EY Parthenon Strategy Senior Consultant - Emirati Talent, Dubai

EY US; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Consultant for their EY-Parthenon Strategy team. This role involves developing impactful growth and market entry strategies while working closely with C-suite executives. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, have at least 2 years of experience in consulting, and adeptly communicate in both English and Arabic. A competitive compensation package and a diverse culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience, ideally in consulting or strategy-related work.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel within the MENA region when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to define project objectives and deliverables.
• Spend time on strategy-related projects including growth and market entry strategies.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop actionable plans.

Skills

Business strategies development

Data analysis

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university

MBA or Master's from a top-tier business school

Job description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory team dedicated to supporting our clients make impactful decisions, including growth strategy, market entry, commercial due diligence, and transaction support.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The Opportunity

In today's complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory organization focused on big-picture strategy consulting, spanning areas that include long-term strategy roadmaps, market entry & expansion strategy, and growth strategy. We offer an ideal balance of strengths that combines deep sector and local expertise with top-notch analytical and executional capabilities, in addition to intimate client relationships, proven processes, and a progressive spirit.

We are looking for ambitious professionals to join our rapidly growing team in MENA at the Consultant level. As part of EY Parthenon Strategy, you will have the opportunity to deliver projects that make a strong impact on the region and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant in the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects, which include long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Your clients may include global corporates, governments, and public entities, family conglomerates, and sovereign wealth funds. The EY-Parthenon Strategy team typically works directly with C-Suite executives on their strategic and transaction decisions.

Skills and Attributes

As a strategy consulting professional, you should be able to develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization. Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction. Collect, analyze, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionables.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have:

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university.
• At least 2 years of work experience, ideally within consulting or strategy-related work, preferably in Government and Public sector, Digital/AI, Financial Services, Energy, and Industrials sectors.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in the English and Arabic language, including the ability to listen, understand, read, and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a professional environment.
• Effective organization, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time).

Ideally You'll Also Have:

• MBA or Master's from a top-tier business school.
• Prior experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning with the ability to multitask and work efficiently within a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people, and society, and build trust in the capital markets.