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    Senior Consultant- Business Consulting – Technology Risk | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    EY is the leading Big-4 professional services firm committed to creating a Better Working World. Fast pace of today’s business cycle as well as the rapid developments in business, operational and technological space present rapid growth opportunities as well as create uncertainties for today’s business leaders and workforce. EY Consulting is fully engaged with these developments that are rapidly reshaping the entire industries and economies leading to a redefining of their risk profiles. Within MENA region, EY is actively engaged with all sectors of the economy and actively supporting the vision of national leaderships especially in the GCC countries. EY is dedicated to help our clients in all sectors anticipate the uncertainty they face in doing their business and work closely with them to help effectively manage the Risk. Technology is a major component underpinning the transformation programs. EY and especially our Technology Risk team is currently looking to scaling up the capabilities and the skills on hand to serve increasing demands of our clients in their sophisticated technology environments. The opportunity You will be part of EY MENA Technology Risk. Your mandate will be to work with EY teams across different MENA offices to serve MENA clients and mainly in KSA. You will contribute to our account centric growth strategy focusing on issue-based and competency-driven client needs. That’s what differentiates EY in the Consulting marketplace. Your key responsibilities You will help our clients evaluate and enhance their business; with a focus on managing the risk arising from ongoing technology developments and the resultant fast-paced changes in their business and operational processes. Everything you will be involved in comes down to providing excellent customer service and helping EY teams do the same. Whether it is working with multiple client teams, advising the clients on IT Risk related matters or assisting EY executives with business development activities across various sectors, you will build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to your clients. Skills and attributes for success – Providing guidance and knowledge, participating in performing procedures focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues – Maintaining relationships with client management, managing expectations around work products, timing, and deliverables billing – Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex information systems and the client’s business/industry. – Demonstrating excellent project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with team members. Using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

    To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related discipline. Alternatively, a degree in business, accounting, finance, with additional IT qualifications. – Master’s degree will be preferable. – Around five (5) years of relevant experience of working as IT risk advisor or an IT auditor for a public accounting firm, professional services firm, technology company, telecom company or a financial services company, or comparable experience as an IT/IS advisor – Relevant experience areas include, but not limited to, IT Risk assessment and management, Digital Trust, Mobile Technology assessments, Emerging Technologies (Robotics, IoT, Cloud and Blockchain), ERP control validations (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), systems and networking technologies, IT/Business process and internal control assessments, internal audit engagements, external audit integration, application of data analytics, and/or third party reporting, etc. – Assisting EY executives with business development activities across various sector/geography/solution focus – Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills – Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills Ideally, you will also have CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or CIA certification is essential for long-term growth in the role; Based on an individual’s professional background, area of specialization or industry focus, we recognize that other certifications, credentials or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. EY MENA firm and has the primary focus to serve MENA clients. Therefore, an ability and willingness for full-time travel and work at different MENA offices is a pre-requisite. EY has well-defined travel policies and administrative setup in place to facilitate the travel across EY offices. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We offer: – Career with a Big 4 firm in a multi-national environment across MENA, – Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, – Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career and – The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction, and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

