Officer Corporate Strategy - UAE National Only

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Etihad Airways is seeking a UAE national for an Officer Corporate Strategy role based in Abu Dhabi. You’ll join the Corporate Strategy team contributing to market research, data governance, strategic projects, and executive reporting, with exposure to senior leadership decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in corporate strategy or related roles, strong analytical chops, proficiency in complex financial models, and excellent written and visual communication. Airlines or transport sector experience is preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to show structured analysis and impact, prepare concise briefing materials for leadership, and demonstrate governance and stakeholder coordination; ensure data accuracy and be ready to discuss dashboards and business cases.

Job Description

Join Etihad's Corporate Strategy team and contribute to strategic projects, business performance analysis, executive reporting, and enterprise planning activities. This role offers exposure to senior leadership decision-making and provides an opportunity to apply strong analytical, research, and communication skills in a fast-paced corporate strategy environment.

Accountabilities

Corporate strategy Support

• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research to support strategy initiatives.
• Collect, organise, and validate data from internal and external sources.
• Assist with benchmarking exercises and information gathering activities.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Maintain research databases, trackers, and strategic reference materials.

Strategic Analysis & Projects

• Support analysis of business performance, market trends, and strategic opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, financial assessments, and scenario analyses.
• Coordinate information requests and stakeholder inputs for strategic projects.
• Help monitor strategic initiatives and maintain project updates and status trackers.
• Provide research and analytical support for ad-hoc requests from the strategy team.

Executive Reporting & Planning

• Assist in preparing presentations and materials for leadership meetings and strategy reviews.
• Support enterprise planning and strategy review activities.
• Maintain strategy dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data and information presented in reports.

Governance & Stakeholder Support

• Support the preparation of Board, Strategy & Investment Committee, and shareholder materials.
• Coordinate inputs from business functions and finance teams for governance deliverables.
• Review information for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before submission.
• Organise supporting documentation and maintain governance records and trackers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Strategy, or Business Management 
• 3+ years of experience in corporate strategic consulting, corporate strategy, finance, or relevant industry roles, with demonstrated experience in structured analysis and executive communication
• Strong analytical skills and ability to structure complex problems into clear frameworks and recommendations
• Airline or broader transport/infrastructure sector experience preferred
• Expertise in building complex finance (excel or related) models
• Strong written and visual communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise materials
• High standards of attention to detail, analytical rigor, and output quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, senior-stakeholder environment with competing priorities

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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