Manager – ERS (GRC - Financial Services)

Financial Services \| GRCS

Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance Services

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple complex client engagements simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Take full accountability for planning, execution, review and reporting of engagements.
• Oversee engagement economics including budgeting, billing, margin monitoring and resource planning.
• Review and sign-off on key deliverables before Partner review.
• Act as primary point of contact for client senior management.

Risk & Quality Management

• Ensure full compliance with KPMG’s internal risk management, client acceptance and continuance procedures.
• Oversee engagement management procedures related to:
• + Internal Audit
• + Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)

+ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

+ Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews

• Ensure adherence to Advisory quality standards and regulatory requirements specific to 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

+ 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.