Director – Enterprise Risk Services

Job description / Role

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) You'll understand why we are the only professional services firm to be named a Best Employer in the Middle East by Hewitt Associates in 2009.

A career in Audit at Deloitte & Touche Middle East is a key link in the financial reporting chain, putting you in the position of trusted advisor to businesses across the region. Your people skills will be required for the latter, while your analytical mind will be another integral requirement for success. You will need the flexibility to implement our international audit approach while bringing to the fore your understanding of the complexities and unique circumstances of our clients and the business landscape across our diverse region. All this while adhering to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnostic Analysis/Application of Tools

-Understands client expectations and translates them into practical, implementable project objectives, which aim to provide integrated, total solutions.
-Consults with relevant Firm functional experts to develop innovative analytic approaches which address multifunctional client needs and diverse or complex situations.
Engagement Management (Planning and Strategy)

-Reviews and confirms engagement objectives, scope and work plan with client and team.
-Identifies engagement resource requirements (cross-functionally) and ensures that the most appropriate resources are assigned to specific project roles.
-Anticipates project issues, assesses alternatives and takes appropriate measures to resolve in a professional, tactful manner.
-Facilitate buy-in of proposed solutions from top management levels at the client
-Direct on-time, quality delivery of work products
Project Control and Profitability

-Demonstrates profitability management.
-Monitors and manages billing.
-Identifies and mitigates business risks associated with projects.
-Exercises accountability for financial performance of practice.
Client Relations & Marketing

-Create and maintain long-term partner relationships with client top management.
-Seeks opportunities to promote and participate in local and global ERS practice activities.
Business Development

-Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key Clients
-Organize and lead pursuit teams
-Participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process
-Contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies
Practice Development & Eminence

-Develop practical solutions and methodologies
-Participate in public speaking events
Staffing, Performance Management and Retention

-Provide input and guidance into the Staffing process
-Actively participate in Staff recruitment and retention activities
-Ensures that the ERS performance evaluation process is understood, followed and applied in a consistent and objective manner by all professionals.
-Actively mentor and coach team members to their highest potential
Professional Skills Development

-Achieve expertise in a specialization and a strong reputation as a business advisor
-Actively promotes a learning culture within practice based on continuous learning, knowledge sharing and application of best practices.

Requirements

-Experience at senior manager/director level in the audit business line of an international public accounting firm for at least 3 years
-Solid understanding of strategy, business models, sales, business processes, marketing, change management, talent management
-Experience of attracting, leading and mentoring high performing teams
-Strong track record of delivering superior client satisfaction
-Clear understanding of critical issues of risk identification and mitigation, associated with large scale solutions
Person Specification:

- A Bachelor degree with outstanding academic credentials (IT or related Field is preferred)
-A minimum of 15 years of experience working in a consulting environment and delivering services to external clients
-10+ years of relevant experience and knowledge of control assurance and security enhancing technologies (Identify Management, Pen Testing, ISO27001, Security Strategy, etc)
-10+ years' experience implementing large-scale security projects
-7+ years of experience in documentation and technical writing
-Significant experience in Proposal writing, development and management specifically for complex technical and/or IT Security programs
-Must have Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing) and working knowledge of Arabic is desired
-CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent required.
-Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27000 standards and frameworks such as Cobit and ITIL
-In addition to technology skills, appreciation of business process and controls in business processes is desirable
-Experience developing business and building a practice
-Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities
-Proven experience executing a client service plan on complex engagements and work closely with the Partners in exceeding our client's expectations while identifying and mitigating business risks associated with projects
-Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
-Superior verbal and written communication skills, including skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
-Ability to present recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
-Experienced with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership
-Ability to work independently, manage large engagements and provide guidance to subordinates
-Willingness to mentor Junior Staff

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity