Overview
Associate Director sought on behalf of a leading strategic advisory consultancy for a 13 month FTC (maternity cover), based in London.
The firm is looking for an individual who is a self-motivated and hard-working team player who will have some experience the business intelligence industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of enhanced due diligence and strategic intelligence projects across the Middle East and North Africa. Particular areas of focus include the Gulf, Iran, Egypt and North Africa.
- Public domain research and conduct of human source enquiries to support strategic intelligence projects;
- Draft client ready reports as well as supporting visuals;
- Briefing of clients and other external and internal stakeholders on existing project work;
- Briefing of clients on specific countries or sectors of specialisation in MENA;
- Development of human source network for the firm’s MENA team;
- Draft client ready project proposals and assist with wider business development activities.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Fluency in English and Arabic;
- Additional French and Farsi language skills are an advantage;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for report drafting and client briefings;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the business intelligence industry;
- Experience in researching complex matters with knowledge of relevant databases and other relevant sources of information in the public domain;
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects at the same time, and meeting client deadlines;
- Interpersonal skills that will be essential in client briefings and liaison with other internal and external stakeholders.
- Expertise in at least one of the MENA countries (Gulf/North Africa countries are an advantage) paired with understanding of commercial and regulatory risks faced by investors in the region would be an advantage;
Additional Information & Benefits
- Flexible working balance of home and office
- Stakeholder pension contribution of 5%
- Private medical insurance including generous terms of cover for both medical hospital, dental and mental health support for you, your partner and children (subject to T&Cs of the policy).
- Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
- 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays
