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    Cyber Security Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Supporting information security policies, defining information security roles and responsibilities, and setting information security goals for implementation; • Providing information security and information risk management frameworks; • Identifying known and emerging information security issues; • Identifying shifts in the organization’s implicit information risk appetite; • Assisting management in developing information security processes and controls to manage information security risks and information security issues; • Providing guidance and training on information security and information risk management processes; • Facilitating and monitoring implementation of effective information security and information risk management practices by operational management; • Alerting operational management to emerging information security issues and changing regulatory and information risk scenarios; • Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, accuracy and completeness of reporting, compliance with laws and regulations in connection with Information Security, and timely remediation of deficiencies. • Developing and maintaining cyber security strategy, policy, architecture, Risk management process. • Perform the cyber security activities across the Member Organization, including: • Monitoring of the cyber security activities (SOC monitoring) • Monitoring of compliance with cyber security regulations, policies, standards and procedures • Overseeing the investigation of cyber security incidents • Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence from internal and external sources • Performing cyber security reviews • Banks Compliance with SAMA Cyber Security Frame Work

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

    4+ years of experience in handling cyber security function preferably in a financial institutionSkills:• CISSP, CISM, or any Information/Cyber Security certifications• ISO 27001, CRISK, or ISO 31000 certification and knowledge.• Thorough Knowledge of risk management• Sound independent judgement• Very good Communication and interpersonal skills.• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams.• High Analytical and problem-solving skills.• Independent, self-driven and proactive attitude.• Master’s in information security is preferable.

    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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    Assistant IT Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Administration of the Systems network • Install, configure and troubleshoot Windows and AIX Servers• Administrates telecommunications, including LAN/WAN, routers, data communications, Internet and Network connectivity, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IS TCP/IP, UDP , HTTP , FTP protocols and perform protocol and network analysis• Implements policies and procedures for LAN/WAN usage throughout the organization with monitoring Network performance and maintain LANS/WANS security• Troubleshoots problems with networks, web services and email services • Provide 24/7 support for critical situations

    Salary:
    SAR
    25,000 to 35,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The candidate must have experience in the Banking Technology, having considerable hands-on experience working on the infrastructure and network. • At least 5 years related work experience in the Information Security• Must have administration experience in Active Directory, AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, MS-Exchange Server, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Routers, Hub and Switches• Experience in SARIE, SADAD and MADA • Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills• Ability to work under pressure• Highly self-motivated and dedicated• Good Communication Skills in English (both verbal and writing)• Experience in AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, Network Security and virtualization

    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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    Client Engineering – Cloud Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities As a Cloud Engineer you understand the nuances of different Cloud solutions (hybrid, public, private, multi-cloud, on premise) and implications for solution design. You recognize the relationship among various technologies and architectures and how they contribute to an overall solution. You develop a deep interpretation of complex large scale multi-region solutions that are utilizing multiple independent life cycle microservices. To be successful in this role you: * Employ IBM’s Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability; ensure that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product * Demonstrate a growth mindset and continuous learning; stay current on IBM strategy and offerings with understanding of technical principles of Docker and Kubernetes * Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills combined with keen desire to develop quality code in an Agile process * Design, code, and test innovative component-level solutions in areas such as cloud foundation, cloud services, cloud management applications, machine learning, computational linguistics, natural language processing and security applications * Use DevOps practices and methods to plan and create software applications

    Required Experience: * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes and Cloud Platforms, Agile Integration, API Management, Application Modernization, and DevOps. * 3+ year of hands-on experience in building cloud-native solutions based on containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, or others) * 2+ years of hands-on experience in developing / deploying / operating solutions on AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud. * 3+ years hands-on experience in common development frameworks (Spring, ReactJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Ruby) and programing languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go) * Experience in implementing various microservices patterns (Circuit breaker pattern, bulkhead pattern, back-end for front-end patterns, cache aside patterns, etc.) * 2+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying APIs (RESTful, etc.) * Hands-on experience of designing and implementing cloud solutions that implement CI/CD best practices (DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or GitOps) * Broad understanding of both public cloud and on-premise infrastructure (network, storage, security, edge) and infrastructure orchestration. * Knowledge and practical experience of application platforms both traditional and cloud native. * Understand where modernization can be used across applications, integration, data, infrastructure and practices to inflict positive impact for the business and to recognize the patterns that work and the pitfalls to avoid. Preferred Experience: * Cloud Certification in for at least one hyperscaler (AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud) * Certification in one of the Container Platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher) * Experience in implementation, troubleshooting, upgrading and managing Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud Paks * Experience in OpenStack, Terraform, Ansible * 8+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Cybersecurity & Compliance Manager | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Cybersecurity & Compliance Manager – Saudi National

    • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required e.g. Computer Science or Management Information Systems.• MBA or Master’s in a relevant field is a plus• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role• Must be a Saudi national

    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

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    Director – Solution Architect – KSA | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Director – Solution Architect – KSAWhole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments – supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service – providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations. As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We’re looking for a Solutions Architect, SAP (Senior Manager level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. Key Responsibilities: – Demonstrate deep knowledge of SAP solutions and appropriate industries to maintain credibility with prospective customers. Provide proof points with relevant customer stories. – Support RFx completion in support of customer proposals. – Engaging with Clients in understanding their requirements, scoping, discovering and defining solutions, explaining business benefits and use cases and a roadmap to meet their goals. – Creating innovative solution designs that utilize our extensive service offerings. – Understand client requirements (RFP/ RFI), build synopsis and have an ability to articulate the customer ask. – Support the SAP implementation project and play solution architect role binding the entire solution to meet client requirements – Participation in meetings with internal/external stakeholders (Delivery managers, Account managers and client partners) and Vertical & Horizontal teams.

    Key Profile Requirements: – Prior Experience of bid and delivery solutioning as well as core delivery must in the SAP – Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA and with relevant implementation experience – Understanding SAP S/4HANA cloud service offerings with relevant implementation experience – Experience in more than one of the functional workstream (FICO, SD, SF, EWM, TM, Ariba, Hybris, IBP) or over-all solution architect – Worked on implementation RFP’s as a solution architect responsible for designing solutions end to end – Prior business development experience (at least 3-4 years, overall 10-14 years) with exposure to SAP Delivery. A strong understanding of SAP and integration with other applications/systems in an IT landscape – Strong verbal and written communication with out of box thinking abilities. – Ability to understand Methodologies (Activate, Agile, SDLC, SCRUM) and other industry business fundamentals and ability to showcase a quick learning curve. – Proficient in MS Office products (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)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 leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. 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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    Finance Manager | MCK Associates

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Finalisation of accounts• Daily accounts and finance functions• Banking/ reconciliation • MIS report • Budgeting • Analysis

    • Qualified CPA/CA candidates with working experience as Finance Manager.• Well versed knowledge in accounting• Tally / Excel knowledge

    Established in the year 1983 as an audit firm, MCK has rapidly emerged as a multi-disciplinary firm providing a wide range of services like management consulting, corporate finance, IT and E-commerce consulting apart from the regular audit and accounting related services.

    The firm’s existence for almost two decades in the U.A.E has resulted in building a strong clientele base of successful entrepreneurs / companies spread across industries like manufacturing, trading, money exchanges, travel, hospitality, construction, contracting, shipping, printing & publishing, insurance and gold / diamond jewelers.

    We believe in building enduring relationships with our clients through pro-active services, which has always made the clients satisfied.

    We are proud to mention that our specialized skills and rich experience in this country have often helped to convert our client’s visions and dreams into reality. More

