Engagement Lead, Banking & Financial Services

Oliver Wyman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman seeks an Engagement Manager in Riyadh to lead project teams within the banking and financial services sector. You will guide the engagement from hypothesis through solution and ensure practical, cohesive recommendations with strong client relationships.

Applicants should have 5–7 years in a top-tier strategy firm, banking experience, sharp analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English and Arabic, with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
• Experience within banking (retail banking, corporate banking and payments/digital/fintech)
• Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
• Willingness to travel
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the banking and financial services sector as the Engagement Manager.
• Run projects day to day from initial hypothesis collection to convergence on a solution.
• Ensure recommendations are practical, sensible, relevant, and cohesive.
• Forge strong client relationships through clear, effective communication.

Skills

Banking experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English and Arabic

Willingness to travel

Strategic problem solving

Education

Top-tier university degree

Job description

Oliver Wyman seeks an Engagement Manager in Riyadh to lead project teams within the banking and financial services sector. You will guide the engagement from hypothesis through solution and ensure practical, cohesive recommendations with strong client relationships.

Applicants should have 5–7 years in a top-tier strategy firm, banking experience, sharp analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English and Arabic, with willingness to travel.