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Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role: Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle
Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
The Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle – Priority and Private Banking is responsible for the strategic leadership, growth, and performance management of client portfolios within the Priority and Private Banking segments. This role entails developing and executing data-driven portfolio strategies, enhancing customer value, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. A critical aspect of the position involves managing the customer lifecycle — from generation through conversion—to support sustainable business development and deepen existing client relationships.

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Define and implement portfolio strategies to drive growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), client profitability, and long-term customer loyalty across Priority and Private Banking segments.
• Oversee segmentation, customer lifecycle value management, and tailored engagement programs to optimize portfolio performance and client outcomes.
• Client Experience and Relationship Management
• Lead initiatives that enhance the end-to-end client journey, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery tailored to the sophisticated needs of Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Utilize customer insights and advanced analytics to identify cross-sell, up-sell, and retention opportunities.

Leads and Pipeline Management

• Establish and manage a structured leads generation and management framework, ensuring a continuous pipeline of high-potential Priority and Private Banking prospects.
• Collaborate closely with internal referral networks, frontline staff, digital marketing, and external partners to drive qualified lead flow.
• Oversee lead allocation, tracking, conversion metrics, and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion digital tools and CRM systems to enhance visibility and responsiveness in lead management processes.

Customer Lifecycle Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve customer lifecycle management strategies to maximize customer value across: Prospecting & Acquisition, Onboarding, Engagement & Relationship Deepening, Growth & Consolidation, Retention & Loyalty, Exit or Transition.

Product and Solution Alignment

• Work with product, investment, and credit teams to ensure a robust suite of solutions is aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Promote holistic financial planning and advisory services across investments, lending, protection, and wealth transfer strategies.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of portfolio and relationship managers dedicated to serving Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Establish performance standards and KPIs, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive client success and team alignment with business goals.

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all portfolio management and client engagement activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of portfolio-level risk indicators and implement timely corrective actions as necessary.

Business Reporting and Insights

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including portfolio growth, revenue generation, client acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
• Deliver regular updates and strategic insights to senior management to support business planning and decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue and Profitability per Client
• New-to-Bank Client Acquisition and Conversion Rates
• Client Retention and Satisfaction (e.g., Net Promoter Score)
• Portfolio Penetration and Cross-Sell Ratios
• Lead Pipeline Velocity and Conversion Metrics
• Customer Lifecycle Progression and Retention Metrics
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Metrics

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in wealth management, private banking, or consumer banking, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in managing Priority and/or Private Banking client segments with a strong understanding of financial advisory, portfolio strategy, and customer lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success in pipeline and leads management, portfolio development, and team leadership.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory standards, compliance frameworks, and risk governance practices.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3415
• Posting Date 07/25/2025, 07:34 AM
• Apply Before 08/31/2025, 07:34 AM
• Locations Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

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Description
Amazon has an exciting Occupancy Planner (OP) opportunity available in Dubai. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements
The OP will be expected to align real estate strategy to business needs in partnership with key GREF stakeholders and maintain a customer centric approach. The role will partner with both business leaders and employees to understand and influence space needs and requirements to inform supply and demand allocations. The role will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations on business line space allocations at a city level by leveraging Amazon's size and scale and translating business requirements into effective solutions aligned with the workplace strategy. The OP will oversee the Middle East and North Africa regions to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and engaging professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - not afraid to dive deep into details and take ownership. They should also understand the nuance of being approachable, while at the same time consultative- providing direction/recommendations and fostering transparent relationships. The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon's goals and standards.
- Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
- Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
- Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
- Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
- Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.
- Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
- 7+ years professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
- 5+ years in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
- Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.
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**Additional Information**
**Job Number**
**Job Category** Human Resources
**Location** Delta Hotels Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
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**Position Type** Non-Management
**POSITION SUMMARY**
Answer phone calls and record messages. Create and maintain filing systems. File and maintain applicant interview documentation and records. File, track, and process employment applications. Create and type office correspondence using a computer. Audit and coordinate distribution of paychecks. Communicate to all applicants receiving a job offer the necessary documentation required to bring on first day of employment in order to complete I-9 employment verification forms. Create new employee personnel file. Design and update the display and content of employee communication bulletin boards (e.g., with regard to employment, recruitment, transfers, and promotions). Post all necessary legal or regulatory notices related to Human Resources in view of all employees as required by law.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
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Delta Hotels provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don't. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what's most important. With a strong presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Delta Hotels by Marriott is rapidly expanding across markets all around the world. If you enjoy delivering purposeful service and focusing on the details that matter, we invite you to explore jobs at Delta Hotels by Marriott. In joining Delta Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high‑performance/high reward culture – doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will join a client service team to help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations.

We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long‑term change. We will rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long‑lasting.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you will help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations.

By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you will ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you will uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

You will receive training on how to better structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them as well as synthesize clear take‑aways from complex information into clear take‑aways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

You will work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.

You will establish trust‑based relationships with clients to better‑serve their organizations, communicate effectively with all audiences including senior leaders and develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths and personal values.

