Consultant- Research &Advisory

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
Location: Dubai
Reporting to: Sr.Manager - Marketing & Projects
Dotted Line Reporting To: Project Director

Job Summary:
This role utilizes business and financial acumen to analyze data/information
made available by the client for identification of client challenges and
collaborate with your department colleagues to craft solutions alongside
identifying key risks/challenges that could be faced in design or
implementation of a holistic business strategy for the client's business and
contributing independent ideas/solutions to overcome the same.

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

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

Gender Preference: None
Travel Requirements: Low ( <‎30%)
Nationality Preference: None