7 Financial Strategy jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Associate Director of Financial Strategy
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Job Title: Associate Director of Finance
Key Responsibilities:- To monitor the external cost consultant's preparation of variations and payments throughout the project duration while collaborating with consultants and contractors.
- Administrators (acting as the engineer) to influence positive commercial outcomes on projects.
Core Operations Management:
- To analyze project correspondence and advise internal team members on commercial-related matters to eliminate and mitigate risk.
- To analyze the external cost consultants' and contract administrators' preparation of payment recommendations and certificates throughout project durations by reviewing documentation to establish that funds are properly discharged in line with contract provisions.
- To analyze external cost consultants' and contract administrators' preparation of variations throughout project durations by reviewing documentation to establish appropriateness of substantiating documents and the correct compensation in respect of the variations claimed.
- To hold regular project(s) cost meetings to establish and review project(s) costs against project(s) budgets.
- To represent the client at project(s) cost meetings to ensure efficient information flow.
Core Governance and Process Management:
- Review documentation and procedures implemented to ensure that the latest corporate procedures are adhered to.
- Manage the value of variations and internal approvals to ensure compliance with corporate governance and process.
- Follow approved processes and constantly look to improve such processes.
Core Organisational Management:
- To perform duties in a timely manner to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget to correct quality.
- Perform and oversee staff performance management reviews (PDRs) to ensure performance is adequately monitored and rewarded.
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and advise team members to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Office-based job; required to work longer hours on the computer.
- Required to travel to project sites to attend coordination and progress meetings.
Requirements:
- University degree or diploma, preferably in quantity surveying from a recognized educational establishment, or the equivalent engineering degree or diploma.
- At least 10 years' industry-relevant experience, including 7 years' UAE/GCC experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with working knowledge of Oracle.
- Good command of English (spoken and written).
- Western-educated graduates preferred.
- Keen, committed, and motivated professionals.
Backgrounds:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
We offer:
- A competitive salary package.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
About us:
- A well-established company in the industry.
- A reputation for excellence and innovation.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality services.
Senior Vice President of Financial Strategy and Operations
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Job Title: Senior Vice President of Financial Strategy and Operations
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President to join their leadership team in Dubai. This role will play a critical part in driving the growth and success of the business function, overseeing group-level financial and portfolio reporting, and managing an in-house team.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Manager/ Financial Engineer
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Bybit Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Strategy Manager/ Financial EngineerBybit Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Talent Acquisition @ Bybit Fintech Limited | Web3 | Fintech IndustryAbout Us
Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.
Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.
As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.
You will have the following responsibilities
- Manage and drive strategic projects and initiatives with high impact (including partnerships, financial /crypto products initiatives, client projects, etc.)
- Work across departments including product owners, tech, legal, finance and marketing and coordinate with external stakeholders in Strategic Analysis & Projects to come up with solutions
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the company’s short- and long-term development roadmap in collaboration with the leadership team with a focus on financial innovation, loans, custodies, ETFs, etc.
- Conduct strategic assessments of new business models, regulatory environments, or market segments
- Deliver strategic data analysis, insights and presentations about the industry, competition, market segments, business models, business cases as well as products and services
- Realize and maintain partnerships across the company’s offering (trading, credit, asset managemernt, card, loans)
What you bring along
- Master’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, physics, economics or finance with excellent academic performance
- 5+ years’ working experience in top-tier crypto or financial institutions
- Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and ability to find out-of-the-box solutions
- Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives from analysis to execution
- Working experience in financial industry is a must
- Knowledge of financial regulations and regulatory compliance a plus
- Passion and personal interest for cryptocurrencies and blockchains, industry exposure is a plus
- Experience and ability of dealing with multiple challenging projects and assignments in parallel with highest attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English including ability to clearly articulate complex issues
- Proactive, self-motivated, positive and well-organized personality
- Entrepreneurial can-do attitude with highest integrity
Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.
- Seniority levelDirector
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionStrategy/Planning, Finance, and Business Development
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Overview
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients—especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
In this role, you will :
1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.
2. Advance the firm’s AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.
3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.
Role
1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
- Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
- Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.
2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
All About You
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must :
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
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Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Overview
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients-especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
In this role, you will:
1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.
2. Advance the firm's AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.
3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.
Role
1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
- Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
- Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.
2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
- Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.
- Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff-avoiding unnecessary complexity.
- Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.
3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
- Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights-e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.
- Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.
- Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.
- Elevate the firm's reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.
4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
- Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.
- Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.
- Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.
All About You
- Experience: 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).
- GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.
- Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.
- Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.
- Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.
- Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master's degree or equivalent
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
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Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Posted 20 days ago
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_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services - AI Strategy (Financial Services)
Overview
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Mastercard AI team, the Senior Managing Consultant, AI Strategy will spearhead AI-driven consulting engagements for clients-especially card issuers and other financial services organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and business strategists to develop long term strategies to build AI solutions and implement AI solutions that transform how clients approach analytics, automation, and value generation.
