Associate Director / Director – Insurance

Our client is a global business consulting firm. They serve a diverse clientele through its network and independent members, specializing in assisting leaders with critical business challenges across areas such as technology, business processes, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions, and internal audit. They excel in helping organizations navigate and capitalize on opportunities in a fast-changing environment.

What we offer
Your salary is a tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a large firm with more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, paid leave, paid vacation, paid relocation fees, family ticket, family insurance and other benefits as per KSA Labor Law.

Who you are
You are an experienced insurance portfolio professional with strong exposure to GCC markets and a proven track record of delivering strategic and analytical value. You operate at an Associate Director level or above, are confident engaging with executive stakeholders, and bring both technical depth and leadership capability.You thrive in fast-paced advisory environments and are comfortable influencing, guiding, and managing key portfolio decisions.

Skills & Competencies:

• GCC insurance portfolio expertise.
• Analytical, problem-solving & financial modeling.
• Strong communication & stakeholder management.
• Leadership of teams & multi-portfolio projects.
• Time management & confidentiality.
• Collaborative across functions.
• Flexible with travel.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Risk, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CA, CFA, CPA, CIA, MBA, etc.).
• 10–12+ years in financial services (Asset Mgmt, Insurance, Banking, Investments).
• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk methodologies, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks (SOX, COSO).
• Understanding of industry processes, emerging trends, technologies, and new business models.

Description
In this senior leadership role, you will oversee the development, optimization, and performance of insurance portfolios across the GCC. You will manage key client relationships, guide strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and team leadership experience.  

Role & Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain senior client and partner relationships across insurance, fintech, payments, and capital markets, driving satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, budgets, and measurable client impact.
• Manage engagement economics, billing, receivables, team utilization, and margin improvements.
• Lead multi-engagement deliverables, balancing brand integrity, service quality, and client expectations, enabling repeat and upsell opportunities.
• Strengthen firm brand via thought leadership and internal frameworks or solution accelerators.
• Manage strategic client portfolios, driving revenue growth through cross-sell/upsell and new client acquisition.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in financial services strategy, regulatory change, digital transformation, or risk.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with commercial/legal requirements.
• Solve complex client challenges with practical, structured problem-solving, delivering measurable outcomes (cost reduction, productivity, revenue uplift).
• Build and lead teams, review deliverables, and maintain finance, operations, and central team requirements.