Risk Specialist – Assistant Manager/Manager (Tax & Legal)

About the role

Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is looking for a Risk Specialist to join the Quality Risk Management – Tax & Legal team. The role is a 7‑month fixed‑term position at Assistant Manager/Manager level, with the possibility of becoming permanent. You will support the Risk Manager in delivering the risk management programme for the Middle East tax function.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Risk Manager with day‑to‑day operational tasks related to the risk management programme.
• Support the implementation and updating of risk management policies.
• Participate in risk reviews of offices and projects.
• Prepare alerts and communications on risk matters.
• Coordinate risk‑management training sessions.
• Provide risk‑related consultations to tax professionals.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Execute other elements of the risk management programme as required.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Management, Business or Risk Management.
• Post‑graduate degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Big Four firm, preferably within the tax department, or 4‑5 years of relevant risk‑management experience.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Pension plan and medical/life insurance.
• Continuous professional development.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working model.
• Friday afternoons off year‑round and additional wellbeing days.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counselling support.