Arabic-Speaking Engagement Manager, Dubai FinTech/FS

Cedar Management Consulting International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dubai-based client delivery

Mentorship from senior leadership

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cedar is seeking an Engagement Manager (Arabic Speaker) to lead day-to-day delivery, guide workshops, and supervise junior team members across financial services engagements in Dubai. You will coordinate workstreams with Directors to ensure timely, high-quality client outputs.

Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with 4–7 years in management consulting. The role offers exposure to top institutions and a clear path toward principal-level leadership in a dynamic GCC market.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in management consulting in a financial services context.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of the financial services sector — banking, insurance, asset management, or related areas.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to structure and communicate complex analysis clearly, both in writing and in presentations.
• Experience managing junior team members and delivering feedback effectively.
• Experience in or exposure to the GCC or broader Middle East market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of consulting engagements, coordinating workstreams and keeping projects on time and on scope.
• Lead structured problem-solving exercises, develop analytical frameworks, and synthesise findings into clear, client-ready outputs.
• Supervise and coach Consultants and Interns, providing real-time feedback and ensuring the quality of their work.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, reports, and workshop materials to a high standard.
• Maintain regular communication with client counterparts and support senior stakeholder interactions alongside Directors.
• Identify emerging issues or risks within engagements and escalation appropriately, proposing solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge management and internal initiatives as the practice grows.

Skills

Arabic & English fluency

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Cedar is seeking an Engagement Manager (Arabic Speaker) to lead day-to-day delivery, guide workshops, and supervise junior team members across financial services engagements in Dubai. You will coordinate workstreams with Directors to ensure timely, high-quality client outputs.

Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with 4–7 years in management consulting. The role offers exposure to top institutions and a clear path toward principal-level leadership in a dynamic GCC market.