Chief of Staff - Business Analyst
Posted date [2026-05-01]
(ID: 44689)
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GEMS Education is one of the largest and most respected private K-12 education providers in the world, with deep roots in the UAE since 1959. A trusted name in international education, GEMS operates over 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a diverse range of British, American, IB, and Indian curricula to more than 115,000 students. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and world-class learning environments, GEMS Education empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. Its inclusive and purpose-driven culture supports passionate educators in delivering impactful, future-focused education. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, school leader, or education professional, GEMS Education offers dynamic career growth, continuous professional development, and the chance to be part of a legacy that’s transforming lives through learning.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Chief of Staff - Business Analyst
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education
Function: Business Analysis-Research
Experience: 2-4 years in consulting, banking, strategy, operations, or startup roles
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
An exciting Chief of Staff opportunity is available in Dubai, UAE within the Education sector for professionals with strong analytical and strategic business expertise. This Chief of Staff - Business Analyst role supports executive leadership by driving high-impact projects, improving decision-making through data analysis, and helping scale innovative education technology operations within a fast-growing AI-driven business environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Business Analysis-Research
Salary: 18000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Chief of Staff - Business Analyst works closely with senior leadership to support strategic planning, commercial decision-making, and operational execution across the business. This role acts as a central coordination point between departments, ensuring priorities are delivered efficiently while providing leadership with financial insights, market intelligence, and business performance analysis. The position is critical in helping the organization scale effectively and maintain strong execution across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support strategic initiatives and executive priorities across the business
* Prepare leadership presentations, board reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
* Analyse commercial pipeline performance, pricing strategies, KPIs, and market opportunities
* Build financial models, forecasting tools, and business cases for strategic decisions
* Coordinate projects across product, engineering, finance, sales, and implementation teams
* Track execution of high-priority initiatives and ensure accountability across departments
* Conduct business research and competitor analysis to support growth planning
* Assist leadership with operational planning, investment decisions, and expansion opportunities
* Lead special projects from concept to completion with clear ownership and follow-through
* Improve reporting structures and internal decision-making processes using data-driven insights
Ideal Profile
* 2 to 4 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, operations, strategy, or startup environments
* Strong analytical thinking and advanced financial modelling capabilities
* Excellent presentation development skills with strong PowerPoint expertise
* Strong written and verbal communication with executive-level professionalism
* Highly organized with excellent project coordination abilities
* Comfortable working in fast-paced entrepreneurial and high-growth environments
* Strong ownership mentality with the ability to manage priorities independently
* Commercial mindset with a strong understanding of business growth and scaling operations
Skills Set
* Financial modelling and forecasting
* Business strategy and market analysis
* Executive reporting and presentation development
* KPI tracking and performance dashboards
* Cross-functional project coordination
* Commercial planning and pricing analysis
* Data interpretation and decision support
* Stakeholder management and executive communication
* Process improvement and operational planning
Why Join Us
* Work directly with founders and senior executives in a high-growth education technology business
* Gain broad exposure across strategy, finance, operations, and product execution
* Strong opportunity for rapid career progression and leadership development
* Competitive compensation with potential for long-term incentives
* Join an innovative environment focused on AI-powered transformation in education
* Contribute to building a globally scalable software platform for schools
* Develop valuable experience within one of the most future-focused sectors in education
About the Company
GEMS Education continues to lead innovation in global education through advanced learning systems and technology-driven solutions. Through ventures like TMRW, the group is transforming how schools operate by building intelligent platforms that improve administration, workflows, and decision-making. With a strong commitment to future-ready education, GEMS combines academic excellence with digital innovation to shape the next generation of school management systems.
