Manager - Consulting

Job description / Role

Job Summary

As a Manager within our clients’ Consulting team, your role will be to execute and oversee a variety of consulting assignments across the UAE, KSA and other geographies in the region. As part of these assignments, you will be responsible for overseeing project tasks as well as small project teams, ranging in size depending on the complexity of each assignment and providing quality assurance. You will also start being responsible for business development, generating new business leads and securing new consulting mandates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leading Projects & Managing Teams:

• Executes and oversees consulting assignments varying in size and complexity in different geographies across the Middle East
• Performs various consulting assignments and ensures a high level of quality
• Efficiently manages the respective project team and oversees execution of tasks of consulting assignments to ensure that deliverables are presented on-time and in line with / above client expectations
• Guides and trains junior members of the team on various aspects of assignment execution and report / presentation preparation through both on-the-job training and formal training sessions
• Helps to plan and monitor appropriate and efficient staffing levels and utilization of labor within the scope of each assignment
• Works closely with Analyst and Senior Analysts as well as Associate Directors and above.
• Conduct other tasks as required

Client Relationships & Business Development Support:

• Participates, supports and co-leads client pitches, presentations and workshops
• Proactively looks for new business opportunities through personal / company networks
• Builds client relationships on respective levels
• Supports the development of the wider CBRE business through engagement and collaboration with colleagues from other departments while raising the clients awareness of the company brand
• Builds on existing / new client relationships and co-leads client communication in a professional and strategic manner
• Raises the clients awareness of the company brand

Commitment to Values:

Ability to adhere to a set of core values and act in line with the company’s values:
• RESPECT – Treat everyone with dignity, value their contributions, and help one another succeed.
• INTEGRITY – Uphold the highest ethical standards in our business practices.
• SERVICE – Dedicate ourselves to making a meaningful impact with our clients and in our communities.
• EXCELLENCE – Aspire to be the best in everything we do and drive for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of real estate and financial terms / principles
• Ability to conduct and oversee project execution of certain tasks and respective report preparation
• Ability to conduct detailed financial analysis

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex information
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to sensitive issues and challenges
• Ability to write reports and other client documents using distinctive style
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on a range of complex topics

Critical Thinking Skills:

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for clients
• Draws upon the analysis and input of others when making recommendations within the scope of an assignment and with respect to decisions which impact the wider department and company
• Ability to make decisions with an in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results

Other Skills:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of financial modelling in Excel
• Highly collaborative within a team environment
• Demonstrates project leadership skills with a positive attitude
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS). Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 5-6+ years real estate / consulting experience with emphasis on strategic advisory, development advice and financial analysis
• Experience leading consulting assignments, overseeing project teams and managing client relationships
• RE related certificate or RICS certification is a plus
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Arabic and other languages are a plus
• UAE/KSA Driver’s license preferred

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.