Risk & Quality Manager, Deals

PwC; Dubai; On-site; AED 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le secteur des services professionnels recherche un Manager dans son équipe Risk & Quality. Ce rôle clé consiste à gérer les risques complexes tout en garantissant la qualité des engagements. Le candidat idéal possède une solide expérience en gestion des risques, une capacité à influencer les décisions stratégiques et une maîtrise des projets simultanés. La communication efficace et la collaboration avec les équipes sont essentielles pour réussir dans ce poste.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement Big 4 est essentielle.
• Capacité à gérer des risques complexes dans des engagements clients.
• Certifications professionnelles en gestion des risques ou conformité souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller la direction sur les engagements clients et les risques associés.
• Évaluer les clauses des contrats en matière de gestion des risques.
• Collaborer avec les équipes pour comprendre les besoins clients.

Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Compliance

Contract Management

Emerging Technologies

Education

Degree in relevant field

Professional certifications in risk management or legal advisory

Job description

SummaryJoin 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

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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}