Deals Strategy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - PwC South Africa

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Dubai

Abu Dhabi

time type

Full time

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Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id

493783WD

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDeal StrategyManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryOur Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) team offers strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders - regional and international corporates, leading private equity houses, family offices, major banks, funds, government entities, and companies undertaking mergers and acquisitions or investment opportunities.

We deliver deep strategic, commercial and operational insights to help clients think through

investment/divestment

decisions about businesses.

We advise our clients on critical operational and transformational challenges, and evaluate business plans and company strategies against market performance and competitor strength, to deliver a rigorous appraisal of a business' commercial and operational outlook.

Our main focus is to deliver top strategy-led solutions to our clients.

We're in an entrepreneurial mode looking to grow our team that will be focused on the Education sector to help our clients become commercially viable.

You'll have the opportunity to build your own career path and have a flourishing career working with some of the largest clients in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

As a Manager within our DSO team focusing on the Education Sector, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Overseeing the successful delivery of projects, which may include multiple projects at a time, while leading a team of 3-4 consultants Framing and understanding key client issues, domain specific requirements, client objectives and processes related to the mandate, defining realistic expectations for the client, team, and PwCManaging the client relationship on a day-to-day basis and other stakeholders during the course of the ProjectStructuring and ensuring the development of written reports encompassing the relevant analysis, findings and recommendations in PowerPoint and other forms as needed Managing client expectations and ensuring that the scope of work, as agreed upon within the contract, is completed to PwC's standards of excellenceManaging project budget, reporting on project costs, and managing payment collectionSupport in driving the business development agenda in a Education, including leading pitches and proposal workContributing to the wider business unit through knowledge and thought leadership sharing, recruitment, mentoring, training and other activities

Requirements Significant experience in a strategy consulting firm with a focus on Education sector clients e.g.

Higher education, K-12 operators, public sector, investment houses Sector and value chain knowledge within the ME regionProven record of successfully delivering commercial due diligence projects Lead feasibility and transformation studies with public and private clientsHands on experience with assisting clients in strategic planning and business reviews; growth, market entry and new market expansion; and market opportunity sizingAbility to deliver significant business results that reflect strategic and creative thinking and individual initiativeConfident to manage multi-resource and cross- lines of service engagementsUsing frameworks and plans to manage day-to-day execution, removing roadblocks, proactively asking for help, effectively communicating up, down and laterallyComfortable providing direction, coaching and guidance to junior resourcesExcellent writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting capabilities for all levels of audiencesMotivated to develop and manage client relationships Proficient in English, Arabic speaking to be considered a plusYour flexibility to travel 20% of the time.

This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required.

Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients.

Why you'll love PwC We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world.

Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level.

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

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(If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End Date

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