Director - Risk Advisory - FS Consulting - BIG 4 Firm - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

My Client a BIG 4 firm in KSA are a $100m FS consulting business in the middle east of which risk takes up 30%. Due to an increase in demand and pipeline, the lead FS partner is looking to double his Director cohort in the next year and looking for established Directors from BIG 4 or equivalent that have delivered risk transformation within financial services. client and market facing team and looking for someone with experience across pitching/business development, working with clients, understanding their needs and bringing SMEs across their consulting business into play to generate pipeline and thus revenue.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong track record in risk transformation (across credit, market, liquidity risk) to work in a growing, high demand consulting group. It is expected you have experience in facing into the market and client coverage within FS to develop and rapidly traject their career in Saudi Arabia. Full support will be given from Day 1 by the leading partners, with a roadmap to progression to partnership and beyond.

They currently have a $100m USD FS consulting business across the middle east of which risk is 30%.

It is expected you have worked in consulting or wider professional services and in addition to delivery, people management and client engagement - you have worked in a market facing capacity with the ability to originate and win work. In addition you have the ability to lead engagements, drive programmes from shaping through to execution, manage and build a high performing team.

You will have strong industry domain with a specialism in either retail, wholesale, corporate banking OR asset/wealth management with an appreciation of key transformation agendas across risk (market, credit or liquidity).

You will have experience in:

Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Understand clients goals, needs, and challenges to provide tailored solutions.
• Proactively communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction and address any concerns.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with clients to develop strategic plans and objectives.
• Provide consultancy services to clients, offering insights and recommendations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with internal teams, such as consultants, analysts, and researchers, to deliver client solutions.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Business Development:

• Identify opportunities for upselling or expanding services to existing clients.
• Assist in the development of new business proposals and pitches.

Data Analysis:

• Use data and analytical tools to provide insights and recommendations to clients.
• Translate data into actionable strategies.

Background:

• Degree Education
• Experience to Manager level (at minimum in a BIG 4 firm or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of FS
• Ability to build and foster relationships

This role needs someone who is willing to relocate and work in Riyadh full time. On offer is a very competitive base salary, performance related bonus (firm and individual) benefits including private medical and health insurance. This is a role in a high performing growing team with strong trajectory to partner available in 18 - 24 months.

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