Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (Financial Services)

About the role

We are seeking a high‑performing Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to lead complex engagements for financial services clients, including banks, insurers, investment firms and fintech companies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple client engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory, ensuring timelines, budget and quality.
• Plan, execute, review and report on engagements; oversee budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning.
• Act as primary contact for senior client management and sign‑off on key deliverables before partner review.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures and adhere to advisory quality standards.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, IFRS, Basel) and provide technical guidance to teams and clients.
• Support business development by leading proposal development, pricing discussions and client presentations, and identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Drive innovation through digital transformation, standardisation of workpapers, automation and analytics.

Required profile

• Extensive experience (approximately 8 years) leading complex audit and risk engagements in the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting financial institutions.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics, client relationships and delivery quality.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior client stakeholders.

Required skills

• Internal Audit
• Standardization of workpapers
• Corporate Governance
• ICOFR
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Automation