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