PartnerManaging Director, MENA

Sloane Shorey Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate intelligence firm is looking for a Partner / Managing Director in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 15-25 years of experience in consulting or related fields and a strong understanding of the Gulf market. Responsibilities include client relationship development, advising clients, and leading a high-performing team. This role is crucial for expanding their MENA practice and supporting various client inquiries and disputes.

Qualifications

• 15-25 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong background in consulting, policy, law, investigations, or intelligence.
• Substantial experience in Gulf/Middle East markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and client relationships.
• Advise clients on inquiries and disputes.
• Lead assignments and manage a high-performing team.
• Build a source network in the region.

Skills

Client relationship development

Advisory skills

Leadership

Network development

Team management

Job description

Partner / Managing Director MENA

UAE-based (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)

Corporate Intelligence and Investigations firm is looking to build a market-leading MENA practice in the UAE.

They are seeking a Partner or Managing Director to lead client development and execute source‑led enquiries supporting any deals and disputes their clients (law firms, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, governments, MNCs) may have.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and client relationships
• Advise clients
• Lead assignments
• Develop a source network in the region
• Manage a small high‑performing team

Ideal Background

• 1825 years of experience
• Background in consulting, policy, law, investigations, intelligence
• Substantial Gulf / Middle East experience

Hiring Firm

Corporate intelligence and investigations firm legally obtains information and insights that are not publicly available through a human source network supporting corporates, lawyers, and investors globally across all sectors. The firm provides intelligence to support all transactions: acquisitions, divestments, minority stakes, joint ventures, market entry / exit etc. and to support disputes by filling information gaps and providing insights to debunk claims, identify fabrications, profile witnesses and identify evidence.