Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Job Description & Summary
Join our Middle East Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) team and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Deals practice. As our business continues to grow, your expertise as a Manager will be crucial in managing complex risks and ensuring the highest quality in our engagements. You will lead and mentor teams, guiding them through the entire engagement lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in our processes. We support Deals project teams throughout the entire engagement lifecycle from bidding through contracting and on into delivery, taking a partnership approach to work alongside and collaborate with partners and teams.
Role Responsibilities
- Advise senior management and leadership on client engagements, including the nature of services being provided, the associated risks, and potential reputational, contractual, and legal exposures
- Review and assess engagement panels, identifying risks and ensuring that PwC’s reputation and financial position are protected
- Evaluate contract clauses from a risk management perspective, ensuring clarity on liability caps, profitability calculations, and the firm’s position in the public domain
- Provide guidance on engagement sign-offs, ensuring that all risks have been carefully considered and managed before approval
- Collaborate with engagement teams to understand the services being delivered, the client’s needs, and the broader market context
- Assess emerging risks, particularly in Deals, including reputational, financial, and service permissibility risks
- Work with senior leadership to ensure that engagements are conducted in a manner that protects PwC from undue exposure
- Support the pursuit of large-scale transformation opportunities, working alongside the engagement and Deals’ leadership and other risk management functions
- Negotiate with clients on contracting challenges, with support from the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and senior stakeholders in the business
- Participate in internal governance forums for high-value and higher-risk engagements to support teams in managing contracting and delivery risks
Role Requirements
- Extensive experience in a client-facing advisory role, ideally within a Big 4 environment, with a strong background in risk management
- Proven ability to understand and manage complex risks in client engagements, especially in the context of Deals, including reputational, financial, and legal risks
- Strong understanding of contract management, including terms related to liability, profitability, and legal exposure
- In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be applied to drive business outcomes, particularly under the firm’s transformation agenda
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence key decision-making processes
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure that risks are properly identified, understood, and mitigated
- Strong knowledge of the professional services industry, with an understanding of market dynamics, service lines, and client engagement models
- Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or legal advisory service
- Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Creative and strategic thinker, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
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