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We are seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering:

• Spend Management – cost optimisation, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operations
• ESG

This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance

As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• 5+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Bachelor degree level
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset
• The ability to travel across the region

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager - Procurement to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

• Spend Management – cost optimization, category management, strategic sourcing
• Procurement Operations
• ESG

This team focuses on helping clients run their supply chains effectively in order to improve their business performance.

We currently are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager - Procurement to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

As a Senior Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ‘’C’’ level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change. You will manage multiple colleagues across levels and client team members. You will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Strong experience and track record of leading successful procurement transformations in industry or consulting
• Experience of directing multiple projects and providing direction to different teams
• Proven track record of business development activities
• 10+ years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy
• Outstanding academic record to at least Batchelor degree level, Masters an advantage
• Experience and passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
• Arabic speaking and reading an advantage but not essential

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An analytical mindset
• A change mindset
• A continuous learning mindset
• A teaming mindset
• The ability to travel across the region

Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for:

• Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
• Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
• Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to hiring and developing the most passionate people.

Overview

Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable)

Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
• High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization.
• Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

The Senior Business Analyst leads a team to undertake the review and analysis of the organisation’s business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.

Department: Project Management

Compensation: AED 21,667 P/M

• Enhance business systems by providing accurate information about business needs and priorities.
• Analyse and consolidate information to develop business cases to support achievement of business objectives.
• Extract data reports and review information to identify trends, system pain points and opportunities for business improvement across the business.
• Provide plain language advice on technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify how changing business requirements may be delivered with existing solutions.
• Coordinate process improvement test cases, liaising with DSG and client business units, evaluating and reporting on potential process improvement initiatives and instituting systems changes.
• Develop and use information material such as process descriptions, checklists, templates and guides to assist staff with implementing defined processes.
• Guide and support team members to provide customer-focused services.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is a good starting point for this position.
• Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate team, provide direction and manage performance.
• Mentor, lead and support the team and share information and research.
• Ensure consistent and coordinated customer services through teamwork and collaboration.
• Resolve issues and provide solutions to problems.
• Provide information regarding agency sector-wide rules and standards.
• Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so.
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team/unit.
• Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy framework within which they operate and act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and inappropriate behaviour.

About Frost & Sullivan:

Frost & Sullivan, founded in 1961, is a global growth consulting company dedicated to providing innovative growth strategies, strategic advisory, and market intelligence to a broad portfolio of International blue-chip companies. With a client list that includes global 1000 organisations, emerging companies and the investment community, Frost and Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world.

Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive but to thrive in the future. We’ve spent more than 60 years guiding our clients toward transformational growth strategies by focusing on opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan:

The Energy & Environment and Industrial sectors business units are seeking a Business Development Manager / Account Manager (BDM / AM) to provide support to the Commercial Leader for the MENA region in generating demand and awareness of our products and services across their portfolio of clients, as well as in acquiring new clients for our services. The BDM / AM will also become part of the Global Account Team for some of our most important clients in the Energy & Environment and Industrial practices; private and public companies and family groups based in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and other Middle Eastern countries.

• Open doors with Energy, Environment and Industrial sector accounts through cold calls, emails, social media, networking events / conferences and introduce F&S solutions through a consultative sales approach
• To generate qualified sales leads / opportunities for the Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment business unit and achieve all specified key performance indicators (quarterly, annual targets across specified services)
• Conduct a range of new business development initiatives and deliver qualified sales leads
• Proactively forge relationships with potential Client organizations, to gain a deeper understand of potential business needs.
• Strengthen the Frost & Sullivan brand with defined client organisations and within the Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment sectors
• Accumulate and maintain a comprehensive knowledge/understanding of the main industry sectors in which you operate (including market dynamics/forces and an appreciation of the industries operating practices, structure and business functionalities) in order to identify key business opportunities
• Profile prospective clients, and leverage identified needs towards creating impactful proposals / value propositions

