DIRECTOR, RISK CONSULTING, DIGITAL RISK, ENERGY SECTOR

EY is the leading Big-4 professional services firm committed to ‘shape the future with confidence’. Fast pace of today’s business cycle as well as the rapid developments in business, operational and technological space present rapid growth opportunities as well as create uncertainties for today’s business leaders and workforce. EY Digital Risk Consulting team is fully engaged with these developments that are rapidly reshaping the entire industries and economies leading to a redefining of their risk profiles.
Within MENA region, EY is actively engaged with all sectors of the economy and actively supporting the vision of national leaderships especially in the GCC countries. EY is dedicated to help our clients in all sectors anticipate the uncertainty they face in doing their business and work closely with them to help effectively manage the Risk. Technology is a major component underpinning the transformation programs. EY Risk Consulting and especially the Digital Risk team is currently looking for scaling up the capabilities and the skills on hand to serve increasing demands of our clients in their sophisticated technology environments.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Providing guidance and knowledge, participating in performing procedures focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues related to technology related risks faced by our clients.
• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of emerging technologies, complex information systems and the client’s business / industry.
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with client management, managing expectations around effectively delivering the engagements with successful closure and timely collections.
• Demonstrating excellent project management skills, inspiring teamwork, and responsibility with team members. Using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of work products and services.
• Focussing on the importance of coaching and developing teams and colleagues, by taking their ideas and giving them the knowledge, skills, and opportunities, they need to deliver.
• Bringing energy and ambition to identify and manage business development opportunities.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will help our clients evaluate and enhance their business; with a focus on managing the risk arising from ongoing technology developments and the resultant fast-paced changes in their business and operational processes.
• To make that happen, you will need a strong team and internal network to leverage our intellectual property, and lessons learned.
• Everything you will be involved in comes down to providing excellent customer service and guiding EY teams do the same. Whether it is working with multiple client teams, advising the clients on Digital Risk related matters, or actively working EY account teams and partners in business development activities across various sectors, you will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to your clients.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE.

• Proven track record of success in the MENA/GCC region with key clients in the Energy sector.
• A master’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline. Alternatively, a degree in business, accounting, or finance, with additional IT qualifications.
• Master’s degree will be preferable.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience of working as an IT risk consultant for a professional services firm or a public accounting firm, or as a senior digital risk management executive of an Energy company, or comparable experience as an IT/IS expert.
• Relevant experience areas include a combination of Digital Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, IT Disaster Recovery Management, Crisis Management, Third Party Risk Management, Technology Compliance Management, Technology Asset Management, Mobile Technology, Cloud Security, Emerging Technologies (Robotics, IoT, Cloud and Blockchain), ERP Implementation Reviews and Controls (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), Technical Controls Management for IT Systems and Networking technologies, Data Analytics, IT/Business Process & Controls Management, IT/IS Internal Audit, etc.
• Strong skills in project management, team management, and client service.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs.