Corporate Development & Strategy

Discovered MENA; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the financial sector is seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Associate/Senior Associate to join their Abu Dhabi team. This exciting role focuses on internal strategy, including market research and strategic partnership management. You will collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer, providing insights for informed decision-making. The position offers significant professional development opportunities and the chance to influence strategic objectives across the organization. If you have a passion for solving complex problems and driving change, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience in relevant fields like Management Consulting or Investment Banking.
• Strong communication skills and ability to create high-quality presentations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize research to produce actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Manage large cross-functional projects and communicate strategic priorities.

Skills

Management Consulting

Investment Banking

Corporate Development

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Project Management

Job description

Location : Abu Dhabi (Relocation provided)

Our client, a large tech-enhanced financial asset management firm, is looking for a Corporate Development & Strategy (Associate / Senior Associate) to join their team based in their office in Abu Dhabi.

This role will be particularly focused on internal strategy; projects will include (but are not limited to) researching private credit, venture and fintech market trends, formulating recommendations and reports, identifying and managing strategic partnerships, creating diligence / investment analyses, and project management roadmaps.

The Associate / Senior Associate will work directly with the Chief Strategy Officer and partner with business leads / operational functions to unearth data and insights for informed decision-making, providing significant opportunity for professional development within this role.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze and synthesize research and data sets efficiently to produce digestible outputs and make actionable recommendations / insights for stakeholders and senior leadership, determining strategic objectives and opportunities to meet these goals (market entry strategies, business prioritization, partnerships)
• Solutions-oriented approach in addressing unstructured ideas and situations by developing structured paths forward for senior stakeholders to consider
• Effectively manage and prioritize across multiple projects at the same time with the ability to balance strategic / innovative focus with tactical implementation / execution
• Manage large cross-functional projects and build consensus with team members at all levels within the organization
• Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, and written communication

Requirements :

• 4-5+ years relevant work experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or Corporate Development / Venture Capital / Private Equity
• Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, including strong writing abilities and the ability to create high-quality presentations and materials
• Track record of identifying opportunities, building strategies, and driving change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution
• Passion for solving complex problems and building scalable processes, familiarity with financial statements, valuation, and financial modeling