דרושים Assistant Director- Business Support Leader ב-Ey ב-Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering:

• Spend Management – cost optimisation, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operating Model Transformation
• Procurement Digitalisation
• Procurement Operations

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple EY colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• 5+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Batchelor degree level
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset

• The ability to travel across the region

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

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• 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’s right for you

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.

Assistant Manager – Financial Services Risk Management (AI, Machine Learning & Quantitative Analytics)

Languages:English (Mandatory)

Experience:3–6 years

Industry Focus:Open – Banking experiencenot required(Software, Data Science, or Fintech background welcome)

Job Summary

This role is ideal for engineers and data scientists who want to apply advanced analytics to real-world financial-risk problems — building, training, and deploying models that power credit scoring, fraud detection, early warning systems, and capital forecasting.

You’ll work alongside senior quantitative specialists and risk professionals to transform model concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions using modern data-science toolchains and cloud platforms.

1. Machine Learning Model Development

• Develop, train, and optimize supervised and unsupervised learning models using Python, R, or equivalent frameworks.
• Apply algorithms such as regression, ensemble methods, time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP, and deep learning.
• Design modular, reusable model pipelines with clear versioning and reproducibility.

2. Data Engineering & Feature Design

• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and inference using SQL and modern data frameworks (e.g., PySpark, Airflow, Azure Data Factory).
• Conduct feature engineering , data cleaning, and quality assurance for large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Automate model retraining and validation workflows.

3. Model Deployment & MLOps

• Deploy ML models into production environments using containerization (Docker), APIs (FastAPI/Flask), or cloud ML services (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex).
• Implement monitoring, drift detection, and performance dashboards for live models.
• Collaborate with EY’s technology teams to integrate models into client systems securely and efficiently.

4. Collaboration & Development Support

• Work closely with quantitative and regulatory experts to translate conceptual requirements into technical prototypes.
• Contribute to EY’s internal accelerators and reusable AI components for risk analytics.
• Document code, model assumptions, and testing protocols following EY quality standards.

5. Innovation & Research

• Explore emerging AI technologies (e.g., transformer models, generative AI, graph analytics) for potential application in financial-risk contexts.
• Participate in hackathons, PoCs, and innovation sprints within EY’s global AI community.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Advanced programming skills in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) or R .
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with NoSQL or cloud-native data systems.
• Strong understanding of ML pipeline design , data preprocessing, and model-evaluation techniques.
• Experience with API deployment , containerization, and MLOps practices.
• Solid mathematical and statistical foundation (probability, linear algebra, optimization).
• Curiosity to learn financial-risk concepts while remaining focused on engineering excellence.
• Collaborative, agile mindset with strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field .
• 3–6 years of experience in software development, machine learning, or AI engineering (consulting or product environment).
• Demonstrated experience deploying ML models or analytics products in real-world settings.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines , and model registry tools (MLflow, DVC).
• Exposure to RESTful API design , microservices, or front-end data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Streamlit).
• Familiarity with risk or finance data is a plus butnot required.
• Contribution to open-source or academic research projects.

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.

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".

Your key responsibilities

As an assistant manager, you'll manage FIS projects, including design, implementation, configuration, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, design solutions, and provide expert advice on FIS functionalities. Analyse and optimize treasury processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. Conduct client demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of FIS solutions. Provide support in responding to RFPs, preparing proposals, and participating in client discussions. Perform system testing, create test scenarios, and ensure successful data migration and validation for FIS functionalities. Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance end-user understanding and proficiency. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, regulations, and advancements in treasury management, sharing knowledge and insights with the team. Support project management activities, including project planning, resource allocation, and monitoring project progress. Provide long term value led support and maintenance for FIS application, modules, addressing any functional issues or enhancements required. Oversee engagement planning, budgeting, execution, and management.

Skills and attributes for success

Knowledge of treasury and risk management processes, including cash management, bank management, liquidity management, debt & investment management, and financial risk. Experience in configuring FIS functionalities i.e., cash positioning and forecasting, bank account administration, payments processing, foreign exchange, debt and investment management, accounting, compliance, and reporting and in integrating FIS with other systems and external platforms.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, or a related field
• Candidates with a minimum of 4+ years of relevant FIS implementation/ support experience in treasury management
• Valid FIS certifications with experience of past at least 2 FIS implementations or long term application support

This role requires you to have a creative as well as analytical mindset with the ability to strategize, plan and execute large scale, multi-location branding and communication campaigns both internally within EY as well as outside with our clients.

