Financial Services Strategy Director

Tandem Search

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP709-2654

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A Global Consulting Firm is seeking a Financial Services Strategy Consulting Director for their Middle East Office. This position is to be based in Dubai but would involve extensive travel to KSA (5 days a week).

The role entails assisting clients in areas like Market Entry Strategy, Product Portfolio Analysis, Revenue & Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Organization Transformation, Performance Improvement, Outsourcing & Shared Services Strategies, etc. The ideal candidate will be someone who is dynamic, proactive & hardworking, and who has a passion for shaping the financial services industry in the GCC by managing large scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

As a Director, you’ll work as part of a team with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping the clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

• Target driven business development activities
• Work with clients including private and listed companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals
• Manage project teams and participate in a collaborative team, with a focus on knowledge sharing and thought leadership
• Supervise and train Managers & Consultants
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics and Quantitative Analysis or other related major required
• CA/CFA/MBA or equivalent
• 15+ years of relevant financial services consulting experience

Experience

• In depth financial sector acumen and understanding of the underlying market forces affecting the performance of organisations and their strategic objectives
• Consulting experience with a reputable professional services firm
• Demonstrable track record in development and implementation of solutions to complex strategic challenges
• Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities
• Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Domain expertise and proven knowledge of financial services (and consulting)
• Skilled judgement based on sound analysis with a ‘big picture’ orientation
• Ability to lead in a multicultural environment at a senior level and excellent teaming skills
• Articulate, exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation and motivational skills
• Strong portfolio / Program / project management skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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Director salaries in UAE

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AED 49,000

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