The Regulatory & Financial Risk team of Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is recruiting a Manager – Licensing & Financial Risk.
Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
Our Shared Values
· Lead the way
· Serve with integrity
· Take care of each other
· Foster inclusion
· Collaborate for measurable impact
The Manager – Licensing & Financial Risk Role
During your tenure, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
· Delivery:
o Manage and lead the overall success of a client engagement.
o Create innovative solutions to client problems.
o Define the overall approach/methodology for the engagement.
o Ensure high quality deliverables within appropriate timelines.
o Ability to manage multiple engagements at a given time.
· Client:
o Build an understanding of client/market requirements.
o Ensure a high level of client satisfaction to retain clients and generate additional business.
o Build relationships with key clients and help identify leads for potential opportunities.
· Business development:
o Lead the proposal development to respond to client RFPs.
o Define and design the solution/methodology to meet client requirements.
o Take the lead in developing eminence materials/market go-to materials to support business development.
· Project management:
o Leading, managing, and delivering multiple projects whilst maintaining project budgets and timelines.
· Team working:
o Manage and work with team members, coach junior colleagues, and share knowledge and experience.
o Work well independently as well as in a team-oriented environment, including with team members from diverse backgrounds.
· Personal development:
o Proactively identify opportunities to build on strengths and address development areas.
o Lead a team to deliver multiple engagements across the year to key clients in the financial services sector.
· Key areas include:
o Credit risk management (policies, underwriting, monitoring, collections, etc.)
o Enterprise risk management (risk governance, risk appetite, reporting, etc.)
o Basel regulations
o Capital management and optimization
o Stress testing
· Technical skills:
o Deep knowledge of enterprise risk and credit risk concepts.
o Understanding of relevant local and Basel regulations.
o Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite.
o Policy writing (i.e., procedures, work instructions).
o Fluency in English.
Leadership capabilities
· Builds understanding of Deloitte’s purpose and values and explores opportunities for impact.
· Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development.
· Acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
· Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
· Develops effective communication and relationship-building skills.
· Understands how daily responsibilities contribute to team and business priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
· An MBA or other relevant master’s degree.
· Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are preferred.
· At least 8-10 years of experience in a management consulting firm; Big 4 experience is a plus.
· Prior experience in leading, managing, and delivering multiple projects while maintaining project budgets and timelines; desirable experience with policy writing (i.e., procedures, work instructions).
· Ability to apply knowledge of organizational structures, functions, and procedures to solve problems and support the implementation of prescribed systems, anticipating the impact of changes recommended or instituted.
· Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Arabic is a plus.
· Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet client deadlines and business needs.
· Strong proficiency in standard PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
· Full mobility and willingness to travel.
Benefits
· Pension plan.
· Medical coverage and life insurance.
· Continuous professional development.
· Flexible hours and hybrid working (adapted to team-specific operational requirements).
· Friday afternoon off throughout the year.
· Public holidays falling on weekends are granted as a paid Wellbeing Day on the preceding Friday.
· Special types of leave.
· Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.
Why Deloitte?
· Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question, and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energizes you.
· Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger.
· We practice what we preach! As a purpose-led organization, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.
Applications
Interested applicants should apply via cydeloittecareers.com, selecting the relevant vacancy under “Vacancies at Deloitte”. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join us to make an impact together – Apply now!
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at hrcy@deloitte.com.
