Assistant Manager — Forensic, Ethics & Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Client delivery: Lead the design and delivery of compliance frameworks, investigations, risk assessments, and due diligence engagements, ensuring deliverables meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Engagement management: Own the day-to-day management of client engagements — planning, budgeting, quality, and timelines — while supervising and mentoring Senior Consultants and junior staff.
• Regulatory expertise: Maintain a strong, current understanding of relevant regulations and industry trends, and act as a point of reference for the team.
• Business development: Identify opportunities for Ethics & Compliance services, contribute to proposals, and participate in client pitches.
• Reporting & stakeholder management: Report progress and status to the engagement manager and leadership, and manage client relationships at working level.
• Qualifications & experience
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Forensic, Ethics & Compliance, or Risk Management, ideally within a consulting, advisory, or regulated industry environment
• Demonstrated experience managing workstreams or engagements and leading junior team members
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, investigation methodologies, and regulatory requirements
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFE, CCEP, ICA, or similar) are an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is a plus
• Sector exposure to energy / oil & gas is desirable