1719 Business Strategies jobs in Dubai

The position reports to: Group Chief Strategy Officer / CEO

About the Organization
Our client is a leading technology-driven conglomerate engaged in digital infrastructure, telecom, and emerging tech services across the MENA region. With a strong footprint in enabling national digital agendas and innovation ecosystems, the organization is actively evolving into a future-ready enterprise. It operates through multiple verticals, maintains a close interface with national stakeholders, and serves as a critical partner in the region's economic diversification strategy.

Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for leading strategy formulation, enterprise transformation, and performance oversight at the group level. The role works directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define strategic priorities, manage enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure operational alignment across all verticals.

The strategy director will be tasked to

• Lead development of the group's corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term vision, national objectives, and shareholder mandates

• Translate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps, transformation programs, and investment priorities

• Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, facilitating strategic discussions, business reviews, and stakeholder engagement

• Oversee enterprise performance management, including Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, and strategic KPIs

• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to coordinate high-impact initiatives and ensure delivery milestones

• Implement commercial performance tracking and revenue assurance frameworks to drive financial discipline

• Support M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and diversification strategies across markets and verticals

• Engage with ministries, regulators, consultants, and investor communities as part of the strategic ecosystem

Talent Leaders will accept the application from or respond to candidates having the following experience and background

• 18+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, performance management, or transformation within technology, telecom, government advisory, or management consulting domains

• Proven track record of advising CEOs and Boards on strategic decision-making and execution oversight

• Strong background in strategic planning tools, financial analysis, operating model design, and enterprise performance frameworks (e.g., Strategy Map, BSC, OKRs)

• Ability to navigate large-scale organizational change with confidence, agility, and influence

• International exposure with experience leading or advising transformation across complex ecosystems

• MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution; engineering or finance undergraduate background preferred

Personal Attributes

• Executive-level presence and structured problem-solving capability

• Highly analytical with commercial acumen and strategic foresight

• Collaborative and influential in high-stakes stakeholder environments

• Strong written and verbal communication across C-level and operational layers

This is a newly created role that directly reports to the Head of Strategy. The role requires an ambitious individual who wants to gain a wide range of experience in a rapidly growing company. This role is ideal for a highly numerate, conscientious person with strong communication skills. This role will have an evolving set of responsibilities, depending on organizational needs and the individual strengths, and will likely include:

1. Coordinating strategic projects working with the Head of Strategy
2. Development of strategic capabilities for project reporting
3. Monthly project analysis, reporting and forecasting
4. Develop and implement financial models in support of a wide range of projects and initiatives
5. Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence, business development
6. Presenting to the Senior Management/Business Partners
7. Ad hoc work on project analysis

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ideally an MBA, CMA, or CFA. Alternatively a CGA/CPA or commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience. This is not an entry level role.
2. Expert level Excel skills, comfortable with using a wide array of advanced functions (look-ups, conditional functions, arrays, and Boolean - VBA and SQL a bonus)
3. At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role
4. Detailed focused and conscientious in your work
5. Strong organization and innovation problem solving skills
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills
7. Ability to deal with all clients, both internal and external
8. Self-starter and the ability work both in a team environment and independently
9. Positive and friendly attitude
10. Technology savvy

About The Company:

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Strategic Project Coordinator Job Description

This role presents a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in a rapidly growing organization.

As a highly numerate and conscientious individual with strong communication skills, you will have an evolving set of responsibilities depending on organizational needs and your individual strengths.

• Coordinate strategic projects working with senior management.
• Develop strategic capabilities for project reporting.
• Analyze, report, and forecast monthly projects.
• Develop and implement financial models in support of various projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence and business development.
• Present to senior stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc project analysis.

• Ideal: Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field; alternatively, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or a commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience.
• Expert Excel skills, comfortable with advanced functions.
• At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Detailed, focused, and conscientious work.
• Strong organization, innovation problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to deal with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Self-starter, able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Technology savvy.

We offer comprehensive recruitment services backed by award-winning training, assessment, and selection outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract talented candidates at every level of education, skills, and experience.

You will be part of a dynamic team that provides cutting-edge solutions to our clients. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual looking for a challenging role, please apply.

A leading local government entity in Dubai.

• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives
• Conduct market and internal research to inform strategic decisions
• Assist in performance tracking and reporting across departments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment
• Contribute to presentations and reports for senior leadership

• UAE National with Family Book
• Recent graduate in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Passion for strategy, innovation, and public service

Visa is expanding its services to encompass broader money movement flows among individuals, businesses, and governments. The Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) division represents a key strategic growth area for the company.

The CMS Director will provide advisory services for the Corporate segment and lead projects for Visa's key clients across the CEMEA region. The main objective of the role is to help deepen relationships and optimize performance, focusing on the Corporate segment, helping clients design and assess their strategy, implement initiatives around their payments and channels, and capture the full potential from Corporate customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze client needs across focus markets and identify opportunities for consulting assignments with Visa's key clients using Visa and external data.
• In coordination with Country Managers and Account Executives, develop plans for consulting activity in the sphere of CMS.
• Develop project pitches and secure new consulting assignments with clients as well as reengagement opportunities via a consultative sales approach in assigned markets.
• Lead and deliver consulting projects primarily in the area of Corporate but also in other practices as needed, resolving complex strategic problems and synthesizing complex project structures when required.
• Manage, facilitate, and implement consulting services and meet clients' business targets, including assignment objectives, project scope, budget, paperwork, external consultants, and other vendors supervision and project delivery.
• Work closely with other Visa groups, including Products, Digital Partnerships and Ventures, Innovation Centers, Marketing, etc., to ensure a seamless consulting experience.
• Support business development and CMS teams in developing client partnership pitches and proposals.
• Lead knowledge sharing initiatives with consulting teams in other regions to incorporate best practices, source analytical or other solutions to bring a global perspective to local clients.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with an expectation of days in office to be determined by your hiring manager.

Financial Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our company's financial strategy, optimize capital structure, and support business scaling. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of finance leadership experience and 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance in public or unicorn companies.

• 1. Strategic Financial Planning

• Develop global financial strategies to drive business growth, optimize capital structure, and manage risk.

• 2. Investment & Financing Management

• Lead equity/debt financing, M&A, and investor relations, ensuring timely and cost-effective deal execution.

• 3. Global Financial Compliance

• Ensure multijurisdictional compliance with US GAAP/IFRS, manage cross-border tax structures, and implement FX risk mitigation frameworks.

• 4. Regulatory & Audit Engagement

• Serve as primary liaison with regulators, strengthen internal controls for SOX compliance, and establish AML and financial licensing compliance systems.

• 5. Business Partnership & Team Development

• Build finance BP functions to drive commercial decisions, lead global finance teams (Accounting/Tax/Treasury/FP&A), and foster a culture of excellence.

• Bilingual Proficiency: Native Chinese and executive-level English (for board communications and financial reporting).

• Holistic Experience:

• 15+ years in finance leadership, 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance in public or unicorn companies.

• Hands-on experience in IPO/M&A/major financing rounds (Series B+).

• Core Expertise:

• Mastery of international financial reporting (US GAAP/IFRS) and multijurisdiction tax optimization.

• Proven track record in financial licensing (e.g., PCI DSS) and cryptoasset regulation (e.g., FATF Travel Rule).

• Industry Preference: FinTech, Payment, Web3/Blockchain, Crossborder Ecommerce.

• Education: Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, CPA/ACCA/CFA required.

• Big 4 audit background (PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte).

• Experience in cryptoasset balance sheet management.

• Led financing/M&A deals exceeding $100M.

Teneo seeks a strategic and data-driven research leader to join its team in Dubai. This role involves leading market analysis to understand business trends.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the region, its media, and business landscapes, as well as experience offering client counsel based on indepth insight of clients' businesses and sectors.

• Lead market analysis to understand business trends.
• Support the development of market briefs and situation analyses.
• Develop and implement tailored market research programs to answer clients' most pressing questions.
• Manage client relationships through frequent communication and develop client communication materials.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients and make a real impact on their projects.

We offer competitive compensation, 25 days holiday, discretionary annual bonus, and end-of-service benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality research and analysis to support business decisions.

We're seeking a skilled marketing professional to spearhead our digital campaigns.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute strategies that engage customers and drive business growth through various online channels.

You will analyze campaign performance, assess against set goals (ROI and KPIs), identify trends, and optimize spend and performance based on insights.

A key aspect of this role is brainstorming innovative growth strategies, analyzing data to pinpoint problems and opportunities, and staying abreast of the latest digital marketing technologies.

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to engage customers and drive business growth
• Analyze campaign performance and identify areas for improvement
• Brainstorm new growth strategies and stay updated on industry trends
• Analyze data to inform marketing decisions

What We Offer:

A fast-paced environment with diverse teams, competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, annual travel allowance, employee discounts, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

To own and manage a tax function, defining and implementing tax strategy to ensure compliance with evolving Middle East tax regimes.

• Lead all tax activities across GCC markets: VAT, Excise, CIT, Zakat, and Transfer Pricing.
• Design and implement tax strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Develop relationships with tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee timely and accurate tax filings and audits.
• Direct Transfer Pricing strategy, documentation, and compliance.
• Drive ERP/tax technology integration projects.
• Evaluate and manage outsourced tax activities.
• Provide tax advice on business initiatives and contracts.
• Monitor legislative developments; assess business impacts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Law; Master's or professional tax qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience, with at least 5 in a senior/regional tax leadership role in the GCC.
• Expertise in GCC VAT, Excise, CIT, Zakat, and Transfer Pricing.
• Strong understanding of ERP/tax technology and digital tax compliance (e.g., e-invoicing).
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.