Research & Market Intelligence Consultant/Chief of Staff

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading single family office in Abu Dhabi seeks a strategic advisor with 4-7 years of experience in management consulting. The role involves conducting market research, developing investment theses, and preparing executive presentations while working closely with the CEO on high-impact initiatives.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Work directly with the CEO

Exposure to high-impact mandates

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in management consulting or research.
• Proven ability in structured market research and competitor analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead market and geopolitical research for strategic decisions.
• Conduct opportunity assessments and market entry analysis.
• Prepare Board-level presentations and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategy

Market Research

Financial Analysis

Job description

Opportunity Overview

A unique opportunity to work in a single family office led by a second-generation entrepreneur with deep ties between the UAE and Spain. The organization handles mandates across multiple geographies, offering direct exposure to investment deals, financial analysis, and strategic advisory across various sectors.

Client Details

The organization is a single family office focusing on strategic advisory, investment analysis, and cross-border facilitation between the GCC and Europe. It advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and sovereign investors on bespoke opportunities across diverse sectors.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead market, industry, and geopolitical research to inform strategic decisions and investment feasibility.
2. Structure and conduct opportunity assessments, including sector scans, competitor benchmarking, and market entry analysis.
3. Co-develop investment theses and strategic roadmaps for market entry or transaction initiatives.
4. Synthesize economic, financial, and regulatory insights to support client positioning in GCC and European markets.
5. Prepare Board-level presentations, investor briefs, and policy papers with clear strategic recommendations.
6. Support the CEO in evaluating distressed assets, capital raising, and due diligence processes.
7. Collaborate with external partners to validate assumptions and stress-test decisions.

Candidate Profile

1. 4-7 years of experience in management consulting, research, or industry with consulting exposure.
2. Proven ability in structured market research, benchmarking, and competitor analysis.
3. Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
4. Experience in developing investment theses, strategic frameworks, and go-to-market strategies across sectors or geographies.
5. Ability to translate complex geopolitical or economic insights into actionable recommendations.
6. Skilled in preparing executive presentations, pitch decks, and investment memos.
7. Comfortable in high-trust, autonomous environments with direct access to senior decision-makers.
8. Must be based in the UAE.

Job Benefits

• Attractive compensation package
• Work directly with the CEO on cross-border initiatives
• Exposure to high-impact mandates across sectors and regions

Skills Required

Strategy, market research, financial analysis