Associate
Role Overview
As an Associate, you will play a central role in delivering high-impact consulting engagements across financial services, fintech, and the public sector.
Work spans diverse topics, project durations, and industries, giving hands-on experience early in your consulting career.
You will collaborate with a driven and diverse team in an open, agile, and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Ektis
Ektis, founded in 2025, is a financial services consulting firm built on decades of combined industry experience.
The firm partners with financial institutions to turn ambition into measurable results through strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and creative problem-solving.
Ektis operates as an expert-led boutique firm, integrating with client teams to build enduring internal capability.
Role Focus
As an Associate, you will play a central role in delivering high-impact consulting engagements across financial services, fintech, and the public sector.
Work spans diverse topics, project durations, and industries, giving hands-on experience early in your consulting career.
You will collaborate with a driven and diverse team in an open, agile, and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee analytical tasks such as data gathering, financial and operational analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
- Lead workstreams or small teams when needed, working closely with clients to co-create, refine, and implement actionable recommendations.
- Support business development through proposal writing, pitch preparation, and developing case materials.
- Contribute to internal and external knowledge-building efforts, including thought-leadership, frameworks, and research papers.
- Engage in firm-building activities such as recruiting, mentoring junior colleagues, and supporting training initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- Are ready to contribute ideas and take ownership from day one.
- Have strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Can prioritize effectively and thrive in dynamic environments.
- Bring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, financial services, or a related field.
- Are fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus.
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competency Framework
- Technical Capabilities: structured problem solving, analytical depth, technical expertise, and building credibility with clients and within the firm.
- Delivery Excellence: effective project planning and execution, developing junior team members, and fostering a balanced working environment.
- Effective Communication: clear, concise verbal, written, and visual communication tailored to senior audiences.
- Client Relations: building trusted, long-term client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
- Ektis Spirit: role-modelling values and behaviors, demonstrating entrepreneurial flair, and contributing to firm building.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Structured learning, mentorship, and on-the-job development opportunities.
- Exposure to high-impact engagements in financial services and beyond.
- A supportive, entrepreneurial culture with opportunities for mobility, innovation, and flexible work arrangements.
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