Consultant – Research & Advisory

About the Position

We are seeking a Consultant – Research & Advisory with 3+ years of experience in consulting and strategy to join our team in Dubai, focusing on market research and business analysis.

Responsibilities

Market Research:

• Conduct secondary market research with little or no supervision including International Benchmarking
• Develop preparatory material for research phase including discussion guides, survey questionnaires, sampling frameworks, etc.
• Support in conducting FGDs, one on one interviews and other forms of primary research orchestrated to attain desired inputs
• Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets

Information Analysis & Research Deck Preparations:

• Assist the Project Manager in performing analysis of collected information and preparing research decks
• Assist in brainstorming and developing research-based recommendations for business challenges encountered by the client
• Conduct analysis using statistical models and spreadsheets and support in report writing

Project Management:

• Assist the Project Manager in developing regular ‘Project Updates’ for the client and in creating the required presentation decks for management updates
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying and highlighting project-related challenges to the client as necessary
• Assist the Project Manager in any administrative aspect linked to the project including client invoicing and collection of payments

Pre-sales enablement:

• Assist Business Development in putting together the proposal/concept design to bid
• Assist Business Development in proposing the concept to prospects

Requirements

Technical Skills Required:

• Strategy & Business Analysis:

  • Good understanding of strategy development and implementation tools including Balanced Scorecard, Porters Five Forces, SWOT Analysis, ANSOFF Matrix, etc.
  • Ability to understand and design strategy frameworks as deemed suitable in specific client situations/projects
  • Working knowledge of structure and methodology used to develop feasibility reports and business plans for organizations in different sectors (and of different sizes)
  • Ability to breakdown complex business challenges into smaller manageable strategic initiatives which can be prioritized for strategic growth and business optimization

• Financial:

  • Ability to develop comprehensive financial models for establishing feasibility of specific business ideas and new projects
  • Develop financial forecasts for the management based on strategic initiatives, geographic expansion plans, new product launch, cross-selling or upselling opportunities for existing products/services

• Documentation:

  • Excellent skills linked to Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Visio and MS Word
  • Ability to write clear, concise and effective project reports

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Creativity, flexibility & innovation
• Problem-solving skills & strong logical reasoning
• Good presentation and negotiating skills
• Clear and effective internal and external communication
• Solicitation of regular feedback from team members for self-improvement

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a consulting / strategy role (preferably with the Big 4)

Qualification Requirements

Mandatory Qualification:

• Master’s in Business Management (preference for majors in Finance or Strategy) / Masters of Economics

Desired Qualification:

• PMP/PRINCE2 Certified

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

CRIF Gulf DWC LLC is a leading company in the Management Consulting industry, dedicated to providing top-notch advisory services to our clients. We are committed to excellence and innovation, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team in Dubai.

Application

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: CRIF Gulf DWC LLC

Job Title: Consultant – Research & Advisory

Industry / Segment: Management Consulting

Job Function: Strategy Design & Implementation

Job Family: Market Research, Analysis and Consulting

Reporting to: Sr. Manager – Marketing & Projects

Dotted Line Reporting To: Project Director