Partner - Financial Crime Compliance, Middle East Department Consulting Patner-level United Ara ...

Partner - Financial Crime Compliance

Advisory, Investigations, & Transformation

We are seeking a seasoned Partner to join our clients Middle East Financial Crime Compliance practice, bringing expertise across advisory, investigations, and transformation. The role centres on helping clients navigate financial crime challenges, from regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions to investigations and compliance remediation.

The successful candidate will be a recognised leader in the field, trusted by clients across financial services, government, real estate, and international industries to deliver independent, practical solutions in sensitive and high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assignments covering AML, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions, trade compliance, anti-bribery & corruption, and white-collar crime.
• Advise clients on compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and transformation programmes.
• Direct high-profile fraud, corruption, and regulatory investigations, often involving cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Provide litigation support, including forensic analysis, dispute advisory, and expert witness testimony.
• Oversee transaction reviews, due diligence, and asset tracing & recovery engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor in enforcement, remediation, and monitorships, liaising with regulators and enforcement agencies.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice through business development and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of investigators, compliance professionals, and consultants.

Candidate Profile

• Significant leadership experience in financial crime compliance, forensic investigations, or dispute advisory at a global consultancy, law firm, or enforcement agency.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in fraud and corruption investigations, financial crime risk management, AML compliance and remediation, sanctions, and regulatory investigations (FCPA, DOJ, SEC, OFAC, etc.).
• Proven track record in asset tracing, recovery, business intelligence, and IP protection.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in contentious and sensitive matters, including as an expert witness.
• Established relationships with regulators, enforcement authorities, and senior stakeholders in financial services and industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive growth and build client trust.

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