Overview
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
Our Deals practice helps organisations navigate complex transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to restructuring and strategic investments. We deliver insights and solutions that enable clients to create, protect, and realise value throughout the deal lifecycle.
Deals Risk & Quality (R&Q) acts as a trusted advisor to the Deals business, enabling teams to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risks effectively. We partner with engagement teams throughout the lifecycle—from bidding and contracting to delivery—ensuring compliance with PwC standards and safeguarding our brand.
As a Senior Associate in Deals Risk & Quality, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support senior leadership in assessing risks associated with client engagements, including reputational, contractual, and legal risks
- Review engagement panels and identify potential exposures PwC could face
- Provide input on contract clauses, evaluating liability caps, profitability calculations, and risk mitigation measures
- Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure risk is managed throughout the delivery process
- Monitor and manage risks in Deals, including reputational and service permissibility risks, under the guidance of senior risk managers
- Prepare reports and analysis to support risk assessments and decision-making by leadership
- Contribute to training initiatives to build risk awareness across Deals teams
- Stay informed about emerging risks and technologies impacting engagements
- Arabic language skills are mandatory for this position
- 3+ years of experience in risk management or client advisory roles, preferably within a Big 4 or professional services environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Risk Management, or related field; professional certifications in risk or legal advisory are an advantage
- Strong understanding of contract management, liability, and profitability considerations
- Knowledge of risk management principles and ability to identify and mitigate risks across engagements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise insights to senior stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Your flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients
At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
