Manager – Financial Crime and Compliance

Job Title: Manager – Financial Crime and Compliance 
Service Line / Team: Forensic Services

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

You will be responsible for assisting in delivering the detection and prevention of financial crime and fraud engagements from a technical subject matter standpoint. 

Your role is required to have strong technical and functional knowledge and experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC). 

Your key job responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

  • Lead delivery and fieldwork on engagements related to AML Compliance, including transaction monitoring, financial crime risk assessment and Anti-bribery compliance review.
  • Interprets laws, regulations, requirements, industry guidance and best practices in client engagements.
  • Directly interacts with key client personnel in matters related to engagements.
  • Can professionally manage multiple priorities and can work independently and with a team.
  • Leads and actively participates in client discussions and meetings. Communicates with clients in an organised, knowledgeable manner, delivering clear, concise, and accurate documents and requests.
  • Prepare high-quality deliverables to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Leads in the development of business opportunities, proposals as well as thought leadership.
  • Strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Project Management skills
  • Ability to travel and work extended hours, if required.
  • Strong orientation towards client service.

Key qualification & experience

  • More than 5 years of experience in a large audit firm including AML and Anti-Bribery Corruption and OFAC sanctions compliance.
  • UAE experience is preferred.
  • ACAMS Certification required.
  • Financial services and Investigation experience preferred.
  • Experience in regulatory and compliance-related projects.
  • Experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer risk rating tools preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant FCPA, AML and ABC/UKBA legislation and related guidance.

How to join us

We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our clients.

Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.

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