• Excellent verbal and written communication style, with a creative and innovative flair
• The ability to generate sales lead/opportunities via a proactive approach, using various modes (social media, industry/ event networking, tele-calling, email campaigns etc.)
• Report accurate sales activity metrics when required, following adaptations of the typical SPANCO approach
• Able to work autonomously in-line with the achievement of specific individual lead generation targets and KPIs
• Ability to develop strong internal and external working relationships
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to create high level meetings leveraging support from the consulting and advisory team
• The ability to create demand and awareness of the Frost & Sullivan brand and services
• High influencing skills, with a confident, proactive and methodical approach
• Ability to interact with equal ease and flair, across different experience levels including CxO level, and ranging across different personality styles and job profiles
• Engineering / Marketing / Management degree will be a success enabler for this role

• First and foremost – a love for selling and a passion to build and nurture professional relationships – if this doesn’t describe you, this role isn’t for you
• Proven business to business (B2B) sales/ business development experience, preferably in the field of services
• Proven experience of proactive/direct external client contact and exposure to a professional / fast paced business environment; Desirable – past experience in selling research, consulting and advisory services
• Previous experience in gathering business relevant information and generating client interest through multiple means
• Demonstrable experience in consultative selling and an understanding of B2B service sales process/structure
• Demonstrates experience of working in the ME region and is well connected and networked in the industry

• Proven track record in sales, especially in the GCC region
• Prior experience in selling into Energy, Industrial, Water and Environment Industry
• MBA desirable but not essential
• Bilingual English / Arabic ideal but not essential
• Engineering / Marketing / Management degree will be a success enabler for this role

• A competitive base salary plus commission
• Local benefits
• An opportunity to work with a “Best in class" global team that strives for excellence
• An encouraging environment to help develop intellectual curiosity and opportunities to collaborate across all levels of the company
• A definite career path with numerous growth opportunities

• Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Contact us now if you meet the requirements. We look forward to hearing from you. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and consulting solutions, specializing in helping energy and process industries optimize performance, transition toward sustainability, and achieve operational excellence. They have a strong regional presence and a proven track record of partnering with some of the world's largest operators.

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the Middle East in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical markets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for consulting engagements and long-term partnerships.
• Translate client challenges into tailored solutions, integrating technology, advisory, and operational improvement services.
• Work closely with technical consulting teams to scope, design, and deliver projects that enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategy.
• Contribute to regional growth plans and act as a trusted advisor to client executives.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong network of client relationships across the Middle East.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to blend commercial acumen with technical/operational understanding of the process industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative, solution-oriented approach.

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and consulting solutions, specializing in helping energy and process industries optimize performance, transition toward sustainability, and achieve operational excellence. They have a strong regional presence and a proven track record of partnering with some of the world's largest operators.

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the Middle East in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical markets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for consulting engagements and long-term partnerships.
• Translate client challenges into tailored solutions, integrating technology, advisory, and operational improvement services.
• Work closely with technical consulting teams to scope, design, and deliver projects that enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategy.
• Contribute to regional growth plans and act as a trusted advisor to client executives.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong network of client relationships across the Middle East.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to blend commercial acumen with technical/operational understanding of the process industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative, solution-oriented approach.

Our client is a global leader in industrial technology and consulting solutions, specializing in helping energy and process industries optimize performance, transition toward sustainability, and achieve operational excellence. They have a strong regional presence and a proven track record of partnering with some of the world's largest operators.

• Lead business development activities and drive revenue growth across the Middle East in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical markets.
• Build and manage relationships with senior client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for consulting engagements and long-term partnerships.
• Translate client challenges into tailored solutions, integrating technology, advisory, and operational improvement services.
• Work closely with technical consulting teams to scope, design, and deliver projects that enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposals, contract negotiations, and closing.
• Track market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategy.
• Contribute to regional growth plans and act as a trusted advisor to client executives.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong network of client relationships across the Middle East.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to blend commercial acumen with technical/operational understanding of the process industries.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a consultative, solution-oriented approach.