What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategy Manager, Gulf Public Policy and Government Affairs position at The MENA Catalysts?
Company Description
The MENA Catalysts is a leading firm specializing in Gulf licensing acquisition, government relations, and go-to-market entry strategy primarily serving fintech, cloud computing, electronics, artificial intelligence, and new media companies. Renowned for its written reports, analysis, the company works closely with Gulf royal palaces, Middle Eastern government cabinets, and influential family conglomerates.
By providing policy insights and removing bureaucratic obstacles, The MENA Catalysts empowers public policy leaders of the world’s most interesting high tech companies with expert guidance. The firm has played a pivotal role in drafting cutting-edge business legislation, enabling leading multinationals to achieve impactful policy and market outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company drives deep ties stakeholders and industry leaders to secure unparalleled market access.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Strategy Manager based in San Francisco, CA. The selected candidate will prepare executive level briefings, write reports, handle saudi and uae government relations strategy expansion engagements with top-tier stakeholders to enable public policy heads of high tech companies.
Responsibilities include analytical writing, providing Saudi and uae strategic policy recommendations, helping further build our internal practice. This role will also involve delivering innovative and practical solutions to overcome UAE and Saudi high tech policy regulatory and market challenges.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complez, incomplete info into digestible prose.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience in management consulting for delivering impactful, written UAE and/or Saudi popicy strategy reports.
- Experience in a startup and strategic problem-solving, with a focus on execution in rapidly industries.
- Proficiency in handling high-pressure situations and providing actionable solutions.
- Familiarity with Saudi or UAE regulations in fintech, cloud computing, electronics, or related sectors is advantageous.
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, international relations, journalism or a related field are a plus.