- Create financial crime training courses (both classroom-based and digital) for Themis clients – design creative course concepts and draft detailed course content.
- For the digital courses, manage engagement with external provider who will digitise the content you have written.
- For the classroom-based training, deliver the courses you have designed, either virtually or in-person (which may involve an element of travel across the GCC).
- Manage relationships with Themis MENA training clients and partner organisations.
- Develop and grow a robust pipeline of new training deals across financial institutions, DNFBPs and public sector entities in the MENA region.
- Cultivate a deep understanding of local financial crime legislation, regulation and industry developments, to feed back into training content and delivery.
- At least three years of experience creating and delivering financial crime training.
- A track record of exceptional client feedback.
- A financial crime specialist qualification (e.g. ICA or ACAMS) would be a significant advantage but is not essential.
- A network of contacts in financial crime and compliance roles across the GCC would be a significant advantage but is not essential.
- Deep interest in and knowledge of financial crime topics.
- Demonstrated creativity in training concept development.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills – important for both training delivery and business development.
- Impeccable written skills in English.
- Strong organisational skills, including an ability to multitask and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Self-sufficient, can-do attitude and proactive approach.
- Results-driven, KPI-focused mentality and preparedness to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Fluency in Arabic would be a significant advantage but is not essential.
MENA Financial Crime Training Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Themis
Description
We are looking for a seasoned financial crime training specialist to run training programmes for Themis clients in the UAE and broader GCC region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an expert who is looking for a managerial position in a high-growth anti-financial crime firm that believes in doing training differently. We are the antithesis of an e-learning provider: our courses are highly interactive, multimedia-rich, data-driven, case study focused and uniquely sector-specific. If this sounds exciting to you, and if you are motivated by working for a purpose-driven organisation with a team of talented self-starters, then we would love to hear from you.
You would be responsible for the end-to-end creation and delivery of courses covering a range of financial crime typologies, including anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), sanctions and fraud. This would include both digital training modules and classroom-based learning, for clients across financial institutions, DNFBPs and the public sector.
There would also be a strong element of relationship-building and business development to your role, as you would be expected to and supported in acquiring new Themis training clients and partners in the MENA region.
Responsibilities
Experience required
Skills required
Application process
If you are interested in applying for this role and if your experience and aspirations match our requirements then please send your CV and a one-page cover letter to Nadia O'Shaughnessy, Head of Insight, at [HIDDEN TEXT]. Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis and start date is ASAP so early application is advised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.
About Themis
Themis works with clients to identify and manage their specific financial crime risks, through a combination of insight, intelligence and innovation. We have offices in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
We are a certified B Corp and were recognised as a 2022 'Best for the World' B CorpTM in recognition of our exceptional positive impact in the governance sphere. We are a socially responsible, purpose-driven business that works to meet the highest standards of verified social and business performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.