operational risk consultant

Citi

<div>Individuals in Operational Risk manage operational risk policies, standards, propose strategies, and governance processes designed to minimize losses from inadequate controls, fraud, and potential bankruptcy. This includes supervision over Operational Risk categories such as technology, Third party , cyber Processing, Business distribution, Operational resilience and fraud risks. These individuals are also responsible for challenging tools and methodologies that utilized for fraud monitoring and prevention, using advanced analytical and statistical skills to identify gaps and recommend changes to current structure and policies. This role is crucial to the company as it fortifies against potential operational risks, thereby protecting the company's financial stability and reputation, and contributing towards the overall business resilience and success.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Support the design and implementation of enterprise operational risk management procedures and methodologies, including effective application within the businesses.</li><li>
Independently assess operational risks in the business to ensure it is within the acceptable risk appetite</li><li>
Collaborate with the business to understand its risk profile, assess operational risk exposure, integrate risk mitigation controls, and monitor adherence.</li><li>
Review and challenge the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and control measures implemented by the 1st line of defense</li><li>
Provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders on the status of operational risk profile.</li><li>
Analyze data to identify trends or emerging risks and provide timely recommendations to mitigate risk exposure.</li><li>
Lead initiatives to improve operational risk management practices and enhance organizational resilience.</li><li>
Ensure operational risk management activities comply with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.</li><li>
Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes to assess its impact on operational risk management, and advise the business accordingly.</li><li>
Support the execution of remediation with timely and effective outcomes against regulatory expectations.</li><li>
Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change; takes ownership for helping others see a better future and stay positive during uncertainty.</li><li>
Demonstrates and inspires curiosity in seeking new ways to overcome challenges; actively applies learning from failures.</li><li>
Challenges self and others to seek out and communicate alternative views even when unpopular; welcomes diverse ideas to improve outcomes.</li><li>
Acts as a change catalyst by identifying and helping others see where new ideas could benefit the organization.</li><li>
Proactively seeks to understand and act in alignment with organizational decisions; helps others prioritize team and enterprise success over their own personal agenda</li><li>
Focuses on highest-priority work aligned to business goals; helps others effectively manage competing priorities.</li><li>
Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline work; creates process improvements that enhance efficiency for self and the team.</li><li>
Takes personal accountability for escalating, identifying, and managing potential risk; implements controls that enhance the client experience and operational effectiveness.</li><li>
Anticipates problems and proactively identifies solutions that address the root causes and result in meaningful improvements.</li><li>
Sets high expectations and invests the necessary effort to deliver excellence and exceed performance goals.</li><li>
Role-models and helps others to do the right thing for clients and Citi in all situations, even when difficult</li><li>
Engages key stakeholders early and often and actively looks for opportunities to improve collaboration in achieving common goals.</li><li>
Proactively seeks out opportunities to volunteer in Citi programs that support the community; advocates for solutions that meet the needs of Citi&rsquo;s clients and the community.</li><li>
Enthusiastically promotes the unique needs and preferences of colleagues; makes active commitment to help colleagues achieve balance, well-being, and development.</li><li>
Leverages varied networks to recruit diverse talent; advocates for colleagues with diverse skillsets, styles, and experiences to gain career opportunities.</li><li>
Empathetically listens and understands others&rsquo; positions before acting on issues; works to amplify voices that are minimized in the workplace</li><li>
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Minimum 8 years in Banking industry with 3 years on Risk and Control within the business, ORM, Compliance. Internal audit or a similar function</li><li>
Previous experience supporting risk management, compliance, governance, or controls related roles.</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities.</li><li>
Deep understanding of operational risk concepts, methodologies, and tools.</li><li>
Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to operational risk management.</li><li>
Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks and knowledge of risk reporting tools and techniques.</li><li>
Understanding to Operational Risk Regulatory submissions i.e. ICAAP, Recovery Plan and Scenario Analysis.</li><li>
Understanding of different risk types, e.g. credit, market, liquidity.</li><li>
Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., banking, finance, insurance, healthcare).</li><li>
Ability to interact effectively at all levels, develop strong partnerships across the organization, and present complex information clearly to senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong influencer with a focus on building relationships with the 1st line, while remaining independent and retaining the ability to challenge effectively.</li><li>
Comfortable in dynamic environments, capable of adapting to change while maintaining focus on risk management objectives.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to understand drivers and overcome barriers.</li><li>
High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.</li><li>
Analytical, with the ability to comprehend complexity and engage strategically, analyzing and interpreting large volumes of data.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CRMA would be considered as an asset</li></ul>
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management
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Job Family:
Operational Risk
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Control Monitoring, Credible Challenge, Governance, Issue Management, Operational Risk, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. 
 
