Jobs in Saudi Arabia

Director / Partner - Cyber Security – Threat Management & SOC

As a Threat Management & SOC Sub-Competency Lead, you will be responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and threat management programs across the region. You will oversee large-scale SOC build and transformation projects, drive innovation in detection and response, and advise C-level stakeholders on cyber resilience strategies. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, technical oversight, business development, and people management to position the firm as a market leader in SOC and threat detection services.

We’re looking for a visionary and strategic cybersecurity leader to lead the Threat Management sub-competency across the MENA region. You will define and execute the strategy for building, transforming, and scaling world-class Security Operations Center (SOC) and Threat Management capabilities for governments, national entities, and leading enterprises.

This is a unique opportunity to lead national and sector-wide SOC initiatives, deliver cutting-edge managed detection and response solutions, and be part of a leading firm that helps organizations stay ahead of today’s evolving cyber threats.

Your key responsibilities

• Define and lead the regional strategy and growth plan for SOC and Threat Management services across MENA.
• Own the Threat Management sub-competency P&L, driving market growth, operational excellence, and maturity practice.
• Oversee delivery of SOC build, transformation, and managed SOC engagements for government and enterprise clients.
• Develop and manage advanced threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting programs.
• Guide integration of threat intelligence, threat modeling, and red/purple team collaboration into SOC operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to CISOs, CIOs, and boards, providing strategic guidance on SOC maturity and cyber resilience.
• Ensure SOC services comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., NCA ECC/DCC, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and align with EY global standards and industry best practices.
• Drive innovation in detection engineering, AI/ML-driven analytics, SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation & Response), and XDR.
• Accountable for assigned accounts, client relationship management, account growth, revenue, timely project execution, invoice collection, and maintain margins etc.
• Lead client-facing workshops, executive presentations, and threat landscape briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional practices (e.g., Cloud Security, Offensive Security, IR, Risk Advisory) to deliver integrated threat management programs.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of SOC leaders, detection engineers, and threat hunters across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and the wider region.
• Lead strategic go-to-market initiatives, proposals, and client pursuits focused on SOC transformation and MDR.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, enabling local talent growth and certification advancement.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders and regulators.
• Visionary mindset with proven success in scaling SOC services across geographies and industries.
• Strong business acumen with experience in P&L ownership, business development, pipeline management, and service commercialization.
• In-depth knowledge of SOC operations, detection engineering, SIEM/SOAR/XDR technologies, and threat hunting practices.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence and incident response coordination.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills — capable of bridging technical detail and strategic business outcomes.
• Visionary mindset with a track record of driving transformation and innovation in cybersecurity operations.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with focus in SOC leadership, threat management, or managed detection and response.
• Proven experience leading large-scale SOC transformations (build, operate, transfer models or managed SOC services).
• Demonstrated track record advising government, defense, financial, or critical infrastructure clients.
• Strong technical expertise with:

• SIEM: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel
• SOAR: Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, Demisto
• EDR/XDR: Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Palo Alto Cortex

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIA, GCDA, GCTI, GRID), GCIH, CCSP, SANS.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience advising at the national or sector-wide level on SOC and threat management strategy.
• Exposure to cyber threat intelligence operations and integration into SOC workflows.
• Experience leading AI/ML-driven SOC initiatives, advanced analytics, and automation programs.
• Prior leadership in global or regional managed security services (MSSP/MDR).
• Experience presenting at conferences, publishing thought leadership, or contributing to cyber standards.

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.

Manager to Director – Enterprise Risk – Risk Consulting

We enhance performance through creating risk-enabled organizations and help clients identify important risks, design frameworks to manage them and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management. As a risk professional, you will be addressing client issues and transformations relating to Enterprise Risk Management (covering both business and IT risk), Internal Audit, Program Risk Management, process and controls design and effectiveness, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) implementations. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

Your key responsibilities

This is a role where no two days are the same – so you’ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, delivering our solutions and contributing to growing our business and developing our people. If you’re flexible and ready to adapt to a constantly changing environment, there’s no better place to develop your skills. Since you’ll be working directly with clients, some travel will be required. Below are examples of expectations from your grade:

• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal EY stakeholders
• Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Possess in depth business acumen and demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge
• Remain current on new developments in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Leadership, teamwork and client service skills
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Accountancy, Business, Risk Management, Information Management Systems, Industrial engineering, or other related discipline

• Manager: A minimum of 6 years of experience working as an IA auditor or Risk/Compliance adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry

• Senior Manager:A minimum of 8 years of experience working in a leading position as Risk/Compliance consultant or an internal auditor for Consulting services firm, or within industry
• Director: A minimum of 10 years of experience working in a leading position as Risk/Compliance consultant or an internal auditor for Consulting services firm, or within industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Enterprise Risk management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Willingness to travel outside of their assigned office location as the need arises
• Strong data analytical skills are required
• Professional certifications such as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Governance, Risk, Compliance professional (GRCP), Professional Risk Manager (PRMIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), PMP

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.

