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Job Title: Chief Business Strategy Officer

We are seeking a seasoned professional to fill this role.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Real Estate domain Leasing/Licensing related experience
• Enterprise business process mapping
• IT governance stakeholder & vendor management
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Advanced data visualization
• Digital transformation leadership
• ERP/CRM solution design

Benefits:

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

Others:

No remote work option is available. Employment type: Fulltime.

We are seeking an experienced business analyst to provide insight and analysis on our products and services. You will advise our company on how we might improve our products and services by identifying new opportunities and applying the best practices of our industry. Additionally, you will provide support to the strategy and marketing team by preparing them for meetings and providing them with intelligence on our industry.

Whats On Your Plate

• Conduct business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement

• Create automated business report and procedures to ensure business solutions meet strategic goals

• Consult with key stakeholders to determine business objectives and success factors

• Collaborate with team members to collect, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources

• Write and document business requirements, functional requirements, and design specifications

• Use Predictive modeling analytics to improve existing business processes and to improve efficiency of products and services

• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders

What Did We Order

• 1-3 years experience in analytics or related field

• Bachelor or Master’s degree(preferable) in Mathematics, Statistics, Business administration, finance or related field

• Working knowledge of SQL, Python (or R)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in Data visualization tools such as Tableau

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

We are seeking a highly skilled Regional Business Excellence Strategy Lead to drive strategic business decisions and lead regional teams in developing well-informed strategies.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial analytics and market research initiatives to deliver timely insights.
• They will oversee pricing strategy, commercial policies, and governance in the region.

You will manage a team consisting of:

• Regional Training Manager
• Regional Pricing Analyst
• Regional Commercial and CRM Analysts
• Country Business Excellence leads for three countries/affiliates

• Drive and support key strategic business decisions within the regional leadership team.
• Develop key strategic projects with regional business impact.
• Lead IMK reporting and data management across the region.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in Business Analytics, CRM, Strategic Project Management, or Finance. They should possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location :

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location :

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

Interested in building your career at Property Finder? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location:

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

Interested in building your career at Property Finder? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

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Company: Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is now looking to recruit an Internal Strategy Manager (Business Impact) to join our Middle East office and be part of our IMEA (India Middle East Africa) team!

The role will be based out of Dubai office.

The Business Impact Team (BIT) serves as a strategic cornerstone of our organization, bridging the gap between consulting operations and essential support functions. Led by the Chief of Staff and Head of Business Impact Team, we orchestrate the region's strategic direction and operational governance.

Our scope of work is broad and strategic. Collaborating closely with the Region Head, we design and implement strategic initiatives that align with our growth ambitions. We facilitate high-level management and governance meetings to drive actionable outcomes. We ensure effective operations of markets and practices, ensuring compliance with market-specific regulations and efficient management of large-scale practices/markets.

Additionally, we lead the business development function, covering both the administrative aspects of RFP operations and the strategic elements of market positioning and client outreach. Through these efforts, the Business Impact Team empowers the organization to achieve its strategic objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to join our Business Impact Team, a vital function that connects consulting operations with support functions. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement strategic initiatives that drive regional growth and enhance operational excellence. You will leverage your analytical skills to provide actionable insights, lead cross-functional projects, and ensure effective coordination among diverse stakeholders. This position demands a proactive mindset, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for making an impact and fostering collaboration, we invite you to apply and help us deliver exceptional client value and sustainable growth across the IMEA region.

