Please Note: Bilingual Arabic Skills with local market experience for Financial Services clients is desired on this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building client relationships and active marketing efforts (a good networking capability is a pre-requisite)
- Prospecting for new business by using the client relationships, getting an active handle on regulations to drive business opportunities on a pro-active basis.
- Managing the books of clients with Managing Director which includes active participation in business development, account management, effective quality delivery, managing the project delivery and quality etc.
- Building a thought leadership position by creating contemporary articles on Banking or by being a speaker at leadership forums on contemporary Banking topics
- Recruiting bright/talented individuals who can adapt to the rigors of consulting and creating a good execution capability in the practice.
- Delivering expected profitability from the practice by placing a sharp focus on the utilization of the staff and the recovery of the projects
- Interacting with multiple Advisory practices to develop cross-selling opportunities ,and upsell the Firm's branding.
Desired Profile:
- Total 15 years and a minimum of 8 years experience in Internal Audit/ Risk Advisory in the Financial Services domain.
- Candidates must have experience in leading consulting firms in the Risk Advisory, financial services domain.
- CIA/ CFA/ FRM/ Graduation in Finance OR a equivalent discipline and with a strong Financial Services Industry background would be preferred.
- Gender diversity is preferred.
- Experience in working/reviewing various core banking systems, electronic payment channels/ processes (Wallet/ internet/mobile/ POS etc.) would be preferred.
- Proven business development skills with ability to procure new business and should have managed business of 2-3 Million USD within UAE Market.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills.
- Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required. Well-honed mentoring and people development skills.
- Proven execution skills with sharp focus on quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrates creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
- Spearhead internal client facing teams and guide them on solution delivery. Independently lead multiple engagement
- Understanding the client's requirements and writing clear client proposals that articulate the specialized domain skills.
- Assist team members in developing technical and professional competency. Coach, train, and support consultants in the team.
- Constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Participate in sales and support business development initiatives.
- Bridging a Gap between Seniors and client stakeholders, timely communication, reporting and escalation to meet project objective.
Required Skill Set
- In depth understanding of Internal Audit and Risk Management concepts and corresponding experience in FS entities such as Banks, Shadow banks, Investment Banks, Asset Management Companies, Capital Markets, Payment and Fintech, Insurance etc.
- Language proficiency in Arabic is a must.
Qualification:
CIA/CISA/CFA/FRM/PHD or Doctorate in Risk management or MBA from global or reputed Business school. Project Management Certification, SIX Sigma, Power Bi, Data Analysis,
IDEA, SQL,SAP, treasury software, good to have.
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
