Principal, Security, Cyber & Resilience Consulting

About the role

A senior, high-profile opportunity for an accomplished consulting leader to build and grow an integrated security, cyber and resilience consulting practice in the Middle East. The role combines commercial ownership, client impact and intellectual challenge with the chance to shape strategy, develop new propositions, mobilise multidisciplinary teams and lead complex assignments from boardroom advice through implementation. It works in close partnership with Consulting leaders, local leadership and specialists across Control Risks.

Key responsibilities

• Define the direction of the Middle East security, cyber and resilience practice, including priority markets, propositions and client needs.
• Advise senior clients on physical security, cyber and digital risk, crisis management, business continuity and organisational resilience, and shape the practice's business strategy with EMEA Consulting Partners.
• Lead complex, multidisciplinary engagements and act as senior adviser and engagement leader, accountable from bid to close-out for profitability and quality.
• Grow priority accounts, own a qualified sales pipeline and build the regional market for cyber and digital risk consulting.
• Represent the practice externally, building trust with clients, partners and market influencers.
• Implement regional service delivery standards, attract and retain a high-performing team, coach and mentor colleagues, and contribute to regional and global strategy.

Required profile

• At least 10 years' experience in a Big Four, leading management consultancy, specialist risk consultancy or similar professional-services environment, with a strong track record in cyber and digital risk, physical security, crisis and resilience or related risk transformation work.
• Recognised depth in at least one discipline and experience leading multidisciplinary client engagements.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East operating environment and a strong consulting and sales track record.
• Experience advising boards, executive committees and senior executives, and in regulated or critical infrastructure environments.
• Business-level proficiency in English; fluent Arabic speaking and writing preferred; Master's degree preferred.