Global Mobility Specialist: GCC & Immigration Expert

Oliver Wyman INC.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking a seasoned Global Mobility Specialist for the IMEA Mobility & Security team, based in Riyadh. You will coordinate immigration, mobility processes, and stakeholder support across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, ensuring compliance and a smooth employee experience.

In this role, you’ll manage cases, collaborate with HC Operations and external providers, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of relevant professional experience, or 3–4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, HC Operations or a related field, GCC experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with HC, Global Mobility or case-management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Global Mobility and immigration activities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, with support for other GCC countries as required.
• Advise and support employees, candidates, Talent Management, project teams and other key stakeholders on immigration requirements for cross-border project staffing, business travel, onboarding and international transfers, coordinating required approvals and documentation.
• Manage immigration cases from initiation through completion, including residence permits, Iqamas/QIDs, work authorization, business visas, renewals, transfers and cancellations, providing clear guidance on requirements, documentation, fees and timelines.
• Support in-country processes, including medical examinations, biometrics and business visa health insurance, as well as relocation processes and applicable benefits, coordinating with HC Operations and relevant external vendors as required.
• Monitor immigration regulations, restrictions and process changes, assess their impact/risk on employees and project staffing as well as the OW organization, and ensure relevant stakeholders, guidance and Oliver Wyman internal communication templates/sites are updated accordingly.
• Prepare and issue immigration, mobility and employee documentation, including required letters and certificates, and provide related administrative support to the Global Mobility Manager and HC team, including document coordination, tracking, filing and attestation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential immigration and relocation records, databases and trackers, monitor visa, residence and work permit expiry dates, and proactively coordinate renewals and required follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, cross regional Global Mobility colleagues, immigration providers, government relations representatives and other service providers to resolve cases and ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Global Mobility

Immigration

Client-service orientation

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oliver Wyman is seeking a seasoned Global Mobility Specialist for the IMEA Mobility & Security team, based in Riyadh. You will coordinate immigration, mobility processes, and stakeholder support across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, ensuring compliance and a smooth employee experience.

In this role, you’ll manage cases, collaborate with HC Operations and external providers, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain confidential records.