Senior Consultant - EMEA Macro Consulting

Oxford Economics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant for its EMEA Macro Consulting team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires Arabic proficiency and significant project management experience, with responsibilities including client engagement and proposal management. Offering significant career development opportunities, this position is key for those looking to advance their consulting career within the GCC economic landscape. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

Significant career development opportunities

Potential for accelerated progression

Exposure to high‑profile government advisory projects

Qualifications

• Strong capability to deliver high‑quality work to tight client deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across different offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site project management and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead proposal management and coordination.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills

Ability to communicate complex information clearly

Proven project management experience

Demonstrated client engagement capabilities

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Education

Academic background or professional experience in economics

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Senior Consultant - EMEA Macro Consulting

Department: Macro Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Description

Oxford Economics, a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to join our growing EMEA Macro Consulting team, with the role based in Riyadh. This role offers significant career development opportunities, with the prospect of accelerated progression based on performance and achievement of agreed KPIs. Over time, there is potential to grow and lead a Riyadh‑based team.

The initial role scope will be focused and narrower during the first 3‑6 months, to allow for effective onboarding and integration into our EMEA Macro Consulting and wider consulting practice. Following this period, there will be opportunities to expand responsibilities based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement

• Lead on‑site project management and client engagement at client premises, typically for more than one project at a time
• Extensive client‑facing contact across diverse economic and government advisory consulting projects
• Serve as primary point of contact for government clients in KSA and across the GCC region

Project Delivery

• Represent the technical project team in client project meetings and present aspects of technical work to senior stakeholders
• Provide direct non‑technical input to project production and final deliverables, with opportunities to expand technical and economic knowledge and skills over time
• Ensure project deliverables are suitable – in terms of content, format and technical detail – for the GCC government client audience, including to a non‑technical senior audience and a more technical less senior audience as appropriate

Account Management & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
• Manage key accounts and identify opportunities for expanded engagement
• Take initiative in business development activities, working collaboratively with the business development sales team
• Participate in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the region

Proposal Management & Sales Support

• Lead proposal management, production, and coordination, with support and technical input from the senior team and technical team members
• Deliver compelling client pitches and presentations, with support from the senior team and technical team members
• Contribute to the development of winning proposals that align with client needs and organizational capabilities (OE capabilities and for consortia bids, also capabilities of other partners and experts)

Travel & Regional Presence

• Travel within the GCC region as required (most clients are KSA‑based)
• Maintain flexibility to support client needs across different locations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Language & Communication

• Arabic language proficiency (written and verbal) – essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Ability to produce suitable project deliverables – in terms of content, format and technical detail – for the GCC government client audience, including to a non‑technical senior audience and a more technical less senior audience as appropriate

Professional Experience

• Proven project management experience, including collaboration with client project management offices (PMOs)
• Ability to manage more than one project at a time
• Demonstrated client engagement capabilities, including with senior client counterparts
• Previous Middle East public sector consulting experience covering project management, production, client engagement, proposal management, and business development
• Specific experience in KSA is highly valued

Technical & Operational Skills

• Ability to work effectively in teams and across different offices
• Strong capability to deliver high‑quality work to tight client deadlines
• Excellent entrepreneurial mindset and initiative‑taking approach
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Task‑orientated

Desired

• Line management experience
• Academic background or professional experience in economics
• Experience using project management software
• Understanding of GCC economic and policy landscapes, especially KSA

Career Development

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Accelerated career progression based on performance and achievement of KPIs
• Opportunity to work across OE consulting teams
• Potential to build and lead a Riyadh‑based consulting team
• Expanding scope of responsibilities after successful completion of initial onboarding period
• Exposure to high‑profile government advisory projects across the GCC region
• Development of technical economic knowledge and consulting expertise

Competencies

• Client Focus: Dedication to meeting and exceeding client expectations
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of business development and revenue generation
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and geographies
• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing client needs and priorities
• Initiative: Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to and understanding of Middle Eastern business culture and practices

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.