Strategy Associate

3 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Property Finder Group Full time
Roles and responsibilities
  • Property Finder is one ofthe largest technology start-ups in the Middle East, North Africaand Turkey, currently on a path to become aunicorn.
  • Our primary business is a leadingonline real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to connectingconsumers to their perfect property.
  • A UAE-bornstartup, Property Finder expanded its operations to Qatar, Bahrain,Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey over theyears.
  • We are aspiring to create a lighthousetechnology company which will have a lasting impact in the entiretech ecosystem in our geography.

Summary:

  • The Strategy & Analytics teamis leading some of the most critical and exciting initiatives ofthe company, where we bring problem-solving and data skillstogether in order to make a change in the way the organizationoperates.
  • Now, we’re looking for aSummer Associate who’ll help us with some of the moststrategic projects of the company, for a period of 2 - 3months.
  • You'd be working with a teamincluding ex McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Big 4consultants.

Therole:

  • Own and deliver a critical workstreamof large Strategy, Business Operations, Analytics or StrategicPricing projects
  • Work very closely, andproblem-solve with, stakeholders from around the business(Commercial, Growth, Product, etc.) for yourrecommendations
  • Put your recommendations intoan exceptional communication, to convince senior leaders of theorganization to take action (C-level exposureguaranteed)
  • Receive outstanding training, aswell as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on yourteams
  • Learn how to solve business problems,using a hypothesis driven approach, to create businessimpact

The person:You...

  • Currently an MBA student in aglobally recognized, top-tier university
  • Haveexperience with top-tier management consulting or technology firmpre-MBA
  • Capable of both high-level strategicthinking and detailed execution
  • Have 3-5 yearsof relevant industry or functional work experience showingprogressive/promotion and academicachievement
  • Have outstanding oral and writtencommunication skills
  • Fluent inEnglish

Desired candidate profile

  • Data Analysis andInterpretation

    • Proficiencyin analyzing large datasets using tools such asExcel,SQL,Python, orR to extractinsights.
    • Familiarity with data visualizationtools like Tableau,Power BI, or Google DataStudio to present findings in an understandableformat.
    • Ability to apply statistical techniquesand methods to interpret data and identify trends, correlations,andanomalies.

  • BusinessStrategyDevelopment

    • Understandingof business strategy principles and the ability to help develop,assess, and refine strategic plans.
    • Ability toalign business goals with analytical insights to informdecision-making and organizationalgrowth.
    • Familiarity with competitive analysis,market research, and SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses,Opportunities,Threats).

  • Problem-Solving

    • Stronganalytical thinking to break down complex problems and identify thebest strategic approach.
    • Ability to usedata-driven insights to propose solutions and strategies thatimprove businessperformance.

  • ProjectManagement

    • Ability tomanage and prioritize multiple projects, balancing strategicanalysis with operational tasks.
    • Experiencewith project management methodologies (e.g.,Agile,Waterfall) to support efficientworkflow and timely delivery of strategy and analyticsinitiatives.

  • FinancialAnalysis andModeling

    • Basicunderstanding of financial concepts like budgeting, forecasting,and profitability analysis.
    • Ability to createfinancial models to support strategic decisions, especially forresource allocation, pricing strategies, or investmentassessments.

  • Communicationand Presentation

    • Strongverbal and written communication skills to present complex data andinsights to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Abilityto summarize findings into clear, actionable recommendations andsupport strategic decisions through data-drivenarguments.
    • Experience in creating presentationsusing tools like PowerPoint orGoogle Slides for senior leadership orclientmeetings.

  • MarketResearch and CompetitiveAnalysis

    • Conductingmarket research to identify trends, customer behaviors, andcompetitor strategies that inform strategicdecisions.
    • Familiarity with tools likeNielsen,Statista, orSurveyMonkey to gather and analyzemarketdata.

  • Collaborationand Teamwork

    • Strongcollaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, includingmarketing, finance, operations, and productdevelopment.
    • Experience working with seniorleaders and other stakeholders to support the implementation ofbusinessstrategies.

  • Attentionto Detail

    • Ensuringaccuracy in data collection, analysis, and reporting, as smallerrors can lead to incorrect strategicdecisions.

  • BusinessAcumen

    • Understandingthe broader business landscape, including industry trends, companyoperations, and financial performance, to make informed strategicrecommendations.

Key Skills
StrategicCommunications,Strategic Development,Strategic thinking
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: StrategicPlanning
Experience: Not Mentionedyears
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
Joining Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025

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