Risk Quality Senior Manager Deals

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismRiskManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryAt PwC we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration and inclusiveness. We seek self‑aware collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) plays a key role as an enabler in supporting Middle East Deals (Deals) to achieve its strategy. Our team’s primary purpose is to provide trusted advisor risk and quality advice to our internal Deals business, effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk. The increasing use of alternative delivery methods and more innovative commercial models have added complexity and increased contractual and delivery risk. The Deals engagement teams need close guidance and support from trusted advisers in R&Q to manage these risks while protecting our reputation and brand. We 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 have been continuously upskilling and growing our team and are now looking for experienced business professionals to help us continue to support the business.We are looking for a professional at the level of a Senior Manager who is solution‑focused, skilled at building relationships, enjoys being at the heart of change and wants to be part of a relevant cohesive vibrant and growing team.Role ResponsibilitiesActing as the first point of contact for queries from Deals engagement teams providing timely and solution‑focused pragmatic adviceNegotiating with clients on contracting challenges with support from the Office of the General Counsel and senior stakeholders in the businessParticipating in internal governance forums for high value and higher risk engagements to support teams to manage contracting and delivery risksParticipating in special projects to deliver the continuous change that is needed to improve the quality outcomes and profitability of DealsParticipating in delivering training to staff across DealsRepresenting Deals R&Q on Panels held for Deals opportunitiesBuilding trusted relationships across Deals and other support teams and acting as a dedicated business advisor to the Deals businessRequirementsExtensive experience working in a risk management environment, preferably in a professional services/Big 4 firmProven ability to understand and manage complex risks in client engagements, especially in the context of Deals including reputational, financial and legal risksStrong understanding of contract management including terms related to liability, profitability and legal exposureHands‑on experience reviewing legal documentsAbility to work collaboratively across teams to ensure that risks are properly identified, understood and mitigatedStrong knowledge of the professional services industry with an understanding of market dynamics, service lines and client engagement modelsProfessional certifications in risk management, compliance or legal advisory serviceStrong project management capabilities with a track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneouslyCreative and strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and innovationAbility to think outside the box and help mitigate riskUnderstanding of emerging technologies and how they could be leveraged under the transformation agendaExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence key decision‑making processesProactive, flexible and has a positive attitudeStrong analytical skills and an ability to understand key business driversAbility to take initiative to manage numerous projects simultaneously under time constraintsBilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferableOther InformationAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship: YesTravel Requirements: 0Government Clearance Required: NoRequired Experience: Senior Manager#J-18808-Ljbffr