, litigation support, due diligence, and cybersecurity solutions. With a team comprised of former prosecutors, law enforcement officials, forensic accountants, and intelligence professionals, they are recognized for their ability to handle high-stakes disputes, regulatory challenges, and reputational risks worldwide.

Description

Drive growth of the Financial Crimes practice, through establishing and developing new client relationships. Engage in strategic and systematic business developments efforts (identifying new target clients, establishing and building relationships with senior executives at those entities, fostering partnerships). Prepare proposals, oversee engagements and maintain active and ongoing communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction with our work, and foster sustained and ongoing business relationships. Provide executive level leadership and oversight of team members regarding engagement work plans and performance. Act as a recognized expert and active thought leader in the marketplace; engage in thought leadership and participate in public speaking engagements; represent the firm in marketing events or other public events. Stay apprised of industry trends and current developments.

Profile

• 10+ years of strong experience in dispute and investigation consulting or equivalent public sector experience.
• Strong understanding of Financial Frauds, Crimes and Compliance.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic business development.
• A passion for excellence, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
• A desire to have a significant impact on the broader business success of the firm.
• A high level of energy, sense of urgency, and decisiveness coupled with an ability to work in high-stakes and high-pressure situations with tight deadlines for execution.
• Strong executive presence and business acumen.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a leading Consulting organisation.
• Challenging and impactful projects in financial crime investigations.

Skills

• Leadership
• Consulting
• Financial Crimes
• AML
• Business Development
• Sales