EY Parthenon Strategy Senior Consultant - Emirati Talent, Dubai

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory organization in Dubai is seeking a Consultant for its EY-Parthenon Strategy team. The role involves delivering impactful projects in strategy consulting across sectors and requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of consulting experience, with proficiency in Arabic and English. The ideal applicant will have an MBA and exhibit strong leadership qualities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on performance

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in consulting or strategy-related roles.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, strong communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Key participant in strategy consulting projects, defining objectives and deliverables.
• Work closely with clients, translating needs into actionable project tasks.
• Engagements may include long-term strategy roadmaps and digital transformation projects.

Skills

Business strategy development

Market analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university

MBA or Master's degree 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 in making 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, translating 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, including long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, 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 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 deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks. Collect, analyze, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actions.

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 assess industries, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, including effective listening, understanding, reading, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, approximately 25-50% of the time.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An MBA or Master’s degree from a top-tier business school.
• Prior experience with client advisory or strategic planning, with the ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for

We seek highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator and confident leader, you should possess strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make a difference in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation: Rewards based on performance and recognition of your value.
• Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace who you are and use your voice to help others find theirs.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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