Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager

Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager Regulatory & Financial Crime Compliance Advisory

About Us

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax and advisory services across multiple industries. We have served public and private sector clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for almost 60 years and are committed to delivering quality and excellence driven by fresh thinking, diverse perspectives and a personalised approach. Grant Thornton UAE is part of a global network of independent firms with over 76,000 professionals across 150 markets.

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Service Line Overview

Our Advisory practice helps organisations solve their most critical challenges across strategy, operations, risk, and technology. We work with clients to improve performance, manage uncertainty, and unlock sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary teams combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight, delivering solutions across Business Advisory, Financial Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions / Transaction Advisory and Technology & Digital Advisory.

Role Overview

As a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager in the FCC Advisory practice, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality client engagements to assess and enhance FCC systems and controls. You will take ownership of defined workstreams and support the engagement manager in the overall delivery of projects, while working closely with project teams under the oversight of the Engagement Partner/Engagement Director. You will contribute to the successful delivery of complex and diverse engagements, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams. Being hands-on, you will have a strong understanding of the FCC Framework and apply this knowledge to meet client needs, delivering practical, implementable solutions while continuing to develop your technical expertise and leadership capabilities. Discover your purple and join our Regulatory & Financial Crime Compliance team today.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery: Lead the execution of smaller client engagements and take ownership of defined workstreams on medium to large-scale projects under the oversight of the Project Lead and Engagement Partner/Director. This includes delivering assurance and independent FCC assessments such as AML program reviews, internal audits, gap analysis, Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs), and supporting third-party validation and monitorship engagements
AML Program Development & Uplift: Support the design and implementation of key elements of FCC programs, including FCC risk assessments, risk appetite frameworks, policies and procedures, transaction monitoring typology assessments, and customer risk rating models, ensuring practical and regulatory-aligned solutions
Project Management: Contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including managing client communications, tracking progress, supporting billing processes, and ensuring quality assurance. You will also oversee key engagement formalities such as conflict checks, client acceptance, and documentation
Business & Practice Development: Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, marketing efforts, and thought leadership. Actively contribute to client pitches, provide insights on solutions, and mentor junior team members to deliver high-quality outputs, while contributing to internal knowledge sharing and team development

Success Criteria
46+ years of experience in Financial Crime Advisory (consulting) and/or within financial institutions (preferably in a 2nd Line of Defence role with advisory exposure)
Strong practical understanding of key components of a robust FCC program, with exposure to areas such as transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems
Proven experience in developing FCC policies and procedures and applying regulatory requirements across AML/CFT, CPF, and sanctions frameworks in the UAE and/or other international jurisdictions
Demonstrated ability to lead smaller engagements or workstreams and contribute to delivery on larger projects in an AML/FCC advisory environment
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
Exposure to business development activities, including supporting proposals, contributing to thought leadership, and participating in client discussions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFE or similar
Broader knowledge of financial crime areas (e.g., Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud, Market Abuse (advantageous, not required)

Our Values

Were looking for people who connect with and live our CLEARR values. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another and contribute to the communities we serve.

Collaboration Ask for help, give help we work well together
Leadership Have courage and inspire others we challenge each other to be the best we can be
Excellence Find a better way every time we never get complacent
Agility Think broadly, act quickly we thrive in change
Responsibility Use influence wisely we own our actions
Respect Listen and understand, be forthright we create honest relationships