Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Risk Management

KPMG UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified candidate to manage risk quality and compliance within advisory services. You will lead risk management initiatives, ensure adherence to policies, and promote a culture of integrity. The ideal applicant should have a strong background in risk management and relevant experience at a reputable firm. This opportunity offers a challenging role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-7 years of experience at a Big 4 or other reputable firm in risk management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global and local quality and risk management policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day quality and risk management initiatives.
• Lead risk management processes for transformation projects.
• Develop and ensure adherence to internal policies related to quality and risk management.

Skills

Solution-focused advice

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Technical IT skills for risk management platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, ACAMS)

Tools

Risk management platforms and tools

Job description

Overview

assist the F-QPLP / F-RMP (Functional Quality and Performance Lead Partner / Functional - Risk Management Partner) (and their Delegate) with day-to-day Advisory quality and risk management initiatives, and support in driving a culture of quality, compliance, ethics, integrity; and lead the quality and risk management procedures for large transformation projects that exceed a certain threshold within the Advisory service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality and Risk Management
• Assist the F-QPLP / F-RMP (and their Delegate) in executing day-to-day quality and risk management initiatives across the Advisory service line.
• Lead risk management processes for large transformation projects exceeding specified thresholds, ensuring compliance with global and local policies.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, ethics, and integrity throughout the organization.
• Policy and Compliance
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Quality and Risk Management related issues including local regulatory requirements.
• Develop, update, and ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and guidelines related to quality and risk management.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Identify, evaluate, and address potential risks associated with large projects, providing proactive solutions to maintain compliance.
• Escalate any breaches of risk policies and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with F-QPLP / F-RMP (and their Delegate).
• Reporting, Communication, and Stakeholder Management
• Prepare ad-hoc risk reports and presentations for the F-QPLP / F-RMP (and their Delegate) and management, as required.
• Address system issues in collaboration with global teams and undertake administrative reporting.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and presentations.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline risk management processes, driving efficiencies for client-facing teams.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
• Advanced degree (, MBA, etc.) or professional certification (, CPA, ACCA, CFE, ACAMS) is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 6-7 years of experience at a Big 4 or other reputable professional services firm, multinational organization, or financial institution in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of global and local quality and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide practical business solutions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and relevant software
• Technical IT skills to operate risk management platforms and tools