Risk & Quality Senior Associate, Deals

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

Job summary

A global advisory firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate to manage risks in client engagements, supporting senior leadership and guiding teams through complex processes. The ideal candidate has experience in risk management, is fluent in English and Arabic, and possesses strong communication skills. The role covers responsibilities from assessing risks to ensuring compliance with firm policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk management or client advisory role, preferably within a Big 4 or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of contract management and legal exposure in client engagements.
• Professional certifications in risk management or legal advisory services are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements.
• Provide input on contract clauses and ensuring clarity on liability caps.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to manage risks throughout the delivery process.

Skills

Risk management

Client advisory

Contract management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Line of Service: Advisory

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Risk

Management Level: Senior Associate

Job 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 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 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 PwC’s 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 PwC’s 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 PwC’s 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

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified): Degrees/Field of Study required and preferred not specified.

Certifications

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified).

Required Skills

Included in the responsibilities and experience above.

Optional Skills

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

Desired Languages

Proficient in English and Arabic speaking required.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

End Date: Not specified in the provided description.