Assistant Manager — Forensic, Ethics & Compliance

Function: Forensic — Ethics & Compliance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Grade: Assistant Manager

Experience: 6+ years in Forensic, Compliance, or Risk Management

About the role

KPMG's Forensic practice is growing its Ethics & Compliance capability in the UAE. As an Assistant Manager, you will help lead the delivery of high-impact ethics and compliance solutions for clients, taking ownership of workstreams and engagements while supervising and developing junior team members. This is an opportunity to work at the front line of compliance transformation, investigations, and risk management within a dynamic, client-facing team.

What our team delivers

• Design, implementation, and enhancement of Ethics & Compliance frameworks

• Compliance transformation initiatives and target operating model design

• Compliance and forensic investigations (e.g. fraud, misconduct)

• Third-party risk management and due diligence processes

• Compliance risk assessments and gap analyses with actionable remediation plans

• Alignment with global and local regulatory requirements across all deliverables

• Insight on emerging compliance risks, enforcement trends, and industry guidance — particularly within the energy and oil & gas sectors

Key responsibilities

• Client delivery: Lead the design and delivery of compliance frameworks, investigations, risk assessments, and due diligence engagements, ensuring deliverables meet regulatory standards and client expectations.