Strategy Consulting - Associate

About Us

Specialized, disciplined, and driven by measurable growth across every engagement.

Ektis, founded in 2025, is a financial services consulting firm built on decades of combined industry experience. Our diverse team of specialists brings deep sector expertise across the regional financial ecosystem, enabling us to turn complex challenges into practical, high impact solutions.

As an expert led, boutique firm, we operate as an extension of our clients - partnering closely with financial institutions to translate ambition into measurable progress. We focus on building enduring internal capability and applying creative problem solving that delivers lasting impact.

Our approach integrates real world insights with strategic thinking and disciplined execution. We define objectives with precision, map the pathways required, and deliver outcomes that work in practice - not just in presentation decks. Every deliverable is designed to be actionable, professional, and reflective of the capability and results our clients aim to achieve.

Our Vision

Redefining financial services consulting for a new era - accelerating ideas, deepening execution, and driving outcomes that matter.

Our Mission

We partner with financial institutions to turn ambition into measurable results. Guided by our entrepreneurial spirit, we integrate with client teams and combine strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and creative problem solving to deliver lasting impact and build capabilities that endure.

Role Focus

As an Associate at Ektis, you will play a central role in delivering high impact consulting engagements across financial services, fintech, and the public sector. Each client presents a unique challenge meaning your work will span diverse topics, project durations, and industries, giving you meaningful, hands on experience early in your consulting career.

You will collaborate with a driven and diverse team in an open, agile, and entrepreneurial environment. At Ektis, we value authenticity, sharp thinking, and ownership. You will be empowered to bring your ideas forward, shape client solutions, and contribute to building a future where our clients and communities thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee analytical tasks such as data gathering, financial and operational analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Lead workstreams or small teams when needed, working closely with clients to co create, refine, and implement actionable recommendations.
• Support business development through proposal writing, pitch preparation, and developing case materials.
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge building efforts, including thought leadership, frameworks, and research papers.
• Engage in firm building activities such as recruiting, mentoring junior colleagues, and supporting training initiatives.

Candidate Profile

At Ektis, we believe great consultants connect insights, people, and ideas to drive meaningful impact. We look for individuals who are curious, analytical, and collaborative, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and the humility to learn continuously.

You Are a Strong Match If You

• Are ready to contribute ideas and take ownership from day one.
• Have strong analytical and structured problem solving skills.
• Can prioritize effectively and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Bring a minimum of 4 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, strategy, financial services, or a related field.
• Are fluent in English (Arabic is a strong plus).
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ektis Competency Framework

Our Competency Framework provides a transparent view of the behaviors and capabilities we expect at each grade, supporting growth, development, and clarity across the firm. Associates are expected to demonstrate increasing independence, judgment, and ownership across the following five areas:

Technical Capabilities: Structured problem solving, analytical depth, technical expertise, and building credibility with clients and within the firm.

Delivery Excellence: Effective project planning and execution, developing junior team members, and fostering a balanced, sustainable working environment.

Effective Communication: Clear, concise verbal, written, and visual communication tailored to senior audiences.

Client Relations: Building trusted, long term client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics with confidence and maturity.

Ektis Spirit: Role modeling our values and behaviors, demonstrating entrepreneurial flair, and actively contributing to firm building.

What We Can Offer You

At Ektis, our people work every day to make a meaningful difference for clients, colleagues, and the financial services ecosystem. We support them through a competitive compensation package and a range of benefits designed to help them grow and thrive, including:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Structured learning, mentorship, and on the job development opportunities
• Exposure to high impact engagements in financial services and beyond
• A supportive, entrepreneurial culture with opportunities for mobility, innovation, and flexible work arrangements