Financial Crime Senior Associate - Deals, Amman

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Middle East Overview

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 12,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

Business Unit Overview

The Financial Crime Compliance team provides a range of services to our clients across Banking, Financial Services, Government and other sectors, including design and implementation of anti-fraud frameworks, , Fraud prevention, detention and response, AML/CFT/Sanctions compliance and Financial Crime technology.

We are looking for a seasoned individual to join the team at Senior Associate level, to be based out of Amman-Jordan.

What to consider before applying:

-Location of role : Jordan Travel requirements: 80% approximately dependent on projects
-English language skills are a must and Middle east experience is highly desired

Key responsibilities:

● Assess and enhance AML/CTF and Counter Fraud frameworks for banks and financial institutions in line with local and international regulations (e.g., FATF, Basel, ACFE, COSO and local regulatory guidelines).

● Conduct Fraud risk assessment, ML/TF risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance reviews for financial crime programs.

● Support clients in developing policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate financial crime risks.

● Assist in regulatory reporting, remediation projects, and responding to supervisory findings.

● Provide advisory services on sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence (CDD/KYC).

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end compliance programs.

● Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior stakeholders and regulators.Coach and mentor junior team members

● Design and implement fraud prevention strategies, policies, and controls aligned with regulatory and industry best practices.

● Support clients in deploying fraud detection tools and analytics to identify suspicious patterns and anomalies.

Requirements:

● 4+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, AML/CTF, Counter Fraud

● Middle East experience is highly desired, particularly towards the latter part of the career

● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Technology, or other related major required.

● Certified Fraud Examiner qualification or, Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist or another relevant qualification (such as CFA, ACCA etc.) is a plus

● Excellent English and Arabic communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts, etc.) is a must

● Excellent organisational skills, and able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

● The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East region, as per project requirements

● Have a mindset to anticipate client needs, as well as identify new opportunities to support our clients in executing their strategies

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/about-us/life-at-pwc.html

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With connectivity being a key enabler of our strategy, our objective is to become the most connected firm - connected to our clients, our communities and to each other. PwC follows an Activity Based Work model, where our PwC professionals engage in a diverse range of meaningful activities from our offices, from client sites, or our homes.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 5, 2025