Senior Manager - Risk Consulting - Digital Risk - Energy

About This Role

EY is the leading Big-4 professional services firm committed to ‘shape the future with confidence’. Fast pace of today’s business cycle as well as the rapid developments in business, operational and technological space present rapid growth opportunities as well as create uncertainties for today’s business leaders and workforce. EY Digital Risk Consulting team is fully engaged with these developments that are rapidly reshaping the entire industries and economies leading to a redefining of their risk profiles.

Within MENA region, EY is actively engaged with all sectors of the economy and actively supporting the vision of national leaderships especially in the GCC countries. EY is dedicated to help our clients in all sectors anticipate the uncertainty they face in doing their business and work closely with them to help effectively manage the Risk. Technology is a major component underpinning the transformation programs. EY Risk Advisory and especially the Digital Risk team is currently looking for scaling up the capabilities and the skills on hand to serve increasing demands of our clients in their sophisticated technology environments.

The opportunity In your role as an Senior Manager with EY MENA Consulting, you will be among the senior executives of EY Digital Risk competency operating as one team across different MENA offices to serve our MENA clients. You will contribute to our account centric growth strategy focusing on issue-based and competency-driven client needs. That's what differentiates EY in the consulting marketplace.

For these reasons, opportunities with Digital Risk practice led to tremendous career progression potential. You won’t find a culture like this anywhere else, so if you are looking to work with knowledgeable, people-oriented colleagues, this is a great place to be.

Your Key Responsibilities You will help our clients evaluate and enhance their business; with a focus on managing the risk arising from ongoing technology developments and the resultant fast-paced changes in their business and operational processes.

To make that happen, you will need a strong team and internal network to leverage our intellectual property, and lessons learned.

Everything you will be involved in comes down to providing excellent customer service and guiding EY teams do the same. Whether it is working with multiple client teams, advising the clients on Digital Risk related matters, or actively working EY account teams and partners in business development activities across various sectors, you will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to your clients.

Skills And Attributes For Success Providing guidance and knowledge, participating in performing procedures focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues related to technology related risks faced by our clients.

Demonstrating a thorough understanding of emerging technologies, complex information systems and the client’s business / industry.

Maintaining and enhancing relationships with client management, managing expectations around effectively delivering the engagements with successful closure and timely collections.

Demonstrating excellent project management skills, inspiring teamwork, and responsibility with team members. Using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of work products and services.

Focussing on the importance of coaching and developing teams and colleagues, by taking their ideas and giving them the knowledge, skills, and opportunities, they need to deliver.

Bringing energy and ambition to identify and manage business development opportunities.

To qualify for the role, you must have. Proven track record of success in the MENA/GCC region with key clients and industry sectors.

A master’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline. Alternatively, a degree in business, accounting, or finance, with additional IT qualifications.

Master’s degree will be preferable.

12-15 years of relevant experience of working as an IT risk consultant for a professional services firm or a public accounting firm, or as a senior executive of a technology company, a financial services company, telecom company, or comparable experience as an IT/IS expert.

Relevant experience areas include a combination of Digital Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, IT Disaster Recovery Management, Crisis Management, Third Party Risk Management, Technology Compliance Management, Technology Asset Management, Mobile Technology, Emerging Technologies (Robotics, IoT, Cloud and Blockchain), ERP Controls (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), Technical Controls Management for IT Systems and Networking technologies, Data Analytics, IT/Business Process & Controls Management, IT/IS Internal Audit, and/or Third-Party Reporting, etc.

Strong skills in project management, team management, and client service.

Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

A willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Ideally, you will also have CISA, CBCP, CISSP, IRM, CISM, and/or CIA certification is essential for long-term growth in the role; Based on an individual’s professional background, area of specialization or industry focus, we recognize that other certifications, credentials, or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable.

What We Look For Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve world-class Digital risk management capabilities, while working alongside some of the most knowledgeable individuals in the business, then this role is for you.

What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. Plus, we offer:

International career: with a Big 4 firm in a multi-national environment across MENA.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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