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    Personal Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Varied secretarial position supporting the Manager for the MENA Region with personal and executive assistant duties.Client DetailsOur client is a highly reputed Trade Brokerage/Fin-tech company with a global presence in the market. We are currently recruiting a Personal Assistant to support the Senior Manager for the MENA Region.Description* Be the key support contact between the Senior Manager and various departments, ensuring efficient communication* Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders are maintained* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations, visa and mandatory tests required for travel* Format information for internal and external communication as required by the CEO via emails, presentations, reports in a timely and accurate manner* Manage the diary and calendar on a regular basis with the prepared itineraries and agendas* Schedule all internal and external team meetings and take minutes when required, ensuring proper documentation* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisationJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. Additionally, he/she will receive medical insurance and annual flight tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant/ Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a global, professional entity.

    * ­­­­­­5+ years of experience in Administration working as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar roles supporting Senior Managers* Fluency in Arabic is advantageous* Must be currently located in UAE with proven local work experience* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner* Must have strong knowledge in Microsoft Office* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one’s own initiative

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Security & Loss Prevention Coordinator | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTION We’re expanding our team within Amazon Operations! If you’re interested in joining a business where you can achieve amazing results and put smiles on people’s faces, this could be the role for you.As a Security & Loss Prevention Coordinator (SLP), your duties are to provide security services, investigation and asset protection in designated area of responsibility, assist in mitigating product loss, and maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with EMEA Security and Loss Prevention guidelines and policies. The role is cross-functional and requires deep collaboration and influencing ability with stakeholders from business and corporate functions. SLP coordinator’s day-to-day activities involve planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and executing process and procedures laid down by the organization and the SLP function. Identify the shrink aspects at AMZL delivery network including delivery partners. Identify the potential pilferage opportunities and organized fraud and work closely with the concerned stakeholders to mitigate the causes of losses. Optimum utilization of the resources to ensure and maintain high quality and timely support to Business teams. Conduct risk assessment and process audit for the respective sites and work in accordance with the security policies and guidelines.This is a varied, complex role and every day is different!YOU WILL• Perform risk assessments of site & operation model and frame mitigation measures• Manage physical security of sites through guarding service & monitor optimum functioning of electronic surveillance devices• Conduct detailed investigations within the policy framework, identify root cause & write report, develop management action plan for process formulation/ compliance/ improvement.• Drive corrective and preventive process changes that could impact shrink reduction matrix positively.• Build effective working relationship within team & manage stakeholders to drive closure of optimization trackers/ management action plan.• Effectively manage security services vendor for SLA adherence and conduct training for guarding force on SLP processes.• Manage preventative maintenance of physical devices and train staff on emergency response• Coordinate with Government agencies at site level

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in investigative or loss prevention field, preferably in a retail, e-commerce, Warehouse and manufacturing industry.• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Advanced level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS office package• Basic knowledge of verbal & written English/ vernacular language.• Demonstrated ability to deal with business tools & understand business metrics• Demonstrated ability to perform in pressured environment with adherence to timelinesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in the military or law enforcement is preferred, as well as retail or logistics security management experience.• Strong communication skills & basic knowledge of verbal & written Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil & Tagalog language. Industry licensed (e.g. SIRA, SIA etc.)• Strong business ethics, integrity and discretion• Strong interpersonal skills & proven experience in managing stakeholders and vendorsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.Amazon takes your personal data protection seriously and respects EU and local data protection laws. Unless you express otherwise, by submitting your CV you authorize the hiring Amazon company to store your personal data in the electronic database maintained by Amazon Corporate LLC. in the USA or one of its affiliates for the purpose of assessing your suitability for this and future job vacancies and to pursue your recruiting process. If at any time you want your personal data to be deleted, you simply need to notify the hiring Amazon company. Amazon will not share your personal data with any third party without your prior consent. As part of your interview process with Amazon you may be asked to authorize the hiring Amazon company to separately verify your application data and personal background through a third party service provider.

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Mobile Application Developer | Green Gulf Careers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Native Mobile Application Developer (iOS and Android) with at least 3 years of experience in the same field. An ideal candidate would be experienced in Objective-C, Java and also have some experience in Native Development Frameworks such as React Native, Flutter etc. You should be able to work with both UI/UX, Front-End, Back-End of the mobile applications. Some of your responsibilities would include working with a number of designers, software engineers and management team in order to execute assigned requirements.

