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    Senior IT Business Analyst – FTC – Investments Industry | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Senior IT Business Analyst, you will be responsible to manage, build, and implement business applications to the organisation. You will lead implementation projects and are expected to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the process.Client DetailsA well-established organisation with a diverse culture. This organisation strives to be an industry leader by constantly investing in new talent, new technologies and new tech strategies.Description* Asses the business’ current and future technology needs by meeting directly with stakeholders to gather information and understand organisational or departmental objectives.* Create designs for technical solutions to resolve business problems and tryout components of new systems for efficiency.* Ensure clean and accurate documentation that may include aspects such as business requirements, client requirements, and technical specifications, and write findings in form of reports.* Play a vital role in determining the scope and requirements of each project.* Oversee periodic system testing to ensure that it continually meets functional requirements, oversee usability and user acceptance testing throughout the organisation and gather user data to make recommendations to improve functionality or reliability.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation

    * 7-10 years of relevant experience in managing/building/implementing business applications.* Working experience in capital markets and investment banking industry (prior experience in private equity is a plus).* Strong experience in driving UAT sessions with business users and the ability to work with the technical team to build solutions and perform QA.* Prior working experience with a hedge fund/ PE fund is preferred.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.* Candidates with shorter notice periods would be highly preferred due to time constraints.

    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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    IBM Application Architect – HCAM Consultant | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities The developer in this role, Designs, develops and supports application solutions developed for mobile by using iOS native platform. This role would be able to design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex mobility applications, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable assets for the iOS platform. The base skill required is Objective C from a programming language and from an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), the skill required is Xcode IDE, Instruments, simulators, frameworks and samples, compilers, Shark analysis tool.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise HCAM

    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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    Backend Developer | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    FT FT Capital Investments are looking for a (Blockchain) Backend Developer that possesses excellent analytical and innovation attributes. The desired candidate should be able to combine business scenarios with business models and develop independently. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities• Back-end development of application/platform, providing interfaces for front-end PCs and APPs• Platform information/content/status update and maintenance• Development and maintenance of platform management backstage• Platform future expansion of business segment• The ability to understand commonly used data structures and be able to use them in actual project development, and have a certain understanding of concurrency and multithreading

    Core Competencies• 3-5 years of Java backend development experience – familiar with Spring features, Mybatis and distributed service system development• Experience in Cryptocurrency and exchange platforms is ESSENTIAL• Have solid Java programming skills• Familiar with microservice functions and have development experience• Proficiency in middleware and in the use of rocketmq, redis, etc• Proficiency in development tools : idea, git, svn, maven, Jenkins, etc• Familiar with MySQL, have actual SQL optimization experience• Work well under pressure and highly organised• Excellent attention to detail

    Future FinTech Group Inc. is a leading blockchain technology R&D and application company incorporated in Florida. The operation of the Company includes a blockchain based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) , an incubator for blockchain based application projects, a digital payment system “DCON” and a cross-border e-Commerce platform “NONOGIRL”. The Company is also engaged in development of blockchain based e-Commerce technology as well as financial technology. More

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    People Advisory Services Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    People Advisory Services Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager – Jordanian NationalAs the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Advisory Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place. We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams to address complex issues relating to organization transformation including culture and change management, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results. The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works. The opportunity To manage change effectively, businesses must establish people and organizational strategies that allow them to respond flexibly to market forces. As a people and organizational change advisor, you will work with clients in delivering their HR and workforce transformation and organisational agendas and providing change management support with large scale Business Transformation. Working in networked, high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, you will play leading role in executing different clients agendas and needs as it relates to HR transformation, change management, culture, rewards and recognition among other areas of speciality. Through structured learning & development, and project experience working with EY People Advisory Service experts, you will gain the consultancy and change management skills required to solve complex people challenges. Your key responsibilities – You are expected to have strong project management skills and experience as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills (Both Arabic and English written and verbal communication). – As a consultant, you must have an entrepreneurial mind-set and an ambition to develop your People and Organizational Change and Industry expertise to continuously bring the best to our clients. – You will also be part of projects involving organization design, performance management, rewards business transformation and cultural changes, developing the capabilities of leadership and employees, talent and learning optimization etc. – Furthermore, you will work in projects, together with colleagues from different service lines to address their most complex issues and deliver tangible results as well as establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our offices are of the highest standards and done on time.

