Financial Crime Compliance Consultant - Audit

CAPITEX

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct integrity screening on prospective contractors, suppliers, and service providers prior to contract award.
• Identify and assess reputational, legal, regulatory, and ethical risks associated with third parties.
• Liaise with procurement, legal, and technical departments to flag potential risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain a clear audit trail and documentation to support decision-making.

Due Diligence at Registration / Onboarding Stage:

• Implement comprehensive due diligence procedures for entities and individuals registering with or engaging the government entity.
• Use open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial databases, and internal tools to screen for sanctions, adverse media, PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), conflicts of interest, and criminal affiliations.
• Ensure onboarding documentation is complete, accurate, and verified prior to approval.

Ongoing / Ad-Hoc Integrity Monitoring:

• Conduct periodic reviews and risk-triggered screenings of existing stakeholders to detect emerging risks or red flags.
• Monitor adverse media and external alerts on a continuous basis.
• Work cross-functionally with compliance, audit, and investigations teams on follow-up actions or escalations.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in integrity due diligence, compliance, investigations, or related fields within government, financial institutions, or multinational corporations.
• Experience using due diligence databases (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
• High-level report writing and presentation skills.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of UAE legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with global anti-corruption standards (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD Guidelines).
• Certifications in AML, Compliance, or Investigations (e.g., CAMS, CFE, ICA) are highly advantageous.
• Understanding of public procurement and government sector operations.