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Risk Management Associate Manager / Manager

KPMG Middle East is seeking a Risk Management Associate Manager or Manager to join its Firm Independence team. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supports the firm's Risk Management function by advising partners and engagement teams on complex independence matters.

Role Purpose and Scope

The position involves navigating regulatory requirements to enable the delivery of high-quality client services while protecting the firm's independence and reputation. This includes exposure to a broad range of independence matters, such as audit client onboarding, non-audit service assessments, business relationships, business conflicts, and emerging regulatory developments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across Audit, Advisory, Tax, and Legal teams, applying professional judgment to complex scenarios and providing practical, commercially balanced solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding of audit clients, primarily Public Interest Entities (PIEs), by performing independence assessments and identifying potential risks.
• Manage conflict of interest situations by identifying potential threats, evaluating appropriate safeguards, and advising engagement teams on compliant solutions.
• Assess the permissibility of proposed non-audit services in accordance with applicable independence requirements and work closely with engagement teams to identify compliant solutions that meet client needs while maintaining the firm's independence.
• Partner with Advisory teams to structure and refine engagement scopes, providing practical guidance on the application of independence requirements to enable service delivery where permissible.
• Review business relationships, strategic alliances, financial interests, and other arrangements to assess their impact on the firm's independence.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex independence matters by applying sound professional judgment and providing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Advise partners and engagement teams on the interpretation and application of Firm Independence policies, the IESBA Code of Ethics, SOCPA requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Draft and maintain technical guidance, policies, and communications relating to Firm Independence.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of changes to independence policies, procedures, and internal guidance.
• Develop and deliver technical training and awareness sessions to promote the consistent application of Firm Independence requirements across the firm.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing Firm Independence processes, technology, and automation.

Required Experience and Expertise

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in risk management or firm independence within a professional services environment. The position requires a strong understanding of independence requirements, including the IESBA Code of Ethics, SOCPA requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Professional Environment and Development

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile engagements across diverse industries and advise partners and senior leadership on complex independence and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and technically strong team that supports strategic business decisions, gaining exposure to regional and cross-border engagements across the Middle East. Contributions to shaping the firm's Firm Independence framework through policy development, process improvements, and technology initiatives are also part of this role.

Location and Employment Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with engagement opportunities extending to Jeddah. The role offers a dynamic environment within KPMG Middle East.