Manager/ Senior Manager, Forensics & Integrity Services - Dubai, Riyadh

Whether facing acts of fraud government investigations or regulatory inquiries major litigation or transactional disputes clients turn to EY Forensics for assistance.

Our forensic accountants and technologists certified fraud examiners anti-corruption and anti-money laundering specialists work with our clients legal counsel internal audit and compliance departments investigating complex issues and developing practical solutions that address operational challenges. We apply the collective knowledge and insight gleaned from working across industries and geographies to help our clients conduct fraud risk assessments and institute proactive anti-corruption programs. Furthermore we utilize forensic data analytics that enable corporations to manage risk and regulatory compliance.

The opportunity

A position has arisen for a Senior Manager/Manager to join the business supporting MENA wide projects and clients in a growing forensic space and market. There will be a requirement for some regional travel.

Your key responsibilities

As an Operations Delivery Lead in our Core Forensics team at EY you will be responsible for leading and growing a high-performing team while providing strategic solutions related to regulatory compliance fraud investigations disputes internal controls assessment to our clients in the different industries. Your role will involve assisting clients in maintaining effective and efficient controls to manage organizational strategic and regulatory risks.

You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to address compliance financial and operational risks.

Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex judgmental and/or specialized issues. You are required to work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and advise clients to understand and manage their business risks and verify the validity of their business information.

Specifically you will need to:

• Lead and develop a team of Core Forensics professionals ensuring effective capacity planning resource selection and recruitment to meet engagement demands.
• Oversee the service delivery of assigned engagements including process migration training productivity quality assurance and escalation of issues.
• Provide strategic solutions related to regulatory compliance leveraging subject matter expertise and technology to enhance service delivery and maintain best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients managing onshore and client stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Oversee the mobilization and project management of engagements ensuring timely adoption of new or revised standards and regulatory changes through robust change management protocols.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel while fostering strong internal relationships within Advisory and across other services.
• Supervise Associates Executives and Managers within the Core Forensics department ensuring targets are met and adherence to processes and procedures.
• Escalate issues and problems promptly recommending and implementing effective solutions to address challenges.
• Participate in business development activities at the regional sector and account levels contributing to client pursuits and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

To qualify for the role you must have

• 8 years of experience in compliance and financial crime prevention within the compliance core forensics or worked as regulator or in a regulated entity.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing end-to-end Core forensics operations including Fraud Risk Management Investigation Disputes and Internal Controls.
• Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and working with senior executives and board-level stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions.

Ideally youll also have

• Arabic speaking reading and writing capabilities

Multiple roles are available in our offices in Dubai and Riyadh.

What we look for

We are interested in individuals with entrepreneurial skills who have the confidence to develop and promote our services internally and externally and grow a business within a larger organisation. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses this is the role for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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