Risk Consulting-Manager-Fraud Risk Assessments

EY-Compliance Risk Consulting – Fraud Risk Assessments (Financial Services)

The opportunity

As a Manager in the Fraud Risk team, you will lead engagements across the MENA region, helping clients proactively manage fraud, misconduct, and integrity risks. You will work closely with cross-border teams to deliver fraud risk assessments, and anti-fraud frameworks tailored to regulatory and cultural contexts in the Middle East. This position will be based out of our offices (Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram) in the beautiful state of Kerala.

Working in our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with clients to provide practical Fraud risk management, internal audit solutions and gaining valuable experience in a variety of clients.

Job Description: Manager – Fraud Risk (Risk Consulting – MENA Focus)Practice: Risk Consulting – Fraud Risk
Reports to: Senior Leadership – Risk Advisory

Role Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead fraud risk diagnostics, control reviews, and forensic investigations for clients in banking, insurance, and public sector.
• Design and implement anti-fraud programs aligned with local regulations (e.g., UAE AML Law, Saudi SOCPA standards).
• Conduct interviews, analyse financial and transactional data, and prepare investigation reports.
• Support clients in responding to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and internal audit teams to strengthen fraud governance.
• Manage project delivery, mentor junior staff, and contribute to go-to-market initiatives in the MENA region.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations at a short notice
• Highly analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Demonstrating and applying strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadline
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CA/CFE/CPA or equivalent with 7–10 years of experience in fraud risk, forensic accounting, or investigations.
• Experience working with MENA clients or regulators is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fraud typologies, whistleblower frameworks, and digital forensics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in multicultural environments.
• A valid passport for travel.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you