Capital Projects - Financial Advisory - Associate Director

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: KP054-662

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

In an international firm like Deloitte, our strong global presence is complemented by our local reach and market knowledge. A career in Financial Advisory with Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited will equip you with a deep understanding of the local and regional business landscape, enabling you to identify opportunities and risks to our clients' businesses. In addition, your breadth of vision will be engaged, as you match our global resources to our clients' advantage. Our FA practice encompasses a broad range of specializations and services but whose common goal is to offer strategic services to clients throughout every phase of the economic cycle. With such a wealth of specializations, you will have the opportunity to pick the one most suited to you.

Here's one specific opportunity to experience working in Financial Advisory as part of the Capital Projects practice. The Capital Projects (CP) practice is currently looking for a strong, self-motivated sales orientated, experienced Assistant Director to join their Middle East practice based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The right candidate must have a proven track record of sales and delivery success and is established and living in Abu Dhabi The Assistant Director will report to the CP Managing Director, based in the UAE, while working closely with the local FAS leadership team to serve clients involved in various property, construction and advisory projects, predominantly but not limited to, Abu Dhabi.

As an Assistant Director for the CP you will be required to do the following:
• Identify, developed and secure new local workload through existing or new Client relationships
• Deliver and oversee all work related to proposal preparation, assignments planning, quality assurance, budgeting, practice development, and business planning for the CP team in Abu Dhabi.
• Interface with Clients' management and personnel and managing Client relationships and expectations as well as developing
• Supervising an advisory team.
• Assisting in hiring, training and developing staff.
• Selling advisory services both internally or directly to clients.
• Providing expertise on cross functional issues including strategy, planning, and industry best practices.
• Serving a variety of clients within multiple industries.
• Be responsible for his / her own office P&L and leadership / management
• Ability to develop a commercially viable business with sustainable growth

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 10 years direct and related construction industry experience in the planning, delivery and / or operation of major capital projects.
• Be RICS, APM, CIOB or equivalent qualified with a recognised degree.
• Have wide knowledge in the consulting functional areas of business planning, concept development, feasibility studies and operational improvement.
• Have wide knowledge of the regional markets, trends, industry challenges and opportunities faced by Client developing / delivering projects across the MENA region and in particular Abu Dhabi.
• Demonstrate a strong, existing network of local contacts to be able develop the Deloitte brand and become a visible Ambassador for the Firm in Abu Dhabi.
• Coming from a strong Consulting / Advisory Business
• Experienced in financial management; organizational structures and functions; and operating programs, and policies.
• Have strong Commercial / Quantity Surveying skills / Project Management skills with demonstrable experience in project feasibility, procurement, controls, management into final account disputes and claims
• Ability to apply knowledge of all of the above to deliver sustainable and achievable solutions to Clients underpinned by professional service excellence.
• Have strong interpersonal skills able to convince, recommend and guide Client decision making.
• Be a ‘self-starter’ able to work under the minimum of supervision to develop, deliver and grow business to Clients – internally and externally.
• Have strong soft skills to develop, convert and retain Client relationships, growth team respect, follow-ship and growth.
• Proficiency in English and preferably Arabic (written and spoken)
• Willing to work hours as needed to meet Client deadlines and firm needs.
• Good understanding of business dynamics and operations.
• Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Ability to think strategically and assist in the organization and management of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to sell additional services to Clients.
• Full mobility to travel as requested.
• Ambitious to develop own career towards Director
• Residing in Abu Dhabi

Deloitte in the UAE is part of Deloitte & Touche (M.E.). Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL).

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

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:

  • Integrity
  • Outstanding value to markets and clients
  • Commitment to each other
  • Strength from cultural diversity

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