Associate Director​/Director – Internal Audit; Insurance

Role:
Associate Director / Director - Internal Audit (Insurance)

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Experience:

10 to 15 Years

Annual Compensation: USD 112,000 to USD 135,000

Internal Audit, Risk Management, Financial Services, Insurance

Mandatory 5 years of experience in a consulting environment.

GCC market experience is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of Internal Audit, Risk methodologies, and the FS regulatory landscape.

Expertise across Asset Management, Insurance, Banking, and Investments.

Solid understanding of Corporate Governance, SOX, COSO, Risk & Controls.

Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Bilingual candidates preferred.

We are hiring an experienced Associate Director / Director for a leading consulting firm in Riyadh. The ideal candidate should bring strong expertise in Insurance portfolio management, Financial Services consulting, and client account leadership within the GCC region.

• Client & Relationship Management:
  • Build, manage, and grow senior-level client relationships across Insurance, Payments & Fin Tech, and Capital Markets.
  • Ensure high client satisfaction, strong retention, and YoY portfolio growth.
  • Manage strategic account portfolios and drive cross-sell/upsell opportunities.
• Project Delivery & Engagement Leadership:
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of engagements, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Deliver measurable client impact—efficiency improvements, cost reduction, productivity gains, and revenue uplift.
  • Maintain engagement economics including billing, receivables, and team utilization.
• Thought Leadership & Internal Contributions:
  • Publish thought-leadership articles, whitepapers, and industry PoVs.
  • Build internal intellectual capital through reusable frameworks, methodologies, and accelerators.
  • Strengthen overall brand presence in the market.
• Team Leadership & Operations:
  • Build, lead, and mentor consulting teams.
  • Review deliverables and ensure compliance with client expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and central teams to meet internal governance needs.
• Strategic Problem-Solving:
  • Solve complex client challenges using structured problem-solving approaches.
  • Develop differentiated offerings in financial services strategy, regulatory change, digital transformation, and risk.