141 Corporate Strategy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description

• 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Core Functional Responsibilities & Subject Matter Expertise

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of DET Group's corporate strategic planning processensuring it aligns seamlessly with the Dubai government's strategic planning methodology.

• Support research initiatives, gathering data on best practices in the tourism and economy sectors to inform strategic decision-making.

• Assist in benchmarking studies, comparing DET's strategies with those of other BU's and departments to identify areas for improvement.

• Collaborate in conducting strategic analyses utilizing tools such as SWOT and PESTEL.

• Review and interpret data to help articulate the Group's short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategic objectives.

• Support efforts to align strategies with the directives & guidelines of the Executive Council and the overall economic strategy, ensuring comprehensive integration.

• Provide assistance in organizing and conducting corporate strategy workshops and retreats, fostering collaborative planning efforts.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and awareness of strategic objectives, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Support coordination with the Corporate Performance Department to translate strategies into actionable KPIs and targets, ensuring measurable outcomes and Project Management to align initiatives delviery.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders involved in the Strategy & Planning process, fostering transparency and collaboration. Assist in communicating the DET strategy within the Group and to external stakeholders, promoting a unified understanding.

• Provide valuable support to the Senior Manager in leading and mentoring the Strategy & Planning team, ensuring cohesion and excellence.

• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Strategy & Planning integrating relevant insights into the organizational approach.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or a related field.

• Certified in PMP is a plus.

• Experience: N/A

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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Company Description

Emirates Fire and Rescue Company (EFRC) is a governmental-owned company managing the Technical Rescue and Quick Intervention Units of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. From 13 fire stations, our multinational team aids victims of fires, road-traffic accidents, chemical spills, and other emergencies, responding to around 3500 incidents annually. EFRC also provides fire safety advice to UAE authorities and businesses, and our GIS team prepares essential mission information for various operations. Over the past seven years, EFRC has successfully trained over 2000 firefighters in the German Fire Fighting System.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Executive Assistant/Corporate Strategy at Emirates Fire & Rescue Company, located in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting executive management, managing executive calendars, assisting in corporate strategy planning, coordinating meetings and communications, and performing various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Executive Administrative Assistance, Executive Support
• Experience in preparing and managing Reports
• Strong Communication skills English & Arabic
• Arabic language is must.
• High degree of organizational and multitasking abilities
• Relevant experience in a similar role is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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

About the Role
-The Manager – Corporate Strategy will support the development and execution of strategies that align with DTC's mission and goals. This includes conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and offering insights on competitors. The role involves working with stakeholders to implement key initiatives, track performance, manage strategic risks, and recommend improvements to ensure long-term growth, efficiency, and resilience.

• Assist in formulating and executing the company's corporate strategy to align with its mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of strategy plans, policies, procedures, and performance monitoring across the company.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and competitive insights relevant to the company's growth.
• Contribute to the identification and definition of strategic objectives that support the company's long-term goals.
• Provide analysis of internal capabilities, market trends, and competitor performance to inform corporate strategy development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives and resources.
• Support the development of short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans based on internal and external forecasts.
• Monitor and evaluate the execution of strategic projects to ensure alignment with overall corporate strategy and objectives.
• Assist in communicating the company's strategic direction to employees and stakeholders, promoting alignment with the broader business goals.
• Establish performance indicators and action plans to monitor the progress of strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable transportation solutions and environmental impact reduction strategies.
• Monitor departmental and cross-functional performance, ensuring that services are delivered as per established schedules and guidelines.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role within a similar industry.
• Experience in conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Experience in the United Arab Emirates or the Gulf countries is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economic, or any related field.
• Professional certification(s) such as Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or equivalent is mandatory.

• MBA or Postgraduate Degree in related field is a plus.

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.

Who we are looking for

Experience of working in a Financial Services focused private equity role - in an investment or portfolio management role

Experience of monitoring and assessing portfolio companies

Experience of creating KPI dashboards and performance measurement systems is preferred

Experience of corporate strategy reviews

A Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university within a relevant field