ROLE DESCRIPTION: Senior Engagement Manager/Principal (DUBAI)

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. The Senior Engagement Manager/Principal is a senior delivery leader within Cedar's financial services consulting practice, focused on the end-to-end execution and management of consulting engagements. This role owns the quality and pace of client work, leads internal consulting teams, and serves as a trusted point of contact for senior clients stakeholders. At this stage there is no business development expectation — the focus is entirely on outstanding delivery. The successful candidate will thrive in a high-performance, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on rigor, structured problem-solving, and client impact. Fluency in Arabic and English is a mandatory requirement for this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Engagement Delivery & Execution

• Own the end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements from initiation through to final client presentation and close-out.

• Structure work plans, manage project timelines, and proactively identify and resolve delivery risks.

• Take ownership of the quality of all client-facing materials — presentations, reports, frameworks, and data outputs.

2. Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across financial services organizations.

• Navigate complex client environments and ensure measurable value is delivered at every stage of the engagement.

3. Team Leadership & People Development

• Manage and mentor Engagement Managers, Consultants, and Interns on active projects.

• Ensure high standards of analytical rigor and professional output across all team members.

• Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues through real-time coaching and feedback.

4. Problem Solving & Analytical Leadership

• Translate complex financial services challenges into clear problem statements and actionable recommendations.

• • Lead structured problem-solving exercises and develop analytical frameworks that drive client outcomes.

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