Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC we value every individuals role in shaping our future. Were looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust delivering sustained results and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence collaboration and inclusiveness. We seek selfaware collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Deals (Deals) to achieve its strategy. Our teams primary purpose is to provide trusted advisor risk and quality advice to our internal Deals business effectively manage and mitigate legal regulatory and reputational risk. The increasing use of alternative delivery methods and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. The Deals engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand. 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 have been continuously upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for experienced business professionals to help us continue to support the business.

We are looking for a professional at the level of a Senior Manager who is solutionsfocused skilled at building relationships enjoys being at the heart of change and wants to be part of a relevant cohesive vibrant and growing team.

Role Responsibilities

Acting as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams providing timely and solutionfocused pragmatic advice
Negotiating with clients on contracting challenges with support from the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders in the business
Participating in internal governance forums for high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risks
Participating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of Deals
Participating in delivering training to staff across Deals
Representing Deals R&Q on Panels held for Deals opportunities
Building trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams and acting as a dedicated business advisor to the Deals business

Requirements

Extensive experience working in a risk management environment preferably in a professional services/ Big 4 firm
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
Hands on experience reviewing legal documents
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 problemsolving and innovation
Ability to think outside the box and help mitigate risk
Understanding of emerging technologies and how could these be be leveraged under the transformation agenda
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence key decisionmaking processes
Proactive flexible and flexible and has a positive attitude
Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business drivers
Ability to take initiative to manage numerous projects simultaneously under time constraints
The individual is preferable to be bilingual and proficient in English and Arabic