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Global Contractor Safety Expert - Independent consultant. This is a unique opportunity for a leader in Contractor Safety to help develop a national contractor safety platform. This will include advising on and helping to shape the national program, using extensive experience to deliver a best-in-class approach to Contractor Safety. This role is offered on a freelance basis with travel required to the Middle East (rotations and durations to be confirmed).

• Advise on and help shape a national contractor safety program
• Apply extensive contractor safety leadership experience to deliver a best-in-class approach
• Provide on-site and operations consulting support as needed

• Freelance SME with a strong background in global Contractor Safety leadership
• Deep industry experience in Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, Chemicals, and/or Construction
• Experience with large capital projects
• Leadership experience in global organisations or governing bodies in contractor safety
• Leadership role in a global business or national association (examples include industry associations)
• Experience with named associations such as IOGP, OSHA, ACCSH, The Associated General Contractors of America, ECCS, ARSC, Industry Business Roundtable - Safety & Health Resource Committee, The National Safety Council
• Regional associations in the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada (examples: SSIP, HSE, EU-OSHA, OFSC, National Construction Industry Forum, CCA, CFCSA, Canada Safety Council)
• Willing to travel to the Middle East; available on short notice

• USA: OSHA, ACCSH (Advisory Committee on Construction Safety & Health), The Associated General Contractors of America, The Energy Coalition for Contractor Safety (ECCS), The National Safety Council
• UK: Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• Europe: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
• Australia: Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC), National Construction Industry Forum
• Canada: CCA (Canadian Construction Association), Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA), The Canada Safety Council

dss+ is committed to a diverse workforce and believes that this is essential to strengthening our company and driving sustainable growth. We are committed to growing DSS through diversity. Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to DSS.

dss+ works with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future. To do so effectively, we live our core values that underpin our thinking, our goals and our actions, every step of the way. Coupled with our passion and expertise, the dss+ core values ensure we forge a path to success for our employees, stakeholders and clients — one that we can all be proud of. What ideals do we prioritise? These are the four compass points that guide our actions.

• Safety and health : We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.
• Environmental stewardship : We find science-enabled solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect and preserve the environment, both for today and for the future.
• Respect for people : We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.
• Ethical conduct : We conduct ourselves and our business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards, striving always to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering:

• Spend Management – cost optimisation, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operations
• ESG

This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance

As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• 5+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Bachelor degree level
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset
• The ability to travel across the region

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity.

We are seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering:

• Spend Management – cost optimisation, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operations
• ESG

This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance

As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• 5+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Bachelor degree level
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset
• The ability to travel across the region

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager - Procurement to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

• Spend Management – cost optimization, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operations
• ESG

This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance.

We currently are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager - Procurement to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

As a Senior Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of directing multiple projects and providing direction to different teams
• Proven track record of business development activities
• 10+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Batchelor degree level, Masters an advantage
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset
• The ability to travel across the region

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to hiring and developing the most passionate people.

About Frost & Sullivan:

Frost & Sullivan, founded in 1961, is a global growth consulting company dedicated to providing innovative growth strategies, strategic advisory, and market intelligence to a broad portfolio of International blue-chip companies. With a client list that includes global 1000 organisations, emerging companies and the investment community, Frost and Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world.

Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive but to thrive in the future. We’ve spent more than 60 years guiding our clients toward transformational growth strategies by focusing on opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan:

The Energy & Environment and Industrial sectors business units are seeking a Business Development Manager / Account Manager (BDM / AM) to provide support to the Commercial Leader for the MENA region in generating demand and awareness of our products and services across their portfolio of clients, as well as in acquiring new clients for our services. The BDM / AM will also become part of the Global Account Team for some of our most important clients in the Energy & Environment and Industrial practices; private and public companies and family groups based in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and other Middle Eastern countries.

• Open doors with Energy, Environment and Industrial sector accounts through cold calls, emails, social media, networking events / conferences and introduce F&S solutions through a consultative sales approach
• To generate qualified sales leads / opportunities for the Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment business unit and achieve all specified key performance indicators (quarterly, annual targets across specified services)
• Conduct a range of new business development initiatives and deliver qualified sales leads
• Proactively forge relationships with potential Client organizations, to gain a deeper understand of potential business needs.
• Strengthen the Frost & Sullivan brand with defined client organisations and within the Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment sectors
• Accumulate and maintain a comprehensive knowledge/understanding of the main industry sectors in which you operate (including market dynamics/forces and an appreciation of the industries operating practices, structure and business functionalities) in order to identify key business opportunities
• Profile prospective clients, and leverage identified needs towards creating impactful proposals / value propositions

• Excellent verbal and written communication style, with a creative and innovative flair
• The ability to generate sales lead/opportunities via a proactive approach, using various modes (social media, industry/ event networking, tele-calling, email campaigns etc.)
• Report accurate sales activity metrics when required, following adaptations of the typical SPANCO approach
• Able to work autonomously in-line with the achievement of specific individual lead generation targets and KPIs
• Ability to develop strong internal and external working relationships
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to create high level meetings leveraging support from the consulting and advisory team
• The ability to create demand and awareness of the Frost & Sullivan brand and services
• High influencing skills, with a confident, proactive and methodical approach
• Ability to interact with equal ease and flair, across different experience levels including CxO level, and ranging across different personality styles and job profiles
• Engineering / Marketing / Management degree will be a success enabler for this role

