Associate Partner (Ref: 190176)

Forsyth Barnes; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global management consulting firm is seeking an experienced Associate Partner to join their leadership team in Dubai. This role involves advising high-profile clients and driving transformational change in the sports ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have consultancy experience, a strong network in the sports industry, and a passion for societal impact through sport.

Benefits

Competitive package

Health insurance

Gym subsidy

Balanced work/life culture

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy background, operating at Associate Partner level.
• Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
• Deep knowledge of the sports industry with a strong network.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact, strategic advice to senior clients.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities.
• Lead and manage client projects.

Skills

Strategic advisory services

Client engagement

Mentorship

Business development

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

Our client is a leading global management consulting firm dedicated exclusively to sport. They partner with sports leaders worldwide to tackle their most important, complex, and urgent challenges, helping organisations unlock growth, transform leadership, attract funding, and deliver meaningful societal impact through sport.

Job Description

As the next step in their expansion, our client is seeking to appoint a new Associate Partner to join the global leadership team. Based in Dubai or Riyadh, this role offers the opportunity to advise high-profile clients internationally and drive transformational change across the sports ecosystem.

This position is ideally suited for a senior consulting professional with a passion for sport, a strong track record at a top-tier firm, and the ability to lead both client engagements and internal growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact, strategic advice to senior clients on value creation, audience growth, and sporting development

• Identify and drive new business opportunities, supporting the firm’s global expansion

• Lead and manage client projects, ensuring delivery of exceptional outcomes

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to C-level stakeholders

• Oversee client communications and problem-solving processes

• Mentor and develop consulting teams, fostering a high-performance culture

• Contribute to internal firm-building and leadership activities

Requirements

• Proven consultancy background, already operating at Associate Partner level

• Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm

• Strong track record in providing strategic advisory services

• Deep knowledge of the sports industry and its commercial landscape, with a strong professional network

• Demonstrable passion for sport and its role in driving societal impact

• Willingness and ability to work on a global basis

Benefits

• Competitive package, commensurate with seniority and experience

• Health insurance

• Gym subsidy

• Balanced work/life culture