Strategy & Consulting - CFO&EV Consultant- Risk & Compliance Consulting

Overview

Role Overview

As a Consultant in Risk & Compliance, you will support the design and delivery of risk and resilience engagements across industries-particularly financial services. With 5-7 years of experience, you will contribute to the development of frameworks, assessments, and technology-enabled solutions in areas such as operational risk, compliance transformation, and operational resilience. You will also gain exposure to advanced technologies, including GRC platforms, risk analytics, and AI-enabled use cases.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Execution

   • Conduct assessments and design frameworks related to operational risk (e.g., RCSA, risk appetite, incident management), compliance monitoring, and resilience (e.g., critical business services, scenario testing).

   • Support client workshops, interviews, and analysis of existing risk and compliance processes.

   • Contribute to the development of deliverables such as policies, process maps, risk registers, and test scenarios.

2. Risk Technology & Data Enablement

   • Work with teams implementing GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream), ensuring alignment between risk frameworks and technical configurations.

   • Use analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support the development of dashboards, reporting packs, and risk indicators.

   • Participate in requirements gathering, testing, and configuration of risk tools.

3. Innovation & AI Exposure

   • Assist in identifying opportunities for AI or automation in risk and compliance use cases (e.g., control monitoring, fraud detection, regulatory analysis).

   • Collaborate with data science or tech teams to understand the impact of AI on risk management and governance.

   • Contribute to the development of responsible AI frameworks and model risk control environments.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

   • Support client communications by preparing presentation materials, meeting minutes, and issue logs.

   • Help manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate across business, compliance, risk, and IT teams.

   • Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.

5. Team Collaboration & Development

   • Collaborate closely with senior consultants and managers, contributing to team success and project delivery.

   • Engage in internal initiatives such as knowledge development, innovation forums, and methodology enhancement.

   • Mentor junior analysts where appropriate and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5-7 years in risk management or compliance consulting roles, ideally with exposure to regulated sectors such as banking.

• Education: Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline; certifications (e.g., CRMA, CAMS, FRM) are a plus.

• Skills:

  • Working knowledge of operational risk and compliance concepts

  • Familiarity with resilience frameworks or business continuity planning

  • Experience with risk tools (e.g., GRC, dashboards, data analysis)

  • Interest in digital risk transformation and AI/automation use cases

  • Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach

  • Arabic language is a plus

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical thinker with a learning mindset

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments

• Effective communicator with the ability to distill complex topics

• Proactive team player with a drive for continuous improvement

About Accenture

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