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Manager, Forensic Investigations - KSA
Riyadh, Riyadh · TBCAdvising an established global investigations firm assessing Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving forensic investigations market. With Vision 2030 driving tougher regulatory standards, they’re exploring the depth of manager-level talent (approximately 6–12 years’ experience) to support on-the-ground delivery in the Kingdom.
If your background includes forensic accounting, complex fraud or AML investigations, third-party integrity/ABC reviews, or sports/governance integrity work in the GCC, and you combine Arabic/English fluency with Big Four, consultancy, or in-house experience, I would love to speak with you.
Please message me to explore where your expertise could fit as this organisation considers its plans for Riyadh.
Note: There is no open role at this time, and I will not be sharing specific details about the firm.
Referrals are appreciated; all discussions will be handled confidentially.
Spec could look like:
Manager, Forensic Investigations
As a Manager you will lead day-to-day delivery of multi-jurisdictional forensic, fraud-risk and compliance engagements. You will supervise project teams, own client work-plans, and be the critical bridge between senior stakeholders and on-the-ground investigators—ensuring rigorous analysis, efficient execution and clear, defensible reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Leadership
Scope, plan and execute forensic accounting, fraud, ABC/AML, or integrity-due-diligence projects
Draft work-plans, allocate tasks, monitor budgets and timelines
Investigative Analysis
Direct collection and review of financial records, public-source data, digital evidence and witness interviews
Triangulate findings to identify red flags, quantify losses and trace assets
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as main day-to-day contact for clients, external counsel, regulators and vendors
Present interim and final reports, explaining technical issues in plain language
People Development
Coach and review work of Senior Associates/Analysts; provide feedback and on-the-job training
Business Development
Contribute to proposals, thought-leadership and market-entry workshops; help identify cross-sell opportunities within the firm
PROFILE
Experience:
6–12 years in forensic accounting, investigations, financial crime compliance or dispute advisory (Big Four, specialist consultancy or in-house investigations team)
Credentials:
CPA, CA, ACCA, CFE, CFF, CAMS or similar (at least one required)
Technical Skills:
advanced Excel/analytics; familiarity with e-discovery, data-visualisation or OSINT tools a plus
Languages:
Fluent English and Arabic (spoken and written)
Regulatory Knowledge:
strong grasp of KSA Companies Law, AML/CTF regulations, and SAMA/Capital Market Authority guidelines
Right to Work:
Saudi nationals preferred; expatriates must hold (or qualify for) transferable iqama
Preferred Attributes
Track record leading multicultural teams and vendor networks across the GCC
Prior exposure to energy, infrastructure, sovereign-wealth, or sports-governance investigations
Confidence briefing C-suite, boards and legal counsel under time pressure
Willingness to travel (≈ 20 %) across Saudi Arabia and occasionally the wider region
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
If your background includes forensic accounting, complex fraud or AML investigations, third-party integrity/ABC reviews, or sports/governance integrity work in the GCC, and you combine Arabic/English fluency with Big Four, consultancy, or in-house experience, I would love to speak with you.
Please message me to explore where your expertise could fit as this organisation considers its plans for Riyadh.
Note: There is no open role at this time, and I will not be sharing specific details about the firm.
Referrals are appreciated; all discussions will be handled confidentially.
Spec could look like:
Manager, Forensic Investigations
As a Manager you will lead day-to-day delivery of multi-jurisdictional forensic, fraud-risk and compliance engagements. You will supervise project teams, own client work-plans, and be the critical bridge between senior stakeholders and on-the-ground investigators—ensuring rigorous analysis, efficient execution and clear, defensible reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Leadership
Scope, plan and execute forensic accounting, fraud, ABC/AML, or integrity-due-diligence projects
Draft work-plans, allocate tasks, monitor budgets and timelines
Investigative Analysis
Direct collection and review of financial records, public-source data, digital evidence and witness interviews
Triangulate findings to identify red flags, quantify losses and trace assets
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as main day-to-day contact for clients, external counsel, regulators and vendors
Present interim and final reports, explaining technical issues in plain language
People Development
Coach and review work of Senior Associates/Analysts; provide feedback and on-the-job training
Business Development
Contribute to proposals, thought-leadership and market-entry workshops; help identify cross-sell opportunities within the firm
PROFILE
Experience:
6–12 years in forensic accounting, investigations, financial crime compliance or dispute advisory (Big Four, specialist consultancy or in-house investigations team)
Credentials:
CPA, CA, ACCA, CFE, CFF, CAMS or similar (at least one required)
Technical Skills:
advanced Excel/analytics; familiarity with e-discovery, data-visualisation or OSINT tools a plus
Languages:
Fluent English and Arabic (spoken and written)
Regulatory Knowledge:
strong grasp of KSA Companies Law, AML/CTF regulations, and SAMA/Capital Market Authority guidelines
Right to Work:
Saudi nationals preferred; expatriates must hold (or qualify for) transferable iqama
Preferred Attributes
Track record leading multicultural teams and vendor networks across the GCC
Prior exposure to energy, infrastructure, sovereign-wealth, or sports-governance investigations
Confidence briefing C-suite, boards and legal counsel under time pressure
Willingness to travel (≈ 20 %) across Saudi Arabia and occasionally the wider region
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on specialist hires and leadership appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, compliance, and resilience, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307