Senior Consultant – Forensics, Ethics & Compliance

About The Role KPMG’s Forensic practice is expanding its Ethics & Compliance capability in the UAE, and we are looking for a Senior Consultant to join the team. In this role, you will deliver ethics and compliance solutions to clients, supporting framework design, investigations, and risk assessments while producing high-quality deliverables in a dynamic, client-facing environment.Job Role:You will be part of a team focused on delivering the following service offerings to clients: Design, implementation, and enhancement of Ethics & Compliance frameworks. Leading of compliance transformation initiatives and target operating model design. Conducting compliance and forensic investigations (e.g., fraud, misconduct). Establishing third-party risk management and diligence processes. Performing compliance /fraud risk assessments and gap analyses with actionable remediation plans Ensuring alignment with global and local regulatory requirements in deliverables. Providing insights on emerging compliance risks, enforcement trends, and industry guidance especially within the energy and oil & sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service: Support compliance framework design, investigations, risk assessments, and due diligence processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet regulatory standards. Project Management: Manage client engagements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality while supervising and mentoring junior team members. Regulatory Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and industry trends to ensure deliverable compliance. Business Development: Identify opportunities for Ethics & Compliance services, prepare proposals, and participate in client pitches. Internal Reporting: Report progress and updates on assignments to the performance manager, team leader, or manager. Qualifications & Experience 3+ years of relevant experience in Forensic, Compliance, or Risk ManagementExposure to compliance frameworks, investigations, or risk assessment work, ideally in a consulting, advisory, or regulated industry settingSolid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance principlesProgress toward relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFE, CCEP, ICA, or similar) is an advantageStrong written and verbal communication skills; Arabic is a plusInterest in or exposure to the energy / oil & gas sectors is desirable