View Citi&rsquo;s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.</div>

Operational Risk Lead Analyst

Barclays

<div><div>Date live: 05/07/2026
 Business Area: Risk
 Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics
 Contract: Permanent
 Reference Code: JR-0000089145</div></div>
 <div>Embark on a transformative journey at Barclays as an Operational Risk Cyber Specialist. In this role, you&rsquo;ll lead insightful reviews and investigations into the Operational Risk aspects of specific risk categories across the bank. Drawing on your expertise in Security Architecture and conducting risk assessments, you&rsquo;ll identify vulnerabilities and recommend strategic enhancements to safeguard critical assets. Your experience across domains such as application security, network security, cloud security, and security operations will be essential in evaluating emerging threats and ensuring robust alignment with Barclays' Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards.
To be successful as an Operational Risk Cyber Specialist, you should have:
<ul><li>Designing and implementing security architecture frameworks
</li><li>Performing detailed and methodical risk assessments across various domains
</li><li>Application security, network security, cloud security and security operations
</li><li>Communicating multi-faceted security topics to technical and non-technical audiences
</li></ul>Other highly valued skills include:
<ul><li>Experience in technical cyber roles, ideally demonstrating capability across different fields within Cyber
</li><li>Working experience with common Frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001; ideally experience in Banking, or other regulated industry
</li><li>CISSP, CISM or similar qualifications would be helpful but not required
</li></ul>This role is located in Whippany, NJ.
Minimum Salary: $75,000
Maximum Salary: $100,000
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Purpose of the role
To provide independent review and challenge of the Operational Risk elements of particular risk categories across the bank. Ensuring they are carried out in accordance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards
Accountabilities
<ul><li>Risk identification and proactive risk management, identifying interconnected, horizon and emerging risks to assist the business in understanding, managing and mitigating the right risks in line with their business strategy and objectives.</li>
<li>Analysis of operational risk data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks.</li>
<li>Risk-based analysis of business processes, systems, and controls to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.</li>
<li>Ongoing research and monitoring of internal and external sources to identify potential Operational Risks.</li>
<li>Oversight, review and challenge of 1st Line activities including - Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), Risk Events, Issues and attendance at key Risk and Control meetings (with associated reporting) ensuring they accurately reflect the business risk position,.</li>
<li>Stakeholder management, engaging and working effectively with First and Second Line management.</li>
<li>Risk based 2nd Line input into 1st Line Projects, Initiatives and Strategic decision making.</li>
</ul>Analyst Expectations
<ul><li>To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise</li>
<li>They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.</li>
<li>If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L &ndash; Listen and be authentic, E &ndash; Energise and inspire, A &ndash; Align across the enterprise, D &ndash; Develop others.</li>
<li>OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.</li>
<li>Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.</li>
<li>Partner with other functions and business areas.</li>
<li>Takes responsibility for end results of a team&rsquo;s operational processing and activities.</li>
<li>Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.</li>
<li>Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.</li>
<li>Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.</li>
<li>Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.</li>
<li>Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.</li>
<li>Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.</li>
<li>Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.</li>
<li>Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.</li>
</ul>All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship &ndash; our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset &ndash; to Empower, Challenge and Drive &ndash; the operating manual for how we behave.</div>

Operational Risk Cyber Specialist

Arab Solutions

<div>
 
 Position Title:
 
