Manager - Risk Consulting - Insurance (Risk, Internal Audit & Governance)

Our MENA Insurance practice empowers some of the region’s largest Insurance companies to solve their most complex business problems and transform their organizations.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, experienced team of individuals within the Insurance practice. We want you to learn how to deliver impactful projects and solutions. You will also gain exposure to some of the biggest Insurance companies in MENA and find out why our clients value our insights and experience.

The Opportunity

EY Jordan is seeking an experienced Manager to join its Risk Consulting practice. The successful candidate will lead advisory engagements across the insurance and financial services sectors, focusing on Internal Audit, Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Controls, and Business Continuity Management.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Lead and manage advisory engagements across Internal Audit, Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Business Continuity Management.
• Conduct governance, risk, and compliance reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop policies, frameworks, methodologies, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder discussions.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and Boards.
• Support clients in implementing governance, risk, and compliance enhancements.
• Ensure engagement deliverables meet EY quality standards and client expectations.

Project Management

• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate engagement teams and monitor progress against milestones.
• Review work performed by team members and provide technical guidance.
• Manage client communications and engagement governance.
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues as appropriate.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.

Technical Leadership

• Provide subject matter expertise in Internal Audit, Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Stay current with emerging regulatory requirements and industry developments.
• Support the development of methodologies, templates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the practice.
• Contribute to maintaining EY’s technical excellence and quality standards.

Skills and Experience

Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards (IIA), Insurance Regulatory Frameworks, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (COSO and ISO 31000), Internal Controls, Compliance Management, Business Continuity Management, Operational Risk Management, Three Lines Model, and Risk Appetite Frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams and client engagements.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• CIA
• CFIRM / CMIRM
• CRMA
• CISA
• CPA / ACCA
• CFA
• FRM
• ISO 31000 Certification