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Energy Trading Consulting - Senior Manager

The oil and gas industry are facing unprecedented challenges through volatile energy prices, changes to the geopolitical landscape, supply and demand imbalances, and evolving consumption patterns due to the energy transition.

Your key responsibilities

As Energy companies explore opportunities to set up and optimize their energy trading function your role will be to enable this journey, undertaking some or all the following responsibilities:

• Define and document trading front, middle and back-office process design
• Experience in defining and implementing an energy trading organizational model
• Trading front, middle and back-office benchmarking, surveys, and market scans for new and emerging technology / value creation opportunities
• Vendor Assessments & Scoring and Fit/Gap Analysis
• Integration and alignment of cross product and cross region commodity trading processes and technologies
• Ability to leverage prior energy trading experience to identify new business opportunities
• Functional design and requirements gathering across front office, risk, accounting, settlements, logistics, and scheduling
• Ability to work across various stakeholder groups, including business, front office, and technical teams
• Understanding of capital adequacy, liquidity, and treasury as it pertains to energy trading organizations
• Development of energy trading functional and technical roadmaps
• Trading growth strategies / new market entry
• Commodity management vision setting
• Commercial strategy for new energies

The purpose of this role is to help position EY for growth within the Oil and Gas sector in a rapidly changing market. You will aid in the growth of our energy trading team, author thought leadership material, develop our “Go to Market” strategy, develop sales collateral and solution material to position EY in the market. You will learn about the various competencies and capabilities within EY. You will be a key player in the sales and delivery lifecycle of engagements.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, finance, or a related field and approximately 8 years of work experience
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience working within the oil and gas trading sector, particularly with the front office
• Technical/Functional ETRM system implementation experience or ETRM Implementation experience
• Experience in energy commodities and understanding of the commercial aspects of commodity trading, marketing, or procurement
• Experience with the transaction lifecycle for commodities and the nuances that come with executing physical or financial commodity transactions

• Demonstrated ability to liaise between business, technology, and vendor teams
• Strategic thinking and solutioning skills to craft a strong value proposition
• Strong understanding of the current solutions in the market and ability to craft a specific point of view for our clients
• Implementing solutions for our clients

• Strong collaboration and teaming
• Curious mindset and desire to learn and grow
• Highly seasoned project management skills and ability to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong executive facilitation skills related to strategy development and problem solving
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills on a global basis (including Presentations) as well as listening and interpretation skills
• Willingness to go out of your comfort zone to break new ground and explore part of your Industry Market which you are not most familiar
• Willingness to travel up to 60%

Ideally you will also have

• Prior experience in oil and gas
• Experiences across multiple technology platforms
• Functional design and requirements gathering across front office, risk, accounting, settlements, and logistics & scheduling
• Detailed technical and solution design for ETRM (ION products, SAP Commodity Management, etc.)
• Solution Architecture, Data architecture and Infrastructure Performance and Cost Optimization
• Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with SAP Cloud Platform Integration
• Experience with JAVA, OpenComponents, OpenJVS, OpenAVS and SAP ABAP development
• SQL, Python or similar languages

What we look for

• We are looking for people that are passionate consultants, at the top of their game, but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them to grow their potential.

Senior Consultant – Risk Consulting – Digital Risk

As organizations strive to leverage the opportunities technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills needed in today’s fast-paced digital environment. You will gain experience working on cross-border, cross-sector projects that will be invaluable to your career growth.

EY is recruiting for a Senior Consultant to join our Digital Risk team at various offices across MENA. In this role, you will work closely with clients to provide strategic advice on managing their digital risk, ensuring resilience through comprehensive assessments of their digital and software ecosystems. You will also be responsible for helping clients strengthen their software management frameworks and assess risks associated with their technology infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will:
• Be an integral team member providing insights into digital risk, resilience, and software management, supporting MENA clients with tailored solutions.
• Work with multiple client teams advising them on IT Risk and digital resilience, including performing digital assessments, ensuring effective software management, and guiding them through managing digital risks.
• Assist executives in developing business opportunities by demonstrating deep expertise in digital risk and assessments.
• Participate in client engagements, delivering excellent service through collaboration and effective communication with senior team members. You will also contribute to report preparation and client service delivery across assigned tasks.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline. A degree in business, accounting, finance, with additional IT or digital risk qualifications, is also suitable.• 5+ years of experience as a digital risk consultant, IT auditor, or IT risk specialist in a professional services firm, technology company, telecom, or financial services company.
• Expertise in areas such as IT risk assessments, digital resilience frameworks, software asset management, ERP control validation (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), emerging technologies (IoT, Cloud, Blockchain), systems assessments, and internal/external audit integration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and/or English, with an ability to explain complex digital concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or CIA.• Experience in working with international consulting firms, implementing best practices in software management and digital risk assessments.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Our benefits include:
• Long-term career opportunities: As a global Big-4 firm, EY provides opportunities for growth and development across the globe.
• Continuous learning: You’ll gain the mindset and skills to tackle future challenges.
• Success on your terms: We offer flexibility and tools to help you make an impact.
• Transformative leadership: You’ll receive the coaching and insights needed to be a leader in digital risk.
• Inclusive culture: At EY, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, empowering you to make your voice heard.

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated Strategic Marketing Campaigns Supervising Associate to help manage events and campaigns for a variety of exciting growth sectors and industries within the Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) Strategic Programs pillar. You will lend support to the end-to-end execution of multi-channel marketing initiatives, collaborating closely with MENA BMC Campaigns Manager and BMC leadership team. Your role will involve nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all events and campaigns align with effectiveness standards and ROI.

As a marketing coordinator based in Riyadh, you will engage in event campaign invitations and event programing for across MENA, including but not limited to; content creation and content reviews for thought leadership, articles, podcasts etc. You will help manage timelines, stakeholder expectations, support various marketing campaign channels such as digital content, on-ground event delivery, social media planning support to the social media team, on-ground interviews for both internal and external purposes.

Your key responsibilities

• Campaign execution
• Program support : Execute and deliver integrated BMC campaigns that help build client relationships, support revenue objectives and enhance reputation.
• Brand ambassador: Act as a BMC point of contact for strategic campaigns - advising the business on questions relating to BMC activities, including event activation plans and scope of services.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Build a strong internal and external network and manage stakeholder expectations. Working closely with the business, BD, Global BMC colleagues, external agencies, and in-house studios to develop and deliver differentiated, brand focused and customer centric programs.
• Leadership skills: Support others in the team, creating a positive team environment where everyone feels encouraged to learn and develop.
• Performance analysis: Utilize analytical tools to support the social media team (e.g., knowledge of Adobe Analytics, Hootsuite) to help fine-tune campaigns and identify enhancement opportunities. Produce feedback reports and present when required.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience of working in large organizations, balancing multiple stakeholder requirements.
• Strong time and project management skills – highly organized with excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
• A proven track record of marketing and campaign management – producing quality consistent messages through all channels.
• A solid understanding of marketing events and content campaign principles.
• Ability to juggle multiple stakeholder requests and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, effectively conveying complex ideas in meetings and presentations.
• Skilled in building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities, innovating solutions that bridge leadership expectations for the best results.
• Experience in collecting and applying stakeholder feedback for campaign enhancements.
• A motivated and strong team player adaptable during peak periods.
• A desire to embrace and drive change whilst identifying and supporting process improvements and demonstrating best practice.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a business, marketing or communications related discipline (or equivalent industry-based qualifications).
• Over 7 years’ experience in marketing events and program management in a corporate environment.
• Over 7 years’ experience creating and managing content, synthesizing detailed information into key messages through copy editing skills.
• Proven experience working on large campaigns and initiatives to critical deadlines.
• Exceptional English written and oral communication skills.
• Track record of event execution, B2B brand exposure, and project management.
• Experience in delivering engaging programs within a people organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build multiple collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Experience working within teams and on your own.
• Residing in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent Arabic speaking and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a media or marketing agency, professional services firm, law firm or fast-paced environment.
• Art and design, creative knowledge experience

