Chief Specialist - Commercial Transformation

Job Purpose

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the investment strategy and monitor implementation in coordination with relevant departments.
• Develop frameworks and plans for commercial transformation, including readiness assessments, carve-out initiatives, and financial structuring.
• Formulate and update policies, procedures, and guidelines for investment and commercial activities in line with the Authority’s investment objectives.
• Review franchise agreements and managing legal advice and coordination with the Legal Department
• Study the legal impact of legislation updates and ensuring compliance with UAE laws and also assess and manage legal risks
• Conduct benchmarking and market studies on commercial and investment activities to identify emerging opportunities and best practices.
• Develop systems, tools, and reporting mechanisms supporting senior management decisionmaking and future investment direction.
• Define and communicate investment strategies, guides, and policies across departments, ensuring organization-wide understanding and compliance.
• Develop key performance indicators for management, align them with strategic programs, and coordinate their implementation. Operations
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of consultants specialized in commercial transformation, investment, and financial work, ensuring quality and timely outputs.
• Manage large and critical projects in accordance with the approved project management policy and defined timelines.
• Manage communications with the Legal Department and drafting legal documents along with management of relationships with subsidiary companies per concession agreements.
• Prepare financial, economic, and market feasibility studies to support decision-making for investment and commercial projects.
• Provide expert advice on investment and commercial matters, including IPOs, carve-outs, and financial risk management.
• Identify and evaluate challenges during implementation stages of the investment strategy, recommending corrective and improvement actions.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of statistical and analytical reports highlighting deviations, performance trends, and improvement areas. Product / Process Improvement
• Develop oversight mechanisms and controls to ensure adherence to investment frameworks and project implementation standards.
• Propose qualitative initiatives to diversify revenue sources, reduce expenses, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain and update the investment risk register in coordination with related departments.
• Introduce innovative systems and practices aligned with global standards to strengthen the Authority’s investment and commercial ecosystem.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to refine frameworks and enhance project management and monitoring practices. Physical Working Conditions
• Primarily office-based role with occasional site visits for project monitoring, consultant coordination, and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

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