    Salary:
    AED
    6,000 to 10,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Required Skills & Responsibilities:• Minimum 3 years experience in Full-Stack Native Mobile Application Development• Experience working with iOS / Xcode / Swift / Swift UI / Objective-C & Android / Java / Android SDK• Experience developing mobile applications using native JavaScript frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, Vue etc.• Expert in JavaScript, Node.js• Experience in deployment process of Mobile Application• Experience in Mobile UI / UX design including tools such as Photoshop, Figma or Adobe XD• Experience with Git / GitHub• Excellent communication, teamwork & time management skills• Quick debugging & problem solving skills• Ability to create an app from scratch or improve and maintain existing ones• Unit Testing / Test tables• Build high-quality, reusable and reliable code• Bring your expertise and technical knowledge to improve best practices• Experience in Fintech, Web3, Blockchain sector is a plusEducation: • BS degree in Computer Science, Mobile Application Development or equivalent

    With a genuine understanding of what our Clients and Candidates need to succeed, Green Gulf Careers believe that honest and open relationships at every level are paramount to both our success and yours. We have a hugely diverse talent pool and we take the utmost care in matching them to our equally diverse Client base in order to achieve success at every level.

    Whilst partnering with organisations across the Gulf, whether it be a SME or a leading Multinational, our team has extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of both the economic trends and cultural business diversities in this region.

    When engaging with us, you will deal with a dedicated Consultant who has a strong knowledge of your industry and sector and who will take time to get to know you and your Individual or Company needs. We pride ourselves on our discreet, transparent and service focused approach and to that end, we will form a relationship based on a mutual respect which really assists us understand your requirements. Our experience in industry adds particular value to the recruitment process and whilst we recruit at all levels and disciplines, we offer the same exceptional service levels should you be recruiting a junior member of staff or at Company Director level. More

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    Business Development Executive | Mayfair Partners

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are recruiting for a Global European Fintech company for their Dubai office who require Business Development Executives for their expanding sales team.This is a fast growing fintech with a superior product offering to their competitors. They have grown across the globe and in ten years have offices in over 20 countries.• You will be generating new business by lead sourcing, calling owners of UAE companies, including CEO’s, CFO’s, FD’s etc and pitch & demonstrate our clients market leading financial payments platform and technology.This role would suit someone who has a keen interest in the financial markets, fintech & sales and those who have studied economics / finance are encouraged to apply.Salary:AED 13500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Languages, Hindi, English, MalayalamNew Business Experience from B2B industriesKeen interest in the financial marketsTarget driven Degree qualified preferably economics of finance degreeConsultative Solution based sales approach

    Mayfair Partners are an International Executive Search and Recruitment Solutions consultancy based in Downtown Dubai. We are passionate about providing a superior service to clients. We service both established businesses and also advise those that are looking to set up a business in this region.

    Mayfair Partners was founded by three partners with combined recruitment experience of over 20 years. More

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    Paralegal to Senior In-house Legal Team | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This role does not require a long list of qualifications and several years of experience. However, what is essential is experience within a legal setting (either within a law firm or an in-house role) and a highly tenacious, forward thinking and self-motivated approach to each and every task. Providing support to what is essentially a Managing Partner and two Senior Partners with extensive law careers, the position will manage exceptionally confidential investment, new company incorporation and corporate documents for the organisation’s ultra-high net worth clients on a global scale. This DIFC company operates in a highly discreet manner and therefore an unprecedented level of discretion is required at all times when handling corporate filing, management and input of data on to Companies House, new company incorporation management, license renewals and tracking and monitoring documents for client progress. As you will be instructed by a very busy senior team, you will take up the responsibility of preparing all relevant legal documents and notices. It is expected that the successful candidate will have the fortuity and confidence to pick up any unintended or ambiguous errors and not just facilitate a secretarial typing function. You will therefore take a collaborative approach with the senior team on a daily basis and due to the nature of the investments made, you will assist heavily in the completion of compliance documents to regulatory bodies such as the FCA and collate information for stock trade filing and monitor the trade listings. As the sole Paralegal you will also have regular interactions with the wider investment and operational teams in the Dubai office and therefore strong communication and excellent written skills in the English language are essential.

    Gaining a great deal of exposure within the private investment sector and the opportunity to develop and learn from a very hands on and highly experienced senior team, the organisation is exceptionally stable and a well reputed firm. We are seeking a highly functioning and diligent legal individual for this position with boundless energy and experience in a fast paced and demanding role. With a fantastic reputation and a long-standing loyal client base, this corporate entity constantly seeks out top talent in the Middle East market and have considerably grown the team in the last 3 years, despite the economic challenges during the pandemic. Therefore, the rewards and learning curve gained here will be second to none and a career defining opportunity awaits.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Manager – Business Consulting – Enterprise Risk | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The opportunity The objective of our Consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.Your key responsibilities You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to address strategic, compliance, financial, and operational risks, and work with clients to solve complex problems in the areas of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Internal Control and Audit.Skills and attributes for success – Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. – Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and advise clients to understand and manage their business risks and verify the validity of their business information – Brief the engagement team on the client’s IA environment and industry IA trends. – Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. – Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop enterprise risk plans, and provide enterprise risk services on an outsourcing basis. – Assess internal controls and SOX framework to mitigate risk and apply it to client situations – Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client’s business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client’s business. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. – Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients. To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s or master’s degree – A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field of Governance/Risk/Compliance and/or Internal Audit in a professional services or consulting firm, or within the Energy sector. – Sector experience in the Energy (Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Power and Utilities) or relevant fields, – Functional expertise in the areas of Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Control, Internal Audit, eGRC solutions, Risk Analytics are relevant to this post. – We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location – Supervisory and team leadership expertise. – Professional Services (with Big4) expertise is preferred.

