About the role
We are now seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and business-minded professional with creativity, initiative, teamwork and project management skills to help drive our advisory and risk consulting practice. Our consultants are focused on helping organizations understand, mitigate, respond to and recover from evolving security threats and risks. Example areas of focus include corporate security, crisis management, business continuity, enterprise risk management, supply chain risk management, emergency response, and insider risk. The role of Senior Consultant is that of a fee-earning consultant who will be expected to market, sell and deliver end-to-end engagements. Ideally you will be based in Berlin but we will consider applicants based in Frankfurt am Main.
Tasks and Responsibilities
To form a strong partnership with the advisory and risk consulting management team to drive long-term, sustainable growth across all risk practice areas in EMEA.
Partner with clients to understand their strategic objectives and design tailored solutions that strengthen resilience, improve decision-making and address evolving risk challenges
Lead multiple engagements concurrently, working across EMEA and global teams to bring together the expertise, capabilities and resources required to achieve successful client outcomes
Drive the development of innovative consulting products and services, including AI-enabled risk and resilience solutions, that address client needs and maintain Control Risks at the forefront of the sector
Project management
Own the commercial performance of engagements, ensuring delivery against financial targets, quality standards, timeline and client expectations.
Provide robust forecasting, financial oversight and portfolio management in collaboration with Finance and ARC leadership.
Drive efficient resource planning and workforce deployment across regional and global teams to maximize utilization and support business growth
Business development
Lead the pursuit and conversion of strategic opportunities, taking overall responsibility for the development of compelling, differentiated and commercially viable client proposals
Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying client needs and contributing to the expansion of existing and future engagements and accounts
Work closely with colleagues across the business to develop integrated solutions that address client challenges and create new opportunities for growth
Contribute market insight, sector knowledge and thought leadership to strengthen Control Risks' market position and support business development activities
Identify emerging client priorities and market trends, including AI and technology-driven developments, and help translate these into innovative client solutions
Requirements
Experience delivering consulting engagements across crisis management, emergency management, enterprise risk management (ERM), business continuity management (BCM), security management and organisational resilience in complex or high-risk environments
Background in supporting risk, resilience, security and transformation initiatives, including the design and enhancement of frameworks, operating models and capabilities
Proven ability to manage consulting engagements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic and operational objectives
Commercially aware, with experience in project planning, budgeting, resourcing and client relationship management
Essential
Master's degree or advanced diploma in risk management, security studies, geopolitics, international relations, political science or a related discipline
A proven track record in consulting is mandatory; prior experience in corporate risk, resilience, security or transformation function is considered advantageous
Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience leading complex engagements and multidisciplinary teams
Commercial minded, with basic experience in project planning, budgeting, resource management and client engagement
Strong project and stakeholder management skills within a consulting environment
People skills, including the ability to inspire and drive the performance of a team of security professionals
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Full professional proficiency in German and English
Benefits
Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.
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