Senior Strategic Assistant

Job description / Role

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced senior strategic assistant to be based in Dubai, UAE.
In this role, you will work directly with the managing director of the company. You will collaborate with different teams to make sure strategies/projects are on track and help guide the company in the right direction. Additionally, enabling the MD with strategic inputs like competitor analysis and competitor market, trends, new and forward-looking technologies, innovation and operational decision making. Overall, you play a pivotal role in keeping things run efficiently and ensure the focus is on the business goals.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the managing director, senior leadership and external agencies regarding operations, project updates, proposals, planning and execution.
• Establish reporting mechanism between different business entities and MD’s office and ensure continued operations across fintech entities.
• Conduct and analyze an extensive market study, competitor benchmarking and provide insight on the trends and opportunities to leverage new services that align and enhance the organization’s strategic goals.
• Use competitive intelligence to inform go-to-market strategies and product enhancements/modifications.
• Foster a culture of innovation by championing new ideas, technologies, and business models relevant to digital finance.
• Build business review metrics/indicator dashboards, collect reports, analytics to track market trends, regulatory updates, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure business continuity and sustainability by actively supporting the MD with insights and mechanisms to improve performance and bringing robustness in the business.

Education and skills required:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic roles.
• Engineer in computer science, electronics, IT and/or masters (major in strategy or finance) from one of the premium B schools (ISB, IIM – A/B/C/L/K, INSEAD, National University of Singapore or similar global institutions).
• Growth-focused leader with a track record of strategy, innovation and execution.
• Strong competitive intelligence and market scanning capabilities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Global market and global industries exposure are required.
• Excellent communication skills, cross-functional/cultural collaboration and decision-making skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Exposure in business analytics and reporting and statistical tools is required.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions