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Silicon Foundry

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 Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that catalyzes opportunities and accelerates change to push the frontier of what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 We help our Members navigate new technologies and market shifts, discover and engage with key emerging leaders, and unlock high-impact customer, partnership, investment, co-creation, and acquisition opportunities. Our Members represent a diverse spectrum of corporations from across the globe, such as BP Innovation, NatWest, UPS, SK Innovation, Honda Innovations, the State of Michigan, and Southwest Airlines, and many more. Learn more at www.sifoundry.com.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, Venture Associate, Middle East
 
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 Silicon Foundry is a premier innovation advisory firm that helps corporations anticipate disruption, engage with emerging technologies, and build high-impact partnerships that drive business transformation. As a subsidiary of Kearney, a global consultancy, we blend strategic expertise with deep connectivity across startups, venture capital, and technology ecosystems to help organizations unlock new opportunities and accelerate growth.
 
 
 Our work spans corporate innovation, venture strategy, and ecosystem engagement. We help our global enterprise clients navigate shifting market dynamics, scout and engage with cutting-edge startups, and structure strategic investments, partnerships, and acquisitions.
 
 
 A core part of our expertise is designing, launching, and managing venture programs such as corporate incubators, accelerators, and strategic investment initiatives. We don&rsquo;t just advise&mdash;we build and execute. From defining focus areas and sourcing high-potential startups to facilitating pilots, structuring investment theses, and driving commercialization, we help organizations translate external innovation into tangible business impact.
 
 
 By integrating Kearney&rsquo;s world-class consulting capabilities with our deep venture and technology networks, we create the bridge between corporate strategy and the fast-moving startup ecosystem&mdash;helping enterprises stay ahead of disruption and future-proof their businesses.
 
 
 Learn more at www.sifoundry.com.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 The Venture Associate is a client-facing role responsible for supporting the design and execution of venture-building and innovation projects across the MEA region. You will work closely with project leads and clients to deliver high-quality research, startup sourcing, market analysis, and program execution. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and operational excellence, with the ability to translate insights into tangible project outcomes.
 
 
 This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to directly shape the success of client engagements.
 
 
 
 Who You Are
 
 
 
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 A structured problem-solver, analytical with strong execution discipline and attention to detail. You are excited to work closely with senior management - to quickly and continuously deliver impact by rolling up your sleeves to tackle a wide range of projects
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 You have the ability to quickly grasp emerging technologies, product trends, cultural shifts, changing market dynamics, and understand how they can evolve, create opportunities, and shape the future
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 You are able to form thoughtful and considered perspectives on a breadth and depth of topics, supported by both objective evidence and strategic conviction
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 You have strong verbal and written communication and organization skills, and have considerable experience interacting with senior stakeholders
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 You are a visual storyteller - you can put together decks and proposals that respond to our prospects&rsquo; needs
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 You are experienced in leveraging AI tools and technologies (e.g., GenAI tools, data analysis platforms, AI-driven research tools) to accelerate research, improve deliverables, and solve complex problems creatively. You are curious and proactive in exploring how AI can unlock value in business and innovation contexts.
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 You can work with minimal supervision and direction and proactively take ownership of tasks. Able to thrive in ambiguous environments while driving towards clear deliverables and client outcomes.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
 
 Project Execution
 
 
 
 
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 Support the end-to-end delivery of client innovation and venture projects, from scoping through to execution.
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 Conduct market research, opportunity assessments, and competitive benchmarking aligned to client objectives.
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 Develop executive-ready reports, presentations, and recommendations tailored to client needs.
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 Coordinate and manage workstreams, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
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 Act as a day-to-day point of contact for client project teams under guidance from senior leadership.
 
 
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 Research &amp; Analysis
 
 
 
 
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 Perform deep-dive industry, market, and technology research to support client engagements.
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 Analyze startup ecosystems, venture activity, and emerging trends to generate actionable insights.
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 Use AI and digital tools to accelerate data collection, synthesis, and deliverable quality.
 
 
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 Startup Sourcing &amp; Diligence
 
 
 
 
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 Identify and evaluate startups relevant to client priorities and innovation roadmaps.
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 Conduct assessments on business models, market potential, financials, and strategic fit.
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 Build structured pipelines of startups for partnership, investment, or acquisition opportunities.
 
 
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 Ecosystem &amp; Network Building
 
 
 
 
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 Support relationship-building efforts with startup founders, venture capital investors, and corporate innovation leaders.
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 Help organize and execute events, demo days, and curated networking sessions to strengthen Silicon Foundry&rsquo;s position in the venture ecosystem
 
 
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 Business Development &amp; Thought Leadership
 
 
 
 
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 Support Managing Directors with business development strategy, contribute to proposal development, case studies, and client materials for new business opportunities.
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 Support the creation of thought leadership content and frameworks highlighting key venture and technology trends.
 