 Audit Senior Consultant (
 
 Arabic Speaker)
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced
 
 Audit Senior Consultant
 
 to lead audit, compliance, and risk management engagements. The role involves evaluating internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying operational risks, and providing strategic recommendations to strengthen governance frameworks. The ideal candidate should possess strong government sector exposure, local experience, professional certifications, and Arabic language proficiency.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage internal audit and compliance engagements
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 Conduct enterprise risk assessments and control evaluations
 </li>
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 Review financial, operational, and regulatory processes for compliance and effectiveness
 </li>
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 Develop audit plans, methodologies, and reporting standards
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 Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to management
 </li>
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 Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, policies, and governance standards
 </li>
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 Coordinate with stakeholders to monitor corrective action plans
 </li>
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 Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
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 Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across the organization
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
 </li>
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 Professional certification required (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent)
 </li>
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 Strong expertise in audit methodologies, risk management, and compliance frameworks
 </li>
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit management tools
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Mandatory Requirements
 
 
 
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 Local experience is mandatory
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 Government sector exposure is required
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 Arabic Speaker is mandatory
 </li>
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 Professional certification is mandatory
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Experience Required
 
 
 
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 8+ years of experience in audit, compliance, governance, or risk management
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 Prior experience in government, semi-government, or regulated industries preferred
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Skills
 
 
 
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 Strong leadership and project management abilities
 </li>
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 Excellent report writing and presentation skills
 </li>
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 Ability to manage multiple audit engagements independently
 </li>
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 Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Skills: audit methodologies,develop audit plans,project management,governance standards,control evaluations,presentation skills,risk management,cia,compliance frameworks,acca,cpa,cma
</div>

Audit Senior Consultant (Arabic Speaker)

Datamatics Global Services Ltd

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">ServiceNow Functional Consultant (GRC / IRM / SecOps)</h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h2>
We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Functional Consultant to lead the implementation, standardization, and optimization of ServiceNow IRM (Integrated Risk Management), GRC, Business Continuity Management, and SecOps modules for a large enterprise environment. The role involves designing functional solutions, aligning processes with industry best practices, and working closely with technical teams to implement scalable and efficient workflows.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ServiceNow GRC/IRM modules, risk frameworks, policy management, business continuity planning, and SecOps implementations, along with the ability to drive process improvements and stakeholder alignment.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
1. ServiceNow IRM / GRC Implementation</h3><ul><li>
Implement, standardize, and optimize Risk, Policy &amp; Compliance, Business Continuity Management, and SecOps modules within ServiceNow.</li><li>
Design and implement ServiceNow GRC/IRM solutions aligned with industry best practices.</li><li>
Configure and customize policies, controls, indicators, risk frameworks, audit test plans, attestations, and assessments.</li><li>
Configure and manage IRM portals for governance and compliance workflows.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
2. Business Continuity &amp; Risk Management</h3><ul><li>
Design and implement Business Impact Analysis (BIA) workflows within ServiceNow.</li><li>
Develop and manage Business Continuity Plans (BCP) including plan creation, lifecycle management, reviews, and testing.</li><li>
Integrate business continuity plans with risks, business processes, and enterprise assets.</li><li>
Support risk assessments and compliance monitoring across the organization.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
3. Process Design &amp; Optimization</h3><ul><li>
Re-engineer existing governance, risk, and compliance processes to improve productivity, service quality, and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Design and implement new processes ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards.</li><li>
Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and buy-in during process redesign initiatives.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
4. Functional Implementation &amp; Collaboration</h3><ul><li>
Lead functional implementations for designed or re-engineered processes.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with ServiceNow technical teams to translate functional requirements into system configurations and customizations.</li><li>
Work within an Agile delivery model, participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and solution validation.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
5. Documentation, Training &amp; Change Management</h3><ul><li>
Prepare comprehensive process documentation, functional specifications, test scripts, and training materials.</li><li>
Support organizational change management initiatives during tool and process implementations.</li><li>
Conduct operational training sessions for end users and stakeholders.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
6. Reporting &amp; Performance Measurement</h3><ul><li>
Define and implement KPI measurement frameworks for governance, risk, and compliance operations.</li><li>
Configure dashboards and reporting mechanisms within ServiceNow.</li><li>
Provide insights to stakeholders on risk posture, compliance status, and operational performance.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>
Strong experience with ServiceNow IRM / GRC modules including:<ul><li>
Risk Management</li><li>
Policy &amp; Compliance Management</li><li>
Audit Management</li><li>
Business Continuity Management</li><li>
SecOps</li></ul></li><li>
Hands-on experience configuring risk frameworks, policies, controls, indicators, and compliance workflows.</li><li>
Experience designing and implementing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).</li><li>
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance standards.</li><li>
Experience working with Agile delivery methodologies.</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder communication and requirement gathering skills.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
ServiceNow IRM / GRC Certification or equivalent ServiceNow certifications.</li><li>
Experience working in large enterprise environments with multiple service providers.</li><li>
Familiarity with IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, etc.).</li><li>
Experience implementing SecOps workflows and integrations.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>
Strong functional consulting and solution design capability</li><li>
Business process reengineering expertise</li><li>
Stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>
Analytical and problem-solving mindset</li><li>
Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively</li></ul>
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ServiceNow Functional Consultant

