Financial Crime - Manager; KSA National

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region:
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Our Advisory practice helps clients navigate complex business challenges, transform operations, and build resilience. We deliver strategic, operational, and technological solutions that enable organisations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

The Financial Crime team within Forensics provides a wide range of advisory services to banking and financial institutions across the region. Our offerings include anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and financial crime technology enablement. We help clients define risk appetites, develop frameworks, conduct AML reviews, and align systems with regulatory expectations.

As a Manager – Financial Crime, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading client engagements on AML, CFT, sanctions, and fraud risk management
• Designing and implementing financial crime compliance frameworks and governance models
• Managing project teams and ensuring high‑quality deliverables within agreed timelines
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with senior stakeholders
• Driving business development initiatives, including proposals and presentations
• Coaching and developing junior team members to enhance technical and consulting skills
• Collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated solutions
• Contributing to thought leadership and market insights on financial crime trends

• 5–8 years of experience in financial services or consulting with a focus on compliance or financial crime
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Technology, or related field;
  Master’s degree is a plus
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS or equivalent
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (verbal and written)
• Your flexibility to travel 60% of the time
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well‑being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity.

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