Strategy & Consulting - CFO&EV Consultant- Risk & Compliance Consulting

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Consultant in Risk & Compliance with 5–7 years of experience in operational risk and compliance consulting. The role involves designing frameworks, supporting client engagements, and utilizing cutting-edge risk technology. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and familiarity with risk tools like GRC platforms. Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Health and wellness support

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in risk management or compliance consulting roles.
• Certifications like CRMA, CAMS, FRM are a plus.
• Experience with operational risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to design frameworks related to operational risk.
• Support client workshops and analyze risk processes.
• Work with teams implementing GRC platforms.

Skills

Operational risk knowledge

Compliance concepts familiarity

Experience with risk tools

Interest in digital risk transformation

Attention to detail

Arabic language

Education

Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

GRC platforms

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Role Overview

As a Consultant in Risk & Compliance, you will support the design and delivery of risk and resilience engagements across industries—particularly financial services. With 5–7 years of experience, you will contribute to the development of frameworks, assessments, and technology-enabled solutions in areas such as operational risk, compliance transformation, and operational resilience. You will also gain exposure to advanced technologies, including GRC platforms, risk analytics, and AI-enabled use cases.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Execution

   • Conduct assessments and design frameworks related to operational risk (e.g., RCSA, risk appetite, incident management), compliance monitoring, and resilience (e.g., critical business services, scenario testing).

   • Support client workshops, interviews, and analysis of existing risk and compliance processes.

   • Contribute to the development of deliverables such as policies, process maps, risk registers, and test scenarios.

2. Risk Technology & Data Enablement

   • Work with teams implementing GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream), ensuring alignment between risk frameworks and technical configurations.

   • Use analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support the development of dashboards, reporting packs, and risk indicators.

   • Participate in requirements gathering, testing, and configuration of risk tools.

3. Innovation & AI Exposure

   • Assist in identifying opportunities for AI or automation in risk and compliance use cases (e.g., control monitoring, fraud detection, regulatory analysis).

   • Collaborate with data science or tech teams to understand the impact of AI on risk management and governance.

   • Contribute to the development of responsible AI frameworks and model risk control environments.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

   • Support client communications by preparing presentation materials, meeting minutes, and issue logs.

   • Help manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate across business, compliance, risk, and IT teams.

   • Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.

5. Team Collaboration & Development

   • Collaborate closely with senior consultants and managers, contributing to team success and project delivery.

   • Engage in internal initiatives such as knowledge development, innovation forums, and methodology enhancement.

   • Mentor junior analysts where appropriate and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5–7 years in risk management or compliance consulting roles, ideally with exposure to regulated sectors such as banking.

• Education: Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline; certifications (e.g., CRMA, CAMS, FRM) are a plus.

• Skills:

  • Working knowledge of operational risk and compliance concepts

  • Familiarity with resilience frameworks or business continuity planning

  • Experience with risk tools (e.g., GRC, dashboards, data analysis)

  • Interest in digital risk transformation and AI/automation use cases

  • Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach

  • Arabic language is a plus

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical thinker with a learning mindset

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments

• Effective communicator with the ability to distill complex topics

• Proactive team player with a drive for continuous improvement

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