Risk & Quality Senior Manager, Deals

PwC Middle East; Sungai Besar; On-site; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kalimantan Selatan is seeking a Senior Manager focused on risk management. The role involves providing advice to internal teams on managing contractual risks, negotiating client contracts, and participating in high-stakes project governance. Candidates should have extensive experience in a risk management environment, ideally in a Big 4 firm, and be proficient in English and Arabic. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a risk management environment, preferably in a professional services/Big 4 firm.
• Proven ability to manage complex risks in client engagements.
• Strong understanding of contract management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams.
• Negotiate with clients on contracting challenges.
• Participate in governance forums for high-value engagements.

Skills

Risk management experience

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Education

Professional certifications in risk management

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual’s role in shaping our future. We’re looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Deals (“Deals”) to achieve its strategy. Our team’s primary purpose is to provide trusted advisor risk and quality advice to our internal Deals business effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk. The increasing use of alternative delivery methods and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. The Deals engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand. 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.We have been continuously upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for experienced business professionals to help us continue to support the business.

We are looking for a professional at the level of a Senior Manager who is solutions-focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change and wants to be part of a relevant, cohesive, vibrant and growing team.

Role Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams, providing timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice

• Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders in the business

• Participating in internal governance forums for high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks

• Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Deals

• Participating in delivering training to staff across Deals

• Representing Deals R&Q on Panels held for Deals opportunities

• Building trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams, and acting as a dedicated business advisor to the Deals business

Requirements

• Extensive experience working in a risk management environment, preferably in a professional services/ Big 4 firm

• 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

• Hands on experience reviewing legal documents

• 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

• Ability to think outside the box and help mitigate risk

• Understanding of emerging technologies and how could these be be leveraged under the transformation agenda

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

• Proactive, flexible and flexible and has a positive attitude

• Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business drivers

• Ability to take initiative to manage numerous projects simultaneously under time constraints

• The individual is preferable to be bilingual and proficient in English and Arabic

Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us athttps://www.pwc.com/m1/en/about-us/life-at-pwc.html

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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 {+ 38 more}

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Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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