Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)
Financial Services | GRCS We are seeking a high-performing Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to join our Financial Services solution team.
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Financial Services \| GRCS
We are seeking a high-performing
Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services
to join our Financial Services solution team.
The role will focus on leading complex engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory within the Financial Services sector (banks, insurance, investment firms, fintech).
Engagement Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and manage multiple complex client engagements simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budget and quality standards.
- Take full accountability for planning, execution, review and reporting of engagements.
- Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning.
- Review and sign-off on key deliverables before Partner review.
- Act as primary point of contact for client senior management.
Risk & Quality Management
- Ensure full compliance with KPMG’s internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures.
- Oversee engagement management procedures related to:
- + Internal Audit
- + Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
+ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
+ Corporate Governance
+ Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews
- Ensure adherence to Advisory quality standards and regulatory requirements specific to Financial Services.
Sector & Regulatory Expertise
- Maintain strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting Financial Services (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, IFRS, Basel, etc.).
- Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and update teams on regulatory developments, industry trends and emerging risks.
- Provide technical guidance to engagement teams and clients.
Business Development & Growth
- Support and actively drive business development initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
- Lead proposal development, technical write-ups, pricing discussions and client presentations.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities across Advisory and other service lines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
Innovation & Methodology
- Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency including:
- + Digital transformation
- + Standardization of workpapers
- + Automation and analytics
- Contribute to development and implementation of new service offerings, tools and methodologies within GRCS.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.
- Conduct performance reviews and support career progression discussions.
- Ensure optimal team allocation across engagements.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
, Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting or equivalent.
- Professional certifications such as:
- + CIA / CA / ACCA / CISA / CFE / CRMA / BCM / CCGP (mandatory or in advanced stage of completion)
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in:
- + Internal Audit
- + ICOFR
+ Enterprise Risk Management
+ Corporate Governance
+ Internal Audit Quality Assurance
- + Preferably within consulting firms or Financial Services institutions (banks, insurance, investment firms)
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a managerial capacity.
- Strong exposure to Financial Services regulatory environment.
- Proven experience managing multiple engagements (3–5 concurrently).
- Strong commercial awareness and engagement economics management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to provide practical, risk-based solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
- For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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