Hi! I am moving to Dubai in 3 mos. I have 1.5 years of experience and have passed all levels CFA, am an ACCA Affiliate and hold a BSc in Applied Accounting. I am targeting Strategy & Associate position. Do you think I have a chance of landing an interview considering I am anexpat

Hi,

Being an expat would not be a deterrent given the bulk of the workforce in Dubai is not local anyway.

The key consideration is whether your profile is competitive enough. Without looking at your CV further its hard to give a realistic POV, but generally firms look for a track record of excellence/achievement and also markers that signal you have what it takes i.e. top university, big brand employer, fast promotions etc.

In addition - you do want to also network as this will be critical in getting a referral. 

Given you will apply as an Experienced Hire, i believe the following articles will be helpful for you:

5 Reasons Why Experienced Hires Fail the Interview

Using AI for Case Preparation

Succeeding in Consulting as an Experienced Hire

All the best!

Sure, you sound like you have a great profile. 

Do a scan of the top x firms in ME. 

Then start checking what roles they have open that would be relevant for you. 

Prepare your CV so it's in top shape and reach out to recruiters for a quick chat to confirm that the role is relevant for you and still open. 

And then apply. 

If yo have any questions, feel free to drop me a line. About a third of the candidates I've worked with applied in the ME so I might be able to share some useful, tailored advice. 

Best,
Cristian