Strategy Consultant

Job description / Role

Position summary

Location: Riyadh

Consultants / Senior Consultants | Operations, Industry & Domain Solutions (MD)

About Deloitte

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

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 to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Collaborate for measurable impact

During your tenure as a Senior Consultant in Strategy & Business Design, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Produce a high-quality work product and collaborate with others to deliver a superior client experience
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within a business function
• Select appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develop informed recommendations that shape or support the client's business strategy
• Incorporate financial information when evaluating strategic options
• Organize insights and define a logical flow to tell a story when presenting recommendations
• Apply awareness of global trends to address client needs and enhance recommendations
• Apply a global and diverse perspective to problem-solving
• Address client business challenges at the intersection of process and technology
• Conduct market-segmentation analysis
• Leverage proven methodologies to objectively identify, evaluate, and align on a direction that best creates and captures value for the client's organization
• Bring thoughtful, data-driven insights and ideas to help shape the client's strategy
• Apply sector- and offering-knowledge to recognize unique factors that may influence strategic design
• Maintain composure through conflict and sensitive situations, escalating issues to engagement/account leadership when appropriate

Leadership capabilities

• Identify and embrace our purpose and values and put these into practice in your professional life
• Develop yourself by actively seeking opportunities for growth, share knowledge and experiences with others, and act as a strong brand ambassador
• Seek opportunities to challenge yourself; team with others across businesses and borders to deliver and take accountability for own and team results
• Build relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders
• Understand objectives for clients and Deloitte, align your work to objectives and set personal priorities

Qualifications

• A post-graduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, public policy, finance, or engineering; an MBA or relevant master's degree is beneficial but not required
• Three to five years of experience in consulting or a relevant professional discipline or industry
• Strong command of written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated history of leadership and effective teamwork
• Ability to operate independently and methodically towards a larger goal
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel (required)