• Design and Execute Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with the IMEA Management Committee, Leadership Team, Region Head, and Chief of Staff to conceptualize and implement strategic initiatives that drive regional objectives and growth. Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and design to execution, testing, and final monitoring—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable impact.
• Data-Driven Decision Support: Conduct in-depth analysis of operational data to uncover trends, identify gaps, and seize opportunities. Transform your findings into actionable insights and recommendations that empower executive decision-making and enhance strategic outcomes.
• Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Spearhead high-impact regional projects by effectively coordinating with diverse functions and stakeholders. Track project progress meticulously and foster clear communication to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate Connectivity Across Functions: Serve as a vital link between partners, support functions, and teams across the IMEA region. Ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with global processes and procedures, promoting operational excellence and efficiency.
• Assess and Enhance Operational Efficiency: Analyze current operational processes to identify areas of improvement and design impactful solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive initiatives that enhance performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support Executive Leadership: Provide critical analytical and operational support to the Chief of Staff and Head of Business Impact Team. Prepare high-quality materials for executive meetings and facilitate stakeholder engagement to drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Ad Hoc Business Support: Assist the IMEA Chief of Staff in preparing various materials and analyses that contribute to the effective operation of the IMEA region, ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years in an analytical, strategic, or consulting role; experience in a consulting firm is a must.
• Skills:

• Ownership mentality with a strong impact focus
• Initiative and a can-do attitude with a willingness to embrace new challenges
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and adaptability to change
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of advanced data analysis is a plus

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations, and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Marsh McLennan supports hybrid work, including remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, with colleagues expected to work onsite at least three days per week, with designated anchor days for team in-person meetings.

Overview

The Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) team is a worldclass commercial organization experiencing high doubledigit growth as we expand into new payment flows and continue to grow our core card solutions. VCS works closely with Financial Institutions and Fintechs to bring payment solutions and associated services that meet the needs of Small Businesses Growth Corporates Large Enterprises MultiNationals and Governments around the world.

Job Description:This is a new position in the CEMEA VCS BPO team to provide support on all internal and external initiatives. This role will help drive the VCS strategy execution and sales operations for VCS function in CEMEA. The role will collaborate with key members of the CEMEA VCS Leadership and extended team and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be proactive have a strong analytical mindset and be structured and detail oriented capable of thriving in a fastpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Operations Support:

• Support VCS gotomarket initiatives that drive overall function growth
• Scan market trends and provide insights on impact to our VCS strategy and key initiatives. Extract Visa data points from internal Visa data sources such as GBI and OpCerts and analyze to identify relevant insights
• Track sales pipeline and Sale targets in sales tools such as Microsoft Dynamics against the targets. Share regular executive updates with VCS LT and relevant stakeholders
• Support in Sales Incentive Plans tracking for sales and account management teams
• Support the leadership team on ad hoc projects and track open issues to closure to improve VCS performance. Support assignments as needed such as employee rewards programs and update of functional org charts and mailing lists
• Driving the execution of the annual Global Client Engagement Survey (GCES) to capture client feedback and coordinate corrective actions
• Support in coordinating business decisions around investments expense control and business optimization

Meetings and Events:

• Manage calendar of weekly VCS leadership team meetings including setting proposing agenda scheduling meetings and booking conference rooms
• Coordinate and create materials for key cadences such as regional and global MBRs QBRs Allstaffs Global and CEMEA LT sessions and client councils and forums

• Plan coordinate and fully execute logistics for team and leadership meetings and events. Organize key staff events such as All Staff meetings and biannual reviews.
• Coordinate conference and meeting room setups order catering and make logistical arrangements.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with key leaders to ensure timely delivery of their commitments and manage agendas for key meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships with all levels of management employees and outside clients.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)
Minimum of 3 year work experience preferably in a global company
Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in relevant field with strong academic profile
Diversity of thought and experience. Continually seeks new perspectives and feedback takes an inclusive approach and engages diverse points of view
High levels of learningagility with a real interest in the fintech ecosystem and technology and digitalfirst approach
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
Excellent problemsolving skills with a strong customercentric mindset. Selfstarter capable of working with minimal supervision
Demonstrated professionalism discretion and experience handling highly confidential information with a focus on adding value and assisting the team
Ability to multitask prioritize work efficiently and maintain strong attention to detail. Excellent judgment in setting priorities and ability to work with strong sense of urgency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime