Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager - Risk Consulting - Process & Control - Cairo

At EY   At EY, we're building a better working world by helping organizations manage risks, strengthen governance, improve business performance, and navigate complex transformations. As part of our Risk Consulting practice, you will help clients enhance their control environments, optimize processes, and drive sustainable value creation.   The Opportunity   We are seeking a high-performing Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager to join our Risk Consulting – Process & Controls team within EY MENA. In this role, you will work with leading organizations across various industries to assess risks, evaluate internal controls, improve business processes, and support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.   You will work closely with clients to identify operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks while helping them design and implement effective control frameworks that support business objectives and regulatory requirements.   Key Responsibilities   Client Delivery

Internal controls assessment and optimization SOX and regulatory compliance reviews Enterprise risk management (ERM) Internal audit co-sourcing and outsourcing Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks Process improvement and operational effectiveness reviews Risk and controls transformation projects

Conduct risk assessments and identify key business, operational, financial, and compliance risks. Evaluate the design and effectiveness of business processes and internal controls. Develop practical recommendations to strengthen control environments and improve operational efficiency. Prepare high-quality deliverables, reports, presentations, and client communications.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with client management and key stakeholders. Facilitate workshops, process walkthroughs, and risk assessment sessions. Present findings and recommendations to senior client personnel.

Project Management

Manage workstreams and deliverables across multiple projects. Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and resource utilization. Coordinate activities between team members and client stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Team Leadership

Supervise and coach consultants and junior team members. Provide on-the-job training and support professional development. Contribute to performance management and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Business Development

Support proposal development, client presentations, and pursuit activities. Identify opportunities to expand services with existing and prospective clients. Contribute to thought leadership, market research, and practice development initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Strong understanding of risk management principles and internal control frameworks. Knowledge of COSO, Internal Audit Standards, and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Strong report-writing and presentation abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. Strong project management and team leadership capabilities. Commercial awareness and business acumen. Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. 4-7 years of relevant experience in:

Risk Consulting Internal Audit Enterprise Risk Management Internal Controls Process Improvement Governance, Risk & Compliance

Experience gained within a Big Four firm, consulting environment, or a leading multinational organization. Strong understanding of business processes and risk assessment methodologies. Experience leading client engagements and managing project teams.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

CIA CPA