Consultant- Research Advisory 7553

CRIF Gulf DWC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CRIF Gulf DWC is seeking a Consultant Research & Advisory in Dubai. The role focuses on applying business and financial acumen to analyze client data, identifying challenges, and collaborating with colleagues to craft holistic strategic solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include market research, development of research decks, project updates, and presales support. Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills are essential, with a minimum of 3 years in consulting or strategy

Qualifications

• Master-level degree in business/finance or economics with strong strategy focus.
• PMP/PRINCE2 certification is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years in consulting/strategy roles, preferably Big 4.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and secondary benchmarking with minimal supervision.
• Prepare research decks and perform analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets.
• Assist Project Manager with project updates, client communications, and invoicing tasks.
• Support presales by contributing to proposals and concept design.

Skills

Creativity

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Feedback mindset

Education

Masters in Business Management

Masters of Economics

PMP/PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

MS Word

Job description

Company

CRIF Gulf DWC LLC

Job Title

Consultant Research & Advisory

Industry / Segment

Management Consulting

Job Function

Strategy Design & Implementation

Job Family

Market Research Analysis and Consulting

Location

Dubai

Reporting to

Marketing & Projects

Dotted Line Reporting To

Project Director

Job Summary

This role utilizes business and financial acumen to analyze data/information made available by the client for identification of client challenges and collaborate with your department colleagues to craft solutions alongside identifying key risks/challenges that could be faced in design or implementation of a holistic business strategy for the clients business and contributing independent ideas/solutions to overcome the same.

Responsibilities

Market Research

• Conduct secondary market research with little or no supervision including International Benchmarking
• Develop preparatory material for research phase including discussion guides survey questionnaires sampling frameworks etc.
• Support in conducting FGDs one on one interviews and other forms of primary research orchestrated to attain desired inputs
• Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets

Information Analysis & Research Deck Preparations

• Assist the Project Manager in performing analysis of collected information and preparing research decks
• Assist in brainstorming and developing researchbased recommendations for business challenges encountered by the client
• Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets and support in report writing

Project Management

• Assist the Project Manager in developing regular Project Updates for the client and in creating the required presentation decks for management updates
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying and highlighting project related challenges to the client as necessary
• Assist the Project Manager in any administrative aspect linked to the project including client invoicing and collection of payments

Presales enablement

• Assist Business Development in putting together the proposal/concept design to bid
• Assist Business Development in proposing the concept to prospects

Technical Skills Required

Strategy & Business Analysis

• Good understanding of strategy development and implementation tools including Balanced Scorecard Porters Five Forces SWOT Analysis ANSOFF Matrix etc.
• Ability to understand and design strategy frameworks as deemed suitable in specific client situations/projects
• Working knowledge of structure and methodology used to develop feasibility reports and business plans for organizations in different sectors (and of different sizes)
• Ability to breakdown complex business challenges into smaller manageable strategic initiatives which can be prioritized for strategic growth and business optimization

Financial

• Ability to develop comprehensive financial models for establishing feasibility of specific business ideas and new projects
• Develop financial forecasts for the management based on strategic initiatives geographic expansion plans new product launch crossselling or upselling opportunities for existing products/services

Documentation

• Excellent skills linked to Microsoft Power Point Excel Visio and MS Word
• Ability to write clear concise and effective project reports

Key Attributes & Skills

• Creativity flexibility & innovation
• Problem solving skills & strong logical reasoning
• Good presentation and negotiating skills
• Clear and effective internal and external communication
• Solicitation of regular feedback from team members for selfimprovement

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a consulting / strategy role (preferably with the Big 4

Qualification Requirements

Mandatory Qualification

• Masters in Business Management (preference for majors in Finance or Strategy) / Masters of Economics

Desired Qualification

• PMP/PRINCE2 Certified

Gender Preference: None

Travel Requirements: Low