Junior Business Analyst

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Dubai is seeking a Junior Consultant to provide market analysis and support strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in consulting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English. This role promises exposure to high-level decision-makers and the opportunity for rapid career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including benefits

Fast-track career growth

Exposure to C-suite decision-makers

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional experience in management consulting or related fields.
• Strong grasp of globalization dynamics.
• Experience in corporate strategy or market research/intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives.
• Support market entry and expansion projects.

Skills

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Macroeconomics

Excellent English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Posting Title (visible publicly): Junior Consultant – Strategy & Market Intelligence (Dubai)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 14,000 – 16,000 per month

Employment Type: Full-time

About the company

A fast-growing international advisory firm focused on strategy, market expansion, and strategic partnerships across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We work with ambitious corporations and investors on high-impact growth initiatives in dynamic and emerging markets.

The role

We are looking for a sharp, curious Junior Consultant (1–2 years of experience) to join our strategy team in Dubai. You will play a key role in shaping market entry strategies, identifying partnership opportunities, and delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment.

What you’ll do

• Perform in-depth market and competitive analysis to uncover trends, growth opportunities, and potential partners
• Build robust business cases and strategic recommendations for new initiatives and geographies
• Support end-to-end market entry and expansion projects (research, financial modeling, scenario planning)
• Monitor and analyze macroeconomic indicators, trade flows, and globalization trends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Thrive in ambiguity and comfortably pivot as priorities evolve

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
• 1–2 years of professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, market research/intelligence, or investment analysis
• Strong grasp of macroeconomics, international trade, and globalization dynamics
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/PPT (financial modeling experience is a plus)
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a bonus but not required
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables, and meet tight deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in emerging markets

Why join us

• Work directly on high-visibility strategic projects with exposure to C-suite decision-makers
• Fast-track career growth in a meritocratic, entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation package (AED 14,000–16,000/month base + benefits)
• Opportunity to shape strategy for some of the region’s most exciting growth stories

Note:

This is a confidential search. The hiring company name and specific industry focus will be disclosed only during the screening process.