Research and Analysis Manager, Abu Dhabi

Hanson Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Search is seeking a Research and Analysis Manager to support strategy, research, planning and international partnerships within a global sustainability initiative. The role involves turning complex information into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders and leading a small research team.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years’ experience in research, strategy, insights, management consulting or related fields, with strong analytical skills and a passion for

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in research, strategy, insights, management consulting, investment analysis or related field.
• Strong research, analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience producing insights for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of economic, market and sector analysis.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Strong business judgement and entrepreneurial approach.
• Interest in sustainability, innovation and global development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, sector and competitor research.
• Produce clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support development and delivery of corporate strategy and annual business plans.
• Identify and assess potential strategic partnerships.
• Track global sustainability, economic and industry developments.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Support high-profile strategic projects and initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small research team.

Skills

Research

Analytical

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Business judgement

Sustainability interest

Education

Business/economics/finance degree

Master’s or MBA advantageous

Job description

A high-profile global sustainability initiative is seeking a Research and Analysis Manager to support its strategy, research, planning and international partnerships. Working as part of a growing communications and marketing team, the successful candidate will provide high-quality research and insight to support senior decision-making, identify emerging opportunities and help shape strategic initiatives.

Research and Analysis Manager Opportunity

The Research and Analysis Manager will work closely with senior leadership and teams across the organisation to:

• Conduct market, sector and competitor research.
• Produce clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support the development and delivery of corporate strategy and annual business plans.
• Identify and assess potential strategic partnerships.
• Track global sustainability, economic and industry developments.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Support high-profile strategic projects and initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small research team.

The role requires someone who can turn complex information into practical recommendations and communicate confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate for the market research and insight role

You will bring at least eight years’ experience in research, strategy, insights, management consulting, investment analysis or a related field.

You should have:

• Strong research, analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience producing insights for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of economic, market and sector analysis.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Strong business judgement and an entrepreneurial approach.
• An interest in sustainability, innovation and global development.

Experience within a foundation, global award, sustainability organisation, government-related entity or leading strategy consultancy would be particularly relevant.

A degree in business, economics, finance or a related subject is required. A relevant master’s degree or MBA would be advantageous.

Why Join as a Research and Analysis Manager IN Abu Dhabi?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, internationally focused organisation and contribute to strategic decisions that support sustainability innovators around the world.

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