We are supporting a leading UAE bank undergoing regulatory enhancement and governance strengthening across its Financial Crime framework. The bank is seeking an experienced Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Consultant to support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of its ABC programme in line with CBUAE regulations and international best practice.
This role will play a key part in ensuring the bank's policies, controls, and monitoring frameworks align with UAE regulatory expectations and global standards including UK Bribery Act and US FCPA where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Review and enhance the Bank's Anti-Bribery & Corruption framework, policies, and procedures
Conduct gap analysis against:
CBUAE Financial Crime Compliance requirements
UAE Penal Code provisions on bribery
UK Bribery Act / FCPA (where relevant)
Design and strengthen:
Gifts & Hospitality frameworks
Conflict of Interest registers and declarations
Third-Party Risk Management controls
Vendor and intermediary due diligence processes
Support implementation of robust ABC risk assessments
Develop and enhance monitoring and testing controls
Assist with regulatory response documentation and remediation actions
Provide advisory support to senior management and compliance committees
Deliver training and awareness sessions to business and control functions
Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned to internal governance standards
Requirements Required Experience
5-10+ years of Financial Crime / Compliance experience within UAE banking
Strong hands-on experience in Anti-Bribery & Corruption frameworks
Proven experience responding to CBUAE regulatory findings or supervisory notices
Experience conducting ABC risk assessments and control testing
Strong understanding of:
UAE Financial Crime regulations
CBUAE compliance expectations
International ABC standards (UK Bribery Act / FCPA)
Experience drafting and enhancing policies and procedures
Ability to operate in a regulatory-driven, high-pressure environment
Preferred Background
Experience working on regulatory remediation projects
Exposure to Internal Audit or Compliance Testing functions
Consulting or project-based experience
Relevant certifications such as:
CAMS
ICA Diploma in Financial Crime / Compliance
ACFE
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline
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