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OVI - Dubai



Job Title: Financial Crime Risk Assessment Consultant - Banking - Contract

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment type: Contract, 3 months

Environment: Banking Environment



About the Role



We are searching on behalf of our client for this role. This position is not with OVI.

Join our client as a Financial Crime Risk Assessment Consultant and play a pivotal role in enhancing compliance outcomes for a confidential UAE bank. You will be responsible for conducting and refreshing the bank's Financial Crime Risk Assessment (FCRA), evaluating exposure to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, fraud, and related risks. Your insights will guide senior management and regulatory bodies.



Key Responsibilities



• Perform and update the enterprise-wide financial crime risk assessment (FCRA).

• Review and refine the FCRA methodology, risk taxonomy, and scoring approach.

• Gather and analyze data to identify risk drivers and emerging typologies.

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime controls.

• Run workshops and interviews with stakeholders to validate risks and controls.

• Identify gaps, recommend remediation actions, and prepare FCRA reports.

• Consider UAE National Risk Assessment and relevant regulatory guidance.



Your Profile



• 5+ years' experience in financial crime compliance, particularly in risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC frameworks, and CBUAE regulation.

• Experience in assessing control design and effectiveness.

• Proven ability to run workshops and engage senior stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and report writing capabilities.

• Degree-level education; CAMS certification is an advantage.



What's Offered



• Competitive salary of AED 20k

• 25k per month.

• Opportunity to work with a leading compliance service provider.

• Immediate start with a 3-month extendable contract.

• Exposure to high-profile banking clients in the UAE.



Ideal Candidate



The ideal candidate will have a robust background in financial crime compliance, with a focus on risk assessments within the banking sector. You should be adept at engaging with senior stakeholders and possess strong analytical skills. Experience in the UAE or GCC banking environment and familiarity with regulatory inspections or remediation is highly desirable.

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