Manager, Corporate Strategy

Role overview

Etihad is hiring a junior manager to help drive its corporate strategy agenda. In this role, you will contribute to enterprise-level analysis, synthesis, and communication materials that support strategic decision-making across the business.

You will work within the Corporate Strategy team and assist in shaping and aligning corporate strategy across the organization, supporting focused strategic deep dives, and preparing Board- and stakeholder-facing materials under the direction of the Head of Corporate Strategy.

Key responsibilities

Corporate strategy development and alignment

• Assist in developing and refining Etihad’s corporate strategy by producing structured analysis, benchmarking, and synthesis across assigned workstreams.
• Convert strategic direction into clear narratives and materials that help guide company-wide decisions.
• Track alignment between business-area strategies and enterprise priorities, and escalate any gaps or inconsistencies to the Head of Corporate Strategy.

Strategic projects, deep dives, and enterprise insight

• Support strategic analyses and deep dives on assigned topics, including market developments, benchmarking, possible inorganic growth opportunities, and complex internal strategy questions.
• Break down problems logically, build analytical frameworks, and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Work with business owners and Finance Business Partners so that analysis reflects operational realities and financial implications.
• Follow up on delivery of approved strategic initiatives and highlight any significant variances or risks to the Head of Corporate Strategy.

Enterprise strategic framing and decision support

• Organize assigned strategic topics into clear, decision-focused materials for ExCom, leadership forums, and senior stakeholders.
• Help prepare for ExCom strategy offsites and dedicated strategy sessions through research, synthesis, and drafting support.
• Support senior leaders in reviewing strategic options by preparing well-structured analysis that brings together financial, operational, and risk perspectives.

Board, Strategy & Investment Committee, and shareholder engagement

• Support the creation of strategy materials for Board-level and S&IC forums, ensuring the work is clear, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Help coordinate the end-to-end preparation of Board and S&IC submissions, working with relevant business areas and the Finance division.
• Assist with coordination alongside shareholder strategy and asset management teams where needed.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred, ideally in Finance, Economics, Strategy, or Business Management.

The role calls for 4 to 6 years of experience in corporate strategy consulting, corporate strategy, finance, or a relevant industry position, with proven capability in structured analysis and executive communication.

Additional information

Etihad Airways is the UAE’s national airline and is focused on shaping the future of global aviation. From its Abu Dhabi hub, the company connects people across continents and cultures while pursuing its Journey 2030 ambition to expand the fleet, widen the network, and develop its people for a new phase of growth and excellence.

For more information, the company directs candidates to its official website.

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