Assistant Manager/Manager, Strategy & Commercial Advisory

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025Department: Strategy & Commercial AdvisoryLocation: DubaiDescriptionA Career with TrivandiWorking for Trivandi means the opportunity to work on the world’s most iconic projects in a supportive, people-first environment with colleagues who are passionate, collaborative and love what they do.Our culture is grounded in trust and fulfilment, with a shared passion for achieving excellence, whilst having fun. We’re dedicated to ensuring that every team member’s voice is heard and valued, enabling Trivandi to be shaped and grown by the people within it.Ultimately, Trivandi is a place where you’ll be excited to come to work at the start of each week.Together, we keep our shared values at the heart of everything we do:Passion: We love what we do and care passionately about achieving great outcomes with our partners. Trust & Quality: We are trusted to consistently deliver to the highest international standards and professional ethics. OneTeam: We are a close-knit team and know that our best work is done together. We care for each other, always putting people first, enabling us to deliver our best work. Always Evolving: We don't stand still. We strive to make each project better than the last, daring to challenge what's gone before, in our quest for innovation and improvement. About TrivandiTrivandi provide advisory, design and delivery services to major events, venues, destinations and sports organisations.Founded in 2013 from the success of the London 2012 Games, we have grown to over 100 specialists across four global offices in London, Dubai, Riyadh and Brisbane, delivering over 300 projects in 29 countries.Our unique “One Team” approach brings together the right expertise at the right time, synchronising strategy, design, project management, and operations to simplify complexity and deliver actionable solutions that drive meaningful impact.We passionately share our knowledge to empower local teams, unlocking the full potential of each unique experience to inspire positive change and create lasting legacies.That’s What We Mean By Creating Experiences, Better.About Strategy & Commercial Advisory Our team of industry experts and former Big 4 consultants advise on some of the most exciting projects in global sport and entertainment, from world-class stadia and arenas to next generation sport hubs and specialist event venues.Our service offer includes:Venues – We provide strategic, economic and financial advice to investors, operators and owners on the development and operation of venues. This includes:Market Analysis & Needs AssessmentFeasibility Study & Business Case DevelopmentEconomic & Social Impact AssessmentVenue Performance Benchmarking & AssessmentOperator Assessment, Procurement & ContractingSustainability Advisory.Events – We advise host cities, rights holders, and government clients across the entire event lifecycle from bidding through to evaluation and legacy. This includes:Event Strategy DevelopmentEvent Impact Framework & AssessmentEvent Selection and Portfolio AssessmentEvent Feasibility StudiesEnd-to-End Bid Advisory & SupportSustainability AdvisoryPost-Event Evaluation & ReportingSports – We support federations, leagues, and clubs to tackle the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities in their respective sports. This includes:Strategy & Policy DevelopmentFunding and Investment StrategyOperational & Governance Design & ReviewCommercial & Sponsorship Strategy & ImplementationPerformance, Participation and Membership StrategySome of our recent projects include:Leading the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Post Event Reporting for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, QatarStrategic Advisor to the Saudi Surf Federation including supporting them through the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Operational Review, Saudi ArabiaAdvising Sports Boulevard on the operating model for the various venues in Phase 1 of the giga-project, Saudi Arabia Advising the National Projects Office on the vision, purpose and strategy for the UAE Pavilion at Expo City, DubaiAdvising the National Projects Office on the operating model and subsequent operator procurement of Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi Advising the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development on the supply and demand of sports infrastructure, Abu Dhabi –Developing an Event Impact Framework for NEOM Sport, Saudi ArabiaAdvising Qiddiya on the operating model and subsequent operator procurement for the Sports, Motorsports, Golf and Equestrian Assets across the giga-project, Saudi Arabia.About The RoleWe are looking for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Manager/Manager to join our Strategy & Commercial Advisory Team on a permanent basis to assist us delivering projects across our team’s core areas of expertise: Events, Venues & Sport.You will be supporting the development of the business unit in a wide variety of responsibilities including business development, project delivery, business process improvement and market research & analytics.This role is based in our Dubai office and will require frequent domestic travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To meet client needs, there will be requirements to work from client offices for specific projects. The role may also involve occasional international travel.Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring that project outcomes meet or exceed expectations. Support projects from inception to delivery, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are rigorously maintained. Lead and support the development of proposals, expressions of interest, and RFP responses, ensuring they are compelling, competitive, and aligned with strategic business goals. Drive innovation and entrepreneurial thinking within the team, identifying new opportunities for growth and leading initiatives that expand Trivandi’s offerings and market presence. Drive collaboration across Trivandi’s global offices, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team environment. Provide support to colleagues and to the wider business including central business operations, internal processes etc. Participate as a team member on Strategy & Commercial Advisory engagements. Carry out financial analysis of projects to highlight key findings relevant to client decision making.Participate in marketing and communication activities related to business development initiatives. Support the preparation of client reports, documents and presentations, including conducting market research and financial analysis. Use numeric and analytical skills to gather, analyse and process client, project or industry data to identify trends and present key findings relevant to the client’s key challenges and opportunities. Support with the preparation of presentations, expression of interest submissions, RFP responses, conference event presentations, capability statements other business development initiatives and external marketing material.Personal Skills And ExperienceThe key knowledge, experience, and qualifications we are looking for include:Degree-level education. Highly numerate, with strong quantitative and conceptual problem-solving abilityDemonstrated passion for sports and physical activitySelf-directed, proactive and entrepreneurialDemonstrated leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environmentStrong interest in sports, entertainment, venues, strategy finance and economicsAble to work on international projects in different parts of the world, sometimes at short notice