Director, Risk Advisory, Financial Crime Compliance

About the Role
This position is in the Financial Crime Compliance practice, which is a vital part of the Risk Advisory business group. The Director position supports the EMEA Financial Crime Compliance practice and aims to be a clear market leader in its field. This role operates in a fast-paced culture, suited for a candidate with the ambition and desire to grow.

• Be part of a growing team with a unique opportunity to help shape the practice as it develops.
• Work within a team of world-recognized experts in an established leading global consultancy.
• Collaborate in an environment that promotes curiosity, learning, and communication, providing the freedom to innovate.
• Manage stakeholders on complex assignments.
• Gain cross-discipline exposure, developing a rounded skillset across AFC investigations and compliance.
• Engage in frequent client interactions, including preparing and presenting results.
• Benefit from mentoring by some of the best professionals in the industry.
• Experience supportive career development with formal processes, training programs, and an internal e-learning platform, the company Academy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Programs, including investigations, model reviews, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and forensic audits.
• Design, craft, and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress reports, and draft and final reports to the highest level of quality.
• Collaborate with clients, their legal advisors, internal and external auditors, and regulatory authorities in sensitive and adversarial situations.
• Support, lead, and manage the work of the assignment team, comprised of internal and external experts in close and distant collaboration modes.
• Work closely with the Data & Technology team to embed appropriate forensic technology solutions into engagement delivery.
• Plan, manage, and control budgets on investigation engagements.
• Monitor risks throughout the engagement cycle, adhering to strict client and engagement confidentiality standards.
• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and the internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor junior staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
• Actively engage in business development activities, identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and winning new work alongside senior team members.
• Occasionally participate in public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events, and client meetings.

Requirements

• Currently working in an FCC role within a bank or financial services firm.
• Background gained in a big 4 or mid-tier forensic firm.
• Proven track record of working on AFC reviews, investigations, issue management, and risk assessments.
• Certification and ongoing professional education in an AFC-related area.
• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare, and analyze structured and unstructured information.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Adaptable, driven, and action-oriented approach.
• Open, inquisitive, and critical mind.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic is highly beneficial.
• Flexible travel requirements.