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About the Role

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Global Mobility Specialist to join its IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa) Mobility & Security team. This full-time position is based in the Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office. The specialist will support the Global Mobility Manager in delivering compliant, timely, and employee-focused Global Mobility services across the region.

Role Scope and Focus

The primary focus of this role is to manage global mobility activities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, with additional support extended to other GCC countries as required. This involves coordinating immigration and mobility processes, maintaining accurate records, and providing direct support to employees throughout relevant processes. The specialist also provides administrative support, including the preparation and issuance of necessary employee documentation and letters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Global Mobility and immigration activities across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, with support for other GCC countries as required.
• Advise and support employees, candidates, Talent Management, project teams, and other key stakeholders on immigration requirements for cross-border project staffing, business travel, onboarding, and international transfers.
• Manage immigration cases from initiation through completion, including residence permits, Iqamas/QIDs, work authorization, business visas, renewals, transfers, and cancellations, providing clear guidance on requirements, documentation, fees, and timelines.
• Support in-country processes, including medical examinations, biometrics, business visa health insurance, and relocation processes, coordinating with HC Operations and relevant external vendors.
• Monitor immigration regulations, restrictions, and process changes, assess their impact/risk, and ensure relevant stakeholders, guidance, and internal communication templates are updated.
• Prepare and issue immigration, mobility, and employee documentation, including required letters and certificates, and provide related administrative support to the Global Mobility Manager and HC team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential immigration and relocation records, databases, and trackers, monitoring visa, residence, and work permit expiry dates, and proactively coordinating renewals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, cross-regional Global Mobility colleagues, immigration providers, and government relations representatives to resolve cases and ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of relevant professional experience, or 3–4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, HC Operations, or a related field.
• GCC immigration experience, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken, is required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with HC, Global Mobility, or case-management systems is advantageous.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong client-service orientation, with a focus on delivering a positive and professional employee experience.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, able to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Practical problem-solver with a proactive, can-do mindset and a willingness to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across functions, levels, cultures, and geographies.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive employee information.
• Curious, adaptable, and learning-oriented, with the flexibility to respond to evolving regulatory, business, and mobility requirements.

Collaboration and Context

This role involves close collaboration with internal teams such as HC Operations, Recruiting, and Talent Management, as well as various business stakeholders. The specialist will also work with external service providers, including immigration providers and government relations representatives, to ensure an efficient and consistent employee experience. The position contributes to ensuring local requirements and Oliver Wyman policies are appropriately followed within a dynamic global environment.