Manager- Risk Consulting- FCC

About the Opportunity

EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice is an advisory unit that provides risk management support to banks, insurers, and asset managers. We are seeking a manager to join our team with strong technical expertise, business insight, and proven experience within the Big Four.

In the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team, you will provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and internal audit to clients in the financial services industry.

You will assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, to manage organizational and strategic risks, and contribute to our advisory business in FCC, advising on FCC target operating models, business processes, and internal controls that comply with regulatory requirements while safeguarding customer experience.

• Excellent understanding of economic or market issues and their impact on clients.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on financial crime and compliance matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support pipeline development, demonstrating sound commercial judgment.
• Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities across existing and prospective clients, including leading and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.
• Lead and manage complex engagements related to regulatory compliance, FCC, corporate governance, risk assessments, enterprise risk management, and internal controls.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to improve transaction monitoring and sanction screening defenses and conduct transaction system optimization using advanced analytical algorithms to identify trends.
• Review work performed by team members to ensure technical quality.
• Manage, coach, and mentor team members.
• Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing, and development initiatives.
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery, and maintain leading‑edge best practices.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge, and draw on subject matter specialists.
• Self‑motivated with energy and drive.
• Manage financial aspects of engagements by tracking fees and communicating issues.
• Actively improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion and ensuring high‑quality work.

• Only candidates with Big Four experience will be considered.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT, sanctions, anti‑bribery & corruption, fraud) within the Big Four.
• Proven experience managing complex engagements and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of regulator expectations and knowledge of other jurisdictions' AML regulations and environment, with practical industry experience.
• Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.
• Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or Business preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFE, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Demonstrated strong planning, execution, and reporting skills.
• Analytical skills: ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes with a risk and control focus.
• Experience across the MENA region.
• Flexibility to travel across the MENA region.
• Arabic proficiency is a must. Good English communication skills.
• Strong experience in FCC‑related technology projects, such as payments screening, transaction monitoring, or customer risk rating systems.
• Understanding of financial regulations and laws related to financial crime, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player who collaborates with cross‑functional teams while developing your career in a dynamic organization.

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

• Competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring.