Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager, Data Strategy and Governance, FAAS, Rapid Innovations, Karachi
In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.


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The opportunity


This opportunity is within our Data & AI team and provides advisory services focused on Data Strategy and Data Governance.


As a Data Strategy and Governance professional, you will help businesses define their overall data strategy, identifying and segmenting their data landscape into different business domains, define the data model (logical and technical) for each domain, and identify the strategic AI-ML and Advanced Analytics use-cases in order to monetize their data. Enable value as an asset would require the application of known global data governance framework such as DAMA, and also local regulations such as NDMO for KSA. The consultant will have a broad set of skills working together with data scientists, data architects and data engineers, to ensure that the frameworks have a solid roadmap and concrete deliverables, and clients can satisfy the regulatory requirements for data.


In this fast- moving new space you will be the main driver in identifying clients and business development.


This role will be based on our Karachi Centre of Excellence in Pakistan and will remotely support MENA client engagements. Based on business need travel will be a requirement.


Your key responsibilities


As a SC/ AM you will be responsible for managing up to two projects alongside senior business leaders such as Directors and Partners, and enable clients to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables. Provide client advisory in the context of data driven transformation, solution validation, test scenario development and data migration. Develop business process and target operating model that are heavily enabled using data technologies.


The role will also involve ensuring work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, working with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery and monitoring the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget. You will identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participate in sales of new FAAS work.


Skills and attributes for success


Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.


To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 5+ plus years of related work experience
• Data Certifications are a plus even if not a must for the role, if real experience is demonstrated through work experience
• Demonstrated work experience of at least 5+ years in a global consulting firm handling a team of at least 4 people
• Established track record of business development, practice management and team development
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements definition, business re-engineering, and application mapping.
• Awareness about emerging technologies like Chat GPT, LLM, Cloud, Data Fabric, Data Mesh
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading consulting firm
• Proficiency in the Arabic language

What we look for


We are interested in ambitious leaders, who want to grow within the organization, are team players and are passionate about impacting clients and communities through the application of data and advanced technologies. We are interested in leaders with entrepreneurial mindset, who are accountable for their business results, and can help grow a new generation of talents within the organization.


What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

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  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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