Strengthen the technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in finance, strategy and consulting roles
Learn through real companies, real industries, real transactions and real market events
Every engagement is tailored to your objectives, experience level and professional goals
The Strategy Desk works with finance, strategy and consulting professionals seeking to strengthen their technical expertise, sharpen their commercial judgement and develop the skills required to succeed in increasingly complex business environments.
Our sessions are particularly well suited to analysts, associates and managers in the early-to-mid stages of their careers, as well as organisations looking to strengthen capability across finance, strategy and business teams.
Participants come from a broad range of disciplines, including FP&A, business finance, corporate finance, M&A, equity research, credit analysis and management consulting.
Based in the UAE, we are committed to supporting the development of local finance and business talent, including Emirati professionals seeking to build successful careers.
Every engagement is tailored to the individual or team's objectives, experience level and development needs. Common areas of focus include:
Engagements range from focused sessions on specific topics to broader professional development programmes and can be delivered virtually or in person, on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or for corporate teams.
What makes our approach different is the emphasis on real-world application. We use live companies, earnings releases, transactions, market developments and case studies to bring concepts to life.
Our sessions combine technical fundamentals, structured problem-solving and real-world application, helping professionals translate learning into greater impact in their roles.
Alongside technical capability, we also focus on developing professional judgement: how to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and assess the credibility of data, analysis and output. As information and analysis become increasingly accessible through AI and other tools, these skills are becoming an even more important differentiator.
Sessions include knowledge checks to reinforce learning and help participants apply concepts with confidence.
Our aim is to help professionals build stronger technical foundations, develop a structured approach to analysis, and strengthen the commercial judgement needed to excel in their roles and advance their careers.
Drawing on more than ten years of experience across audit, strategy consulting and M&A, we combine real-world industry experience with a passion for teaching and developing talent.
Our experience includes training at a Big Four accounting firm, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (ACA), and progressing into Director-level strategy and M&A leadership roles.
Alongside our training programmes, we publish regular insights on financial markets, investing and valuation via Substack. Explore our latest insights to learn more.
Regular writing on financial markets, valuation, investing and corporate strategy.
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Read on Substack →Interested in working together? The introductory session is an opportunity for us to understand your background, objectives and development needs, while giving you a chance to learn more about our approach and determine whether we are the right fit.
There is no obligation to proceed further. We will be in touch within 24 hours.