Assistant Manager / Manager - Strategic Support, Qatar / Kuwait / Dubai

EY; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Kuwait City is seeking a business analyst to support leadership decisions and project management. The ideal candidate will have advanced data analytics and Excel skills, along with at least 8 years of experience in strategic roles within consulting. This position offers a flexible environment and growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of proven work experience in a strategic, business analyst/support role.
• Experience in Big 4 or business consulting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership decisions and manage projects.
• Gather information from multiple stakeholders.
• Create leadership presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel (pivot tables)

Oral communication

Written communication

Creative mindset for presentations

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independence

Collaborative skills

Documentation standards

Education

Masters in Business Administration

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Working with the MENA Assurance Leadership Team to support leadership decisions and project management for special projects that contribute to achievement of the business objectives. The role holder will be responsible for providing analysis and insight that will have an impact on business performance after gathering all necessary information and to support successful change initiatives. The role holder will build strong internal networks to share good practice and other relevant information.

Your Key Responsibilities

You’ll likely balance your time between both project management and analytics. We’ll also look to you to support with reaching out to multiple people at all levels of the organisation across geographies to gather required information as well as to create leadership presentations.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong data analytics and Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong creative mindset to make powerful MS PowerPoint presentations.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal skills.
• The ability to analyse and relate all relevant information/data from multiple sources to extract insights.
• A proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with virtual teams.
• The capability to meet tight deadlines and work with flexibility.
• The ability to summarize and conclude activities, applying appropriate documentation standard.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Masters in Business Administration.
• At least 8-years of proven work experience on strategic, business analyst/ support role.
• Big 4 or Business Consulting experience.
• Advanced MS Excel & PowerPoint Skills.

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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