10 Investment Analysis jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Description
Amazon has an exciting Occupancy Planner (OP) opportunity available in Dubai. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements
The OP will be expected to align real estate strategy to business needs in partnership with key GREF stakeholders and maintain a customer centric approach. The role will partner with both business leaders and employees to understand and influence space needs and requirements to inform supply and demand allocations. The role will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations on business line space allocations at a city level by leveraging Amazon's size and scale and translating business requirements into effective solutions aligned with the workplace strategy. The OP will oversee the Middle East and North Africa regions to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and engaging professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - not afraid to dive deep into details and take ownership. They should also understand the nuance of being approachable, while at the same time consultative- providing direction/recommendations and fostering transparent relationships. The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon's goals and standards.
- Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
- Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
- Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
- Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
- Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.
- Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
- 7+ years professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
- 5+ years in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
- Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.
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About the Role

A junior equity research analyst vacancy is now open at International Securities research department. The analyst will support senior analysts by performing foundational financial analysis, data collection, and research to help generate investment recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection and analysis : Gather and interpret financial data from various sources, such as regulatory filings, company reports, and news sources.
• Financial modeling : Help in building and maintaining detailed financial models to forecast company performance, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and valuation metrics.
• Industry and market research : Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors that affect companies within the assigned sector.
• Report writing : Draft sections of comprehensive research reports that summarize findings and support the investment thesis.
• Administrative tasks : Support senior analysts with daily tasks, such as morning news report, end of day market wrap report, creating charts, updating databases, and responding to ad-hoc requests.
• Communication support : Assist with presentations and internal communications for the sales, trading, and portfolio management teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education : A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field is typically required.
• 1-2 years of experience
• Technical skills :
• Financial modeling : Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
• Financial software : Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal,Refinitiv , or other financial databases is highly valued.
• Microsoft Excel : Advanced Excel skills for building and maintaining financial models.
• Microsoft PowerPoint : Advanced PowerPoint skills for building presentations.
• Analytical skills : Critical thinking and strong attention to detail are crucial for dissecting complex financial information and ensuring accuracy.
• Communication skills : Excellent written and verbal communication to clearly and concisely articulate complex financial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of compliance and risk management activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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Overview

2026 | EMEA | Dubai | Global Investment Research, Equity Research | New Analyst

About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm
• Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business / location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.
• A single applicant should not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities

We are a global team that provides fundamental research on companies and economies, as well as industries, currencies and commodities. Our research analysts are surrounded by dedicated software engineers, data scientists, content designers, and supervisory and operational services teams.

Job Info

• Job Category Analyst
• Locations Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Areas of the Firm Global Investment Research Division

Benefits

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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2025 | EMEA | Dubai | Global Investment Research | Equity Research | New Analyst

About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm

Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business/location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.

We are a global team that provides fundamental research on companies and economies, as well as industries, currencies, and commodities. Our research analysts are surrounded by dedicated software engineers, data scientists, content designers, and supervisory and operational services teams.

Job Info

• Job Category: Analyst
• Locations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Areas of the Firm: Global Investment Research Division

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program.

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees, we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave.

Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.

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**Role Overview**
The Portfolio, Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk and portfolio management within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Design, develop, and implement the bank's governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
+ Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
+ Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.
+ Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.
+ Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.
+ Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.
+ Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.
+ Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.
+ Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.
+ Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.
+ Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.
+ Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.
+ Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.
+ Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.
+ Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.
+ Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.
**Skills & Competencies**
+ **Regulatory Knowledge:** Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.
+ **Analytical Skills:** Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
+ **Communication:** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
+ **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
+ **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.
+ **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
+ **Integrity:** Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.
**Reporting Structure**
The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.
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**Job Family Group:**
Risk Management
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**Job Family:**
Portfolio Credit Risk Management
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
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_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Overview

Role Overview

The Portfolio, Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk and portfolio management within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement the bank’s governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.
• Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.
• Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.
• Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.
• Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.
• Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.
• Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.
• Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Integrity: Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.

Reporting Structure

The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.

Job Details

• Time Type: Full time
• Job Family Group: Risk Management
• Job Family: Portfolio Credit Risk Management

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Credible Challenge
• Governance
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy and Procedure
• Policy and Regulation
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Risk Remediation

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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# For additional information, please review .**Role Overview**The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.**Key Responsibilities*** Design, develop, and implement the bank’s governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.* Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.* Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.* Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.* Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.* Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.* Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.* Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.* Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.* Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.* Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.* Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.* Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.* Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.* Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.**Qualifications***Education*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.* Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.**Skills & Competencies*** **Regulatory Knowledge:** Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.* **Analytical Skills:** Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.* **Communication:** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.* **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.* **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.* **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.* **Integrity:** Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.* **Technical Proficiency:** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.**Reporting Structure**The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.---**Job Family Group:**Risk Management---**Job Family:**Portfolio Credit Risk Management---**Time Type:**Full time---**Most Relevant Skills**Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.---**Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.---*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *.* *View Citi’s and the poster.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making for a real estate development company. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for real estate projects and overall company operations.
• Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and profitability forecasts for new and ongoing development projects.
• Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support investment analysis, feasibility studies, and capital allocation decisions for new development projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Assist in presentations to investors, lenders, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate development, construction, or property investment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Real Estate Project Finance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Investment & Feasibility Analysis
• ERP & Reporting Tools

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Overview

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst — Full-time in Dubai, Middle East & Africa region.

Job Description

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

As the FP&A Analyst in our Dubai office, you will support the financial planning and analysis function with a focus predominantly on the Middle East region. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. The FP&A Analyst will collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making processes. A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly are essential. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can contribute to the company's growth and profitability through meticulous financial planning and analysis.

Reporting directly to the Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Manager and functionally to the Regional CFO and ME Financial Controller. The role also works closely with Finance teams in Dubai, South Africa, Turkey, London, and Chicago, as well as other local functions such as HR, Staffing, Office Management, and Legal. The ME finance team consists of 11 members.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support various business scenarios and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze cost structures, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate revenue forecasts and track performance against targets.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, perform ROI analysis, and track project performance.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impact of different business decisions and external factors.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare company performance against industry peers and best practices.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assisting with audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Act as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the business.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.

Who you are

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a university degree or equivalent and are studying for, or completed an internationally recognized Certified/Chartered accountant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA
• Have a minimum 5 years in a similar role. Professional service industry experience is desirable
• Have a strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis in a related role
• Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
• Have experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is desirable
• Are commercially minded and are willing to be hands on
• Have strong organization skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Are a self-driven, highly motivated team player who understands the implications of collaborating in a truly global environment

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. They are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

Apply now. Submit your cover letter, CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.

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