Assistant Manager - Strategy & Value Creation

About Dubai Holding

Founded in 2004, Dubai Holding is a leading global investment firm operating in over 34 countries with a workforce of nearly 45,000 employees. Committed to supporting Dubai's economic diversification vision, the company has significantly influenced the city's socio-economic landscape by advancing various sectors including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science, managing a portfolio valued above AED 284 billion.

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager - Strategy & Value Creation will focus on delivering strategic, financial, and commercial analyses for a designated business vertical. This role involves evaluating business opportunities, supporting priority initiatives, developing business cases, and preparing executive-level materials to aid strategic and operational decisions. The incumbent will also contribute to the strategic management process by collaborating with vertical strategy teams and corporate functions to develop, execute, and monitor strategic objectives aimed at long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the entire strategic planning cycle, including goal setting and tracking performance across business verticals.
• Coordinate data collection, validate information, consolidate updates, and prepare monthly reports on strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to quarterly scorecard reporting efforts by tracking targets and supporting analytical processes.
• Develop and refine planning tools, trackers, and dashboards to uphold consistent standards and facilitate best practices.
• Identify and assess opportunities to strengthen market positioning and deliver long-term value through comprehensive financial, commercial, market, and competitor analysis.
• Synthesize information from various internal and external sources to generate actionable insights and prepare clear, concise presentations for executive audiences.
• Assist in opportunity evaluation using financial modeling, benchmarking, and strategic fit analysis.
• Participate in exploratory reviews of emerging sectors, industries, and business models aligned with group growth strategies.
• Support the planning and execution of strategic and transformational projects including milestone tracking, progress updates, and documentation management.
• Monitor project delivery, identify risks or delays, and escalate issues with related analyses; prepare materials for leadership meetings, workshops, and briefings.
• Maintain close coordination with vertical teams and corporate support functions to secure input alignment and consistency across strategy submissions and reports.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in strategy roles, preferably within consulting or corporate strategy functions.
• Experience supporting strategic transformation initiatives is advantageous.
• Exposure to industries such as real estate, hospitality, or entertainment through direct experience or strategy engagements is preferred.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related fields.
• Advanced degrees such as an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification are desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
• Proficient with advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to distill complex data into insights suitable for executive decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and capability to work independently.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving aptitude.
• Result-driven with sound commercial and organizational awareness.
• Inquisitive and creative mindset with effective planning and communication abilities.
• Collaborative team player focused on delivering results.

Additional Information

Dubai Holding is dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted within 14 business days. This job description may be modified at any time by Dubai Holding to reflect corporate requirements.