    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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    Senior Consultant, Cyber Threat and Investigation – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant, Cyber Threat and Investigations, Riyadh, Saudi NationalSuccessful organizations depend on their reputation for keeping promises, respecting laws and behaving ethically to maintain stakeholder trust. EY Forensic & Integrity Services professionals help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. Embracing integrity means doing what you say you will do, with unerring commitment. This can make it easier to attract and retain talented people and harness their skills to grow your business. A foundation built on integrity is critical because today’s talent values purpose-driven organizations. It can also help you develop stronger partnerships with suppliers and work more effectively with employees, investors, regulators and influencers. Our integrated approach ranges from enhancements in areas of perceived weakness or issues – including governance, controls, culture and data insights – to full organizational design and structural implementation. The opportunity A position has arisen for a Cyber Threat Investigation and Data Privacy consultant to join the business, supporting the MENA technology team with cyber compromise assessments, other forensic projects, and data privacy projects. This is an ideal opportunity to develop you career in the consulting space, to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, gaining exposure to a fast – paced market with evolving challenges and opportunities and to support the development of junior team members. Your key responsibilities In this role you will be required to participate as an individual contributor and team member in two main domains: Cyber security services & Data privacy and personal data protection. You will assist in cyber services, such as cyber threat intelligence, cyber compromise assessment, cyber security incident response activities, threat events investigation, and to deliver high quality reports to the client. Support client teams on remote sites and support the delivery of long-term cyber threat investigation projects, both onsite and remotely. Where necessary, you may also deploy to client sites to undertake cyber related investigations. You will assist in implementing data privacy and personal data protection and security projects, build and design data policy and procedures to comply with different regional data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and NDMO. You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You’ll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives and will consistently drive projects to completion, determining that the work is of high quality and communicating issues to project leaders.

    To qualify for the role, you must have – 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in cyber security, incident response, and data privacy – Extensive knowledge in building data privacy controls for structured and unstructured data – An in-depth understanding of computer forensic and cyber security principles including intrusion response and network monitoring – Working knowledge of hardware configuration and network / data communications, software development and scripting, database technology and database exploitation / forensics – Experience in evidence seizure and conducting intelligence analysis – Understanding of attacker indicators of compromise and tactics, techniques, and procedures and organizing them so they can be applied to current and future investigations – Knowledge of Windows, Unix and Mac host-based forensics and command line – Knowledge of different data protection regulations, such as GDPR and NDMO Ideally, you’ll also have – Formal industry cyber threat qualification such as Advanced Threat Detection and Incident Response, GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst and advance Threat Hunting or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) – An advanced degree or at least one professional certification, such as EnCE, CCE, CCFP, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, CFCE, GCIH, GREM, CIPT, CIPM – Track record with a leading consulting firm What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offerWe 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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    Consulting – Senior Consultant – Financial Services – UAE National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Senior Consultant – Financial Services (Dubai) – UAE NationalLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Business Unit OverviewThe Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational Excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation Transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimization), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews, and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive, and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.Responsibilities:- Build and enhance team capabilities by always being up to date with trends in the market and understanding the impact on our clients so that you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.- Knowledgeable in Digital banking, international branch set up.- Experienced in Digital channel sales, sales optimization, and revenue expansion within the banking sector.- Understanding of banking products, consumer banking, corporate banking, treasury, and private banking.- Working on Strategy and innovation – Strategy definition, market/competitor scanning, targets definition, new product launches, fintech partnerships, open banking.- Transformation and PMO – Program development and execution, portfolio management, annual planning, budget allocation, and approval.

    Requirements:- Willingness to be based in Amman, Jordan.- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Technology, or other related major required.- Years of Experience: 1 – 5 years of experience in the Financial Services field. In-depth previous experience with Digital and Fintech.- Previous experience within the Middle East is a plus, particularly towards the latter part of the career.- Excellent organizational skills, and able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.- Language Skills: Excellent English and Arabic communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts, etc.).- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.- Strong ability to manage large project/ consulting teams (10+).- In-depth financial sector acumen and the underlying market forces affecting organizations’ performance and strategic objectives.- Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.- Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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

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    Tax Knowledge Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax Knowledge Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager – MENA Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. Your key responsibilities – Carry out high-level and collaborative research in MENA on the latest tax and regulatory developments – Search for and retrieve information on MENA tax and regulatory developments from public sources and databases – Use initiative thinking, logic and creativity to analyze and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcome – Fact-check and present relevant information, facts and figures – Provide accurate, timely and reliable translations of technical material in both Arabic and English, ensuring all translated text conveys original meaning and tone – Write and edit briefing notes – Manage, maintain and protect electronic databases – Such other tasks as directed Skills and attributes for success If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional, with strong analytical and problem solving skills, who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people, you will be perfect for the role.

