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.

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, UK Bribery Act and FCPA.
• Design and strengthen Gifts & Hospitality frameworks, Conflict of Interest registers and declarations.
• Develop third‑party risk management controls, including vendor and intermediary due diligence.
• Support implementation of robust ABC risk assessments and develop monitoring and testing controls.
• Assist with regulatory response documentation, remediation actions and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Provide advisory support to senior management and compliance committees.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to business and control functions.

Required profile

• 5–10+ years of Financial Crime / Compliance experience within UAE banking.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Anti‑Bribery & Corruption frameworks and responding to CBUAE regulatory findings.
• Experience conducting ABC risk assessments and control testing.
• Strong understanding of UAE Financial Crime regulations, CBUAE expectations and international ABC standards.
• Ability to operate in a regulatory‑driven, high‑pressure environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, ACFE are preferred.