Risk & Quality Senior Associate, Deals

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismRiskManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryJoin our Middle East Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) team and play a key role in enabling the success of our Deals practice. As our business grows so does the complexity of our engagements making your role as an experienced Senior Associate vital to managing risk and ensuring quality. Your work will involve partnering closely with our Deals teams guiding them through the engagement lifecycle and contributing to the continuous improvement of our 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 teams.Candidate RequirementsPlease note this role requires the candidate to be Arabic speakingRole ResponsibilitiesSupport senior leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements including reputational contractual and legal risksAssist in the review of engagement panels helping to identify potential exposures PwC could faceProvide input on contract clauses evaluating them from a risk perspective and ensuring clarity on liability caps profitability calculations and risk mitigation measuresCollaborate with engagement teams to understand the nature of services provided and ensure risk is managed throughout the delivery processHelp monitor and manage risks in Deals including reputational and service permissibility risks working under the guidance of senior risk managersContribute to ensuring engagements align with PwCs risk policies and procedures identifying areas of concern and proposing mitigating actionsStay informed about emerging risks and technologies that could impact engagements particularly in the context of PwCs transformation initiativesPrepare reports and analysis to support risk assessments and decision-making by senior leadershipParticipating in delivering training to staff across DealsRequirementsExperience in a risk management or client advisory role preferably within a Big 4 or similar professional services environmentPreferred experience from a Consulting or Deals M&A backgroundSolid understanding of contract management including liability profitability and legal exposure in client engagementsKnowledge of risk management principles with an ability to identify and manage risks across a range of engagementsStrong communication skills with the ability to provide clear concise insights to senior stakeholdersAbility to collaborate effectively with teams to ensure risks are appropriately addressed in engagement planning and deliveryProfessional certifications in risk management or legal advisory services are an advantageFamiliarity with PwCs service offerings market positioning and client engagement practicesMotivated to build excellent working relationships and meet deadlines successfully in a fast paced & dynamic environmentProficient in English and Arabic speaking requiredEducationDegrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:(if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)Certifications(if blank certifications not specified)Optional SkillsAccepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Anti-Bribery Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Business Ethics Code of Ethics Communication Compliance and Governance Compliance and Standards Compliance Auditing Compliance Frameworks Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Reporting Compliance Review Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Controls Compliance Creativity Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Protection Management (DPM) Disability Support Embracing Change 30 moreDesired Languages(If blank desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa SponsorshipYesGovernment Clearance RequiredNoJob Posting End DateRequired ExperienceSenior IC#J-18808-Ljbffr