Deals - Forensics Core - Senior Manager
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PwC Middle East. 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.
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Overview
PwC Middle East.
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.
About Us
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.
Line Of Service Overview
Our Advisory practice helps organisations anticipate and respond to complex business challenges, combining deep industry insight with advanced technical capabilities.
Within Deals, we support clients across the transaction lifecycle, from strategy and due diligence to execution and value realisation.
Business Unit Overview
The Forensics business unit supports public and private sector clients in managing financial crime, fraud, integrity, and compliance risks.
Our teams deliver investigations, fraud risk management, anti-bribery and corruption programmes, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing support, and regulatory advisory services across the Middle East.
How You’ll Contribute
- As a Senior Manager, 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 and delivering complex investigations, fraud risk management, and integrity and compliance engagements, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
- Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on misconduct risk, regulatory exposure, and remediation
- Managing multiple engagements concurrently, ensuring high-quality outcomes, commercial discipline, and timely delivery
- Supporting business development through proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities
- Contributing to the growth and positioning of the Forensics practice in line with regional priorities and regulatory developments
- Collaborating closely with Directors and Partners to support account planning and client relationship management
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
- Promoting quality, risk management, and compliance with PwC methodologies and professional standards
- Applying strong awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics tools, to enhance forensic investigations, financial crime risk management, and the design and monitoring of compliance programmes
What You’ll Bring
- Typically 8–12 years of experience in forensic services, investigations, compliance, or financial crime within professional services or a regulated industry
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline
- Professional certifications such as Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are advantageous
- Strong technical knowledge of fraud risk management, anti-bribery and corruption frameworks, financial crime regulations, and investigative methodologies
- Experience managing teams and supporting the development of junior professionals
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic language capability considered an asset
- Your flexibility to travel up to 30% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development and personal needs and those of the business and our clients
How You’ll Make a Difference
At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
As a Senior Manager, you will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to building trust with clients, colleagues, and the wider community, while supporting the development of future leaders within the firm.
Why You’ll Love Working at PwC
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a role; you’ll build a meaningful career supported by continuous learning, coaching, and development opportunities.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, initiatives that support well-being and work-life balance, and access to leading digital tools and global expertise.
You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged.
Learn more about Life at PwC Middle East.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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