Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to clients as they navigate the digital revolution. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science.  As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we integrate AI into our solutions.

Sia Partners comprises of 2,600+ consultants with diverse expertise, and operates from 39 offices worldwide across Asia, North Africa, North America, and Australia, in addition to Europe and the United Kingdom.

In the Middle East, Sia Partners provides expert advisory services on strategy & execution, innovation, operational performance & cost reduction, cyber & data security, efficient organisation, transformation & change management, HR performance, and IT performance. In addition to these services, Sia Institute, Sia Partners’ world-class international training arm, provides a wide range of learning programs and workshops with modules successfully delivered across various locations and sectors, particularly in the Middle East.

Along with a multinational team, the Partners leading the Middle East offices have a long record of accomplishments and expertise; and play an active role in the realization of the region’ vision in both Public and Private sectors.

Why join the Sia Village? 

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Job Description

Sia Partners is looking for bright and highly motivated Financial & Investment Analysts committed to building relationships and delivering results. We are interested in people with excellent track records during their education as well as successful and relevant job experiences. 

As a Financial & Investment analyst, will have to assume following responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Project Manage and/or support on a range of client delivery, as part of an on-site or remote project team
• Apply subject matter expertise from a domain, product, functional or technical perspective
• Conduct effective meetings
• Collaborate with internal and client project team members, and contribute to internal communications and readiness activity within the program team and with client groups
• Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks and overall program health
• Maintain program sites as a repository for all project information
• Contribute to the development of high-quality and timely deliverables
• Perform subject matter research and business analysis
• Assist in the coordination and development of client proposals
• Support practice, thought leadership, and people development

We believe in the people we hire, so we encourage you to take up responsibility as fast as possible. Your personal growth is our goal.

You will also get the opportunity to contribute actively to our knowledge creation and exchange (workshops, publications, seminars,…) within the business units of the different industries we serve.

The ideal candidate must have:

• 3 years of experience working with investment models
• CFA Level 2 is a must – Level 3 is preferred
• highly advanced skills in Excel
• Arabic speaking is a plus

In addition, he or she must

• enjoy working on different types of assignments within the financial services industry and welcome the opportunity of new challenges while leveraging existing skill sets
• have proven communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• have a high level of drive and commitment to deliver high quality work while ensuring that client expectations and deadlines are met
• act as a supportive team player who actively develops relationships and is eager to share knowledge with colleagues and our clients
• have experience with a structured approach to problem solving
• have the ability to learn new subject matter rapidly and a desire to develop a deep understanding of the trends and challenges shaping the financial services industry within a collaborative environment amongst Sia Partners colleagues
• have the flexibility in approach and a willingness to adapt quickly and take initiative when working in unstructured environments with limited supervision
• have the ability to transform domain knowledge and project experiences into published content for Sia Partners Insights
• have Business, Operational, Functional, or specific subject matter expertise within core domains (Front Office, Middle Office, Finance, Risk, Operations, Compliance, or Product)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Entrepreneurial journey
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies
• Annual seminar, an in-person value-add experience that allows you to network with colleagues throughout Middle East (during non-COVID times) 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.