In this role, you will:
1. Shape and deliver AI strategies that address complex business challenges for payments-centric companies.
2. Advance the firm's AI capabilities through consistent thought leadership, external outreach, and the development of new service offerings.
3. Mentor and grow junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative team culture around innovative AI methodologies.
Role
1. Develop AI-Driven Strategies for Business Impact
- Identify high-impact opportunities for AI and analytics within client organizations, particularly in card issuing and payments.
- Quantify the full value potential of AI solutions, detailing the value levers, critical dependencies, and feasibility pathways to maximize ROI.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions by combining expertise in data engineering, solution design, and domain-specific knowledge (e.g., credit card issuing).
- Secure Alignment from executive stakeholders, translating ambitious AI visions into actionable plans with clear timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Scale effective AI initiatives across multiple use cases, proactively addressing technical or organizational hurdles to ensure widespread adoption.
2. Lead Rapid, Iterative AI Delivery
- Partner with AI and ML engineering leaders to oversee project roadmaps, ensuring iterative versioning, pilot rollouts, and timely stakeholder updates.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to co-own solutions, gather continuous feedback, and adjust scopes for maximum business value.
- Drive a balanced approach to problem-solving, focusing on both technical feasibility and strategic payoff-avoiding unnecessary complexity.
- Augment client teams by providing change management and AI expertise, ensuring full realization of value and adoption of best practices.
3. Expand Thought Leadership & External Network
- Publish and present on cutting-edge AI methods and industry insights-e.g., through whitepapers, case studies, conference keynotes, and journal articles.
- Build an external network of AI experts, industry leaders, and academic partners to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging AI trends.
- Advise on best practices around AI ethics, governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.
- Elevate the firm's reputation by participating in relevant forums, client discussions, and industry events, driving new business opportunities.
4. Innovate & Scale the AI Operating Model
- Develop new delivery frameworks and methodologies to enhance the speed and consistency of AI project execution.
- Codify best practices, creating reusable assets (templates, playbooks) that help internal teams replicate successful approaches.
- Mentor junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and career development support to foster a robust, forward-thinking AI community.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment among data science, engineering, and business teams to deliver holistic solutions.
All About You
- Experience: 8+ years leading data-driven strategies and delivering measurable outcomes (preferably in financial services, payments, or card issuing).
- GenAI Hands-on experience: Developed and deployed GenAI use cases with proven value from end to end. Developed tools with open source LLM models (e.g., Deepseek, Liama).
- Thought Leadership: Demonstrated history of publishing, speaking at conferences, or driving innovative AI solutions in a recognized industry setting.
- Communication: Excellent executive-level presentation skills and the ability to translate complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies, iterative development, and modern technology project management practices.
- Financial Services Domain: Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem and key operational challenges relevant to card issuers.
- Leadership: Experience managing direct reports and/or cross-functional teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and building high-performing groups.
- Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering, or related fields; Master's degree or equivalent
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Director - Digital Strategy BD - Financial Services 6mths Contract
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We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking digital business development director to lead strategic consulting engagements aimed at transforming digital customer experiences and driving growth for leading financial institutions. The ideal candidate will come from a top-tier consulting firm or Big 4 background and possess a strong track record in delivering digital transformation, portfolio optimization, and strategic innovation across the banking and payments sector.
Key responsibilities- Lead and manage consulting engagements focused on digital banking transformation for clients, customer journey optimization, and portfolio growth for top issuer clients.
- Design and implement strategies to enhance digital acquisition funnels for debit and credit card products.
- Develop seamless digital onboarding journeys and end-to-end customer engagement processes.
- Create data-driven Early Month on Book (EMOB) strategies to minimize attrition and maximize long-term customer value.
- Innovate banking subscription models and retention strategies tailored to evolving customer behavior.
- Conduct in-depth assessments of cardholder behavior, segmentation, and dormancy trends, and translate insights into actionable marketing and engagement strategies.
- Benchmark client portfolios and identify competitive opportunities through data analytics and industry best practices.
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to C-level executives with clarity, impact, and influence.
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor, building long-term relationships with key client stakeholders.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal development, solution design, and new client acquisition.
- 10+ years of experience in management consulting, with a strong preference for candidates from Big 4 firms or leading strategy consulting firms.
- Deep understanding of digital banking, customer lifecycle management, and card product strategy.
- Demonstrated success in delivering data-driven initiatives and digital transformation projects in the financial services sector.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in customer segmentation, portfolio diagnostics, and performance benchmarking.
- Exceptional client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Collaborate with global financial institutions and payment leaders on high-impact digital initiatives.
- Work in a high-performance, consultancy-driven environment with a strong focus on innovation and client success.
- Be part of a collaborative, international team with opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Shape the future of digital banking and customer experience in a rapidly evolving industry.
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