
Etihad Airways
Commercial Strategy Analyst
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
14/03/2026
Job description
The Commercial Strategy Analyst role supports the Strategy & Projects team at Etihad Airways by delivering research, analysis, strategic insights, and data-driven recommendations that inform commercial decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects, the role requires strong aviation and commercial acumen combined with advanced analytical, research, and presentation capabilities. The team oversees Etihadās commercial strategy and all strategic, multi-functional projects, playing a fundamental role in supporting the airlineās growth plans under its broader commercial and corporate strategy. The role involves conducting comprehensive research, analyzing data from multiple internal and external sources, synthesizing findings into clear and concise outputs, and developing presentations that provide actionable insights for senior stakeholders. The position contributes to meeting preparation and facilitation, supports special strategic projects across the department, and applies structured analysis to support Etihadās commercial initiatives. Strong proficiency in MS 365 tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, is required to analyze data, build models, and communicate insights effectively within a fast-paced airline and aviation environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research to support commercial strategy formulation and strategic project delivery.
- Analyze complex datasets from multiple internal and external sources and synthesize findings into clear, structured insights.
- Develop detailed presentations and strategic materials that translate analytical outputs into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Prepare meeting documentation, briefing materials, and analytical summaries to support effective meeting facilitation and decision-making.
- Support the execution of special strategic and multi-functional projects within the Strategy & Projects team and the wider commercial organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and align analytical outputs with business objectives.
- Apply structured analytical frameworks and commercial judgment to support Etihad Airwaysā growth strategy and commercial initiatives.
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelorās degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a closely related academic discipline.
- Possess a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in an analyst, strategy, consulting, or similar analytical role.
- Demonstrate strong aviation and commercial acumen, with an understanding of airline business models and commercial drivers.
- Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in MS 365 tools, particularly Microsoft Excel for data analysis and Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation development.
- Maintain a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal, for professional documentation and presentations.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.