Financial Advisory 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. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). 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 Services with Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited 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 FAS 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. With such a wealth of specializations, you will have the opportunity to pick the one most suited to you.

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 an Associate in Economics – Corporate Finance Advisory, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• 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 support client works

• Compile, analyse, and report financial and economic data to help clients make informed decisions

• 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.)

• Undertake and complete client take-on and required compliance processes

• Works /Supports regional teams within CFA – Economics

• Client facing roles – must be a strong communicator and presentable within a professional environment

• Working across issues in regulation/policy, competition, strategy development and price optimisation, impact appraisal and cost-benefit analysis; and

• 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.

• Companies, regulators and governments look to us to help them understand economic issues impacting their business and policies. Your technical expertise and the skills you build in Economic Advisory will ensure you are seen as a trusted advisor in helping them make crucial decisions and making an impact that matters.

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 finance or any related field– e.g. Math’s, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

• 1-2 years of experience in financial consulting (Financial Advisory/Corporate Finance) or 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