Meraki Group

Strategy & Business Analyst

Meraki Group · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Real Estate · 2-10 employees

5 h ago
Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United Arab Emirates
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About the role

The role provides strategic and operational support to the Chairman by managing business priorities, coordinating cross-functional projects, and monitoring progress. It also involves conducting market research, preparing management reports, and streamlining administrative processes to improve organizational efficiency.

What they look for

Strategic Planning Business Analysis Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Financial Reporting Market Intelligence Budgeting Performance Tracking Data Analysis Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Communication Presentation Skills Problem Solving Organizational Skills Attention To Detail

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field. The position requires 0-3 years of experience in an executive support or project coordination role, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Full description

The position provides strategic and operational support, ensuring effective coordination of business priorities, projects, stakeholder relationships, and executive initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Chairman in managing strategic initiatives and business priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
  • Prepare business reports, presentations, dashboards, and management summaries.
  • Conduct research, gather market intelligence, and analyze information to support decision-making.
  • Follow up with internal departments to ensure timely completion of action items and deliverables.
  • Assist in business planning, budgeting, and performance tracking activities.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders, consultants, investors, government authorities, and business partners as required.
  • Attend meetings, record key decisions, and monitor implementation of agreed actions.
  • Support the evaluation and execution of new business opportunities and special projects.
  • Review and streamline administrative and operational processes to improve efficiency.
  • Manage confidential business information and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Represent the executive office in interactions with internal and external stakeholders when required.

Qualifications/Key Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or MEP Engineering, along with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
  • 0–3 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Support, Project Coordination, or similar role.
  • Strong commercial acumen and confidence working with numbers, budgets, and financial information.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, confidentiality, grit, and perseverance.
  • Self-motivated, hardworking, proactive, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Demonstrates emotional maturity, empathy, sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to understand and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.