Assistant Manager - Forensics - Rapid - Karachi

Based in Karachi, this position offers an exciting opportunity to join EY’s Forensic & Integrity Services team as an Assistant Manager supporting the MENA Forensics group. The role centers on compliance, risk assessments, and forensic projects within a fast-paced consulting environment. You will play a vital part in protecting and restoring enterprise and financial reputations by helping organizations manage ethical and reputational risks through effective compliance programs. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with clients to strengthen governance, controls, and risk management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee services related to regulatory compliance, financial crime compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and internal controls for clients.
- Support clients in establishing anti-fraud units by designing governance frameworks and developing policies and procedures, including building operational structures for these units.
- Work alongside clients’ operational risk management teams to develop and monitor key risk indicators and reporting mechanisms.
- Deliver clear, concise, and high-quality project findings, acting as a subject matter expert to customize services according to client needs.
- Promote improvements in business processes and serve as a role model for quality and risk management, ensuring project teams adhere to EY’s Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least three years of experience in financial crime compliance (AML/CFT, sanctions, anti-bribery, corruption, and fraud), risk management, or compliance within banking or a public accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and international bodies such as FATF.
- Solid knowledge of the global risk and regulatory landscape, particularly developments within the FCC domain.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CAMS or ICA Diploma in AML.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience working in the MENA region is highly desirable.
- Postgraduate qualifications in AML/CFT or professional/technical certifications in risk management are advantageous.
- EY provides a competitive compensation package with performance-based rewards and recognition.
- Opportunities for continuous learning to develop skills and mindset for future challenges.
- Flexibility and resources to define success on your own terms and make a meaningful impact.
- Access to transformative leadership support, including coaching and insights to enhance leadership capabilities.
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values individuality and empowers employees to express their voices.

EY is dedicated to building a better working world by helping clients, people, and society create long-term value and trust. Operating in over 150 countries, EY leverages data and technology to deliver assurance and support clients in growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to join a global organization committed to integrity, innovation, and leadership in the forensic and compliance sectors.