Fragomen
Assistant Manager
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Description Contract (ie Perm/FTC/Part-Time): Permanent Team: Riyadh Inbound Office Location: Riyadh The Role The Assistant Manager provides compliant immigration advice, knowledge or strategy to clients and supervises end to end immigration processes for the firm’s corporate client base. The Assistant Manager functionally manages internal staff, teams, and workload requirements to meet expectations, deadlines, and financial targets. What Your Day Will Look Like • Communicate effectively the progress of the immigration process with relevant client contacts and Assist in managing the team to ensure advice to clients is accurate and timely. • Provide accurate monthly billing estimates and ensure team monthly billing targets are met. • Interface with the client with respect to all client needs and develop outstanding working relationships with client contacts • Participate in monthly calls/reviews with clients and identify service improvements, and lead high touch calls. • Hands-on involvement with case escalations. • Participate in business development initiatives and new client implementation projects. • Assist managing on-boarding of new clients • Assist in preparation of RFPs. • Assist in monitoring the performance on key accounts. • Suggest process improvements. • Update the firm’s case management system and maintain client files as per agreed practice protocols and SLAs. • Research and draft country processes and procedures. • Update clients on any in-country legislative or process changes. • Assist in compiling metrics/reports as required under contractual agreement with respective clients. • Review expiry date reports and/or reminders and take the appropriate action as required. • Assist in contributing to content and maintaining veracity of proprietary material in the firm’s Knowledge Management System (KMS). • Coach, develop, and mentor junior staff in the team. • Assist in determining capacity of team to take on new matters or clients and managing workflow • Assist Finance with client invoicing upon case completion. The Team Fragomen’s Saudi Arabia immigration team supports corporate clients with employee immigration, work visa processing, and compliance with local immigration. The team provides practical guidance on regulatory changes, documentation requirements, and employee mobilization to ensure efficient and compliant service delivery. The Assistant Manager will oversee day-to-day immigration operations, manage client relationships, monitor application progress, and guide the team in handling complex cases and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment. Essential Criteria What we are looking for: • Competent in drafting legal advice and compliance assessments. • Excellent customer service skills. • Knowledge of Word, Excel and Access, or similar software. • Operationally aware is essential. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Excellent organization and coordination skills. • Strong Analytical skills. • High degree of focus on Quality. • Able to work in a discreet and sensitive manner. • Able to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities. • Able to be self-managed and proactively seek out work. • Detail-oriented. • Prior experience in Immigration or Global Mobility functions at a multinational or reputable local company in the Middle East for at least four years is preferable. Preferred Skills • Arabic speaking What We Offer A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities. Benefits At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Our Saudi Arabia offerings include: • Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience • Health and Wellness: Private medical insurance including dental cover, and free Headspace membership • Lifestyle and Family Support: Ticket allowance, advance housing policy and children’s education policy • Time Away from Work: 22 days annual leave + public holidays, volunteering leave and long service leave • Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes, and training bursaries (where applicable) What To Expect • Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If these match the requirements of the position, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial phone call. • If shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our interview process, which will consist of at least two stages, one of which will be conducted in-person. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete a written assessment. • After the interviews, we will carefully evaluate all candidates and make our final decision. You will be notified of the outcome and feedback will be provided. • At Fragomen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. If you require any specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will consider what reasonable adjustments are possible to meet your needs Who We Are At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a diverse, forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities. We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices (“RBP”) prioritise Fragomen’s social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas of Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSR, Pro Bono and Sustainability. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities. For more information, please visit our website - https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender,
Requirements
Competent in drafting legal advice and compliance assessments. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Access, or similar software. Operationally aware is essential. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent organization and coordination skills. Strong Analytical skills. High degree of focus on Quality. Able to work in a discreet and sensitive manner. Able to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities. Able to be self-managed and proactively seek out work. Detail-oriented. Prior experience in Immigration or Global Mobility functions at a multinational or reputable local company in the Middle East for at least four years is preferable.
Responsibilities
Provide compliant immigration advice, knowledge or strategy to clients and supervise end to end immigration processes for the firm’s corporate client base. Functionally manage internal staff, teams, and workload requirements to meet expectations, deadlines, and financial targets. Manage client relationships, monitor application progress, and guide the team in handling complex cases and regulatory requirements. Assist in billing, onboarding of new clients, RFP preparation, and monitoring performance on key accounts. Coach and mentor junior staff; assist in determining capacity and managing workflow. Update case management system and maintain client files; draft country processes and procedures; update clients on regulatory changes; compile metrics/reports; review expiry date reports; contribute to Knowledge Management System content; assist Finance with client invoicing.
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Compliance assessments
- Client relationship management
- Case management
- Billing and invoicing
- RFP preparation
- Process improvement
- Team coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory updates in immigration
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
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