Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)

Sector & Regulatory Expertise

• Maintain strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting Financial Services (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, IFRS, Basel, etc.).

• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and update teams on regulatory developments, industry trends and emerging risks.

• Provide technical guidance to engagement teams and clients.

Business Development & Growth

• Support and actively drive business development initiatives within the Financial Services sector.

• Lead proposal development, technical write-ups, pricing discussions and client presentations.

• Identify cross-selling opportunities across Advisory and other service lines.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.

Innovation & Methodology

• Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency including:

• Digital transformation

• Standardization of workpapers

• Automation and analytics

• Contribute to development and implementation of new service offerings, tools and methodologies within GRCS.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates.

• Conduct performance reviews and support career progression discussions.

• Ensure optimal team allocation across engagements.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Education, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Management Accounting or equivalent.

• Professional certifications such as:

• CIA / CA / ACCA / CISA / CFE / CRMA / BCM / CCGP (mandatory or in advanced stage of completion)

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in:

• Internal Audit

• ICOFR

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Corporate Governance

• Internal Audit Quality Assurance

• Preferably within consulting firms or Financial Services institutions (banks, insurance, investment firms)

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a managerial capacity.

• Strong exposure to Financial Services regulatory environment.

• Proven experience managing multiple engagements (3–5 concurrently).

• Strong commercial awareness and engagement economics management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to provide practical, risk-based solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Source: KPMG Lower Gulf careers page