MBA Associate

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region's growing tech ecosystem.

At its core is a clear and powerful purpose:
To change living for good in the region.


Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day.

The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers.

As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.


Summary:


The Strategy & Analytics team is leading some of the most critical and exciting initiatives of the company, where we bring problem-solving and data skills together in order to make a change in the way the organization operates.

Now, we're looking for an MBA Associate who'll help us with some of the most strategic projects of the company, for a period of ~6-9 months.

You'd be working with a team including ex McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Big 4 consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver a key workstreams of the Strategy & Analytics department.

Work very closely and problem-solve with stakeholders from around the business (Commercial, Marketing, Product, etc.)
Synthesize insights and form your recommendations leveraging data and hypotheses-driven approach.
Share your recommendations to convince senior leaders of the organization to take action (C-level exposure guaranteed)
Solve business problems using a hypothesis driven approach to create business impact


Desired Experience:
Are working with an MBB (Mckinsey, Bain, BCG) & looking for externship opportunities OR have recently completed your MBA from a globally recognized, top-tier university OR are about to enter a top-tier university MBA program
Have experience with top-tier management consulting or technology firm pre-MBA
Are capable of both high-level strategic thinking and detailed execution
Have ~2-3 years of relevant industry or functional work experience showing progressive/promotion and academic achievement
Have outstanding oral and written communication skills
Are fluent in English

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care.

Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region.

We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

Think Future First
Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
Optimise for Impact
No Ostriches Allowed
Our People, Our Power
The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All


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