Strategy Analyst

Role Summary

The Analyst, Strategic Projects Development supports the company's long-term growth strategy by conducting detailed feasibility studies and contributing to strategic assessments related to market opportunities, financial implications, and organizational readiness. The role provides structured, data-driven inputs for strategic decision-making by management and contributes directly to the annual strategic and budgeting cycle.Role & ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed feasibility studies under the direction of the Senior Analyst and Manager, covering market, financial, industrial, and competitive dimensions.Build and maintain the underlying analytical models, market sizing, and data sets that support strategic assessments, documenting assumptions and sources so that findings are auditable.Support strategic assessments related to both organic growth (internal initiatives) and inorganic growth (e.g., M&A, partnerships, diversification).Gather and consolidate input from internal stakeholders to enhance the robustness of analysis and ensure alignment with functional realities.Prepare structured reports, deliverables, and presentation materials to support the strategic initiative review and approval process.Contribute insights and data to the 10-year planning and annual budgeting cycles by assisting in the development of long-term strategic scenarios.Qualifications and Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, business administration, or a related quantitative discipline from a recognized university.Strong academic record and demonstrated quantitative ability are preferred.Experience: Industry route: 2 to 4 years in corporate strategy, business planning, corporate development, or a comparable analytical role.Consulting route: 1 to 2 years in a strategy consulting firm at Business Analyst or Associate Consultant level, or equivalent.Either route is acceptable. Experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, or other capital-intensive sectors is preferred.Prior exposure to executive-level deliverables and cross-functional working is a plus.Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of conducting structured assessments using data driven approaches.Proficiency in market, financial, and operational analysis techniques.High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights.Skilled in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop polished slides and strategic documents.Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with diverse departments and cultures.Organized, reliable, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferred and will be considered an added advantage but is not mandatory.