Grant Thornton - UAE

<div>
 
 
 We&rsquo;re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.&nbsp;With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.&nbsp;We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
 
 
 As a Senior Consultant, you&rsquo;ll empower the team, deliver excellence, lead the way in shaping strategies and exceeding client expectations, and make a meaningful impact. Discover your purple and join our Business Risk Services Team today!&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Let us paint a picture for you
 
 
 
 Imagine being part of a team that puts &ldquo;we before me&rdquo;, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.
 
 
 Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais &ndash; bring your true self to work. Be a part&nbsp;of a team&nbsp;driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.
 
 
 Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.
 
 
 
 About the Business Risk Services Line
 
 
 
 Discover tailored risk solutions with our BRS team. From proactive risk detection to optimizing internal controls, we empower your organization with strategies that drive efficiency and safeguard against threats. With a focus on transparency and collaboration, we build robust audit frameworks that ensure resilience and foster growth in an ever-changing business landscape.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 As a Senior Consultant some of your responsibilities will include:
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Preparing draft terms of reference/audit planning document prior to meeting the client ensuring any&nbsp;revisions are processed
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 Preparing business proposals and ensure timely submission to the line manager
 </li>
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 Producing close-out documentation and contributes to close-out meetings with the client
 </li>
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 Preparing fieldwork as applicable to review
 </li>
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 Responsible for building and maintaining good working relationships with all clients and colleagues
 </li>
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 Delivering internal audit service including devising strategic and annual internal audit plans on a risk-based approach
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 Executing internal audit assignments independently to the required scope in compliance with risk based internal audit methodology including Plant Operations, Plant Maintenance, Asset Integrity, HSE, Projects (FEED to EPC), Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Well Integrity, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Operations, Material Management, Logistics etc.
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 Field management responsibilities including completing file reviews and preparing reports for review by assistant manager and engagement manager
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 Planning and supervision of audits assigned to junior colleagues, including leading planning and exit meetings
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 Reporting to Audit Committees on progress and key performance indicators against plan
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 Preparing reports and presentations for assigned projects
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 Formulating recommendations and solutions with attention to a client&rsquo;s wishes, capabilities and limitations forming concise reports
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 Assisting the client in implementing the plan and resolve any occasional discrepancies
 </li>
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 Assisting in Financial Management including billing and income collection, compilation of profitability budgets and management of financial review process to achieve target internal profit measures
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 Think you've got what it takes to be a Senior Consultant? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management within the Oil &amp; Gas, Power, Utility or Energy industry is essential
 </li>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in an engineering field is essential
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualified level candidate of professional qualification or pursuing (CIA, CISA, CISM, CISP or equivalent)
 </li>
 <li>
 Certification in data analytics is preferred (Power BI, MS azure, AWS, google certifications)&nbsp;
 </li>
 <li>
 Internationally recognized Certifications in the in the technical areas such as Sustainability, HSE, process safety, Energy Risk Management etc..
 </li>
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 Internal audit experience in technical areas such as operations, maintenance, capital projects, supply chain, asset integrity, HSE, process safety, reservoir engineering, drilling operations, sustainability, etc. is essential
 </li>
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 Experienced in the use of data analytics, with a track record of successful use of the tool
 </li>
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work to tight deadlines, self-motivated and detail &ndash; focused
 </li>
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 Ideally with experience of both practice and industry, including delivering internal audit services to a portfolio of clients/ stakeholders
 </li>
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 Experience of both financial and operational audits
 </li>
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 Experience of supervising small teams on assignment
 </li>
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 Experience of preparing and delivering presentations&nbsp;
 </li>
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 Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken Arabic is advantageous
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Consultant | Engineering Background - Internal Audit | Business Risk Services

