[Middle East] Senior Manager - Banking and Insurance

Company descriptionSia is a next‑generation management consulting firm and a pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value across more than 30 sectors and services.Sia's mission is to craft state‑of‑the‑art narratives for transformation and innovation and to deploy these at scale. Our goal is to drive transformations that generate a positive impact. With a global presence of 51 offices worldwide and leveraging the expertise of 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we optimize client projects globally. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next‑level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.In the Middle East, we provide expert Consulting services in Strategy, Growth & Innovation, and Business Transformation, across a broad spectrum of high‑stakes strategic topics for our clients with a distinguished history of achievements and expertise. Propelled by our Partners and international teams, we are proud to play a crucial role in advancing visions in both the public and private sectors. In addition to these services, through the Sia Institute, we offer comprehensive training programs and workshops, meticulously tailored to meet the regional needs.Why join the Sia Village?Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee WellbeingThese are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.QualificationsRequired qualifications10+ years of consulting experience within Insurance and/or Banking practice, combining business development and hands‑on program delivery.Established GCC network with senior client relationships; demonstrable track record converting relationships into engagements.Proven success leading multi‑workstream transformations to time, cost, and quality, with quantified business outcomes.Strong command of GCC regulatory frameworks and market dynamics, including data residency and Islamic finance/Takaful.Experience with major industry platforms: Temenos/Transact (T24), Finacle, nCino, Mambu; Guidewire, Duck Creek, Sapiens; Salesforce Financial Services Cloud or Microsoft Dynamics; ServiceNow; cloud/data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP regional).Excellent executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management; adept at workshops and steering committees.Financial and analytical acumen: pricing and margin management, business cases, KPI design, and value tracking.Fluency in English and professional fluency in Arabic, with the ability to deliver workshops, facilitate meetings, and produce client‑ready materials in both languages.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.Preferred qualificationsMBA or relevant master’s degree.Professional certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum/SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, CFA/FRM, ACII/LOMA, CAMS, CISA.Native or near‑native Arabic proficiency; strong Arabic business writing and presentation skills (including executive decks, reports, and facilitation) across GCC contexts.Experience delivering IFRS 17 programs, core platform selections/migrations, data/AI, and automation (RPA/IPA), and multi‑country GCC transformations.What success looks like in 6–12 monthsStrengthened executive relationships in priority accounts, leading to a healthy, qualified pipeline and closed engagements.On‑time, on‑budget delivery of one or more programs with clear benefits realized (e.g., improved STP, reduced cycle times, enhanced NPS, better loss/combined ratio, lower cost‑to‑serve).Development of high‑performing teams and creation of reusable GCC‑relevant assets adopted by the practice.Additional informationWhy Join UsShape the future of AI consulting in the Middle East.Work on high‑impact projects with top private and public organisations.Be part of a global consulting firm with innovative AI assets and products.Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas drive real change.Joining Sia means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept, which promotes a community‑driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care & Support, and Employee Wellbeing, ensuring a fulfilling career path.What a career at Sia offers youCompetitive compensation: a competitive salary and benefits package, benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers.Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future.Tailored ca