Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector FS X-Sector

Specialism Banking & Finance

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary The Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimisation), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics.

We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Whilst working in the Risk team you will develop your understanding of the key methodologies, tools, practices and trends in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other Financial Services experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.
• Execute engagement activities/work-streams on day-to-day basis. Ensure strict adherence to agreed timelines
• Ensure quality of output exceeds expectations agreed with client and Project Manager.
• Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with current Risk function trends from the region and from across the world.
• Handle Risk project and encourage team participation in a collaborative basis, with a focus on knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility while working on engagement activities; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.

Sector Specific Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other related major required.
• CA/CFA/FRM/Masters in Financial Engineering or equivalent ideal.
• Strong knowledge and experience of developing statistical models in R or SAS (Base SAS or EG). Certification in Base SAS will be a plus.
• Preferable qualifications: Masters in Finance/Economics.
• Management at a reputed Bank or Consulting Firm. As an exception 2-3 years can be considered given very specific skills.
• Good knowledge or prior experience of working on key regulations in FS space including IFRS 9, Basel II, Basel III, MIFID, FRTB would be an added plus.

Generic Competencies:

• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.
• Strong ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand client context (across a variety of problem areas), structure the issue and develop the fit-for-purpose solution in the areas of operations, process optimisation, strategic growth, customer experience or the like.
• Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills in Excel, Word and Power point.
• Language Skills: Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Minimum years experience required

• 3-4 years of experience in Financial Services Risk

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Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Travel Requirements Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? Yes

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