Manager - Global Transitions

Consultz; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Manager for Global Transitions to identify and analyze long-term global trends that shape investment strategies. This role requires over 10 years of experience in macroeconomic analysis and strategic foresight, contributing to actionable insights based on complex developments in various domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in macroeconomic analysis, policy research, strategic foresight.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Systematically monitor emerging trends across economic, technological, social, and political domains.
• Analyze interplay between multiple trends to uncover second- and third-order effects.
• Produce in-depth studies on high-impact global transitions.

Skills

Research

Scenario Planning

Analytical Capabilities

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations

Job description

Consultz is supporting our client, a well renowned SWF in the region in their search forManager – Global Transitions.

The Manager – Global Transitions plays a pivotal role in identifying and analyzing long-term structural shifts, emerging global trends, and technological disruptions that could impact investment strategies and portfolio resilience. This role serves as the firm’s “early warning system” and “opportunity scout” by scanning beyond immediate market signals to anticipate transformative forces and assess both risks and growth opportunities.

By developing robust scenario planning frameworks and leveraging cross-disciplinary insights, the role helps the organization navigate uncertainty and maintain a strategic edge.

Key Value Contributions

Bridge Short- and Long-Term Thinking : Link near-term investment decisions to long-term structural transformations.

Challenge Conventional Wisdom : Detect blind spots and emerging signals often overlooked by industry norms.

Identify Emerging White Spaces : Spot nascent business models and markets before they become mainstream.

Connect Disparate Signals : Synthesize unrelated developments across geographies, sectors, and technologies to uncover hidden patterns and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Trend Identification & Monitoring

Systematically monitor emerging trends across economic, technological, social, and political domains.

Maintain a proprietary trend taxonomy and tracking system.

Differentiate between cyclical fluctuations and foundational structural changes.

Cross-Cutting Analysis

Analyze the interplay between multiple trends to uncover second- and third-order effects.

Map transitions and non-obvious intersections across industries and regions.

Strategic Implication Assessment

Translate abstract macro-level trends into actionable insights for investment and business strategy.

Develop frameworks to evaluate business model vulnerabilities and emerging market opportunities.

Proprietary Research Development

Produce in-depth studies on high-impact global transitions.

Create proprietary methodologies for assessing trend significance, trajectory, and timing.

Contribute to a firm-wide knowledge base of trend intelligence.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

Advanced degree in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years in macroeconomic analysis, policy research, strategic foresight, or a related discipline.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends.

Expertise in analyzing regulatory, political, and economic frameworks.

Strong research, scenario planning, and analytical capabilities.

Ability to convert complex developments into clear business implications.

Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.