Senior Consultant – Risk Consulting – Digital Risk

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our tailored services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity, and consistency for our clients across the MENA region. Our clients rely on us for digital risk solutions that ensure resilience, security, and compliance, enabling them to navigate today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. You will use your expertise to support EY Member Firms in MENA by providing comprehensive digital assessments, building resilience strategies, and advising on technology and software management across diverse sectors.

Within the MENA region, we are actively engaged with all sectors of the economy, working to support national leadership visions, especially in the GCC countries. Our clients depend on us to help anticipate risks in their increasingly complex digital environments. From emerging technologies to software management, we empower our clients to secure their digital ecosystems, ensuring continuity and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

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.

The opportunity

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.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactive, accountable, and results-driven individuals will thrive in this environment. Successfully managing competing priorities and resources, while delivering clear and consistent communication, will set you apart. You will have a significant impact on your clients and team, fostering a positive and resilient work culture.

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 look for

We seek professionals who are passionate about driving innovation, particularly in digital resilience, technology risk, and software management. We are interested in individuals who can adapt to new challenges and drive meaningful change for our clients.

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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the above criteria, please contact us as soon as possible.
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