Cedar is a Forbes ranked global management consulting firm
with a heritage closely associated with the founders of the Balanced Scorecard.
Since 1985, Cedar's teams have been assisting clients in areas strategy,
process, strategic human capital, and technology, with a strong focus on the
financial services sector. Cedar's group unit, IBS Intelligence
(www.ibsintelligence.com), based in the UK, has been the definitive source for
research, news analysis and advisory specialized in Financial Technology
markets for over 30 years. Cedar Hill Capital is an independent FinTech venture
capital fund with a sharp lens on B2B FinTech and Financial
Services-infrastructure companies. The Innovation Lab in Dubai and Mumbai
brings banks and suppliers together with an opportunity to access the relevant
Middle East and India market opportunity.
THE ROLE
The Engagement Manager plays a central role in the
delivery of Cedar's consulting work. You will manage the day-to-day execution
of client engagements, lead work streams, and guide junior team members —
working closely with Principal/Associate Director and Director-level colleagues
to ensure we deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of consulting
engagements, coordinating work streams and keeping projects on time and on
scope.
- Lead structured problem-solving exercises,
develop analytical frameworks, and synthesize findings into clear, client-ready
outputs.
- Supervise and coach Consultants and Interns,
providing real-time feedback and ensuring the quality of their work.
- Prepare and deliver client presentations,
reports, and workshop materials to a high standard.
- Maintain regular communication with clients
counterparts and support senior stakeholder interactions alongside Directors.
- Identify emerging issues or risks within
engagements and escalate appropriately, proposing solutions.
- Contribute to knowledge management and
internal initiatives as the practice grows.
ABOUT YOU
- 4–7 years of experience, with at least 3
years in management consulting.
- Strong project management skills with the
ability to juggle multiple work streams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
- Proven ability to structure and communicate
complex analysis clearly, both in writing and in presentations.
- Experience managing junior team members and
delivering feedback effectively.
- High attention to detail, intellectual
curiosity, and a drive to produce excellent work.
- Experience in or exposure to the GCC or
broader Middle East market is advantageous.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification
preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Exposure to high-profile, complex engagements
with leading institutions across the region.
- A clear path to Principal / Associate
Director for strong performers.
- A collaborative team environment with strong
mentorship from senior leadership.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with
experience.
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of experience
- At least 3 years in management consulting
- Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines
- Ability to structure and communicate complex analysis clearly in writing and presentations
- Experience managing and coaching junior team members
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and drive for excellent work
- Experience in or exposure to the GCC or broader Middle East market
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification
What We Do
Cedar is a global strategy consulting, research, and analytics firm with a 35-year track record and clients across multiple industry sectors. Since 1985, its teams have assisted clients in strategy, process innovation, strategic human capital, and business technology, with a strong focus on the Financial Services sector. As a full-suite management consulting firm, Cedar assists clients from strategy formulation to execution and implementation.
