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Corporate Investigations Financial And Regulatory EMEA Lead

Talentmate

United Arab Emirates

15th July 2026

2607-2827-197

Job Description

Job Title: Geographic Lead – Financial & Regulatory Compliance Investigations

Career Level: Associate Director - 5

Workforce: Enterprise

Skill Track: Legal

Specialty: Corporate Compliance Investigations

Job Summary:

At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.

Our small, global group of investigators work closely with other legal and business teams to conduct and oversee corporate compliance investigations arising out of alleged misconduct raised through Accenture’s various reporting channels. Responsibilities include:

Work with senior company leadership to assess and address significant legal risks associated with such investigations

Manage teams of investigative personnel assembled to address reported allegations

Manage notification, recording and reporting process related to investigations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing regional investigations team, providing coaching, guidance, and oversight on investigations.

Manage and oversee internal and external resources to conduct the most significant and complex allegations of misconduct related to financial and regulatory matters received through Accenture’s various reporting channels, which includes:

defining scope,

developing investigative plan,

notifying appropriate personnel,

conducting interviews,

compiling investigation status and reports,

recommending and implementing proper remedial measures,

Exercise oversight and management of investigation team to:

ensure effective and timely review, assignment and investigation of matters in consultation with the Director of Corporate Investigations

ensure investigations are conducted impartially, in accordance with internal policies, legal requirements, and best practices

develop effective processes related to identifying and reporting of trends, and providing updates on data related to investigations

Responsible for strategic decisions and outcomes relating to investigations that will have an impact on the Corporate Investigations group

Execute global strategy set by the Global Director of Corporate Investigations

Work with and provide legal advice concerning risk and appropriate remedial measures to senior business and HR leadership

Serve as liaison with functional Compliance Program leads

Work directly with law enforcement and other regulatory or enforcement agencies

Oversee, train and support attorneys and other investigative personnel assembled to conduct investigations

Stay abreast of legal developments affecting investigations, rights of reporting individuals, rights of accused, and compliance-related standards

Monitor emerging technologies and actively utilize innovative tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the investigation process.

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, ensuring transparency and confidence in the investigation process.

Act as a subject-matter expert on investigations, whistleblowing, and ethical conduct.

Foster a culture of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making within the team

Qualifications:

Education:

Qualified lawyer required

Work Experience:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting and supervising investigations, including experience:

conducting Code of Business Ethics/financial fraud investigations

dealing with regulatory and governmental investigations.

drafting confidential legal reports, and advising senior leadership on ethical conduct/compliance-related risks and personnel-related remedial action

conducting associated litigation and/or employment litigation

Work Requirements:

Appropriate travel may be required

Skill Requirements, Behaviors and Attributes:

Interpersonal skills, strategic business acumen, confidence and capability in addressing sensitive and complicated ethical conduct/compliance and personnel-related matters

Knowledge of ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws

Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives and capable of influencing key decisions

Able to project manage and prioritize investigations

Understands the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.

Demonstrates inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.

Job Details

Role Level:	Director	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Abu Dhabi
Company Website:	http://www.accenture.com/ae-en	Job Function:	Legal & Compliance
Company Industry/ Sector:	Business Consulting and Services

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