Firm360

<div>
 Senior Consultant &ndash; Firm360 Platform &amp; Quality Governance
 
 
 Location:
 
 Islamabad / GCC Exposure
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Falconry Solutions &ndash; Firm360
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 5&ndash;10+ Years
 
 
 
 Industry Focus:
 
 Audit, Advisory &amp; Professional Services Firms
 
 About Firm360
 
 Firm360 is an integrated Governance &amp; Operations Platform purpose-built for modern audit and professional services firms across the GCC. The platform helps firms automate and strengthen ISQM1, AML, Acceptance &amp; Continuance, Independence Monitoring, Learning Management, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, and operational performance.
 
 
 We are looking for a highly capable Senior Consultant who can help drive the Firm360 proposition across the region&mdash;combining deep regulatory understanding with practical implementation and client advisory experience.
 
 Key Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead implementation and advisory engagements related to:
 </li>
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 ISQM1 / SOQM
 </li>
 <li>
 SOCPA quality requirements
 </li>
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 Acceptance &amp; Continuance (A&amp;C)
 </li>
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 AML / KYC compliance
 </li>
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 Independence monitoring
 </li>
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 Internal quality monitoring &amp; remediation
 </li>
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 Support audit and professional services firms in designing and operationalizing quality management frameworks
 </li>
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 Configure and support Firm360 platform modules aligned with client methodologies and regulatory expectations
 </li>
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 Conduct workshops, demos, client onboarding sessions, and executive presentations
 </li>
 <li>
 Support development of templates, methodologies, dashboards, workflows, and regulatory content within the platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with leadership to expand Firm360 across GCC markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist firms in inspection readiness and quality governance transformation initiatives
 </li>
 </ul>
 Required Experience &amp; SkillsStrong Practical Knowledge of:
 <ul>
 <li>
 ISQM1 / System of Quality Management
 </li>
 <li>
 SOCPA regulatory expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Audit firm governance &amp; quality management
 </li>
 <li>
 Acceptance &amp; Continuance processes
 </li>
 <li>
 AML / KYC frameworks for professional services firms
 </li>
 <li>
 Independence declaration and monitoring processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Internal monitoring, remediation, and inspection readiness
 </li>
 </ul>
 Preferred Background:
 <ul>
 <li>
 Big 4 / Top 10 audit firm experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience within Audit Quality, Risk Management, Professional Practice, or GRC functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to GCC regulatory environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with governance, compliance, or audit technology platforms is highly preferred
 </li>
 </ul>
 Key Competencies
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong communication and stakeholder management
 </li>
 <li>
 Executive-level presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to bridge regulatory requirements with technology enablement
 </li>
 <li>
 Structured thinking and problem-solving
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial mindset with client-facing confidence
 </li>
 </ul>
 Why Join Firm360?
 <ul>
 <li>
 Opportunity to shape a next-generation GCC-focused governance platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to leading audit and professional services firms across the region
 </li>
 <li>
 Work at the intersection of governance, technology, AI, and regulatory transformation
 </li>
 <li>
 Fast-growing, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven environment
 </li>
 </ul>
 Preferred Certifications
 <ul>
 <li>
 CA / ACCA / CPA
 </li>
 <li>
 CIA / CISA (preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 ISO / AML certifications (added advantage)
 </li>
 </ul>
 Travel Requirement
 <ul>
 <li>
 GCC travel may be required based on client engagements and platform implementation activities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Consultant – Firm360 Platform & Quality Governanceanager