Your qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 2+ years of project delivery in consulting; preferably on the delivery of large‑scale projects in financial industries; international experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Superior analytical problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel

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Delivery Lead - Financial Services (Dubai/Riyadh)

Experienced Professional - Management Consulting Full-time Hybrid Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

About the job:

• Responsible for assessing and analyzing the issues with the production environment.
• Provide optimized solutions to fix the issues and even automate the fixes.
• Identify potential bottlenecks in a system and propose improvements.
• Support multiple applications and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production systems and self-learn new tools and technologies as per project requirements.
• Document and share knowledge of developed or maintained solutions.
• Experience with end-to-end project lifecycle and implementation.
• Independent thinker with a problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or relevant course.
• At least 10 years of related experience in managing technical delivery team (overall experience of at least 10 years).
• Track record in leading large teams (20+ people) across multiple projects running in parallel.
• Strong experience in the Banking industry (primarily Retail banking; additional experience on Wealth is preferred).
• Experience with communication to senior stakeholders / C-suite.
• Ability to deep-dive into the details of each project and help the team progress.
• Experience in operating and managing AWS environment.
• Ability to travel to Riyadh (at least 50% of the time, i.e. 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remote).
• Flexibility to work Sunday to Thursday (based on Saudi Arabia working days).
• Experience using a tool called Sumologic.
• Great excel and PowerPoint skills.

Why us:

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives

Your documents to start the process:

• Resume
• Job references
• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us. Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at synpulse.com

About our culture

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizen in our communities and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.

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Sales

Job Details

About Salesforce

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.

This role will be based in Saudi Arabia

Founded in 1999, Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses using the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.Salesforce has been very proud to have been associated with the Middle East region for the last 15 years.

Salesforce has an established presence in Dubai which acts as the HQ for the region, with an office in Dubai Internet City and Cloud services located in Abu Dhabi, the commitment to our customers has been matched by the investments from the company, which enables a very strong growth trajectory. We are also establishing our legal entity in KSA, where this role will be based.

The position that has become available is for an Enterprise Account Executive in our Core Business Unit , helping our most strategic customers grow and excel with a Customer Experience that is unmatched in the industry.

This position will act as the lead Account Executive for the set of Accounts or Prospects in Saudi Arabia, working with a virtual team of Cloud Specialists, Solution Experts and Supporting colleagues, helping to set the vision and strategy to grow the revenue associated with the set of accounts on an annual basis.

This is the highest echelon of roles within Salesforce for Account Executives and as such a demonstrable track record, proven experience and leadership skills will be the defining factors in the successful candidate’s profile.

In addition, with technology ever changing, the ability to show considerable experience in being a thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence would be advantageous, as Salesforce takes first mover advantage in this highly competitive market place in the Middle East.This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, with its five core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality and Sustainability, Salesforce aims to be a force for good too. By making technology more accessible, we're helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all. This has taken our company to great heights, including being named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" 2024 — 16 years in a row.

We believe everyone can be a Trailblazer. Join Salesforce and discover a future of new opportunities.About Role

To work in our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on Salesforce’s existing and prospective clients in Saudi Arabia.

As Salesforce continues to accelerate its presence in region, this position will involve managing both existing customers and building new relationships with prospective clients

This position sits in the Core Sales team at Salesforce therefore, the ideal candidate would have proven credibility at managing large, virtual teams in support of the Vision and Strategy that they would create for their accounts.

• The successful candidate will act and lead as the most Senior AE in this regional Business Unit.

• Increase revenue spend across a set of new and existing customers while building the Salesforce presence in the local market.

• This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in Financial Services with a proven track record of software sales over the last 15 years,About Team

• This role sits in our Enterprise Business Sales unit which is the top tier of accounts within the company

• The role would be known as a Core Role as the selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce Core AI products, such as Sales CRM but also working with Sales Account Executives responsible for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.Preferred Qualifications

• University Graduate Calibre

• At least 15 years of successful, referenceable Sales Experience, preferably in Software Sales

• Knowledge and contacts within the Saudi Arabian market would be a competitive advantage

• Currently resides in the UAE or is willing for a relocation within 3 months

• Has a local driving licence

• Is fluent in English at a Business level, with Arabic preferable

• Has no restrictions to travel internationally.

This is a mix of a New Business and an Existing Business Role rather than one of solely managing existing accounts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in creating sales through excellent business development skills, territory planning, pipeline generation and the closing of significant Cloud software opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales in assigned territory for new market

• Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territory

• Communicate Salesforce value proposition to close sales

• May be responsible for additional responsibilities due to resource constraints

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• World class enablement and on-demand training - check outTrailhead.com for a sneak peek!

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Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 15 Oct 2025

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

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities Client Delivery and Technical Leadership

• 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.

Market and Business Development

• 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.

People and Practice Development

• 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.

Desirable / Differentiating Areas

• 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 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).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 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.

What We Look For

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.

What We Offer

• 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.

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Overview

A leading financial services organisation undergoing strategic transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair governance forums, reviewing solution designs and passing architectural verdicts.
• Take ownership of EA artefacts, maintain, promote, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Independently lead assigned projects and partner with stakeholders across business and technology.
• Ensure smooth operation of architecture forums and drive cross functional collaboration.
• Present complex architecture in simplified formats for business stakeholders.
• Engage with asset and wealth management platforms and understand treasury and finance functions.
• Contribute to AI capability development and practical application across business units.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in enterprise architecture, ideally within financial services.
• Strong consultancy background (e.g., Accenture or similar) with excellent articulation and presentation skills.
• Familiarity and understanding of finance and treasury operations.
• Comfortable with stakeholder engagement and simplifying complex concepts for business audiences.
• Experience in governance, solution design review, and architecture artefact management.
• Open to candidates with business architecture backgrounds.

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