Strategy & Innovation Associate - Programs & Fintechs (Junior-Mid exDeloitte, exEY, exKPMG, exPwC)

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategy development, opportunity assessments, and problem-solving for innovation initiatives
• Conduct research, benchmarking, market analysis, and insight synthesis (FinTech, Open Banking, CX, emerging technologies)
• Assist in preparing executive presentations, business cases, portfolio documentation, communication packs and steering committee materials
• Manage PMO activities, which include timelines, trackers, RAID logs, reporting packs, dependencies, project management dashboards and risk management.
• Coordinate timelines, dependencies, and follow-ups across Technology, Digital, Data & business units.
• Collaborate with business units to gather inputs, validate information, and ensure alignment.
• Support the management of MVPs, pilots, PoCs, and experiment documentation.
• Contribute to idea funnel management, innovation program operations, workshop facilitation and steering committee meetings when needed.
• Demonstrate consulting-style communication: Clear structure, Strong storytelling, Concise insights, Compelling storytelling, Structured problem-solving.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality documentation and deliverables across all workstreams.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality professionalism and communication across all workstreams.

Required Skills & Competencies

• At least 1 year in consulting, PMO, strategy, innovation, digital transformation, or business analysis (non-negotiable).
• Riyadh-based and in-office presence (non-negotiable).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (non-negotiable).
• Professional demeanor and high level of ownership and responsibility (non-negotiable).
• Bachelor degree or relevant certificate holder (non-negotiable).
• Excellent English communication skills at professional and advanced level.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to structure information and build clean, executive-level documents.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams with tight deadlines.
• Interest in innovation, data analysis, digital transformation, fintechs, open banking and open finance, AI and other emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Arabic speaking and writing for work and professional level (preferred).
• More than 2 years experience in consulting, PMO, strategy, innovation, digital transformation, or business analysis.
• Certifications such as PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, GIMI Level 1 or 2, GInI, or similar credentials.
• Prior exposure to fintech, banking and finance industry, innovation offices, or strategy/consulting roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Based in Riyadh.
• Holds their own valid visa/iqama (for expats and locals).
• Strong follow-up discipline, ownership, and professionalism.
• When applying, mention the magic word "finnovation".
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality deliverables.
• Passionate about career in Innovation / Consulting.