Emirati Hire - Associate Director – Strategic Policy & Investment Affairs
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About the Role
A prestigious semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi seeks an Associate Director to lead strategic policy and investment initiatives. You will evaluate and implement strategic initiatives, conduct economic research, manage high-impact projects, and prepare executive-level materials.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives and policy recommendations
- Conduct in depth research and analysis on economic, investment, and market trends impacting Abu Dhabi and the UAE
- Manage high impact projects and programmes from concept through execution
- Prepare executive level briefing papers, presentations, and decision support materials for senior stakeholders
- Build relationships across government entities, regulatory bodies, and external partners
- Lead project teams, external advisors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives
- Represent the organisation on committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives where required
Requirements
- UAE National with a valid Family Book
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Public Policy, or another highly analytical discipline
- Approximately 10 12 years' experience within investment, strategy, policy, consulting, economic analysis, project management, or related fields
- Strong experience gained within investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, asset management firms, government investment entities, strategy consulting firms, or economic/policy focused organisations
- Exceptional analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
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Overview
- A prestigious semi government entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Strategic Policy & Investment Affairs to join a high profile team supporting critical economic, investment, and strategic initiatives.
- This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded leader with a strong analytical background and experience gained within investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, investment related organisations, strategy teams, consulting firms, or government linked entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives and policy recommendations.
- Conduct in depth research and analysis on economic, investment, and market trends impacting Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
- Manage high impact projects and programmes from concept through execution.
- Prepare executive level briefing papers, presentations, and decision support materials for senior stakeholders.
- Build relationships across government entities, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
- Lead project teams, external advisors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of strategic objectives.
- Represent the organisation on committees, working groups, and strategic initiatives where required.
Candidate Profile
- UAE National with a valid Family Book.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Public Policy, or another highly analytical discipline.
- Master's degree, CFA, PMP, or similar professional qualification is advantageous.
- Approximately 10 12 years' experience within investment, strategy, policy, consulting, economic analysis, project management, or related fields.
- Strong experience gained within: investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, asset management firms, government investment entities, strategy consulting firms, economic or policy focused organisations.
- Exceptional analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
- Arabic and English language skills are preferred.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to initiatives of strategic importance to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
- Exposure to senior government and industry stakeholders.
- Leadership role within a highly respected semi government organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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