 
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 Desired Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;6 years of experience in strategy consulting, venture capital, corporate innovation, investment banking, or related fields.
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 Demonstrated experience in delivering client projects with clear outputs and measurable impact.
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 Strong analytical and research skills; ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
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 Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, including development of C-Suite-ready materials.
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 Experience in startup sourcing, diligence, or program support is strongly preferred.
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 Proficiency in leveraging AI and digital research tools to enhance work quality and efficiency.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder environments.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Role is for applicants currently in or willing to relocate to an office in the GCC region (e.g. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait)
 
 
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 Compensation And Benefits
 
 
 
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 Competitive compensation package
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 Housing Allowance &ndash; This is a cash-based allowance to support housing and is part of total fixed salary. It is paid monthly along with the Base Salary
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 Discretionary annual Bonus
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 Annual Leave Ticket &ndash; Economy class return ticket for employee &amp; dependents (spouse &amp; children) to home country, once every year
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 Health Insurance &ndash; For employee &amp; dependents (spouse &amp; children)
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 25 days PTO
 
 
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 Silicon Foundry, LLC,, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our Members, partners and colleagues to grow and navigate what&rsquo;s next. We understand, respect, and value diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
 
 
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Venture Associate, Dubai, UAE

Client of Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

Excellent new opportunity for a Senior Associate level corporate lawyer interested in moving to a major player in the Middle East legal market. Our client is a leading top tier international law firm with a highly successful and highly established practice based in the offices in Dubai. Role Profile: • Negotiate and draft legal corporate documents and corporate agreements; • Conduct due diligence and draft due diligence reports on legal matters; • Prepare and advise on commercial documents and complex commercial contracts; • Participate in the business development activities. Candidate Requirements • Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years post qualification experience as a corporate lawyer working with a large, national or international law firm; • Admitted as a Solicitor in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand; • Excellent knowledge of corporate, governance and risk. • Strong drafting and negotiation skills. • Organised and structured approach to tasks to ensure matters are progressed

Senior Associate- Corporate

Property Finder Group

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Position Summary
As the Commercial Strategy &amp; Operations Analyst at Property Finder, you will be crucial in supporting Commercial Operations to enhance sales operations' efficiency and effectiveness. You will assist in developing, implementing, and managing sales processes, reporting, and analytics to help drive revenue growth and support the sales team. This role involves learning and applying sales and revenue operations practices, gaining exposure to Salesforce, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will help prepare reports, and insights that contribute to decision-making and commercial strategy
 
This person will have at least 1 years of experience in sales/commercial operations or analytics. The role will be responsible for supporting key processes related to sales like target setting, commission strategy, and CRM management.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Process Optimisation:
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<li>Collaborate with sales teams to streamline and optimize sales processes</li>
<li>Reporting, Analytics &amp; Actionable Insights: Help to develop and maintain a suite of reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights to the sales teams. Monitor key performance metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making. Provide key insights to the sales team with weekly, monthly and quarterly cadence to help identify potential growth opportunities and possible risks.</li>
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Commercial Processes and Performance Measure
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<li>Support process improvement across the commercial function to align with best practices and organizational standards (including but not exclusive to sales targets, performance reporting, commission scheme and sales forecasting)</li>
<li>Oversee data hygiene and governance initiatives to maintain data quality and integrity within Salesforce. Implement data enrichment strategies as needed.</li>
<li>Training and User Support: Provide training and support to sales and operations teams to maximize their use of Salesforce. Address user queries and troubleshoot issues as they arise.</li>
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The Person 
 
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Commercial Strategy & Operations Associate

Ghobash Group

Job Description <div> The candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the Group s growth strategy, primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) and other inorganic initiatives. Key responsibilities include conducting market and industry research, building financial models, performing valuation analyses, preparing Investment Committee papers, and supporting transaction execution across various sectors and geographies. <ul> <li>Develop a deep understanding of the Group s portfolio companies, growth strategies, and industry dynamics.</li> <li>Support the identification and evaluation of new investment and M&amp;A opportunities across sectors and geographies.</li> <li>Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis including market research, financial modeling, and valuation of potential targets.</li> <li>Assist in building investment theses and prioritizing strategic initiatives for M&amp;A and investments.</li> <li>Prepare high-quality investment papers and presentations for internal stakeholders and Investment Committee discussions.</li> <li>Support end-to-end M&amp;A transaction execution, including due diligence coordination and timeline management.</li> <li>Assist in reviewing and negotiating transaction documents such as Non-Binding Offers and Share Purchase Agreements.</li> <li>Collaborate with portfolio companies to support bolt-on acquisitions and strategic partnerships.</li> <li>Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure successful execution and alignment with Group strategy.</li></ul></div>

