CFO and EV Consultant - Risk and Compliance Consultant

Accenture

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted
Ref: PP000-17869

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Management Consulting

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicesu2014creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 800,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology in general and in particular in AI and Gen AI with unmatched industry experience and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360u00b0 value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360u00b0 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Accenture Strategy & Consulting

In today's world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That's where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, Gen AI and Agentic architects, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client's unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.

Role overview

As a consultant in risk & compliance, you will support the design and delivery of risk and resilience engagements across industriesu2014particularly financial services. With 5-7 years of experience, you will contribute to the development of frameworks, assessments, and technology-enabled solutions in areas such as operational risk, compliance transformation, and operational resilience. You will also gain exposure to advanced technologies, including GRC platforms, risk analytics, and AI-enabled use cases.

Key responsibilities

  • Project delivery & execution
    Conduct assessments and design frameworks related to operational risk (e.g., RCSA, risk appetite, incident management), compliance monitoring, and resilience (e.g., critical business services, scenario testing). Support client workshops, interviews, and analysis of existing risk and compliance processes. Contribute to the development of deliverables such as policies, process maps, risk registers, and test scenarios.
  • Risk technology & data enablement
    Work with teams implementing GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream), ensuring alignment between risk frameworks and technical configurations. Use analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support the development of dashboards, reporting packs, and risk indicators. Participate in requirements gathering, testing, and configuration of risk tools.
  • Innovation & AI exposure
    Assist in identifying opportunities for AI or automation in risk and compliance use cases (e.g., control monitoring, fraud detection, regulatory analysis). Collaborate with data science or tech teams to understand the impact of AI on risk management and governance. Contribute to the development of responsible AI frameworks and model risk control environments.
  • Stakeholder engagement
    Support client communications by preparing presentation materials, meeting minutes, and issue logs. Help manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate across business, compliance, risk, and IT teams. Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
  • Team collaboration & development
    Collaborate closely with senior consultants and managers, contributing to team success and project delivery. Engage in internal initiatives such as knowledge development, innovation forums, and methodology enhancement. Mentor junior analysts where appropriate and contribute to a positive, inclusive team environment.
  • Qualifications and experience

  • Experience: 5-7 years in risk management or compliance consulting roles, ideally with exposure to regulated sectors such as banking.
  • Education: Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline; certifications (e.g., CRMA, CAMS, FRM) are a plus.
  • Skills:
    Working knowledge of operational risk and compliance concepts
    Familiarity with resilience frameworks or business continuity planning
    Experience with risk tools (e.g., GRC, dashboards, data analysis)
    Interest in digital risk transformation and AI/automation use cases
    Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach
    Arabic language is a plus
  • Key attributes

  • Strong analytical thinker with a learning mindset
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing environments
  • Effective communicator with the ability to distill complex topics
  • Proactive team player with a drive for continuous improvement
  • About Accenture

    We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best workplacesu2122. Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

    Equal employment opportunity statement

    We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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