Associate Consultant - (Arabic Speaker)

The Associate Consultant (Arabic Speaker) supports consulting engagements through research, data analysis, and deliverable preparation, working under the guidance of senior colleagues. The role exists to provide accurate, timely analytical support that feeds engagement recommendations, while building the foundational skills, methodologies, and sector knowledge required for a consulting career. It emphasizes execution, accuracy, and rapid learning within Cedar’s delivery environment.

The Associate Consultant (Arabic Speaker) is an entry-level consulting role focused on execution and support across engagements. Responsibilities include primary and secondary research, data collection and analysis, financial and quantitative support, and the preparation of charts, models, and slides for review. The role works within defined tasks under supervision, coordinates with the engagement team, and is expected to deliver accurate, well-organised work to deadline. It offers exposure to live client engagements and to Cedar’s strategy and Financial Services expertise, providing a strong foundation for progression within the consulting track.

–   Conduct primary and secondary research to support engagement analysis.

–   Collect, structure, and analyze data and support financial and quantitative work.

–   Prepare charts, models, and slides for review by senior colleagues.

–   Support the preparation of client-ready deliverables and materials.

–   Coordinate with the engagement team and manage assigned tasks to deadline.

–   Apply Cedar’s methodologies and build foundational sector knowledge.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline. Strong academic record; postgraduate qualification advantageous. Relevant disciplines: Business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or data.

Experience: Around 0 to 2 years of experience. Internships, projects, or early experience demonstrating research and analytical ability are advantageous. A genuine interest in strategy consulting and Financial Services is valued. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

Functional & technical skills: Research and information gathering; Data collection and analysis; Quantitative analysis support; Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Clear written communication; Attention to detail; Time management.

Industry & domain knowledge: Foundational awareness of Financial Services and strategy consulting; Basic operating-model and process concepts.

Behavioral competencies: Analytical thinking, Accuracy, Ownership, Collaboration, Learning agility, Intellectual curiosity, Reliability.

Internal: Consultant, Senior Consultant, Engagement Manager, and the engagement team.

External: Limited; supervised contact with client teams and information sources.

Progression: Subject to sustained performance, demonstrated capability, business requirements, and the availability of suitable opportunities, the role may progress towards a Consultant position.

Success (first 12–18 months): Research and analysis are accurate and timely; Supporting materials are well-organised and reliable; Methodologies and standards are followed; Foundational consulting and sector knowledge develops; The engagement team is effectively supported.