Chief of Staff to CEO

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a highly capable Chief of Staff to the CEO with a focus on M&A. The role requires strategic partnership, rigorous financial analytics, and executive communication to drive growth across global markets, notably Africa.

The ideal candidate will come from a top-tier management consulting, financial advisory, or corporate strategy background with exposure to mining or natural resources sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance Economics Business Engineering or related discipline.
• MBA CFA or Masters degree is highly preferred.
• Strong background in financial modelling strategic analysis and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic planning, market entry and expansion initiatives.
• Evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and geographic expansion opportunities.
• Develop and review business cases, financial models, investment appraisals and ROI analyses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Engineering

MBA

CFA

Masters degree

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven Chief of Staff to the CEO (M&A Focus) to act as a strategic partner and execution lead supporting senior leadership in driving growth expansion and value creation across global markets with a strong emphasis on Africa.

This role combines strategy finance analytics and executive communication and is ideal for a high‑calibre professional from a top‑tier management consulting financial advisory or corporate strategy background with exposure to the mining metals or natural resources sector.

The Chief of Staff will play a critical role in strategic planning investment evaluation board‑level reporting and cross‑functional execution ensuring leadership priorities are translated into measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Business Preparedness

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic planning market entry business expansion and organizational readiness.
• Support evaluation of acquisitions partnerships joint ventures and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Conduct strategic assessments scenario planning risk analysis and investment evaluations to support decision-making.

Financial & Analytical Leadership

• Develop and review business cases financial models investment appraisals ROI analysis and scenario simulations.
• Analyse business performance KPIs capital allocation project economics and operating metrics.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear actionable insights for senior leadership.

Executive Presentation & Communication

• Prepare high-quality board and investor presentations leadership decks investment memorandums and strategic briefing notes.
• Ensure executive communications are accurate data‑driven and structured with strong storytelling.
• Support leadership messaging and external stakeholder communications as required.

Business Execution & Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Drive execution of strategic initiatives led by senior leadership and track milestones risks and outcomes.
• Coordinate with Finance Operations Projects M&A HR Legal and external advisors to ensure timely delivery.
• Support governance processes leadership cadence and action tracking.

Market Intelligence & Industry Insight

• Monitor global mining metals and minerals markets commodity trends regulatory developments and geopolitical risks.
• Provide insights on competitive benchmarking project viability cost structures and value‑chain opportunities particularly in Africa.

Governance Confidentiality & Stakeholder Management

• Handle sensitive business financial and strategic information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong preference for candidates with a financial academic background.
• MBA CFA or Masters degree is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Strategy consulting financial advisory investment advisory corporate strategy or similar roles.
  • Exposure to mining metals natural resources infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Proven experience working with C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders.
• Strong background in financial modelling strategic analysis business case development and executive reporting.

Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of the global mining metals and minerals ecosystem.
• Exposure to Africa‑focused investments or operations is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of mining lifecycle project economics regulatory frameworks and commodity dynamics.

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