Risk & Quality Senior Associate, Deals

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Middle East Deals Risk & Quality team. The role involves managing risk throughout the engagement lifecycle and collaborating with teams to ensure quality. The ideal candidate has experience in risk management, strong communication skills, and a background in consulting or advisory roles. Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk management or client advisory role, preferably in a Big 4 environment.
• Solid understanding of contract management and risk management principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements.
• Assist in the review of engagement panels to identify potential exposures.
• Provide input on contract clauses from a risk perspective.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to manage risks.
• Monitor risks in Deals and contribute to risk policies.

Skills

Risk management

Contract management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degrees in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Line of Service: Advisory

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Risk

Management Level: Senior Associate

Role 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 an experienced Senior Associate, you will help manage risk and ensure quality by partnering with Deals teams throughout the engagement lifecycle—from bidding and contracting through delivery—and by collaborating with partners and other teams to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements including reputational, contractual and legal risks.
• Assist in the review of engagement panels 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, 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 PwC’s transformation initiatives.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support risk assessments and decision-making by senior leadership.
• Participate 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; Arabic speaking is considered a plus.

Education & Certifications

Education: Degrees/Field of Study required (as applicable);

Certifications: Certifications (if specified).

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Government Clearance Required: No
• Job Posting End Date: Not specified
• Required Experience: Senior IC