Director, Risk Advisory, Financial Crime Compliance

Practice and role

Engagement delivery

• Manage AML and sanctions program delivery, including investigations, model reviews, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and forensic audits.
• Prepare work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress reports, and draft and final reports.
• Coordinate with clients, legal advisers, auditors, and regulators, including in sensitive or adversarial situations.
• Lead and manage internal and external assignment experts and coordinate forensic technology solutions with Data & Technology.
• Plan and control investigation budgets, monitor engagement risk, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Manage communication with counsel, clients, and internal teams to set expectations and support satisfaction.

Practice development and people leadership

• Develop client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials; support pursuits and help win new work.
• Manage, develop, train, mentor, and assess junior staff.
• Participate in public speaking, conferences, seminars, marketing events, and client meetings as needed.

Experience and qualifications

• Currently work in financial crime compliance at a bank or financial services firm.
• Have a background gained in a Big Four or mid-tier forensic firm and a proven record in AFC reviews and investigations, issue management, and risk assessments.
• Hold AFC-related certification and continue professional education in an AFC-related area.
• Be able to research, retrieve, prepare, and analyze structured and unstructured information.
• Have strong report-writing, communication, and presentation skills and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Languages and approach

• Fluent English is essential; fluent Arabic is highly beneficial.
• The posting seeks an adaptable, driven, action-oriented, open, inquisitive, and critical approach.
• Candidates should be flexible to travel.

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