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    Head of Trade Services | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The job holder will responsible for overseeing the operational performance, Service quality and Control environment of the unit managing the Trade Operational activities handled by both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless processing of Trade Transactions comprising of Conventional, Islamic and Commodity Trade enabling the Bank to provide excellent customer service in line with published KPIs.Principal Accountabilities:Shareholder & Financial: • Define and execute operational strategy to support Centralized Operations overall business strategies.• Develop/create the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), for performance monitoring and quality measurement purposes, pertaining to the Business Operations and monitor the achievements of its individual units on a periodic basis.Customer: • Ensure the provision of adequate and efficient processing services pertaining to Clients, resolving their queries/ problems and thereby help them serve their respective external customers in a more efficient manner.• Develop/ finalize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/ units to achieve improvements in turnaround time (TAT) with respect to processing of transactions for the respective departments/ divisions/ units.Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): • Ensure the existence of adequate and robust processes and controls (automated/ manual) to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.• Monitor and assess the Business Operations by reviewing daily exception reports and discussing significant matters with the heads of departments.• Evaluate existing as well as new products/ services and provide recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness/ efficiency of the transactions related to the same.• Provide professional direction/advice on all trade finance related matters within the unit/Bank.• Compile relevant MIS on periodic basis for the management.• Ensure system and quality enhancements by monitoring the respective activities and processes implemented, and by keeping abreast with new methodologies and practices. • Monitor day to day Trade Finance Operations by Onshore and Offshore Teams, ensuring seamless functioning of systems and timely completion of all trade transactions maintaining efficiency.• Monitor and ensure that all Customer requests are processed within SLA and thereby Customers receive efficient and quality service.• Manage and monitor functions of Trade Ops to ensure end to end processing of all transactions and other trade activities maintaining end to end ownership including Imports, Exports, Guarantees (English/Arabic), Structured Commodity Trade & Islamic Trade Finance. Trade Approval, Scanning/Filing/Custody and Signing.• Ensure that all transaction processing is in compliance with regulatory and Bank’s policies, procedures and standards with prompt intervention to resolve problems/ concern areas.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Manage maintenance of transaction records, documents and create archival system for easy retrieval• Coordinate with various departments of CBD – IT department, FI, FC, Treasury and branches / RMs in achieving immediate remedy for issues related to products, systems and approvals.• To manage the vendors for Trade System and BPO & provide feedback to Management.• Provide support and operational assistance to BCP team to maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Management.• Keep self-apprised of developments in the industry and maintain robust controls to disseminate operational risks attached to Trade Finance Operations.• To ensure that the Bank’s laid down policies and procedures and local/international regulations are always being adhered to.• Ensure that all GLs including WIP, Payable & Receivable accounts are balanced on daily basis and take immediate actions for differences if any.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Ensure system readiness at all times, take initiative and play active role in enhancement as and when necessary.• Periodic review and update of JD’s and SOPs in line with Bank’s guidelines.• To manage / implement all Trade related projects including UAT in coordination with Onshore Team members.• Monitor, maintain and measure the efficiency and error details of Outsourced team, take remedial action.• Audit Management – Provide Support and operational assistance to conduct audit – Internal & External. Take remedial action promptly against all audit observations.• Operational support to FI team for Trade Refinancing – Manage Assets and handle correspondence.• Mentor direct reports and create an efficient back up & succession planning.• Manage efficiency and effectiveness in automating and transforming the manual processes, Identify and eliminate waste & repeated steps in the process.• Execute projects related to trade finance operations, ensure their timely completion, achievement of objectives and cost efficiencies.• Ensure the change-over to new systems and processes is smooth and error-free.• Review requirements of business units in terms of operational support and discuss in detail with concerned business units.• Review department delivery processes with a view to ensure smooth workflow within the department, reduce turnaround times and achieve efficiency and cost benefits.• Direct, train and motivate subordinates to perform to consistently high standards in a team environment• Prepare regular reports/ MIS and analysis for senior management for effective monitoring and control.• Develop and maintain relations with partner banks and Central Bank in order to facilitate and ensure smooth working support and quick resolution of issues/ concern areas. Liaison with CBUAE with respect to projects.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience:• 10 to 15 years of experience in Corporate Banking with at least 5 years in Management/Leadership roles; strong exposure to Project Management, Process re-engineering, Transformation and Automation.• Degree in Business Management, Commerce/Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification. • Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS). • Knowledge of Project Management, Lean or 6-Sigma Methodology desirable.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Chief People Office Generalist – Associate (3 Months Fixed Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, within internal firm services, will provide you with the opportunity to support the firm in delivering positive social and environmental impact with measurable, long lasting results. You’ll focus on coordinating and overseeing the organisation’s, social impact and environmental stewardship activities as well as designing and implementing programmes to ensure the maintenance of a social licence to operate.

    Main Responsibilities:• Connect with speakers and make sure all is ready for the sessions • Design and publish the daily gazette (within the EMEA HC Academy dates) • Design the mural encompassing the whole EMEA HC Academy • Working on videos and marketing materials (teasing videos, how to videos, etc.) • Provide technical support for speakers within sessions • Take an active role in testing the platform and all needed tools • Being actively involved in brainstorming sessions tackling the design of innovative sessions (Academy’s intro and outro, Hackathon, Territory sharing, etc.) • Support in the roll-out and execution of the sessions throughout the event• Bring support as relevant to the EMEA CPO team for other events.

    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