Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager - Risk Management

Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager - Risk Management role at KPMG Lower Gulf.

Overview

The candidate possesses optimal technical and practical knowledge, experience, and insight into the global and local quality and risk management policies and procedures, which include core principles defined in the Global Quality and Risk Management (GQ&RM) Manual, and other risk management and compliance-related requirements defined by the regulators that apply to KPMG LG.

Responsibilities

• Quality and Risk Management
• Assist the F-QPLP/F-RMP (and their Delegate) in executing day-to-day quality and risk management initiatives across the Advisory service line.
• Lead risk management processes for large transformation projects exceeding specified thresholds, ensuring compliance with global and local policies.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, ethics, and integrity throughout the organization.
• Policy and Compliance
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Quality and Risk Management related issues including local regulatory requirements.
• Develop, update, and ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and guidelines related to quality and risk management.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Identify, evaluate, and address potential risks associated with large projects, providing proactive solutions to maintain compliance.
• Escalate any breaches of risk policies and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with F-QPLP/F-RMP (and their Delegate).
• Reporting, Communication, and Stakeholder Management
• Prepare ad-hoc risk reports and presentations for the F-QPLP/ F-RMP (and their Delegate) and management, as required.
• Address system issues in collaboration with global teams and undertake administrative reporting.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and presentations.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline risk management processes, driving efficiencies for client-facing teams.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, etc.) or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFE, ACAMS) is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 6-7 years of experience at a Big 4 or other reputable professional services firm, multinational organization, or financial institution in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of global and local quality and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver solution-focused advice and provide practical business solutions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and relevant software
• Technical IT skills to operate risk management platforms and tools

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Accounting