Corporate Strategy Lead UAE National

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is advising a national champion in Abu Dhabi on shaping strategic decisions. This UAE National role requires 4+ years in strategy and a Bachelor's degree, with exposure to infrastructure and asset-heavy sectors preferred.

You will develop and execute corporate and business unit strategies, conduct market and competitor analyses, build financial models and business cases, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in strategy, corporate planning, consulting or investments.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience developing business cases and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking
• Assess investment opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives
• Build financial models and business cases to evaluate key decisions
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify value creation opportunities
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior leadership
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategic projects

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

• Shape strategic decisions for a national champion
• UAE National with 4+ years in strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a large, diversified organisation with a significant regional and international presence. Operating across asset-intensive sectors, the business is focused on long-term growth, portfolio optimisation, investment performance, and sustainable value creation.

Job Description

• Support the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking
• Assess investment opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives
• Build financial models and business cases to evaluate key decisions
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify value creation opportunities
• Prepare presentations and recommendations for senior leadership
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive strategic projects

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• 4-7 years' experience within strategy, corporate planning, consulting, or investments
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
• Experience developing business cases and strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to infrastructure, utilities, energy, or asset-heavy industries would be advantageous

What's On Offer

• High-profile role with exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence major strategic and investment decisions
• Broad remit spanning strategy, portfolio management, and growth initiatives
• Exposure to large-scale regional and international projects
• Strong career development potential within a growing function
• Chance to contribute to long-term business transformation and value creation

Contact: Ian Pollington

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7092145