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Research & Market Intelligence Consultant/Chief of Staff

Abu Dhabi Permanent AED20,000 - AED32,000 per month (AED240,000 - AED384,000 per year) View Job Description
A unique opportunity to work in a single family office, led by a second-generation entrepreneur with deep ties between the UAE and Spain. The organisation works on mandates across multiple geographies, and the role offers direct exposure to investment deals, financial analysis, and strategic advisory across a diverse range of sectors.
  • Opportunity to work directly with the CEO.
  • Must have strong market research, financial analysis and presentation skills.

About Our Client

The organisation is a single family office with a unique focus on strategic advisory, investment analysis, and cross-border facilitation between the GCC and Europe. With deep-rooted relationships in both the UAE and Spain, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and sovereign investors on bespoke opportunities across a wide variety of sectors.

Job Description

  • Lead in-depth market, industry, and geopolitical research to inform strategic decisions and investment feasibility.
  • Structure and conduct opportunity assessments, including sector scans, competitor benchmarking, and market entry analysis.
  • Co-develop investment theses and strategic roadmaps for new market entry or transaction support initiatives.
  • Synthesise economic, financial, and regulatory insights to support client positioning in GCC and European markets.
  • Prepare Board-level presentations, investor briefs, and policy papers that distill complex analyses into clear strategic recommendations, contributing to data driven decision making.
  • Support the CEO in evaluating distressed assets, capital raising opportunities, and commercial due diligence.
  • Collaborate directly with external partners (e.g., consulting firms, real estate advisors, legal counsel) to validate assumptions and stress-test strategic decisions.

The Successful Applicant

  • 4 - 7 years experience within a management consulting/research & insights firm or a mix of industry and consulting experience.
  • Proven ability to conduct structured market research, industry benchmarking, and competitor analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and ability to assess business performance and valuation.
  • Experience developing investment theses, strategic frameworks, and go-to-market strategies across multiple geographies or sectors.
  • Ability to independently translate complex geopolitical or economic insights into clear, actionable recommendations for clients or investors.
  • Skilled at preparing executive-level presentations, pitch decks, and investment memos.
  • Comfortable working in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment with direct access to senior decision-makers.
  • Must be based in the UAE.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Work directly with the CEO on cross-border strategic initiatives
  • Gain exposure to diverse, high-impact mandates across sectors and regions
Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6745546

Job summary

Sector
Consultancy, Strategy and Change
Subsector
Research & Analysis
Industry
Business Services
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Areej Mahmood
Job reference
JN-052025-6745546