Associate Consultant

Job description / Role

As an Associate, you will operate as an execution powerhouse within the family office. This is not a typical admin role - it requires analytical thinking, structured problem?solving, and an ability to deliver solutions end?to?end with minimal supervision.

Client Details

Our client is a discreet, fast-moving single-family office representing an ultra-high-net-worth individual. The organisation is run by an exceptionally sharp leadership team, and operates with a lean, high-performance culture.

The family office is expanding and evolving, taking on a wide variety of initiatives - from investment-related activities to the establishment of corporate structures, personal and business administration, and strategic special projects.

Given the rapid pace and complexity, they are building out a strong associate layer to support the Chief of Staff and leadership team with both business-critical and operational tasks.

Description

* Supporting the Chief of Staff across personal, operational, and strategic initiatives.
* Conducting deep research using AI agents and modern tools to gather insights, validate assumptions, and build recommendations.
* Handling business administration: coordinating with accounting firms, assisting with the setup of new entities, drafting foundational documentation, and helping structure processes.
* Managing a mix of personal and business tasks, including travel arrangements, scheduling, and coordination when visitors are in town.
* Ensuring seamless day?to?day operations and anticipating needs before they arise.
* Working closely with junior staff and eventually helping oversee them as the team grows.

This role is execution-heavy, fast-paced, and requires someone who thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly.

Job Offer

We are looking for someone with strong intellectual horsepower and the ability to get things done. Ideal candidates often come from:

* Lower-tier strategy consulting firms, or
* Big Four consulting/transaction advisory/operations teams.

You will excel here if you are:

* Highly organised with strong business judgment and the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
* Comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
* Tech-savvy, with experience using AI tools and research automation platforms.
* Someone who "goes the extra mile" and is willing to operate outside a rigid job description when needed.
* Flexible, proactive, and able to deliver results under time pressure.
* Motivated by a meritocratic environment with significant growth potential.

Local UAE experience is not required, and the client is very open-minded about backgrounds as long as the capability and drive are strong.

A successful Associate Consultant should have:

* A degree in business, finance, or a related field.
* Experience working within consultancy or financial services environments.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in creating strategic plans and implementing change initiatives.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
* Knowledge of current trends in the financial services industry.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.