This role sits under BMC and requires you to work directly with MENA Assurance leadership as well as other regional and functional leads within Assurance under the guidance of the regional BMC Leader while collaborating widely with colleagues from BMC and other functions across the region. This role is open for Riyadh, UAE and Doha.

The role is responsible for managing the overall Assurance internal and external communication strategy, including supporting the development and execution of plans through proper channels in compliance with our global and regional branding guidelines and local laws while tailoring them to Assurance strategic priorities. These include our intranet and other digital channels, email communications, newsletters and webcasts, social media posts, collaterals and presentations as well as coordinating events both internal and external.

Your key responsibilities

• To formulate impactful and compelling communications strategies
• Craft messaging and narratives that effectively convey our brand story, values, initiatives and priorities to internal audiences which may at times include external stakeholders
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to the MENA Assurance leadership
• Build strong collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of compelling and engaging content for various channels
• Monitor and analyze communication performance metrics and analyze the impact of strategies and campaigns. Use data-driven insights to optimize communication efforts continuously.

Skills and attributes for success

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mass communication or aligned subjects
• Possess exceptional command of English language. Knowledge of Arabic would be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills, especially business communications
• Demonstrate experience and skills in MS Office suite especially PowerPoint
• Be a self-driven individual, who can work flexible while meeting tight deadlines
• Prior Big 4 experience will be a huge advantage

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Proven experience in strategic communication, or corporate communications, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and crafting persuasive messages.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders.

Assistant Manager – Enterprise Risk - Saudi Nationals

The objective of our Enterprise risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. 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.

In this service line, you will advance your career in risk management and internal auditing, use specific tools to perform analysis and advice clients on strengthening of their internal control environment. As you progress within your role, you will be well-equipped to help our clients to better manage risks and align their business objectives effectively.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively engaging with clients and executing risk management and internal audit projects under the supervision of your Managers.
• Client engagements primarily in the areas of Business Risk services, Internal audit, Enterprise Risk management, Compliance and regulatory services, Internal controls, Contract Risk Services, Business Process Management and other related solutions
• Support in driving innovation in service delivery; ensure delivery is in line with firm’s Quality and Risk management requirements/expectations
• Assist Managers with business development proposals on existing/new clients
• Assist Managers in developing/refreshing methodologies related to our existing/new solutions
• Contribute to various firm wide initiatives like learning and development (L&D) programmes, knowledge sharing, practice development and growth under guidance of Managers
• Take up project execution responsibility in a team or individually as per requirements and work plan
• Train and support junior team members within the department to grow their career.
• Supervise and review work performed by subordinates and provide qualitative inputs before submission of deliverables to Managers/client (as the case may be)
• Sensitive towards EY code of conduct, values and quality standards

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Continuously strive towards exceeding client & team expectations and work on increasingly complex assignments
• Conduct research and prepare client presentations, information memorandums and contribute to thought leadership documents
• Contribute to consulting engagements in the capacity of a team member - deliver quality output within assigned timelines
• Ensure discipline to work and productivity of self and reporting subordinates; promotes positive working environment within a team
• Attend L&D programs and exhibit knowledge of consulting methodology and consulting attributes.
• Continuously strive towards achieving goals agreed upon with Manager
• Keep abreast with developments in business related areas and assist team leaders/managers in preparing client decks/documents.
• Sector focus (deep understanding of the various industries, trends, issues/challenges & key players) based on the industry group alignment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business , Accounting , Engineering or other relevant degrees
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, IRM, etc) will have an added advantage.
• Senior Consultant: At least 3 years’ experience in advising clients in various sectors on risk management and internal audit matters.
• Assistant Manager: At least 5 years’ experience in advising clients in various sectors on risk management and internal audit matters.
• IT and data analytics skills
• Exhibit flexibility to adapt to multiple cultures / sectors and display agility and diversity
• Demonstrate capability of being a ‘quick learner’ of business processes, models, EY methodologies with an analytical bend of mind
• Display a structured thought process and problem-solving skills. Ability to do problem break down and analysis
• Candidates should be willing to travel
• To comply with Saudi Arabian Nationalization law, EY must hire nationals from Saudi Arabia for this role.

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.