Engagement Manager - AI & Financial Services

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an Engagement Manager to join a high-growth enterprise AI business expanding across the Middle East. Working with leading financial institutions, you will own complex client engagements, translate business challenges into scalable technology-enabled workflows and work closely with Product and Engineering to drive adoption and measurable client outcomes. Engagement Manager - AI & Financial Services Abu Dhabi, UAEWe are partnering with a rapidly growing enterprise technology business that is transforming how leading financial institutions automate complex workflows.As the business continues its international expansion, we are looking to appoint an Engagement Manager to strengthen its presence in Abu Dhabi.Sitting at the intersection of financial services, consulting and technology, this is a highly client-facing position for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with senior stakeholders and translating business requirements into scalable solutions.The RoleAs Engagement Manager, you will own the end-to-end success of multiple client engagements and work closely with clients, Product and Engineering teams.Key responsibilities will include:Owning multiple client engagements from problem definition through implementation, adoption and measurable outcomesWorking directly with leading financial institutions to understand existing processes, workflows and business challengesTranslating complex client requirements into structured and scalable technology-enabled workflowsActing as the key bridge between clients and internal Product and Engineering teamsDriving product adoption and helping client teams realise measurable value from the platformManaging multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining clear timelines, ownership, documentation and governanceBuilding trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and proactively identifying risks, blockers and opportunitiesGathering structured client feedback and helping influence ongoing product developmentDeveloping repeatable processes, playbooks and best practices that can be scaled across client engagementsSupporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate while remaining highly hands-onThe original JD similarly positions the EM as owning customer outcomes across workflow design, operational governance, communication, client relationships and ROI.The CandidateWe are particularly interested in candidates with approximately 4-10 years of professional experience, ideally gained within one or more of the following environments:Tier 1 management or strategy consultingBig 4 consultingFront-office investment bankingPrivate equity or related investment environmentsCorporate strategy, transformation or similarly analytical roles within sophisticated financial institutionsCandidates coming from investment banking should have meaningful exposure to live transactions, financial analysis and valuation, rather than primarily process or administrative responsibilities.You will ideally demonstrate:Strong experience managing sophisticated clients and senior stakeholdersExcellent analytical and structured problem-solving capabilitiesThe ability to turn ambiguous business problems into clear plans and measurable outcomesStrong commercial judgement and understanding of financial servicesExperience managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communicationHigh levels of ownership, organisation and attention to detailThe ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial environmentSome experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues while remaining comfortable working hands-onGenuine curiosity around technology, automation and AIPrevious professional AI experience is not required. More important is evidence of intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial thinking and a willingness to learn and experiment with new technology.This is an opportunity to move beyond a traditional consulting, banking or investment career and work directly at the intersection of AI, financial services and enterprise transformation. Desired Skills and ExperienceManagement Consulting, Strategy Consulting, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Business Transformation, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity, Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Software.