Business Analyst & Strategy New Business

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst with mandatory Big 4 consulting experience to support strategy formulation and business initiatives. This role involves conducting market research, supporting senior leadership in decision-making, and developing actionable insights. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like PowerPoint and Excel. This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and exciting strategic projects.

Benefits

High-impact strategic initiatives

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity to shape business strategy

Qualifications

• Mandatory Big 4 consulting experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG).
• Proven experience in strategy consulting, business analysis, or corporate strategy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate strategy development aligned with growth objectives.
• Conduct strategic assessments and competitive analysis.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities.

Skills

Big 4 consulting experience

Strategy consulting

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Business case development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

MBA or relevant professional certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst with mandatory Big 4 consulting experience to support strategy formulation, new business initiatives, and market research. The role will work closely with senior leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, develop data-driven business cases, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Planning

• Support corporate and business unit strategy development aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Conduct strategic assessments, competitive analysis, and benchmarking across industries and markets.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured initiatives, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.

New Business & Growth Initiatives

• Identify, assess, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market entry strategies.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and expansion projects where applicable.

Market Research & Insights

• Conduct in-depth market, customer, and industry research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports.

Stakeholder & Leadership Support

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to support decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, marketing, and technology teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Big 4 consulting experience is mandatory (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).
• Proven experience in strategy consulting, business analysis, or corporate strategy roles.
• Strong exposure to new business development, market entry, or growth strategy projects.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and structured thinking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience working with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Research-driven and insight-oriented approach
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic and growth initiatives
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
• Platform to shape new business and long-term strategy