EY Parthenon Strategy - Engagement Manager

Skills And Attributes For Success

As a strategy consulting professional, you should be able to:

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macroeconomic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.
• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Collect, analyse, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionables.
• Motivate and counsel junior team members with diverse skills and backgrounds.
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• At minimum, a bachelor's degree from a top ranking school with outstanding academic performance, and between 5 to 12 years of strategy consulting experience.
• Experience in working on ‘big picture’ strategy projects which includes commercial due diligence, digital transformation, growth strategy, and market strategy.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time).
  

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top tier business school.
• Prior experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning within a professional services or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in a particular industry sector or more.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Full fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.