Client Executive Requires Candidate On-site jobs at Ey in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related regulatory life sciences compliance experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology or a related field and 4 years of related regulatory life sciences compliance experience.

Must have 4 years of Life Sciences advisory, consulting, or industry experience including all of the following:
- Experience working with Life Science regulatory statutes;- Experience with implementation of digital validation lifecycle management systems; and

Must have 4 years of experience in designing and executing Quality Management Systems for Life Science organizations including all of the following:
- Complaints management processes
- CAPAs
- Deviations
- Change control quality audit management.

Must have 3 years of experience with one of the following quality and risk management systems - QMS, DMS, Safety, LIMS, or RIM (using Veeva, Trackwise, EtQ Reliance, Argus, or Calyx) in any of the following roles: Business process analyst; Technical writer; Project manager; or Computer systems validation.

Must have 2 years of experience leading workshops and client-facing presentations.

Must have 1 year of experience in project management for large scale process, risk, controls, audit, or technology projects and programs, preparing and delivering reports, and managing program budget and timelines effectively.

Must be eligible to obtain AIGP, CA/ACA, CIA, CISA, CMA, CMDA, CPA, CQA, CRISC, FSA, GARP – FRM, GARP – SCR, IRM – ERM, IRM – ORM, ISF – Level 3, RAC, RIMS-CRMP, and/or relevant certification within one year of hire.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $189,247.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

•: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

As part of our Consulting Risk Internal Audit, you will handle client engagements related to Internal Audit, Process risks, Process compliance and reviews, SOX Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures manuals & Enterprise Risk Management.

Your key responsibilities

• Execution on client engagement - ensuring quality delivery as per engagement letter.
• Ensure compliance with risk management strategies, plans and activities of the firm.
• Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes to enable preparation of recommendations.
• Demonstrate an application and solution-based approach to the problem-solving technique. The same can be utilized for research on delivery of solutions.
• Review of working papers and client folders. Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
• Develop strong working relationships with client and build a level of influence with key client contacts.
• Manage the engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals and new solution / methodology development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Highly analytical, organized and meticulous consulting skills
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, or similar work experience in similar industry, Big 4 preferred)
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CA, bachelor’s in commerce OR MBA (Master’s in business administration)
• 1-3 years of work experience in Internal audit projects
• Technical experience in Finance, Operations or Regulatory Compliance

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Problem solving skills
• Ability to think differently and innovate

What we look for

• An Individual with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY Risk -Internal Audit practices global with leading businesses across a range of industries

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Experience in Financial Services is a must

Deal Origination and Strategic Coverage:

Identify new strategic opportunities leveraging relationships and insights within client landscapes, focusing on deal sizes, client satisfaction, and long-term strategic coverage. Co-drive the pursuit by aligning client objectives with the firm's capabilities and fostering an environment that centers around strategic growth and profitability.

Skills and attributes for success

12+ years of complex and large sales experience. Experience in the relevant sector environment preferred. Experience working in a partnership/professional services environment preferred. Having sat on a board or presented regularly to a board preferred.

As a Digital Content Editor, your responsibilities will include:

• Activities of digital content governance and platform support within enterprise content management systems, with a focus on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar solutions.
• Definition of content structures and component models that enable scalable, user-centric digital experiences aligned with business objectives.
• Support in the coordination of multi-market digital platform rollouts, ensuring localization and consistency with global guidelines.
• Managing collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including design, development, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
• Contribution to the continuous improvement of content performance, platform usability, and content governance models.
• Participation in the design and execution of A/B testing and personalization strategies to optimize user experience and engagement.
• Preparation and updating of documentation and procedural guidelines supporting content lifecycle, quality assurance, and platform maintenance.

• Strong Digital Skills: Ability to work with content management platforms (preferably Adobe Experience Manager – AEM), applying knowledge of digital ecosystems, user experience, and web technologies to support scalable and consistent content delivery.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand business requirements and contribute to solutions that align with digital strategy and branding goals.

• Detail Orientation: Precision in managing digital content and ensuring consistency across platforms and markets.

• Problem Solving Mindset: Proactive and analytical approach to identifying issues and supporting the design of effective, user-centric solutions.

• Language Skills: Fluency in Italian and English to operate in a bilingual and multicultural professional setting.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in digital consulting, content management, or technology-related roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or a Technology-related field.
• Foundational knowledge of digital ecosystems, content management processes, and customer experience principles.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms (ideally Adobe AEM) and interest in digital governance and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative attitude, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in both Italian and English.

• Certifications in Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Target, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of HTML, A/B testing, and web performance metrics.
• Experience contributing to cross-market digital initiatives or rollout projects in global organizations.
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Sales and Pursuits:Build relationships directly with clients’ decision makers for deal targeting, deal origination, deal closing. Work cross-service line.

1. 1. Work as one team with the pursuit leader from the Service Line technical team. The Service Line technical team is responsible for the strong and relevant technical content, leading negotiation, deal wrap-up and closing and subsequent delivery. Develop closing and negotiation strategy with the Service Line technical team. Serve as client facing sales lead on the most strategic designated opportunities. Leverage and share market trends, industry issues, and competitive intelligence in pursuits. Serve as a value proposition leader and help evaluate business issues and service responses required to meet potential clients’ needs. Consult with key stakeholders to develop Relationship Power map, Calendar of Events and contact list of potential client’s decision makers. Provide regular updates on pursuit progress to firm leadership. Engage all relevant EY resources to improve account penetration and win rates.

1. Process and stakeholder management.

1. Additional activities.Pipeline updates, reporting and predictive responsibilities.

CE vs Technical Pursuit Team Responsibilities

In taking on these responsibilities, the CE focuses on relationship management and strategic engagement with clients and partners, serving as a bridge to the technical pursuit team. The CE's goal is to identify opportunities and maintain client relationships, ensuring that strategic objectives are met and that the firm's solutions are well-positioned to secure new business.

Deal Origination and Strategic Coverage:

Identify new strategic opportunities leveraging relationships and insights within client landscapes, focusing on deal sizes, client satisfaction, and long-term strategic coverage. Co-drive the pursuit by aligning client objectives with the firm's capabilities and fostering an environment that centers around strategic growth and profitability.

Technical Solution Crafting and Pursuit Strategy Ownership:

Take full control over the pursuit process, creating and implementing strategies that cater to client's technical requirements, ensuring both technical accuracy and commercial success.

Pursuit Lead and Content Customization:

Develop tailored content that resonates with client needs, defining the value and expertise of the firm's solutions within the proposal.

Pursuit to Closure and Strategic Negotiation Management:

Steer the pursuit through various stages including proposal crafting, presenting, negotiating, and finalizing the deal, emphasizing technical specifics and balanced commercial terms.

Pre-Deal Closure and Delivery Alignment:

These KPIs are aligned with the specified CE responsibilities, centering on securing and nurturing deals. They emphasize not just achieving sales targets but also building sustainable growth, fostering strategic partnerships, enhancing client relationships, and executing innovative business development strategies for strategic market coverage.

Sales Targets Achievement:Successfully achieve or surpass set sales targets by focusing on strategic deals. Emphasize cross-selling and up-selling and elevating market share positions.

Strategic Account Expansion:Evaluate effectiveness in extending the firm’s operational footprint within the Global Account, focusing on deal size, enhanced margins, and comprehensive strategic coverage.

Client Advocacy and Satisfaction Levels:Ensure maintenance of high client satisfaction scores through feedback mechanisms, highlighting the firm’s ability to meet and exceed client expectations, and fostering long-term relationships.

Service Expansion within Accounts:Monitor the extent to which services are expanded within the Global Account, serving as an indicator of trust, client satisfaction, and the successful positioning of the firm as a strategic partner.

Other Requirements:

As the job involves responding to clients' needs and varying time zones, long hours are regularly required. Moderate to frequent travel will be required.

University/Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced degree preferred. (This should be modified per Region to meet cultural education requirements as determined by recruiting).

12+ years of complex and large sales experience. Experience in the relevant sector environment preferred. Experience working in a partnership/professional services environment preferred. Having sat on a board or presented regularly to a board preferred.

As an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives

• Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation

• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required

• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis

• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate

• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers

• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA

Skills and attributes for success

• The demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate in the use of Microsoft Office suites

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills

• A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams

• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regarded.

As an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives
• Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation
• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis
• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate
• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers
• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA

Skills and attributes for success

• The demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate in the use of Microsoft Office suites
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regarded.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 2-3 years Previous EA experience, supporting multiple executives in a corporate environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.