Join EY's Risk Consulting team as a Manager within the MENA Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) Credit Risk practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to integrated services, leveraging deep industry experience and functional expertise to address financial and regulatory risks for clients.

The FSRM Credit Risk team partners with financial institutions to drive strategic, functional, and regulatory transformations in credit risk management for their banking book portfolios. You will be part of multi-disciplinary teams, delivering high-quality client outputs and developing innovative solutions.

We foster intellectual curiosity and encourage the promotion of solutions across organizational boundaries, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth and impact.

Lead teams of 5-6 consultants and analysts, overseeing engagement execution and delivery while collaborating with industry professionals on risk management strategies.

Demonstrate exceptional project management skills, fostering collaboration and accountability within teams. Possess deep technical expertise and industry knowledge, particularly in financial products and lending solutions.

Design, assess, and benchmark financial risk management policies and frameworks across various risk domains, including credit, market, operational, liquidity, and climate risk, as well as integrated topics like capital adequacy and stress testing.

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate status, issues, and priorities effectively to stakeholders. Review and validate the work of junior team members to ensure accuracy and quality.

Adapt to diverse projects involving model audits, validation, and development, showcasing flexibility and domain knowledge. Stay current with market trends and client needs within the financial services sector.

A Graduate or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics is required, along with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a solid foundation in statistics and econometrics. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Credit risk model development, validation, audit, and implementation within banking book portfolios is essential.

Advanced technical proficiency in Python, SAS, SQL, R, and Excel is a must. Strong oral and written communication skills, coupled with excellent presentation abilities, are crucial.

Exhibit strong documentation skills, with the capacity to grasp complex concepts and present them clearly. The ability to multitask effectively, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality results under pressure with minimal supervision is vital.