    Ideally, you’ll also have- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, technology related fields, Engineering, finance, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline – Any of the following: CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT, PMP certifications is a requirement. What we look for We’re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    10 of The Highest Paying Jobs for Early Career Candidates

    When you’re young, it’s hard not to think about money. Money you want to spend, money you want to invest, money you want to share with your family, and money that you want to earn. Depending on who you are and what field you’re pursuing, expectations about your starting salary are bound to vary. But that doesn’t change the fact that everyone still wants to know how much money they could possibly make in a particular career.

    This being the case, we decided to create a list of some of the highest paying jobs for early-career candidates using data sourced from Salary.com. Although there may be jobs that exist in between these rankings and salaries that vary from company to company, this will give you an idea of what you can expect to make in each of the corresponding positions.

    10. Accounting Analyst – $56,076

    At the top of our list, we have a position that everyone reading this should be familiar with – accountants. Accountants can range from public, to personal, to private, serving a myriad of clients with ranging budgets. As you can imagine, an accountant handling the taxes of a typical citizen opposed to an accountant handling the profile of a Fortune 500 company will vary. So keep that in mind when choosing your route!

    9. Risk Analyst – $59,921

    Next up on our list of highest paying jobs, we have risk analysts who are responsible for reviewing and examining financial firms’ investment portfolios. This includes overseeing international investments and assessing the risk involved with certain financial decisions. Although this is near the top of our list, don’t doubt the ability to make serious money in a career like this.

    8. Financial Analyst – $61,769

    Although a risk analyst may sometimes be classified as a financial analyst, the jobs vary in depth. A financial analyst works in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and a wide range of other businesses that exist outside the financial realm. Their official titles may be specified as securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, investment analyst, or ratings analyst.

    7. Inside Sales – $65,729

    An inside sales rep is an extremely broad category just because of how many different sectors they operate in. The reason this may be weighed down is because of the sheer amount of sales companies that exist in our markets. Although there may be bigshot inside sales reps who are making up to 6 digits including commission there are also reps selling cheaper products somewhere else. This is a position for the grinders as you put in what you get back.

    6. Investment Banking Analyst – $75,934

    In one of the more popular positions on our list of highest paying jobs, investment banking is an incredibly lucrative career. Placed in a variety of different industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or any of the other emerging markets, investment banking analysts serve a critical role in securing and/or saving money for a wide variety of clients.

    5. Business and Information Technology – $81,100

    Business and information technology have always been a major presence across industries. But more so in recent times due to the advancement of technology within the space. As a business and information technology representative or analyst, you are responsible for the integration and oftentimes management of a business’ particular technology which, depending on the complexity of said technology, will range in compensation.

    4. Cyber Security Architect – $105,078

    Given the rise of cyber terrorism and the severity of the damage inflicted on victims, cyber security specialists have become a very high-paying job. Businesses across various different industries have enlisted the services of cyber security architects to make sure their defense systems are ironclad. Given the fact that finance companies with large quantities of money to keep safe are oftentimes the ones seeking out architects, you can expect to make a large chunk of change in a profession like this.

    3. Supply Chain Manager – $116,738

    A supply chain manager is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing multiple activities that revolve around the facilitation of a product. This includes the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of said product all while making sure nothing goes wrong and saving money wherever possible. Given how fast product markets are growing, there is no wonder why this position is on our list of highest paying jobs.

    2. Software Engineer – $118,780

    Sitting comfortably at second on our list are software engineers. The degree of difficulty involved with becoming a software engineer, and a good one at that, is part of the reason why it is such a high-paying job. Depending on what kind of software you are designing and for who, expect this profession to keep you fed, well clothed, and living great.

    1. Data Scientist – $135,537

    There’s no denying the facts – data runs the world. In this information age of our’s where data and statistics have become currency, more and more companies, app developers, and entrepreneurs of every variety or seeking out knowledgeable and capable data scientists to help them turn numbers into profit. Profits that data scientists are given a large portion of. It’s for this reason that it stands at the top of our list as one of the highest paying jobs for early-career candidates.

    Although salary is an incredibly important factor when it comes to deciding where you want to work, it shouldn’t be the only factor. There are several reasons that make a job the right one for you and it’s critical that you weigh all of them with the intention of doing what’s best for you. 

    To find out more information on how to go about choosing a career path or determining what job is perfect for you, make a profile with WayUp and get matched with tons of employers all looking to fill positions today. More

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    Core Assurance – Senior Associate (Non FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More