Risk Manager (Risk Advisory Manager – Financial Services | UAE )

OutsideCapital

South Africa

Description

Relocate to the UAE | Leading Professional Services Firm

Are you a Risk Advisory Manager looking to take the next step in your consulting career internationally?

A leading professional services firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Risk Advisory Manager to join its growing Financial Services practice. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals currently working within Big 4 or consulting environments who are looking to broaden their exposure, work with high-profile banking clients and accelerate their career in one of the region's most dynamic markets.

The Opportunity

As a Manager within the Risk Advisory team, you will lead client engagements across the banking and financial services sector, working closely with senior stakeholders while managing and developing high-performing teams.

You will be responsible for delivering advisory engagements across areas such as:

  • Internal Audit
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Internal Controls and Governance
  • Compliance and Regulatory Reviews
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
  • Risk Transformation Projects

You will also contribute to business development initiatives, client relationship management and the growth of the wider Risk Advisory practice.

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you should have:

  • 8+ years of experience within Risk Advisory, Internal Audit or Consulting
  • Current or recent experience within a professional services, consulting or advisory firm
  • Strong exposure to banking and financial services clients (essential)
  • Experience leading client engagements and managing teams
  • A professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CPA, CIA or CRMA
  • Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, internal controls and governance best practices
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in speaking with professionals currently working at:

  • Big 4 firms
  • Global consulting firms
  • Specialist risk advisory practices
  • Mid-tier accounting and advisory firms

What's on Offer?

  • Relocation opportunity to the UAE
  • Exposure to leading banking and financial services clients
  • Clear career progression within a growing practice
  • Competitive tax-free remuneration package
  • International consulting and advisory experience
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment

If you're a Risk Advisory Manager with strong banking experience and are interested in building your career in the UAE, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.