Strategy Associate: Asset Management & Advisory

Marsh Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm seeking an Associate to support sovereign investors, asset owners, and fund managers across the IMEA region. You will help shape portfolio and asset allocation strategy, investment operating models, governance design, and diligence across deals to deliver client impact.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of experience at a top-tier firm, fluency in English and Arabic, and a strong ability to communicate complex analyses.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm
• Experience in investment advisory, sovereign wealth funds, asset management, or institutional investments
• Direct exposure to capital deployment, asset allocation, or investment operating model work is preferred
• Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in formal and informal settings
• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
• Willingness to travel
• Fluency in English and Arabic

Responsibilities

• Break down complex portfolio problems and design actionable client recommendations.
• Support sovereign investors, asset owners, and fund managers across the region.
• Contribute to governance design and investment operating models.
• Assist in deal screening, due diligence, and investment platform build-out.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to drive execution.

Skills

Top-tier consulting experience

Analytical skills

Strategic problem solving

English and Arabic fluency

Investment advisory experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Top academic degree

Job description

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm seeking an Associate to support sovereign investors, asset owners, and fund managers across the IMEA region. You will help shape portfolio and asset allocation strategy, investment operating models, governance design, and diligence across deals to deliver client impact.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of experience at a top-tier firm, fluency in English and Arabic, and a strong ability to communicate complex analyses.