EY Parthenon Strategy Manager/Senior Manager - Financial Services, Riyadh📣 Job Ad

About the Role

EY-Parthenon Strategy is seeking experienced strategy professionals at the Manager or Senior Manager level to join its expanding team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading significant engagements and supporting major clients within the Financial Services and Private Equity sectors across the MENA region. EY-Parthenon specializes in high-level strategic consulting, focusing on corporate strategy, market entry, growth strategy, and greenfield projects, delivering actionable, high-impact strategies by combining deep expertise with client insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strategic consulting engagements within the Financial Services and Private Equity sectors.
• Define project objectives in collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring execution aligns with EY-Parthenon's standards.
• Address complex strategic challenges directly with clients, translating their needs into actionable insights and high-impact deliverables.
• Leverage sector expertise to guide clients through industry-specific dynamics.
• Manage and mentor teams, fostering their development and ensuring high performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure the quality and timeliness of all project deliverables.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence within the EY-Parthenon team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or MBA from a top-ranking university or business school with outstanding academic records.
• 6-8+ years of experience in strategy consulting firms within the GCC and MENA region.
• Strong experience across Financial Services, including Banking, FinTech, Asset & Wealth Management, Insurance, and Private Equity.
• A proven track record of delivering "Big Picture" strategy projects, such as corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and market entry strategies.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel across the MENA region, approximately 25-70% of the time.

Required Skills

• Strategy Consulting
• Financial Services
• Private Equity
• Analytical and Problem-solving capabilities
• Market Assessments and Strategy Development
• Leveraging Industry Trends and Data-driven Insights
• Exceptional Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Leadership

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EY-Parthenon fosters a globally diverse team and a flexible environment, nurturing talents within an inclusive culture of connected teams. The role offers opportunities for continuous learning and exposure to a diverse project portfolio.