CCL Global

<div>
 
 CCL Arabian Solutions (part of the CCL Global group) are working with an International Consultancy to recruit a PMO Manager to head up a new Water treatment project based in in Riyadh; KSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 As the senior-most Consultant representative you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the entire Water Management Office (WMO) team on this major program of works. This role ensures that all TSE-related planning, operations, engineering oversight, asset management, governance, and compliance activities are executed in full alignment with their clients governance frameworks, PMO processes, and strategic objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 The WMO Representative acts as the primary interface between the Consultant, the PMO Water Management Director, project departments, external authorities, contractors, and service providers. This role ensures coherent management of the Riyadh TSE system, strategic decision-making, coordinated delivery of Long-Term Planning, Daily O&amp;M Oversight, Governance &amp; Compliance and continuous performance monitoring consistent with international and national standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership, Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide overall leadership to the WMO team and ensure full alignment with project strategic objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the execution of Long-Term Planning,Daily O&amp;M Oversight, and Governance &amp; Compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish lines of communication and coordination with PMO WaterManagement Director, RCRC stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure full adherenceto RCRC policies,workflows, procedural controls,and reporting protocols.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervise the WMO team&rsquo;s performance, productivity, and resourceallocation across all
 </li>
 <li>
 functional domains.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide senior-level advice on asset lifecycle strategy,system expansion, TSE optimization, and sustainability objectives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical &amp; Operational Oversight:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and validatelong-term TSE demand planning, hydraulicmodelling reviews, and engineering analyses performed by the WMO technical specialists.
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 Ensure the propersupervision of TSE O&amp;M Contractors, including compliance with
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 SLAs, KPIs, safetystandards, and technical procedures.
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 Direct the resolution of engineering challenges affecting TSE assets,pumping stations, transmission pipelines, reservoirs, and control systems.
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 Provide senior oversighton SCADA integration, digital systems, cybersecurity requirements, and operational readiness.
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 Ensure engineering decisionsand operational recommendations maintain system
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 reliability, safety, and performance.
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 Compliance, Reporting&amp; Documentation:
 
 
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 Ensure all TSE-related activities comply with project governance requirements and PMO processes.
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 Approve and submitWeekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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 Approve the IPC for the TSE Operation contractors.
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 Oversee preparation of the AnnualWork Plan, budgets,variance reports, and rolling forecasts.
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 Ensure documentation control,QA/QC reviews, and traceability of all technical,
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 contractual, and governance documentation.
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 Stakeholder Coordination &amp; External Interface:
 
 
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 Chair weekly, monthlycoordination meetings with TSE O&amp;Mcontractors, consultants, and technical partners.
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 Interface with externalauthorities (NWC, MEWA, SEC, Amana,SWCC, and end users).
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 Lead discussions on system constraints, operational incidents, shutdowns, and inter-agency dependencies.
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 Resolve conflicts, facilitate approvals, remove bottlenecks, and elevate decisions requiring PMO or RCRC leadership input.
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 Contractual &amp; Administrative Leadership:
 
 
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 Issue site instructions, certificate recommendations, and non-binding technicaldirectives.
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 Support procurement and evaluation of TSE-related contractors and service providers.
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 Monitor contractual compliance, variations, payment certificates, and performance claims.
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 Ensure the team maintains accurateregisters for legal compliance, procurement, and authority interactions.
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 Risk, Safety &amp; Quality Oversight:
 
 
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 Ensure all WMO activities complywith QHSE guidelines and Saudi regulatory requirements.
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 Oversee risk assessments, emergency response planning, and mitigation strategies.
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 Approve corrective actionsfor safety incidents, asset failures, engineering anomalies, and system disruptions.
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 Qualifications &amp;Experience
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Water Management, Asset Management, or related discipline.
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 15+ years in water infrastructure planning, TSE/wastewater systems,asset
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 management, or utilityoperations.
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 Proven experience leadingmultidisciplinary teams.
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 Strong background in asset lifecycle planning, hydraulic systems,SCADA governance.
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 Preferred certification: IAM or equivalent.
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 Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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 English language: Full Professional Proficiency; Arabic is an advantageous.
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 Competencies &amp; Behavioral Attributes
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with ability to implement operational programs.
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 Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
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 Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
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 High ethical standardsand professionalism.
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 Adaptability to evolvingprogram needs.
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 Deliverables &amp; Performance Indicators
 
 
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 Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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 Annual Work Plan, budgets, KPI dashboards.
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 Compliance reports, governance documentation.
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 Oversight of all Task deliverables.
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PMO Manager

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