Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) Consultant (immediate start contract)
About the Role
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