Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
RiskManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
Join our Middle East Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) team and play a key role in enabling the success of our Deals practice. As our business grows so does the complexity of our engagements making your role as an experienced Senior Associate vital to managing risk and ensuring quality. Your work will involve partnering closely with our Deals teams guiding them through the engagement lifecycle and contributing to the continuous improvement of our support Deals project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams.Please note this role requires the candidate to be Arabic speaking
Role Responsibilities
Support senior leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements including reputational contractual and legal risks
Assist in the review of engagement panels helping to identify potential exposures PwC could face
Provide input on contract clauses evaluating them from a risk perspective and ensuring clarity on liability caps profitability calculations and risk mitigation measures
Collaborate with engagement teams to understand the nature of services provided and ensure risk is managed throughout the delivery process
Help monitor and manage risks in Deals including reputational and service permissibility risks working under the guidance of senior risk managers
Contribute to ensuring engagements align with PwCs risk policies and procedures identifying areas of concern and proposing mitigating actions
Stay informed about emerging risks and technologies that could impact engagements particularly in the context of PwCs transformation initiatives
Prepare reports and analysis to support risk assessments and decision-making by senior leadership
Participating in delivering training to staff across Deals
Requirements
Experience in a risk management or client advisory role preferably within a Big 4 or similar professional services environment
Preferred experience from a Consulting or Deals M&A background
Solid understanding of contract management including liability profitability and legal exposure in client engagements
Knowledge of risk management principles with an ability to identify and manage risks across a range of engagements
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear concise insights to senior stakeholders
Ability to collaborate effectively with teams to ensure risks are appropriately addressed in engagement planning and delivery
Professional certifications in risk management or legal advisory services are an advantage
Familiarity with PwCs service offerings market positioning and client engagement practices
Motivated to build excellent working relationships and meet deadlines successfully in a fast paced & dynamic environment
Proficient in English and Arabic speaking required
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Anti-Bribery Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Business Ethics Code of Ethics Communication Compliance and Governance Compliance and Standards Compliance Auditing Compliance Frameworks Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Reporting Compliance Review Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Controls Compliance Creativity Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Protection Management (DPM) Disability Support Embracing Change 30 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
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