Risk & Quality Manager, Deals

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advisory services is seeking a Quality Manager to join their Deals Risk & Quality team in Dubai. The role involves managing complex risks and mentoring teams throughout the engagement lifecycle. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in risk management and a strong ability to influence decision-making processes while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Big 4 environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management and contract management.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on client engagements and associated risks.
• Review engagement panels and identify risks.
• Support large-scale transformation opportunities and manage contracting risks.

Skills

Risk Management

Contract Management

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional certifications in risk management

Job description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Line of Service

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Join our Middle East Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) team and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Deals practice. As our business continues to grow, your expertise as a Manager will be crucial in managing complex risks and ensuring the highest quality in our engagements. You will lead and mentor teams, guiding them through the entire engagement lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in our processes.We 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 is an internal role, not external client facing.

Role Responsibilities

Advise senior management and leadership on client engagements, including the nature of services being provided, the associated risks, and potential reputational, contractual, and legal exposures

Review and assess engagement panels, identifying risks and ensuring that PwC’s reputation and financial position are protected

Evaluate contract clauses from a risk management perspective, ensuring clarity on liability caps, profitability calculations, and the firm’s position in the public domain

Provide guidance on engagement sign-offs, ensuring that all risks have been carefully considered and managed before approval

Collaborate with engagement teams to understand the services being delivered, the client’s needs, and the broader market context

Assess emerging risks, particularly in Deals, including reputational, financial, and service permissibility risks

Work with senior leadership to ensure that engagements are conducted in a manner that protects PwC from undue exposure

Support the pursuit of large-scale transformation opportunities, working alongside the engagement and Deals’ leadership and other risk management functions

Negotiate with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and senior stakeholders in the business

Participate in internal governance forums for high-value and higher-risk engagements to support teams in managing contracting and delivery risks

Role Requirements

Extensive experience within a Big 4 environment, with a strong background in risk management internal or client facing

Proven ability to understand and manage complex risks in client engagements, especially in the context of Deals, including reputational, financial, and legal risks

Strong understanding of contract management, including terms related to liability, profitability, and legal exposure

In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be applied to drive business outcomes, particularly under the firm’s transformation agenda

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence key decision-making processes

Ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure that risks are properly identified, understood, and mitigated

Strong knowledge of the professional services industry, with an understanding of market dynamics, service lines, and client engagement models

Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or legal advisory service

Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Creative and strategic thinker, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation

Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred

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, Coaching and Feedback, 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 {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

J-18808-Ljbffr

Quality Manager • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates