MEA Research & Thought Leadership Associate Manager (Saudi Nationals)

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI. The company focuses on being the reinvention partner of choice for clients, leading in the safe and widespread adoption of AI, and being a client-focused, AI-enabled workplace. With approximately 786,000 people, Accenture delivers end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes across various industries, serving approximately 9,000 clients.

Role Overview

Accenture is seeking a MEA Research & Thought Leadership Associate Manager to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is open to Saudi Nationals only and involves supporting the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Research and Thought Leadership agenda within Accenture Research. The Associate Manager will work alongside MEA research leadership to deliver the region's research strategy and strengthen Accenture's position as a trusted source of insight across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of insights through quantitative and qualitative research methods, ensuring a continuous flow of high-quality research and market-facing insights.
• Utilize traditional and innovative data sources, including GCC government, regional, and global economic and technology sources, to explore key business questions.
• Analyze datasets and interpret results using statistical techniques and data-visualization tools; build and update models to produce client-ready outputs.
• Develop research narratives and clear business storylines in collaboration with research and industry leads.
• Craft high-quality outputs, including slides, visualizations, and written summaries, tailored for senior client and internal audiences.
• Support business development by assisting account teams in applying data products and thought leadership to engage clients and identify new opportunities.
• Leverage AI and Generative AI to enhance workflows, surface novel insights, and deliver outputs in non-traditional ways.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong research capabilities with a keen interest in the MEA economic and technology landscape.
• Ability to connect macro trends (technological, economic, social, regulatory, and geopolitical) to actionable insights for clients.
• Strong quantitative and data-analytics capabilities.
• Fluent use of AI and Generative AI tools to enhance research workflows.
• Familiarity with GCC national programs and institutional sources (*, national vision plans, national AI authorities, and national clouds) is a strong advantage.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

This role is exclusively for Saudi Nationals.