Business Operations Associate - Consulting - Amman Cairo

You Will

• Carry out pre-engagement and post engagement compliance tasks associated with client and project onboarding
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to ensure their client and the engagement have cleared the necessary risk assessment and obtain files and reports on time to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Analyze all compliance procedures and monitor all risks for the engagement and opportunities and assess potential defects and assist in resolution for the same.
• Maintain and document all records required across the engagement lifecycle and assist the central review and R&Q team as necessary.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with a range of key stakeholders across the firm
• Facilitate the yearly compliance reviews in collaboration with the Central Review Team and engagement leads
• Report predominantly to the Compliance Manager and the R&Q lead who will provide guidance regarding compliance with relevant territory policies and procedures
  

Whole leadership

Actively share knowledge within own team and across BUs, and promote best practises in respect of the firm's business systems and processes. Provide training, coaching and support to other team members as needed.

Global acumen

Work closely with teams across the business to ensure best practice.

Business acumen

Provide a service directly to the BU, particularly in relation to adhering to internal and external compliance tasks and reporting any exceptions as necessary

Relationships

Work closely with peers and team members at all levels, sharing knowledge and providing support where needed.

Essential Skills And Attributes

• Has the competence to perform the role effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills
• Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics
• Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise
• Service-oriented attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player
• Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
• Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team
• Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones
  

Desirable Skills/experience

• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Background in risk / compliance fields preferred
• Experience in consulting preferred
• Understanding of the Firm’s marketing and business development and the Firm’s Service Offerings