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

About the role

We are seeking a high‑performing Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services to join our Financial Services solution team. The role will lead complex engagements across Internal Audit, ICOFR, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Risk Advisory for banks, insurers, investment firms and fintech companies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management, client acceptance and regulatory requirements specific to Financial Services.
• Maintain deep knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, IFRS, Basel) and provide technical guidance to teams and clients.
• Drive business development activities such as proposal development, pricing discussions and client presentations.
• Lead innovation initiatives including digital transformation, work‑paper standardisation and automation.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, conduct performance reviews and allocate resources across projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting or equivalent.
• Professional certification (CIA, CA, ACCA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, BCM or CCGP) – mandatory or in advanced stage.
• 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR, ERM, Corporate Governance or related areas, preferably within consulting or financial institutions.
• Minimum 2 + years in a managerial role, managing 3–5 concurrent engagements.
• Strong commercial awareness, engagement economics management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical mindset.