• First and foremost – a love for selling and a passion to build and nurture professional relationships – if this doesn’t describe you, this role isn’t for you
• Proven business to business (B2B) sales/ business development experience, preferably in the field of services
• Proven experience of proactive/direct external client contact and exposure to a professional / fast paced business environment; Desirable – past experience in selling research, consulting and advisory services
• Previous experience in gathering business relevant information and generating client interest through multiple means
• Demonstrable experience in consultative selling and an understanding of B2B service sales process/structure
• Demonstrates experience of working in the ME region and is well connected and networked in the industry

• Proven track record in sales, especially in the GCC region
• Prior experience in selling into Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment Industry
• MBA desirable but not essential
• Bilingual English / Arabic ideal but not essential
• Engineering / Marketing / Management degree will be a success enabler for this role

• A competitive base salary plus commission
• Local benefits
• An opportunity to work with a “Best in class" global team that strives for excellence
• An encouraging environment to help develop intellectual curiosity and opportunities to collaborate across all levels of the company
• A definite career path with numerous growth opportunities

• Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contact us now if you meet the requirements. We look forward to hearing from you. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 15 Oct 2025

Requisition ID:

Languages: Arabic & English (Mandatory)
Experience: 12–15 years
Industry Focus: Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions

As a Senior Manager / Director in EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) team, you will help leading financial institutions navigate regulatory complexity, strengthen capital resilience, and modernize their risk management frameworks.

The role demands deep expertise across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk — together with Basel III/IV, ICAAP, and IFRS 9 implementation — and the ability to lead large transformation programs that combine quantitative precision with strategic impact.

You will also have the opportunity to shape EY’s next-generation risk offerings through the use of AI, automation, and digital risk tools , while mentoring diverse teams and engaging directly with senior regulators and client executives.

• Lead complex risk transformation engagements covering credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk , regulatory capital, and stress testing.
• Design, calibrate, and validate risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) under Basel and IFRS 9.
• Develop and review ICAAP frameworks, capital planning, and stress testing programs for regulatory submission.
• Support clients in strengthening liquidity risk frameworks (LCR, NSFR, IRRBB) and aligning ALM practices with supervisory expectations.
• Advise on operational risk frameworks, RCSA design, loss data analytics, and capital quantification under Basel III/IV.
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and measurable impact.

• Build and manage senior client relationships, including C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal leadership, solution design, and sector insights.
• Identify emerging client needs (ESG, climate risk, AI governance) and translate them into new service offerings.

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and innovation.
• Develop EY’s intellectual capital through publications, client insights, and participation in industry forums.
• Promote cross-border collaboration with other EY member firms in Europe, APAC, and the GCC.

• Lead or contribute to fraud risk analytics using machine learning and anomaly detection.
• Design third-party risk management frameworks for outsourcing and fintech ecosystems.
• Apply AI/ML and automation in model governance, early-warning indicators, and risk reporting.
• Integrate digital, cyber, and resilience considerations into enterprise risk frameworks.

• Strong quantitative background and regulatory fluency across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk domains.
• Deep understanding of Basel III/IV , IFRS 9 , and ICAAP/ILAAP requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or SQL for quantitative and stress-testing model development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions.

• 12–15 years of experience in financial-services risk management, either in consulting or at a Tier-1 bank.
• Demonstrated success leading risk and capital-management transformation programs.
• Experience working directly with regulators (e.g., SAMA, CBUAE, QCB, EBA, APRA, PRA).
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

• Exposure to fraud, third-party, or digital-risk domains.
• International project experience across Europe, Australia, or APAC.
• Professional certifications such as FRM , CFA , or PRM .
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for predictive modelling, anomaly detection, or model monitoring.

An accomplished risk professional with quantitative depth, regulatory awareness, and leadership presence — someone who can bridge financial modelling with strategic advisory, and who thrives on helping clients build resilient and forward‑looking risk functions.

• A platform to lead risk transformation across the region’s most significant financial institutions.
• Access to EY’s global network of quantitative and regulatory experts.
• Opportunities to innovate with emerging technologies in risk and finance.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork.

Join EY and help redefine how banks and financial institutions in the GCC manage risk — combining insight, regulation, and innovation to build a safer financial system.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and consulting solutions, specializing in helping energy and process industries optimize performance, transition toward sustainability, and achieve operational excellence. They have a strong regional presence and a proven track record of partnering with some of the world's largest operators.

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the Middle East in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical markets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for consulting engagements and long-term partnerships.
• Translate client challenges into tailored solutions, integrating technology, advisory, and operational improvement services.
• Work closely with technical consulting teams to scope, design, and deliver projects that enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategy.
• Contribute to regional growth plans and act as a trusted advisor to client executives.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong network of client relationships across the Middle East.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to blend commercial acumen with technical/operational understanding of the process industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative, solution-oriented approach.

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and consulting solutions, specializing in helping energy and process industries optimize performance, transition toward sustainability, and achieve operational excellence. They have a strong regional presence and a proven track record of partnering with some of the world's largest operators.

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the Middle East in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical markets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for consulting engagements and long-term partnerships.
• Translate client challenges into tailored solutions, integrating technology, advisory, and operational improvement services.
• Work closely with technical consulting teams to scope, design, and deliver projects that enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategy.
• Contribute to regional growth plans and act as a trusted advisor to client executives.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong network of client relationships across the Middle East.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to blend commercial acumen with technical/operational understanding of the process industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative, solution-oriented approach.