    To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, law, taxation or any related essential fields. Having a legal background is an advantage. – Preferably an MBA, Masters, LLM or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification. – A strong knowledge of Tax and minimum 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. – Strong command of spoken and written Arabic Ideally, you also have – Experience of dealing with multinational clients and working in a multi-cultural environment. – Excellent analytical and organizational skills. – Effective time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. – Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent research, analytical, organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You will 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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    Credit Relationship Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • To assume primary responsibility for developing/ managing/ improving existing and new credit relationships along with enhancing portfolio diversification, continuous follow-up on various ailing borrowers regarding cash recovery/declassification, and maintaining working relationship with internal stakeholders of Branch and Head office (e.g. IFRG, CMG, etc.) to improve business response and turnaround time. • Undertaking KYC/ CDD, AML & CFT checks for both existing & new customers. • To supervise timely preparation of quality credit line proposals by undertaking in depth analysis of: financial & market position, security/collateral, technical capability of the borrower and calculation of risk ratinginter-alia other checksfor evaluating creditworthiness of the Customer, thereby negotiating competitive pricing, collateral and other terms of loans for existing as well as potential clients at the time of establishing / renewing credit relationships.• To be well versed with all lending policies & procedures of the Bank together with regulatory requirements and keep all the team members fully updated ensuring that the credit/ lending functions are managed in line with the Bank’s laid down credit policies & procedures and is in compliance with all regulatory requirements. • To achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) assigned in terms of asset book building, To coordinate regularly with peers, colleagues, managers at Branch / Head Office for feedback on key business performance and risk indicators. • Implementing and maintaining complete control aspect i.e periodical client visits, call reports, formal credit checking, informal market feedback to monitor the assigned portfolio effectively. • To ensure stringent monitoring of Bank’s exposure to the different industries lending portfolio by regularly evaluating and mitigating the risks associated with portfolio, managing delinquent accounts on a timely basis and ensuring suitable remedial measures are taken to secure payments and the Bank’s interest and keeping the portfolio returns acceptable. • To be able to develop and maintain a database of key economic indicators and relevant industrial numbers used for trend analysis. This should then be used to analyze the obligor’s position in it.• To closely monitor industry trends & economic changes effecting clients’ position & pass on information to the team members at Branch and also to Head office and keep the informed / abreast of such developments. • To ensure close liaison is maintained between Head office, CAD at HO with respect to maintenance of record & documents, allowance/alteration of allowed limits. • To coordinate with internal/external auditors to achieve satisfactory audit rating & ensure implementation of audit recommendations.• Liaising with local lawyers / valuators/ insurance company other professionals to cover legal aspects /Recovery Process / evaluation of collateral securities for performing and non-performing loan accounts.• To be able to translate Arabic documents in English if desired or to ensure that documents in Arabic are true translations. • To ensure timely submission of periodical returns to Head Office.• Act as Member & Secretary of Branch Credit Committee, Riyadh. • Any other responsibility as assigned by the competent authority from time to time

    Salary:
    SAR
    20,000 to 35,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Having 5+ years of experience in handling credit proposals of corporate SME clients in KSA with a proven track record of expanding loan portfolio of the bank.• Has an exposure of project financing, trade financing. • Preparing credit proposals and making financial analysis.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Compliance Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and instructions issued by SAMA and NBP HO and further ensure that higher of the two standards are followed.• Oversight of all applicable Regulator aspects and Laws of NBP Riyadh Branch. This includes implementation of bank’s various policies and procedural document, development of Compliance policies as and when required by the local regulator as well as all Compliance Functions as specified in the Compliance Policy and AM L/ CFT Policy of the Bank.• Develop end-to-end compliance programs and all allied policies, procedures, methods, tools etc. in the light of local regulator and SBP Compliance Risk Management guidelines and ensure, monitor and oversee their NBP Riyadh wide implementation.• Identify and Report Compliance Breaches in Central Bank regulations to Compliance Group, HO.• Identify / Monitor suspicious transactions and reporting of the same as per local regulatory requirement.• Ensure timely submission of data/ ret urns to regulator, where applicable.• Submit all the required reports and findings to Compliance Group Head Office on timely• basis as and when required but not limited to the following• Organizing Compliance Committee Meeting as per its TORs and sharing its meeting and agenda with CG• Developing and implementation of Annual Compliance Plan• Facilitate Regulatory Inspections, manage Regulatory Penalties, compliance with regulatory inspection reports• Act as a liaison between Local Regulators and the Bank and establish a close working relationship with all key personnel of the branch and HO to facilitate effective implementation of Compliance program.• Where the law of the host country conflicts with the Compliance requirements of NBP or SBP and branch is unable to full y observe the higher standards, CCO shall report this to the Head office for further guidance.• Ensure that regulatory enforcement actions are implemented in letter and in spirit within given time frame and in manner as prescribed by the regulatory authority.• Ensure dissemination of updates in regulations and compliance procedures to relevant stake holders • Performing roles and responsibilities as listed in NBP Global Compliance Policy• Determine the resources required for Compliance Function to carry out all its roles and responsibilities professionally and of desired quality.• Develop, coordinate, and participate in a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on the elements of the compliance program, and seek to inculcate a conductive compliance/risk culture in the branch.• Oversee fraud investigation involving customer accounts and recovery of funds, and coordinating investigate ions with external investigation and enforcement officials• Ensure that a documented code of ethics is periodically disseminated to and is acknowledged by all employees of NBP Riyadh.

    Salary:
    SAR
    35,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • CCO, ACAMS certified professional with total 5+ years of experience of working in Banking, Finance or Insurance sector.• Minimum 3 years of experience of working as AML/Compliance Manager.• Preference will be given to those candidates who already have SAMA NOC for the AML/Compliance Manager position.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Investment Analyst | Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client is an Investment Entity and is seeking an Arabic Speaking Investment Analyst to join their team to support the Head of Financial Planning with research support Responsibilities: – Source, review, analyse and perform in depth market research new investment opportunities suitable to the Private & Public Investment portfolio our client. – Develop suitable financial models of the targeted investments. – Products and prepare critical analysis and reports.- Develop and present an analysis of targeted investments that support the investment team in evaluating the opportunity at hand.- Understand and stay current on market conditions, new and existing investment products or strategies, best practices in portfolio management and apply such understanding to the managed funds.- Monthly Portfolio Analytics and Reporting- In conjunction with Legal and Compliance, review & develop improvements to legal documents, in order to ensure full compliance with local and offshore jurisdictions to minimizing associated risks.

    The Ideal candidate will have:- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting – Master’s in commerce / MBA from reputed institute- CA/CPA/CFA- 5+ years of experience in investment banking or private equity in the Middle East- Strong Financial modelling skills – Outstanding mathematical and analytical skills.- Experience in preparing & presenting proposals – Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy financial instruments.- General knowledge of GAAP reporting

    SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals.

    Disciplines covered include:

    Site Engineers, Site Agents, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners, Safety, Purchasers, Estimators and Design Executive. More

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    Internal Audit Manager | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Ability to deal with people at all levels• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills• Ability to initiate improvements in working methods with active subordinate participation• Remarkable level of managerial ability to lead and guide a big team of personal and Supervisors • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and assess the performance of the Company• Candidate must be a Bahraini National

    • University degree, membership of an internationally recognized professional accounting body such as a certified accountant or chartered accountant, and post qualifying education courses relation to computers international accounting standards, and other developments within the profession• Minimum 8-10 years in a variety of accounting and auditing roles, including external audit, internal audit, investigations, operational and management reviews• Strong working knowledge of financial control and administration operations• Knowledge of International Auditing Standards• Knowledge of latest Risk Management methodologies• High level of leadership qualities, managerial skills, problem solving and decision making ability.

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More