Senior Manager, Advisory & Business Development

Location: Damascus, Syria

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Senior Manager to lead our Syria market presence and growth. This is a hybrid role sitting at the intersection of business development, client relationship management, and advisory delivery — built for a self-starter who can open doors, build trust with clients and authorities, and also roll up their sleeves to help lead consulting engagements.

The ideal candidate brings Big 4 or top-tier advisory experience, a strong commercial instinct, and the credibility and network to represent the firm in one of the region's most consequential and fast-evolving markets. This is not a purely business-development role, nor a purely technical one — we need someone equally comfortable pitching a client, negotiating a mandate, and sitting in the room helping deliver it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Lead market entry and growth efforts in Syria — research, client identification, and opportunity development
• Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy tailored to the local business environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government bodies, industry associations, and other key stakeholders
• Own the full BD cycle: pitches, proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and contract negotiation
• Represent the firm at conferences, meetings, and networking events, acting as the primary local point of contact for clients and partners

Consulting & Advisory Delivery

• Lead and support end-to-end consulting engagements across management consulting and financial advisory mandates
• Conduct financial analysis, process reviews, and organizational assessments across sectors
• Deliver high-quality client deliverables — reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations
• Coordinate with regional consultants on project delivery and monitor client satisfaction

Market Presence & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local legal, tax, and employment regulations
• Localize marketing, communication, and service materials to fit the Syrian market context
• Provide regular performance, BD, and compliance reporting to senior leadership

Operations

• Support the basic operational running of the local presence as needed to keep the Syria office running smoothly