Forensics Director - Deals

PwC - United Arab Emirates; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director-level professional in Riyadh with over 12 years of experience in forensic consulting to lead major engagements in financial crime. The role requires fluency in Arabic, exceptional client advisory skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships while managing high-performing teams.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Inclusive benefits

Culture that values flexibility and well-being

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in forensic consulting or financial crime.
• Proven track record in leading large forensic engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen to identify market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of fraud risk and forensic investigations.
• Serve as senior client advisor, assessing risk exposure.
• Drive business development efforts and market outreach.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Forensic investigation

Financial crime compliance

Compliance risk assessment

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Technology

Master’s degree

Relevant professional certifications (CFE, CAMS, ACCA, CFA)

Job description

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

PwC Middle East Overview

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We’re seeking exceptional candidates who excel as strategic leaders and embody our core behaviors of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and demonstrating courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness.

With over 40 years of presence in the region, PwC Middle East employs 12,000+ people across 12 countries, offering deep industry insight, broad technical capabilities, and extensive regional knowledge. Our solutions are designed to help clients navigate both the complexities and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East and beyond.

Business Unit Overview

Our Forensics practice supports clients across Banking, Financial Services, Government, and other sectors in addressing complex financial crime, fraud, integrity, and compliance challenges. Services include fraud risk management frameworks, anti-corruption programs, AML/CFT compliance, sanctions screening, investigations, due diligence, and financial crime technology solutions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Director-level professional to join our expanding team in Riyadh, fluent in Arabic, with 12+ years of experience in forensics and financial crime consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the delivery of major engagements in fraud risk, forensic investigations, anti-bribery, AML, and compliance.
• Serve as senior client advisor, working closely with executive stakeholders to assess risk exposure, design anti-fraud strategies, and manage investigations.
• Drive business development efforts, including market outreach, identifying client needs, and crafting tailored solutions and proposals.
• Oversee the development and execution of strategic growth initiatives within the Forensics practice aligned to regional priorities.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior leadership to set and deliver on ambitious performance and growth targets.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory developments.
• Develop and maintain trusted C-suite relationships within client organizations.
• Act as a mentor and leader, managing and developing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in forensic consulting, investigations, compliance, or financial crime within professional services or a regulated industry.
• Proven track record in leading large, multidisciplinary forensic engagements and delivering strategic insights to senior executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and capture market opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFE, CAMS, ACCA, CFA).
• Deep knowledge of fraud risk management, ABAC (anti-bribery and anti-corruption), financial crime frameworks, regulatory requirements, and forensic technologies.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication in Arabic and English.
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East, based on client and project needs.

Why You’ll Love PwC

At PwC, you’ll be part of transformative and high-impact projects that help clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. We invest in your personal and professional growth through a competitive rewards package, inclusive benefits, and a culture that values flexibility and well-being. Learn more about life at PwC here: Life at PwC

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection {+ 24 more}

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