EY Parthenon Strategy Senior Consultant - Emirati Talent - Dubai

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The Opportunity 

In today’s complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory organization focused on big-picture strategy consulting, spanning areas that include long-term strategy roadmaps, market entry & expansion strategy, and growth strategy. We offer an ideal balance of strengths that combines deep sector and local expertise with top notch analytical and executional capabilities in addition to intimate client relationships, proven processes, and a progressive spirit.

We are looking for ambitious professionals to join our rapidly growing Government & Energy/Sustainability teams in MENA at the Consultant level. As part of EY Parthenon Strategy, you will have the opportunity to deliver projects that make a strong impact on the region and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities

In the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables.  You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects which include long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Your clients may include global corporates, governments and public entities, family conglomerates, and sovereign wealth funds. The EY-Parthenon Strategy team typically works directly with C-Suite executives on their strategic and transaction decisions.

Skills and Attributes

As a strategy consulting professional, you should be able to develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization. Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction. Collect, analyze, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionables

Education and Qualification

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university. MBA or Masters from a top business school is a plus.
• At least 3 years of work experience, ideally within consulting or strategy-related work preferably in Government and Public, Energy (Oil & Gas, Power and Utilities, New Energies) and Sustainability sectors, 
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in the English and Arabic language in a professional environment.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast -paced environment. 
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time).

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.  

What we offer

 
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:  

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.  
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.  
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  

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