Associate Director - Strategy

KPMG Lower Gulf


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Key Responsibilities

 JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Lead and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve business performance in the transport sector, including market entry/expansion, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive analysis, and industry research to identify market trends, growth opportunities, and competitive threats.
  • Develop business strategies and plans to capitalize on market opportunities, address business challenges, and achieve business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, marketing, sales, and other key stakeholders, to gather data, insights, and input to inform strategic initiatives.
  • Conduct financial analysis, including financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation, to evaluate potential strategic opportunities and their financial impact.
  • Prepare strategic presentations, reports, and other documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic insights, data-driven analysis, and recommendations to support decision-making on key strategic issues, such as market positioning, pricing, product/service portfolio, and competitive positioning.
  • Monitor and assess the implementation and progress of strategic initiatives, identify issues and roadblocks, and recommend corrective actions as needed to ensure successful execution.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes in the transport sector to proactively identify strategic opportunities and risks.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members, as applicable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or related roles, preferably in the transport or logistics sector.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop insights, and formulate data-driven recommendations.
  • Proven track record of leading and executing strategic initiatives, such as market entry/expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships.
  • Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of the transport industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

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