Skills and attributes for success

You will play a strategic role in helping clients identify sources of value creation and quantifying them. A solution-oriented mindset is essential to act as a true Corporate Finance advisor, leveraging EY capabilities to assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth. In a commercial capacity, you will regularly advise businesses on valuation issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, or restructuring, and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings. Additionally, in the regulatory and accounting domain, you will collaborate with management during the acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, providing fair value opinions for financial reporting purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business with at least 6 years of related business valuation experience; or a graduate degree with 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Solution-driven individual with a proven record of solving complex problems, completing challenging projects, and developing client relationships.
• Autonomous with experience in reporting to Director/Partner and handling business valuation, capital allocation, and portfolio optimization.
• Strong financial modeling skills and a broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combinations, and impairment testing.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
• Have previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff.
• Have financial modelling experience.
• Have an achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA;

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

Role Overview

The CX Director will lead and grow the Customer Experience consulting portfolio within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), supporting government entities, semi-government organizations, and private-sector clients across key industries. The role is responsible for defining CX strategy, leading transformation programs, designing service models, and overseeing implementation of CX operating frameworks aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.

1. Client Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end CX engagements from strategy through execution for clients across government and utilities.
• Develop customer-centric strategies, service models, and operating frameworks tailored to Saudi cultural norms and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee customer journey mapping, service blueprinting, persona development, and experience re-design.
• Drive implementation of CX operating models, governance frameworks, voice of customer programs, CSAT/NPS measurement systems, and service charters.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery aligned with global consulting standards and client expectations.
• Serve as the senior point of escalation on major transformation programs.

2.
Business Development & Practice Growth

• Build and expand the CX consulting practice's footprint within Saudi Arabia.
• Lead proposal development, solution design, RFP responses, and executive-level client discussions.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell complementary services such as digital transformation, service excellence, customer operations, AI/analytics, and organizational change.
• Support the acquisition of strategic accounts by leveraging sector knowledge and relationships.

3. Market & Sector Expertise (Saudi Arabia Focus)

• Translate Vision 2030 initiatives into actionable CX programs for ministries, authorities, and giga-projects.
• Ensure CX strategies reflect Saudi customer expectations, service quality benchmarks, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Advise on national service excellence programs, customer charters, and KPI frameworks.
• Work closely with government stakeholders on citizen-experience enhancement and service delivery modernization.

4. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams and mentor consultants, managers, and senior managers.
• Drive capability building within the CX practice – methodologies, tools, accelerators, and industry-specific frameworks.
• Foster a performance-driven, collaborative, and culturally aware team environment aligned with Saudi norms.
• Support talent acquisition and onboarding of Saudi nationals to align with localization (Saudization) targets.

Experience

• 12–18+ years of consulting experience with at least 5–8 years in Saudi Arabia .
• Proven track record delivering CX or service excellence programs at scale.
• Strong experience working with Saudi government entities and semi-government organizations (ministries, authorities, giga-projects, utilities, regulators).
• Experience leading large transformation programs, including service design, digital experience, and customer operations improvements.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in:
• CX strategy & transformation
• Service design & journey mapping
• VOC programs, NPS/CSAT measurement
• CX governance & operating models
• Customer insights and analytics
• Digital channels, omnichannel experience
• Contact center and customer operations improvement
• Familiarity with regional benchmarks, government service excellence frameworks, and Vision 2030 programs.

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Financial Services team supports organizations through a diverse range of services that include finance function transformation, accounting and reporting advisory, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, performance improvement and other services that support organizations navigate evolving business needs, technological advancement, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements.

Your key responsibilities

We value a strong team culture. You will play an active role in building and sustaining this culture by supporting recruitment efforts, helping retain top talent, and contributing to our learning and development programs.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• You have a master’s degree in accounting, Economics, (quantitative) Finance, business administration or a comparable field;
• Relevant working experience in the financial services sector and/or with a large consulting firm, gained in the finance (CFO) domain.
• You bring an innovative mindset, have affinity with and interest in designing and implementing advanced Finance domain practices and the use of AI and other technology to improve ways of working. You are passionate about making things better and do not accept status quo.
• You possess a strong understanding and have significant experience working with IFRS, through technical advice and implementation within the banking sector, and have experience with a broad range of finance processes.
• You understand the business model of banks and/or insurance companies, and their risk and regulatory complexities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, towards your team and to clients. You can explain complex topics in an easy and understandable way; and
• Supervising and coaching junior team members to ensure that they are able to continue developing both professionally and personally.
• Flexibility to travel across the MENA region
• Ideally, you also speak and write Arabic.