Manager - Risk Consulting - FSRM - Riyadh

The opportunity

As part of the Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants, such as, Banks, Pension Funds, Investment Companies and Insurance. FSRM products and services include all aspects related to Pillar one and Pillar Two Risks, Risk Analytics, Credit Analysis, Investment Analysis and Risk Reporting.

Your key responsibilities

As an FSRM Manager, you'll technically contribute to manage and lead FS Risk Management engagements. You will work effectively as a team leader having the responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating engagement directors and partners on progress. You'll also build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers. In addition, you'll contribute to presentations and provide inputs to proposals.

Drawing on your skills and experience, you'll stay abreast of innovative commercial insights for clients. You’ll also assist in packaging overall project findings into clear, concise, high-quality products.

You'll serve as a role model to junior team members for quality & risk management and ensure that junior team members are aware and understand and comply with EY's Quality & Risk Management guidelines. As a Manager, you'll also communicate effectively with junior team members and help cultivating them to becoming a high performer.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills


• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure


• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong educational background from a top institution, quantitative/ finance/ economics/ actuarial programme


• Min. 7 years of relevant professional experience in a consulting and /or banking environment.


• Experience in working in a project-based, team-oriented environment, ideally in the banking sector or consulting, with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments


• Experience and proficiency in programming languages: R, Paython or SQL.


• Excellent analytical, report-writing, facilitation and presentation skills


• Strong management skills and proven people management skills 


• Experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders


• Ability and appetite to drive business development and contribute to the growth of EY’s solutions

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional certifications: FRM and/or CFA 

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.


• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.


• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.


• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs