Senior Consultant - Transformation Architecture jobs at Ey in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Mergers and Acquisition Senior

Key Responsibilities

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

You will support in the execution of transactions across the client portfolio, preparing client reports and key documentation for fund-raising, acquisitions and disposals. You will also be responsible for,

• Meeting the transaction timetable, ensuring quality on client deliverables, as well as engaging with counterparties and other advisers to ensure transaction milestones are met
• Understanding the key business drivers as well as identifying, and managing key issues and risks through insights, factual conclusions and advice
• Collaborate with junior colleagues, share knowledge, and take an active role in the growth and development of the team

Skills & Attributes for Success

Experience of corporate finance in an investment bank, professional services firm or boutique with a track record of working on both the buy-side and sell-side. as well as finance raising. the role would require strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements. You will have sound judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems.

To qualify you must have

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in a finance or related specialization from a reputable University
• At least 3-4 years' experience in a M&A environment, including experience playing a key role in executing transactions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use

• Go-Getter Mindset: You are proactive, results-driven, and thrive in dynamic environments. You take ownership of complex challenges, inspire teams, and consistently deliver beyond expectations.
• Technical Excellence: You possess deep expertise in climate change, sustainability, and ESG frameworks. Your analytical skills enable you to design robust solutions, interpret regulatory trends, and translate technical insights into actionable strategies.
• Strategic Leadership: You lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You are adept at navigating ambiguity, influencing decision-makers, and driving long-term transformation.
• Business Development: You actively pursue new opportunities, cultivate client portfolios, and contribute to the growth of EY’s sustainability practice.

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and engagement economics.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, focusing on long-term transformation and measurable performance improvement.
• Analyze regulatory changes, market trends, and organizational strengths/weaknesses to create innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
• Serve as a champion for CCaSS initiatives, driving thought leadership and best practices across the team.
• Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on climate change, decarbonization, ESG reporting, and sustainability strategy.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and networking within the sustainability ecosystem.

• Demonstrated experience in climate change, sustainability, and ESG—especially within capital projects, transport, real estate, urban development, hospitality, and construction.
• Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills; ability to synthesize data and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Proven track record in consulting, project management, and team leadership within a Big-4 or leading advisory firm.
• Expertise in sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CSRD, ISSB), circular economy, HSE management systems, and green building standards.
• Experience in GHG accounting, verification, and environmental/social impact assessment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; flexible to frequent business travel.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, energy, finance, economics, or related sciences. MBA is a plus.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong consulting background.
• Certifications in climate change, sustainability, or ESG are highly desirable.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
• Long-term career growth in a global, multidisciplinary team.
• Continuous learning, coaching, and leadership development.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, empowering you to make a meaningful impact.

Senior Manager / Director Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM)

Languages:Arabic & English (Mandatory)
Experience:12–15 years
Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions

Client Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Lead complex risk transformation engagements covering credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk , regulatory capital, and stress testing.
• Design, calibrate, and validate risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) under Basel and IFRS 9.
• Develop and review ICAAP frameworks, capital planning, and stress testing programs for regulatory submission.
• Support clients in strengthening liquidity risk frameworks (LCR, NSFR, IRRBB) and aligning ALM practices with supervisory expectations.
• Advise on operational risk frameworks, RCSA design, loss data analytics, and capital quantification under Basel III/IV.
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and measurable impact.

Market and Business Development

• Build and manage senior client relationships, including C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal leadership, solution design, and sector insights.
• Identify emerging client needs (ESG, climate risk, AI governance) and translate them into new service offerings.

People and Practice Development

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and innovation.
• Develop EY’s intellectual capital through publications, client insights, and participation in industry forums.
• Promote cross-border collaboration with other EY member firms in Europe, APAC, and the GCC.

Desirable / Differentiating Areas

• Lead or contribute to fraud risk analytics using machine learning and anomaly detection.
• Design third-party risk management frameworks for outsourcing and fintech ecosystems.
• Apply AI/ML and automation in model governance, early-warning indicators, and risk reporting.
• Integrate digital, cyber, and resilience considerations into enterprise risk frameworks.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong quantitative background and regulatory fluency across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk domains.
• Deep understanding of Basel III/IV , IFRS 9 , and ICAAP/ILAAP requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or SQL for quantitative and stress-testing model development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 12–15 years of experience in financial-services risk management, either in consulting or at a Tier-1 bank.
• Demonstrated success leading risk and capital-management transformation programs.
• Experience working directly with regulators (e.g., SAMA, CBUAE, QCB, EBA, APRA, PRA).
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

• Exposure to fraud, third-party, or digital-risk domains.
• International project experience across Europe, Australia, or APAC.
• Professional certifications such as FRM , CFA , or PRM .
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for predictive modelling, anomaly detection, or model monitoring.

• A platform to lead risk transformation across the region’s most significant financial institutions.
• Access to EY’s global network of quantitative and regulatory experts.
• Opportunities to innovate with emerging technologies in risk and finance.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork.

Your key responsibilities

As a Consultant in the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects which include long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university.
• At least 2 years of work experience, ideally within consulting or strategy-related work preferably in Government and Public sector, Digital/AI, Financial Services, Energy and Industrials sectors,
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in the English and Arabic language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
• Effective organization, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top tier business school.
• Prior experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning with the ability to multitask and work efficiently within a past-paced environment.

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offerWe 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 worldneeds.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: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.

Senior Consultant – Enterprise Risk - (Capital Projects) Saudi Nationals

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Enterprise Risk Senior Consultant to support client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in Enterprise Risk external client engagements and internal projects. As a risk professional, you will be responsible for developing clients’ risk management framework and the identification, assessment, and monitoring of the principal risks to provide an independent view on risk profiles, you will also be addressing client issues and transformations relating to Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Program Risk Management, process and controls design and effectiveness, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, and the overall market.

As a Senior Consultant you:

• Effectively engage with Client engagements primarily in the areas of Construction, Project Management, Cost Management, Project Schedule Review, Business Risk services, Internal audit, Enterprise Risk management, Compliance, and regulatory services, GRC, Internal controls, Contract Risk Services, Business Process Management, and other related solutions.
• Support your team with large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects.
• Contribute to regular reviews of firms’ risks and risk profiles.
• Identify and assess new and changing risks in sector clients in the MENA regions and worldwide.
• Review risks, risk management, and controls environment, including key controls identification.
• Identify improvements to the management of risk and the control environment.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the risk reporting tools.
• Maintain communication and report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate any issues as appropriate.
• Support junior team members by providing guidance for them to grow and build up their knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of excellent, high-quality work products by EY teams, providing a platform to build and maintain our global brand, reputation, and purpose.
• Support in leading client meetings and discussions (when required).
• Build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers.
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Consulting Services and with other services across the organization.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback.
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
• Support your team with global and regional bids, proposals, and thought leadership.
• Communicate effectively with EY senior management and work to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering An MBA is a plus.
• Approximately 5+ years of work experience within the industry.
• Experience working with a Global PMC firm or consultancy firm.
• PMP, Prince, RMP Certifications are a plus.
• Background in project controls across various project phases – including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, etc.
• Experience working with Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractor.
• Familiarity with material management, quality, safety, contract types and management concepts across project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with Primavera and project scheduling tools.
• Bilingual in English & Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking) is a must.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Strong data analytics background and experience.
• High attention to detail to ensure that reporting is accurate and well presented.
• Project management mindset and strong day-to-day organization skills.
• Proficient in collaborative teamwork, ready to contribute effectively within our team
• Skilled in project management, capable of assuming roles such as PMC reviewer
• Expertise in technically reviewing projects and providing insightful assessments.
• Strong ability to analyze project schedules and cost reports for effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results and ensuring project success.

What we look for

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise, you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff.
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff.
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals.

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.

Role Purpose

Own the identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) landscape to ensure secure authentication, authorization, and identity governance across all users and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead integration of IAM/PAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk).

Implement JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) workflows.

Enforce MFA, password vaulting, and session monitoring.

Conduct periodic access reviews and privilege audits.

Ensure compliance with Aramco’s identity governance requirements.

Requirements

8+ years in identity security domains.

Deep understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP.

Prior delivery of PAM/IAM projects in large-scale environments.

Certifications: Microsoft Identity Cert, CISSP, or equivalent.

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.

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.

1. Projects Responsibilities

• Lead projects to establish, activate, and uplift spending efficiency units with governmental entities, this include but not limited to:

o Design / Enhance the operating model of Spending Efficiency unit, detailing the functions and KPI’s to comply with the authorities’ requirements
o Developing and implementing financial sustainability strategies.
o Conduct financial analysis budget and spend review, suggest improvement initiatives with implementation roadmaps
o Analyzing full procurement cycle
o Increase spending efficiency awareness, and develop plans to institutionalize the spending efficiency practice for the client
o Identify CAPEX & OPEX challenges and recommends solutions to reduce spends based on best practices
o Identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficient resource allocation and impact analysis.

• Working alongside senior management on financial sustainability and spending efficiency programs that will help drive the performance of client businesses through delivery of critical projects.
• Develop all required project documents (such as project plan, project charter, resources plan, progress reports, etc.) and ensure all deliverables are submitted within required quality standards and according to the agreed deadline.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the required budget and accountable for billing and collections.
• Build and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with clients and projects team members. You will be expected to have significant interactions with senior government officials or company management teams.

2. Managerial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Contribute to FSSE business development by strengthen relations with clients, understand RFPs and lead the development of proposals
• Ensure all required arrangements related to Quality and Risk Management are achieved (SORT, PACE, etc.) according to EY policies.
• Ensure all project deliverables are archived in Canvas and FSSE shared folder.
• Ensure all code management arrangements are achieved (project code, estimate to complete, invoicing, code closure, etc.) according to EY policies.
• Participate in FSSE internal development initiatives.
• Supervise team members, provide performance feedback, reinforcing strengths and identifying areas for improvement.
• Advise, guide and coaches team members by sharing experiences and discussing how to handle current or anticipated concerns to support their growth and drawing their career path
• Ensure project team members are submitting their time sheets on time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, MBA is a plus
• 6 - 10 Years of professional experience within the following areas:

o Financial and Spend Analysis

o Strategy

o Operational Excellence and Process Optimization

o Government Procurement Cycle

• Previous consulting experience in Big- 4 firms is a must.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi General Procurement and Tenders Law (GTPL)
• Have a professional project management certification (PMP, Prince2, etc..) or a planning certification (CPE, AICP,etc..).
• Have a professional procurement certification (CIPS, CSCP, etc..) is considered as a plus.
• Have managed at least one major workstream of the business design and/or implementation oversight
• Experience in managing proposal writing efforts, participating in pitches for consulting work
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Arabic speaking is mandatory, fluency in English
• Have a strong Microsoft suite skillset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, in addition to:

• Support and coaching 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 is right for you.