Senior Associate - Strategy and Corporate Development

Key responsibilities: <ul> <li>Own and deliver a critical workstream on a strategic pricing related topic with guidance</li> <li>Build and maintain pricing models for existing and / or new PF products</li> <li>Carry out pricing changes and pricing model updates at a regular cadence for key PF products as BAU</li> <li>Support as required in building new monetization products and PMO</li> <li>Think and execute ways to drive efficiency and improvements within existing pricing models / strategies including automation</li> <li>Drive thinking on dashboard design to ensure proper reporting of pricing changes and impact tracking.</li> <li>Track impact of pricing changes / actions on the business.</li> <li>Create and maintain pricing related documentation and change history.</li> <li>Support commercial and product team to solve business issues and create impact via pricing levers and new pricing models / approaches.</li> <li>Coordinate and work with the rest of the organization to support mobilization and implementation of the pricing strategy &amp; actions.</li> <li>Establish and manage a partnership with Product, Commercial, marketing and Finance team to drive go-to-market for pricing actions.</li> <li>Present findings, insights and recommendations on a regular basis to Senior leadership</li> <li>Receive outstanding training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your teams</li> <li>Learn how to solve business problems using a hypothesis driven approach to create business impact</li> </ul>

Associate, Strategic Pricing and Growth

Ernest Hunter Green

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 Job Title:
 
 Investment Banking Associate
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Middle East
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Summary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 You will be responsible for the execution of corporate finance transactions including ECM, DCM, M&amp;A, valuations and structuring deals. You will also support senior staff, prepare financial models, and engage in client-facing activities to gather data.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support the implementation of the businesses strategy and business plan to meet volume, revenue, and profit targets.
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 Assist in delivering value-added products and services to clients.
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 Prepare advisory reports, valuations, and transaction structures as per client mandates.
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 Maintain client relationships.
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 Provide accurate information to auditors, compliance, and risk teams as needed.
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 Offer technical expertise and guidance to analysts and the corporate finance team.
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 Education/Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Economics, Law, Accounting, or related field.
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 Minimum 4 years of relevant corporate finance experience
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 Skills:
 
 
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 Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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 Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities.
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 Proficiency in financial modeling and MS Excel.
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 Ability to manage diverse teams and work independently with integrity and self-management.
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Investment Banking Associate

Digby Morris Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

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 Director &ndash; Transport Strategy
 
 
 
 
 Confidential Government Client | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Director of Transport Strategy
 
 to join a confidential government client in Riyadh. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional with a
 
 management consulting background
 
 and proven expertise in shaping strategic direction for major transport initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As Director, you will lead the strategic planning, analysis, and implementation of initiatives within the Transport Division, ensuring alignment with national priorities, giga-projects, and commercial outcomes. You will manage a team of professionals, partner with corporate strategy leaders, and engage external consultants to deliver high-value, impactful outcomes.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role sits at the heart of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s transformation agenda and is suited to leaders who bring
 
 strategic acumen, transport expertise, and people leadership skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Develop and refine the long-term
 
 transport strategic roadmap
 
 , including portfolio priorities and project sequencing.
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 Lead and mentor a team of six strategy professionals, ensuring delivery of high-quality analysis and recommendations.
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 Shape and review
 
 business cases
 
 for transport initiatives (including cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, and sustainable operating models).
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 Direct and evaluate the work of external consultants, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and value-for-money outcomes.
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 Monitor
 
 industry trends, regulations, and policy shifts
 
 to inform decision-making.
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 Serve as the primary point of strategic alignment between the Transport Division and corporate strategy.
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 
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 Management consulting experience at Associate Director level or higher.
 
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 Significant experience (12+ years overall, with at least 5 years in top-tier consulting) in
 
 transport strategy, transactions, or business transformation
 
 &ndash; minimum 6 months of dedicated experience with transport clients.
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 Expertise in the
 
 movement of people
 
 across any mode (rail, metro, bus, aviation, micromobility, etc.); logistics-only experience will not be considered.
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 Proven track record building strategic business cases, financial models, and advisory deliverables for major transport projects.
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 Demonstrated
 
 leadership capability
 
 with experience managing high-performing teams and external advisors.
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 Regional experience in the Middle East strongly preferred
 
 , with giga-project exposure seen as a strong advantage.
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 Advanced degree (MBA, Master&rsquo;s in Transport, Economics, or related) highly desirable.
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 Why Apply?
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in a
 
 transformational national transport agenda
 
 within one of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic markets. You will influence billion-dollar initiatives, guide high-profile projects, and help shape the movement of people across Saudi Arabia and the region.
 
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Director Transport Strategy - Riyadh Based

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