Delivery Manager - Financial Services

McKinsey & Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East seeks a strategy execution specialist with extensive consulting experience in financial services. The role involves managing projects, building client relationships, and driving impactful solutions. You will benefit from mentorship and a collaborative environment, enhancing your leadership skills and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Mental health coverage

Vision coverage

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project delivery experience in consulting within the financial industry.
• Proven experience in Financial Services like banking, insurance, or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Assist financial institution clients’ top management in building delivery capabilities.
• Manage projects, track metrics, and analyze complex data.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Relationship-Building

Client Service Commitment

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Commerce

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business Studies

Degree in Operations

Degree in Economics

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

You will be based in one of our Middle East offices, driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients. You are someone who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture—embracing challenges, resilience, and continuous improvement.

In return, we offer resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you become a stronger leader quickly. You will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure daily, accelerating your growth beyond typical expectations.

What You Will Have

• Continuous Learning: Structured programs and a feedback-rich environment to support your growth and development.
• A Voice That Matters: Your ideas and contributions will make a tangible impact, encouraging diverse perspectives for optimal outcomes.
• Global Community: Collaborate with colleagues from over 65 countries and 100 nationalities, enriching your experience and solutions.
• World-class Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience and location, plus comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you and your family.

You will assist financial institution clients’ top management and field teams in building delivery capabilities and executing initiatives, both during active projects and post-recommendation phases.

As a manager of strategy execution and impact creation, you will be involved from strategy through execution, managing projects, tracking metrics, analyzing complex data, and preparing reports for clients and leadership.

You will develop trust-based relationships with clients, delivering results as a strategy execution specialist. Training will be provided on structuring ambiguous problems, synthesizing information, and working with diverse teams to develop actionable solutions.

You will build trust with clients, communicate effectively with all levels—including senior leaders—and develop your leadership style through passion, strengths, and personal values. Mentoring from senior colleagues will support your growth and career goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics, or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 6+ years of project delivery experience in consulting within the financial industry; international experience is a plus
• Proven experience in Financial Services, such as banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, or public finance
• Strong understanding of business and technical aspects of digital transformations in financial services
• Experience in organizational development, transformational delivery, or productivity improvement is advantageous
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills with a high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster an inclusive environment at all organizational levels
• Effective communication skills in English and Arabic

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