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Director, Regional Head of Investigations – MENA
Dubai, Dubai · US$150-$185kDirector, Regional Head of Investigations – Middle East
Disputes & Executive Due Diligence
Seeking a Regional Head of Investigations to lead our client’s Middle East practice, overseeing high-stakes disputes and executive due diligence assignments. This is a senior leadership position at the forefront of litigation support, regulatory inquiries, arbitration, and sensitive internal investigations. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on expertise, requiring a leader who can drive complex case strategy, manage regional teams, and deliver actionable intelligence to law firms, corporates, and financial institutions.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in investigations within adversarial and regulatory environments, strong client-handling capabilities, and the ability to elevate our regional offering through both execution and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Case Management
Investigative Excellence
Practice & Team Development
Regional Growth & Strategy
Candidate Profile
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
Disputes & Executive Due Diligence
Seeking a Regional Head of Investigations to lead our client’s Middle East practice, overseeing high-stakes disputes and executive due diligence assignments. This is a senior leadership position at the forefront of litigation support, regulatory inquiries, arbitration, and sensitive internal investigations. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on expertise, requiring a leader who can drive complex case strategy, manage regional teams, and deliver actionable intelligence to law firms, corporates, and financial institutions.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in investigations within adversarial and regulatory environments, strong client-handling capabilities, and the ability to elevate our regional offering through both execution and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Case Management
- Lead complex disputes and due diligence investigations across the Middle East, including litigation, arbitration, regulatory, and internal matters.
- Develop and oversee case strategy in alignment with legal timelines and client objectives.
- Act as the primary client contact for sensitive, high-profile matters, advising on risk, fact development, and jurisdictional nuances.
Investigative Excellence
- Direct and conduct advanced research, source interviews, asset traces, and intelligence gathering.
- Synthesize findings into clear, client-ready deliverables tailored to legal and corporate audiences.
- Uphold evidentiary standards and investigative integrity in contentious settings.
Practice & Team Development
- Mentor and develop investigators and case managers, building a high-performing regional team.
- Share knowledge on litigation-driven investigations, cross-border risks, and best practices.
- Champion innovation in investigative tools, workflows, and methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.
Regional Growth & Strategy
- Represent the practice with clients, industry stakeholders, and external partners in the Middle East.
- Shape the firm’s regional footprint by aligning investigative capabilities with market opportunities.
- Contribute to thought leadership and reputation-building initiatives in the disputes and investigations arena.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: 12–15+ years leading complex investigations, with significant exposure to disputes, litigation support, and executive due diligence. Regional Middle East experience strongly preferred.
- Client Expertise: Proven success managing relationships with law firms, corporates, financial institutions, and regulators in high-pressure, adversarial contexts.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams, while setting strategic direction for a practice area.
- Investigative Skills: Advanced research, analysis, and human intelligence development; ability to distil large, complex datasets into concise, actionable insights.
- Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with evidentiary standards, arbitration processes, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
- Communication: Exceptional writing and presentation skills; able to deliver compelling, polished reports for senior stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Multilingual skills a plus.
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