Oliver Wyman - Compliance and Regulatory Strategy Manager, IMEA - Dubai

Oliver Wyman - Compliance and Regulatory Strategy Manager, IMEA - Dubai or Riyadh

Oliver Wyman is seeking a seasoned Compliance and Regulatory Strategy Manager to join our Dubai or Riyadh office. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with internal policies and external localization regulations across the IMEA region.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in compliance management, particularly within a consulting or professional services context, and will have a profound understanding of accounting and financial statements. The role requires a proactive approach to developing and implementing compliance strategies that align with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with Finance Teams:
  Partner strategically with finance teams to navigate and optimize the localization frameworks, enhancing operational effectiveness in markets such as UAE, Qatar, KSA, and South Africa.
• Analyze Financial Insights:
  Extract and examine statutory financial statements to identify key drivers influencing local scores, using these insights to model and simulate future projections.
• Drive Strategic Improvement:
  Work with leaders across functions to design strategies that yield measurable improvements in localization scores, focusing on local talent development and procurement practices.
• Regulatory Monitoring:
  Stay ahead of local regulations, assess risks, and proactively communicate potential impacts to senior management to drive timely compliance actions.
• Ensure Compliance Readiness:
  Guarantee adherence to all regulatory licensing and certification requirements.
• Project Oversight:
  Act as a compliance liaison, ensuring timely progress on all projects influenced by localization mandates.
• Control on internal policies:
  Assess breaches and investigate potential T&E policy violations.
• Policies and procedures design:
  Develop procedures to strengthen governance and control.
• Team management:
  Oversee performance of direct reports.
• Adhoc strategic support:
  Provide compliance expertise to regional leadership.

• Minimum of 8-10 years in compliance and operations, preferably within consulting or professional services.
• Experience with a strong emphasis on localization and good understanding of financial processes.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven project management expertise with a successful track record on complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Delivers presentations with authority and conviction.
• Fluency in English;
  Arabic language is preferred but not essential.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. All employees are expected to comply with the company’s diversity policies and comply with applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunity.