Strategy Consultant Contractor

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

Leading-edge is seeking a Strategy & Management Consultant (Contractor) in Riyadh for 3-6 months. The role focuses on developing strategic plans, executive decks, and cross-functional project leadership in banking/financial services.

Candidates should have 2+ years at a top-tier firm, strong project management skills, and experience with cash management and tax structuring; onsite deployment in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 2+ years of strategy consulting experience at T1/T2 firms or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering pitch decks.
• Familiarity with financial services, especially within banking environments.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Prior experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research, industry benchmarking, and strategic analysis.
• Translate theoretical strategies and goals into structured, implementable workstreams.
• Create, design, and deliver executive-level pitch decks and presentations.
• Lead and support cross-functional strategic projects with clear KPIs and milestones.
• Lead & recruiting, supporting & monitoring workstreams or small team when needed.
• Provide insights on financial strategy, cash optimization, or tax structuring as required.
• Contribute to Business development efforts through proposal creation, client pitches and case study.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategy with operations and execution.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Pitch deck creation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Title: Strategy & Management Consultant (Contractor)

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Contract: 3-6 Months (Initial, Extendable)
Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Job Overview:

Our client, a leading financial institution, is hiring a Strategy Consultant with 2+ years of experiencepreferably at a top-tier consulting firm (T1/T2). The role involves developing strategic plans, creating executive pitch decks, and managing cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will translate business goals into tangible actions and support initiatives related to cash management and tax structuring. Banking or financial services background is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market research, industry benchmarking, and strategic analysis


• Translate theoretical strategies and goals into structured, implementable workstreams



• Create, design, and deliver executive-level pitch decks and presentations



• Lead and support cross-functional strategic projects with clear KPIs and milestones


• Lead & recruiting, supporting & monitoring workstreeams or small team when needed


• Provide insights on financial strategy, cash optimization, or tax structuring as required


• Contribute to Business developement effords through proposal creation, client pitches and case study.


• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders across the business


• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategy with operations and execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred)




• 2+ years of strategy consulting experience at T1/T2 firms or equivalent




• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities




• Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering pitch decks




• Familiarity with financial services, especially within banking environments




• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities




• Prior experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is a plus

Note: This is an onsite role based in Riyadh, suitable only for candidates available for immediate deployment.