Manager – Forensic Investigations
Arabic-Speaking, Saudi Arabia

We are seeking an experienced, Arabic-speaking Manager, supporting multi-jurisdictional forensic and fraud investigations across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf. This is a client-facing leadership role, requiring prior experience with international or western professional services firms and the ability to operate effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English.

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of engagements involving fraud, forensic accounting, anti-bribery and corruption, asset tracing, and integrity due diligence. You will be the critical bridge between senior clients and on-the-ground investigators—ensuring rigorous analysis, efficient execution, and defensible reporting, while also helping grow the team’s local delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership
Scope, plan, and execute forensic, fraud-risk, ABC/AML, or integrity due diligence projects
Draft workplans, allocate responsibilities, monitor budgets and timelines
Oversee day-to-day progress of multiple engagements, ensuring quality and timeliness
Review and validate investigative findings, reports, and deliverables


Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients, engaging fluently in Arabic and English
Lead client meetings to scope, progress, and close assignments
Present findings and reports, explaining complex issues in clear, practical terms
Build trusted relationships with clients, counsel, regulators, and vendors across Saudi Arabia


Investigative Analysis
Direct collection and review of financial records, open-source data, and digital evidence
Oversee interviews and fact-finding efforts; triangulate findings to assess fraud risk or quantify loss
Ensure findings are properly documented, defensible, and aligned with client expectations


Team Management and Development
Supervise senior associates and analysts on assignments, delegating tasks and reviewing output
Provide clear feedback, mentoring, and on-the-job training to develop junior staff
Support recruitment and onboarding of local team members as required


Internal Collaboration and Business Development
Assist in developing proposals, scopes, and fee structures
Contribute to cross-border collaboration on regional and multi-jurisdictional cases

Share insights on client needs and market trends in Saudi Arabia
Help identify cross-sell opportunities and contribute to the firm’s knowledge platforms


Requirements

Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
8–12 years’ experience in forensic investigations, fraud risk, or compliance consulting
Prior experience with a professional services or accounting firm (international or western firm essential)
Proven ability to lead engagements and manage diverse project teams
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural fluency working across Gulf markets
Willingness to be based in Saudi Arabia





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