Corporate Finance Advisory | Economics | Senior Associate

United Arab Emirates | Financial Advisory | Posted on 09-Apr-2023

Position Summary

Location
Dubai

Corporate Finance Advisory – Economic Advisory - Senior Associate

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

In an international firm like Deloitte, our strong global presence is complemented by our local reach and market knowledge. A career in Financial Advisory will equip you with a deep understanding of the local and regional business landscape, enabling you to identify opportunities and risks to our clients’ businesses. In addition, your breadth of vision will be engaged, as you match our global resources to our clients’ advantage. Our FA practice encompasses a broad range of specializations and services but whose common goal is to offer strategic services to clients throughout every phase of the economic cycle.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

  • Lead the way  
  • Serve with integrity  
  • Take care of each other  
  • Foster inclusion  
  • Collaborate for measurable impact   

During your tenure as a Senior Associate in Economic Advisory - Corporate Finance Advisory, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:


  • Undertake economic impact assessments to support our clients in their decision making
  • Collect, assimilate, and analyse relevant data using different tools and techniques for data visualization and industry research to help surface insights;
  • Build economic models to help both Deloitte and our clients understand the different impacts of their decision-making;
  • Compile, analyse, and report financial and economic data to help clients make informed decisions;
  • Working across issues in regulation/policy, competition, strategy development and price optimization, impact appraisal and cost-benefit analysis;
  • Applying microeconomic and macroeconomic theory alongside economic and econometric modelling to provide solutions for business, consumer and regulatory issues facing our clients. You will use analytical approaches such as econometrics, financial analysis and economic and general equilibrium modelling to provide solutions for our clients. You will have the opportunity to present your work both in written reports and in presentations and workshops with senior business and policy leaders;
  • Assist with project management, developing and identifying red flags that may cause potential delays;
  • Support on pitch preparation and preparation of marketing collateral (teaser, information memorandum, etc.); and
  • Present proposal and project work to clients and senior stakeholders within Deloitte.

Leadership Capabilities:

  • Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact. 
  • Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent 
  • Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track 
  • Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics any related field– e.g. Math’s, Finance, Business
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in economic consulting or in undertaking economic analysis
  • Willing and able to travel and spend project time regionally
  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication skills.
  • Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent business writing skills
  • Motivated, dedicated, dynamic & hard worker