About the job
EY is the leading Big-4 professional services firm, committed to creating a Better Working World. The fast pace of today’s business cycle, along with the rapid developments in operational and technological spaces, presents both growth opportunities and uncertainties for today’s business leaders and workforce. The EY Technology Risk team is fully engaged with these developments that are reshaping entire industries and economies, leading to a redefining of their risk profiles.
Within the MENA region, EY actively supports the vision of national leaderships, especially in the GCC countries, and helps clients across various sectors anticipate and effectively manage the uncertainties they face in their business. As technology underpins transformation programs, the EY Risk Advisory and Technology Risk team is looking to scale up capabilities to serve the increasing demands of clients in sophisticated technology environments.
The opportunity
In your role as a Senior Manager with EY MENA Assurance, you will collaborate with senior executives across different MENA offices to serve our clients. You will contribute to our account-centric growth strategy, focusing on competency-driven client needs, which differentiates EY in the Assurance marketplace. This role offers tremendous career progression potential, as you will work with knowledgeable, people-oriented colleagues in a unique culture.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Help clients evaluate and enhance their business, focusing on managing risks from ongoing technology developments and the resulting changes in business and operational processes.
- Collaborate with your team and leverage EY’s intellectual property and lessons learned to deliver excellent customer service.
- Provide guidance on complex IT risk-related matters while working closely with client management to manage expectations around work products, timing, and deliverables.
- Demonstrate excellent project management skills and inspire teamwork among team members.
- Foster coaching and development of teams by enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Provide guidance on complex, judgmental, and specialized issues related to technology risks.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and demonstrate a thorough understanding of their business and industry.
- Exhibit project management, client service, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrate a willingness to travel to meet client needs.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- A proven track record of success in the MENA/GCC region with key clients and industry sectors.
- A master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline; alternatively, a degree in business, accounting, or finance with additional IT qualifications (Master’s degree preferred).
- Approximately ten (10) years of relevant experience as an IT risk consultant or in a senior executive role in a technology or financial services company.
- Relevant experience in Digital Trust, IT risk assessment, business continuity, emerging technologies, ERP controls, data analytics, and IT/business process assessments.
- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or CIA are preferred for long-term growth in the role, though other relevant certifications may also be acceptable.
What We Look For
Highly motivated individuals with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize workloads in a rapidly changing industry. Effective communicators who collaborate well within diverse teams, pursuing a dynamic career in technology risk management.
What Working at EY Offers
We offer a competitive compensation package, recognition for your contributions, and the opportunity for international careers in a multi-national environment across MENA. Continuous learning and transformative leadership development are hallmarks of our culture, which is diverse and inclusive.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.