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a vital role in delivering strategic insights and effective solutions to our clients. You will lead engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specific workstreams within client engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with overall project goals
• Serve as a key contact for client stakeholders on assigned workstreams, contributing to effective communication and relationship-building
• Guide and supervise senior consultants and analysts, providing quality checks, coaching, and day-to-day oversight
• Support in providing strategic solutions to clients by analyzing their challenges, identifying opportunities, and designing tailored, high-impact recommendations
• Drive the creation of compelling deliverables, including reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
• Validate and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses to support evidence-based decision-making
• Identify and flag potential delivery risks or challenges early, offering practical solutions and adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with managers and engagement leaders to align internal resources and capabilities with client needs
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal development, opportunity scoping, and stakeholder research
• Actively invest in personal development by expanding sector knowledge and seeking mentorship and feedback

Qualifications

: Bachelor’s degree from a leading institution

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy development, or business transformation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing client relationships

Skills:

• Client Co-Creation and Solution Design
• Structured Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Business Case Development and Implementation Planning
• Data-Driven and Technology-Enabled Solutioning
• Systems Thinking and End-to-End Process Integration

Work Environment

• Based in the Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar,..), with flexibility for remote and onsite engagements.
• High-performance team culture fostering continuous learning and development
• Travel may be required based on client needs

Manager - AI Software Developer – Digital FAAS

In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

As an AI Engineering Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, scalable AI solutions that support our clients’ financial and operational decision-making. You will oversee the development and deployment of intelligent systems using modern AI tools, includinglarge language models (LLMs), GenAI platforms, and cloud-native services. Your leadership will ensure that AI-driven solutions are designed responsibly and generate measurable value for our clients.

This role will be based inRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with remote support for MENA client engagements. Travel may be required based on project needs.

You will also play a key role in growing our AI offerings, mentoring junior professionals, and shaping strategic AI transformation initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager, you will be expected to lead the design, development, and deployment ofAI and GenAI solutionsacross diverse industries while managing project teams delivering AI use cases, ensuring solutions meet business requirements, are production-ready, and comply with governance standards. You will work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for AI implementation. Also, you will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business consultants to integrate AI models into broader enterprise ecosystems.

Moreover, you will be responsible to guide the adoption of(e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Azure OpenAI, HuggingFace), driving innovation in areas such as financial document analysis, reporting automation, and virtual assistants and ensure AI solutions are scalable, ethical, explainable, and aligned with clients’ compliance needs.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex AI-enabled projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across business and technical domains
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to drive innovation in ambiguous environments
• Passion for emerging technologies, experimentation, and continuous learning
• Strong organizational and project management skills

To qualify for the role, you should have

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related)
• Solid hands-on managerial experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions using Python and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
• Familiarity with GenAI tools such as OpenAI, LangChain, HuggingFace Transformers, or enterprise GenAI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock)
• Practical experience integrating LLMs and GenAI into workflows such as document summarization, search, code generation, or chatbots
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) for deploying ML solutions
• Experience managing the full AI lifecycle: data prep, model training, validation, MLOps, and post-deployment monitoring
• A strong understanding of ethical AI, data privacy, and responsible AI practices
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, as required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Consulting experience with a top-tier firm
• Domain knowledge in sectors such as Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecom, or Retail
• Experience with data architecture patterns including data mesh, data fabric, or hybrid data strategies
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus

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.

As our Senior Consultant or Manager you’ll

This is a hybrid role based inBoorloo – Perth.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence engagements related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses by private equity investors or strategic corporate buyers. This includes analysing financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records, conducting interviews with management, preparing/evaluating pro forma financial information, and identifying issues that impact purchase price and deal structuring.
• Project manage information flows and manage key stakeholders. Based on your analysis, write up your findings and recommendations to ensure clear communication and effective decision-making.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist Partners and Directors on proposals and new business opportunities. This involves drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, building client relationships, and demonstrating knowledge of client business.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interestedin your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics, and be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or an international equivalent.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas in a collaborative team environment, with experience in a Transaction Diligence role within a consulting environment.
• Capable of working independently and with senior stakeholders on multiple engagements, showcasing strong project management and client relationship skills.

What we offer you

• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary:We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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