Financial Crime And Risk Framework Consultant

Job description / Role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Crime & Risk Framework Consultant to join a leading consultancy based in Dubai. The role will focus on advisory engagements with banks and insurance firms across the GCC, helping clients strengthen their financial crime, AML, and risk frameworks.

This is a client-facing position requiring deep technical knowledge, regulatory experience, and fluency in Arabic to engage effectively with regional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct advisory work across financial crime, AML, and risk frameworks for banking and insurance clients
- Perform policy, procedure, and conduct reviews and advise on the full suite of documents required to maintain regulatory compliance
- Support clients in enhancing risk frameworks, internal controls, and governance processes
- Collaborate with regulators or provide consultancy support for regulatory assessments and audits
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior client management

Candidate Requirements

- Previous experience working directly for a financial regulator or a consultancy advising on regulatory matters
- Strong understanding of AML, financial crime risk, and compliance frameworks
- Experience conducting policy and procedure reviews for financial institutions
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
- GCC market experience preferred

Salary & Benefits

- Up to $90,000 per annum
- Competitive package with potential for performance-related bonuses
- Opportunity to work on high-profile regional financial crime advisory projects

Salary:
USD 14,500 to 27,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

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