Job description

At EY

At EY, we're building a better working world by helping organizations manage risks, strengthen governance, improve business performance, and navigate complex transformations. As part of our Risk Consulting practice, you will help clients enhance their control environments, optimize processes, and drive sustainable value creation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager to join our Risk Consulting – Process & Controls team within EY MENA. In this role, you will work with leading organizations across various industries to assess risks, evaluate internal controls, improve business processes, and support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

You will work closely with clients to identify operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks while helping them design and implement effective control frameworks that support business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Lead and support engagements related to:
  • Internal controls assessment and optimization
  • SOX and regulatory compliance reviews
  • Enterprise risk management (ERM)
  • Internal audit co-sourcing and outsourcing
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks
  • Process improvement and operational effectiveness reviews
  • Risk and controls transformation projects
• Conduct risk assessments and identify key business, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of business processes and internal controls.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen control environments and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables, reports, presentations, and client communications.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with client management and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, process walkthroughs, and risk assessment sessions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client personnel.

Project Management

• Manage workstreams and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate activities between team members and client stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and coach consultants and junior team members.
• Provide on-the-job training and support professional development.
• Contribute to performance management and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Business Development

• Support proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing and prospective clients.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market research, and practice development initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of COSO, Internal Audit Standards, and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong report-writing and presentation abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and team leadership capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in:
  • Risk Consulting
  • Internal Audit
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Process Improvement
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Experience gained within a Big Four firm, consulting environment, or a leading multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of business processes and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience leading client engagements and managing project teams.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Professional certifications such as:
  • CIA
  • CPA
  • ACCA
  • CISA
  • CRMA
  • PMP
• Experience across industries including Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Energy, Telecommunications, Consumer Products, or Industrial Manufacturing.
• Experience with GRC technologies and digital risk solutions.

What We Look For

We are looking for professionals who are passionate about helping organizations manage risk, improve performance, and deliver transformational change. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership potential, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

What Working at EY Offers

• Exposure to leading regional and global clients.
• Diverse and challenging consulting engagements.
• Structured learning and professional development opportunities.
• Regional mobility and cross-border project exposure.
• A collaborative environment that promotes innovation, inclusion, and career growth.