Corporate finance | Government & Infrastructure | Assistant Director

eFinancialCareers; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an Assistant Director in Financial Advisory with deep expertise in government infrastructure financing. The role requires extensive experience in financial consulting, strong project management, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, along with a recognized financial qualification and at least 10 years of relevant experience in advisory services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial consulting.
• Expertise in funding and financing major projects.
• Strong project management skills and proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and build high-performing teams.
• Drive impact by anticipating client needs and delivering results.
• Create opportunities and build deep relationships across a diverse network.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Consulting

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Recognized accountancy or relevant financial qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Position Summary

Location

Doha

Financial Advisory | Talent standards

Corporate finance - Government & Infrastructure - Assistant Director

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You'll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years including Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

In an international firm like Deloitte, our strong global presence is complemented by our local reach and market knowledge. A career in Financial Advisory Services with Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited will equip you with a deep understanding of the local and regional business landscape, enabling you to identify opportunities and risks for our clients' businesses. Your breadth of vision will be engaged as you match our global resources to our clients' advantage. Our FAS practice encompasses a broad range of specializations and services, with the common goal of offering strategic services throughout every phase of the economic cycle. With such a wealth of specializations, you will have the opportunity to select the one most suited to you.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value, providing an exceptional career experience and fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society by building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide us to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact

During your tenure as an Assistant Director in Financial Advisory, you will demonstrate and develop capabilities in the following areas:

Leadership Capabilities:

• Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values.
• Contributes to building the talent pipeline; creates a talent experience that attracts, develops, and retains top talent and high-performing teams.
• Creates opportunities to drive impact; anticipates client needs and delivers superior results by leveraging each person's strengths to build high-performing teams across businesses and borders.
• Builds deep relationships across a diverse network and uses a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact.
• Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
• Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement.
• Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or any related field.
• A recognized accountancy or relevant financial qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in financial consulting within the government, a private sector bidder, or another advisory firm working on PPP, project finance, outsourcing, or similar service contracts.
• Expertise in funding and financing major projects, gained from working within government or as an adviser.
• Excellent understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of government infrastructure and/or service contracts.
• Experience working with financial models and government business cases or strategy deliverables.
• Understanding of public sector procurement procedures.
• Experience designing and building complex financial models; business case and report writing.
• A successful track record in business development and originating new advisory business.
• Experience working with contractual documentation for government infrastructure and/or service contracts.
• Dedication to delivering quality results.
• Ability to multi-task and appreciate commitments within an advisory practice.
• Logical, methodical problem-solving skills, with lateral thinking abilities.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of governance and risks.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills and project management capabilities.
• Confidence to work effectively with clients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced technical proficiency, especially with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).