Senior Business Analyst & Strategy Consultant

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is looking for a Senior Business Analyst - Strategy Consultant for an onsite project in Riyadh. In this role, you will drive analytical workstreams and support the design and development of recommendations for clients across diverse sectors. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Experience in top-tier consulting firms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in financial services, strategy, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in top-tier consulting firms or Big 4 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive analytical workstreams including data collection, quantitative analysis, market research.
• Support design and development of client recommendations.
• Contribute to business development efforts through proposal creation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst - Strategy Consultant
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract :3-4 months

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to work on an onsite project in Riyadh. You will tackle unique challenges, work on diverse projects, and gain hands-on experience across multiple sectors while developing a strong problem-solving toolkit. If you're a problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments,

Key Responsibilities

• Drive analytical workstreams, including data collection, quantitative analysis, market research, and competitive assessments.
• Support the design and development of client recommendations by collaborating closely with project teams and client stakeholders across various industries.
• Contribute to business development efforts through proposal creation, client pitches, and case study development.
• Develop internal and external knowledge assets, including thought‑leadership, frameworks, and research papers.
• Take part in firm‑building activities such as recruiting, coaching junior team members, and supporting internal capability development.

Requirements

• 2+ years, financial services, strategy, or related fields
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Self-starter who can prioritize effectively and thrive in fast‑paced environments
• Eager to contribute ideas and take ownership from day one
• Previous experience in top-tier consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, OW, Bain, Alvarez, Arthur D Little) or Big 4 is a plus