Associate Director – Financial Services

5 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Protiviti Middle East Member Firm Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven
Associate Director
to join our dynamic Financial Services practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, with a proven track record of
business development
,
project delivery
, and
team leadership
within a Big 4 or top-tier consulting environment. This role demands deep subject matter expertise in
financial risk
,
operational risk
,
compliance
,
internal audit
, and
policy and procedure development
across banking, insurance, and capital markets.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Business Development

  • Lead and strengthen client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and Board members.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities; demonstrate a strong track record of generating
    $1M+ in annual consulting revenue
    .
  • Develop and deliver high-quality proposals, including project scoping, pricing, and contract negotiation.

Project & Program Delivery

  • Oversee and manage the delivery of large-scale consulting engagements within the financial services sector.
  • Lead the full project lifecycle—from planning and resource allocation to execution, oversight, and reporting.
  • Drive high-impact outcomes across financial risk, operational risk, internal audit, governance, and compliance transformation initiatives.

People & Practice Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 10+ consultants, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented culture.
  • Oversee resource planning, performance management, and career development of junior team members.
  • Contribute to the growth of the firm's Financial Services practice, including methodology enhancement, capability development, and thought leadership initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 4 years in a managerial or leadership role within a Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm.
  • Proven ability to generate $1M+ in annual consulting revenue, with a strong business development track record.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project and program management, with successful delivery of complex engagements across risk, compliance, or internal audit.
  • Deep knowledge of financial and operational risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, policy and procedure development, and internal audit frameworks.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand client challenges and design practical, value-driven solutions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting, stakeholder management, and presentation delivery.
  • Proven experience leading and motivating large teams, managing competing priorities, and driving impactful outcomes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CAMS, CRMA, or equivalent are an advantage.
  • Ability to
    work at pace
    and perform effectively in a dynamic, multi-priority environment.

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