About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager specializing in Financial Services, particularly in Risk & Regulation with a focus on Market Risk and Liquidity Risk. In the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, you will assist our clients in navigating the accounting and financial reporting challenges they face. You will be part of a team that provides insights and services aimed at accelerating analytics, decision-making, and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. This role emphasizes ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching. Your contributions will directly impact our stakeholders, playing a crucial role in building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities.
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The Opportunity
The position requires a seasoned Senior Manager with 8 to 10+ years of risk and regulatory advisory experience, preferably gained within a Big Four consulting firm. You will work on transformational risk and regulatory engagements, leveraging your extensive knowledge in the field.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver risk and regulatory advisory projects with attention to detail and efficiency.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring that all engagements are planned, executed, and completed within budget and timelines.
- Own and implement initiatives relating to financial risks, taking full accountability for outcomes.
- Lead teams and engage with senior client stakeholders while ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Play a significant role in coaching and developing junior team members.
- Stay updated on new developments in the regulatory and risk domain and contribute to business development activities.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Candidates who are proactive, accountable, and results-driven will thrive in this role. Key skills include:
- The ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively.
- Strong communication skills that positively influence those around you.
- A commitment to fostering a positive work ethic within the team.
To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have
- Over 8 years of strong financial risk management or quantitative analysis experience within consultancy, Big Four firms, or banking.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including quantitative finance, financial engineering, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a similar area.
- Professional certification in FRM or PRM is recommended, but not mandatory.
- Strong expertise in the following areas:
- Market risk, including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, RAROC, Stress testing, XVA
- Derivatives pricing and Independent Price Verification (IPV)
- Liquidity analysis, including ILAAP, capital, and RWA management and optimization
- Asset and liability management (ALM) and Fund transfer pricing (FTP)
- Quantitative analytics and market risk model development and validation
- Financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Deep understanding of local and international regulatory requirements, including Basel.
- Experience with risk management and analytical tools/systems (e.g., Python, SAS, R, Moody’s, Murex, Calypso, etc.).
- Exposure to business development in consulting (Proposal, RFP responses, etc.).
- Strong ability to work under pressure with stringent deadlines.
- Willingness to travel across the MENA region.
- Demonstration of integrity and a strong work ethic.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
- Proficiency in the Arabic language.
What We Offer
We provide a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and will be recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, we offer:
- Continuous Learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate future challenges.
- Success as Defined by You: We offer tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
- Transformative Leadership: Access to insights, coaching, and support to become the leader needed in today's world.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: An environment where you are valued for who you are and empowered to amplify your voice.
