Forensics Core, Senior Manager - Deals, Riyadh

About This Role

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About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future. 

Line of Service Overview

Our Advisory practice helps organisations anticipate and respond to complex business challenges, combining deep industry insight with advanced technical capabilities. Within Deals, we support clients across the transaction lifecycle, from strategy and due diligence to execution and value realisation.  

Business Unit Overview

The Forensics business unit supports public and private sector clients in managing financial crime, fraud, integrity, and compliance risks. Our teams deliver investigations, fraud risk management, anti-bribery and corruption programmes, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing support, and regulatory advisory services across the Middle East.  

How You’ll Contribute

As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Leading and delivering complex investigations, fraud risk management, and integrity and compliance engagements, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on misconduct risk, regulatory exposure, and remediation
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently, ensuring high-quality outcomes, commercial discipline, and timely delivery
• Supporting business development through proposal development, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities
• Contributing to the growth and positioning of the Forensics practice in line with regional priorities and regulatory developments
• Collaborating closely with Directors and Partners to support account planning and client relationship management
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Promoting quality, risk management, and compliance with PwC methodologies and professional standards
• Applying strong awareness of emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics tools, to enhance forensic investigations, financial crime risk management, and the design and monitoring of compliance programmes

What You’ll Bring

• Typically 8–12 years of experience in forensic services, investigations, compliance, or financial crime within professional services or a regulated industry
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) , Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) , , Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of fraud risk management, anti-bribery and corruption frameworks, financial crime regulations, and investigative methodologies
• Experience managing teams and supporting the development of junior professionals
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills in English, with Arabic language capability considered an asset
• Your flexibility to travel up to 30% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development and personal needs and those of the business and our clients

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level. As a Senior Manager, you will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to building trust with clients, colleagues, and the wider community, while supporting the development of future leaders within the firm. 

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a role; you’ll build a meaningful career supported by continuous learning, coaching, and development opportunities. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, initiatives that support well-being and work-life balance, and access to leading digital tools and global expertise. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged. Learn more about Life at PwC Middle East. 

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