# Strategy and Innovation Associate (UAE National)

> GSSTech Group · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-06-01

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Strategy & Innovation Associate (UAE National) who will support the Director in research, analysis, and coordination of enterprise-level strategic and innovation initiatives. The associate will be highly analytical and intellectually curious with structured exposure to corporate strategy, market positioning, and enterprise growth initiatives within a technology-driven environment. This role is structured as a development pathway for future strategy and growth leadership positions within the organization, providing exposure to enterprise-level strategic initiatives and cross-functional execution.

**Responsibilities**

-   Strategic Research & Market Analysis:
-   Conduct market research, industry scans, and competitive benchmarking.
-   Support preparation of strategic landscape assessments and trend analysis reports.
-   Track macroeconomic trends, analyst insights, and competitor movements.
-   Assist in developing structured strategy presentations and executive summaries.
-   Analyst & Ecosystem Support:
-   Support coordination of analyst engagements (Gartner, IDC, Forrester, etc.).
-   Compile research summaries and briefing notes for leadership.
-   Assist in drafting positioning materials and industry engagement documents.
-   Track key industry events and ecosystem developments.

-   Innovation & Growth Support
-   Assist in evaluating new service opportunities and adjacent market expansion areas.
-   Support development of structured business case inputs and financial assumptions.
-   Conduct preliminary research on partnership and expansion opportunities.
-   Coordinate cross-functional inputs for strategic initiatives.
-   Strategic Initiatives & Corporate Support
-   Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with the CEO Office and Group Strategy team.
-   Assist in research and coordination related to inorganic growth and potential M&A opportunities.
-   Contribute to market intelligence development and competitive positioning analysis.
-   Support preparation of briefing materials for analyst, consultant, and regulatory engagements.
-   Executive Presentation Support
-   Prepare structured PowerPoint slides and executive-level summaries.
-   Translate research findings into clear, concise, insight-driven narratives.
-   Support scenario analysis and data consolidation for leadership updates.

**Qualifications & Skills**

-   Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
-   1- 3 years of experience in strategy, consulting, research, analytics, or similar analytical roles.
-   Internship exposure to strategy, finance, corporate development, or technology sectors is advantageous.
-   Experience in PowerPoint-intensive roles preferred.
-   Strong research and structured analytical capability.
-   Excellent PowerPoint and presentation storytelling skills.
-   Strong written and verbal communication ability.
-   High attention to detail and organizational discipline.
-   Ability to work independently with guidance.
-   Curiosity about technology, cybersecurity, and market dynamics.

**Benefits**

-   Health insurance with one of the leading global providers for medical insurance.
-   Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.
-   Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the year.
-   Excellent learning and development opportunities.
-   Inclusive and diverse working environment.
-   Flexible/Hybrid working environment.
-   Open door policy.

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