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Holds a primary degree (from a leading university preferred) – Strong oral and written communication skills both Arabic and English, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) – About 4 years work experience within an industry specific environment as change agent or in change enablement roles with exposure to change readiness assessment, change management plan, training strategies, cultural transformation plans, stakeholder management and communications, HR transformation, HR departments, rewards, Training and Development Ideally, you’ll also have – Experience in large-scale transformation programmes – Looking for Bachelors or Masters in Business and HR – Relevant professional experience, working in Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche HR organisational houses, niche consultancy or blue chip company/public sector – No requirement for sector specialisation but insight into one or more of the following is desirable: Government & Public Sector, Power & Utilities, Financial Services, Technology & Communications What we look for We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience – we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. 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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    Senior Operations Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyRobert Half is exclusively working with a leading international brokerage services company based in the DIFC and headquarter’s in London.The Role * Primary responsibility for managing the operational and middle office functions of the firm.* Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving the operational strategy for the firm.* Responsible for the overall management of the Operations team in providing comprehensive operational support including timely transactional processing, broker and client settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, trade confirmations, cash & securities transfers, client reporting.* Ensure that all regulatory requirements relating to operations and client assets are complied with at all times.* Manage operational risks by having adequate and process-driven mitigation measures in place to prevent any operational losses to the firm.* Responsible for meeting all SLA’s agreed upon with the clients and executing brokers.* Work with business and the technology team on an on-going basis towards enhancements of systems and processes to meet operational and regulatory requirements.* Update the Operations policies and procedures to conform to international best practices and ensure that the team are trained, updated and provided direction on an on-going basis to efficiently and productively perform their tasks.* Responsible for managing the internal audit process with the IA firm in terms of scheduling and coordinating with the internal teams on timely compilation and furnishing the information against the audit requirements and prompt resolution of audit queries.* Ensure that there are no major observations or findings in the audit reports and that the quarterly IA reports are submitted to the Audit & Risk Compliance Committee within the deadlines.* Manage the follow-up management actions mentioned in the report to ensure that they are completed within the set time.

    The Candidate * Minimum of 10 years’ working experience in a senior operational management role with a regulated financial services firm broker dealer or an investment bank in the region in general.* Prior working experience in the DIFC and with a DFSA regulated firm will be an added advantage.* Exposure to working with regional and international markets and a general understanding of stock market regulations and global market best practices.* Financial Services domain knowledge (stock broking and of different kinds of financial instruments particularly equity, derivatives, mutual funds, asset management and advisory)* Good leadership and inter-personal skills to effectively manage the role of a COO.Salary and BenefitsAED 45,000 – AED 50,000Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    IT Help desk Engineer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT HELP DESK ENGINEERPosition Title: IT Help desk EngineerEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 31K AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading markets for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).Job Role: ? Provide first and second line technical support, answering user queries relating to hardware and software problems, via desk visit, phone, and email? Answer and log all service desk calls that are received via desk visit, telephone, and email in a timely manner, escalating any issues to third line support when required? Proactively monitor the service desk inboxes? Resolve IT Support issues, aiming to resolve as many calls as possible as first point of contact? Give customers confidence that their issue is understood and being dealt with promptly, keeping them informed of progress, driving issues through to resolution, offering mitigations where applicable

    ? Open to Arabic and Asian nationals? Males, 45 years old and below? Minimum 6 years’ experience in the same role in a similar industry? Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or relevant disciplineHow to Apply:Send your CV to ITJOBZ2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM use “IT Help desk Engineer” as the email subject

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Digital Experience Manager – Management Consultancy | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Digital Experience Manager works to optimise client engagement across online platforms, and helps in shaping and delivering differentiated digital experiences. The candidate will design client journeys and drive the technical implementation and measurement of new functionality, microsites, data explorers, and web experiences.Client DetailsManagement Consultancy.Description• Understanding of digital marketing, and core web design and traffic-driving techniques like SEO• Strong analytical and quantitative skills – Confidence in using data insights to define, challenge and support business requirements; Ability to apply a mix of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to back up assumptions, test hypotheses, and evaluate results• Understanding of CMS tools such as Adobe Experience Manager or similar• Knowledge and experience in data platforms such as Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics• Strong technical acumen, with broad knowledge of technical trends and new solutions; programming experience in HTML/CSS /JavaScript is a plus/not required• Salesforce experience is a plus• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills• Strong experience in leading cross-functional teams• Inquisitive and creative mind setJob OfferPermanent role within an established management consultancy.

    • 4-5 years of experience working within digital, preferably in digital marketing, user experience, or web development• Experience working with development and design teams to drive the implementation of digital projects• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in business, marketing, computer science, or a technical discipline

    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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    Deals, HR Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryJob Description SummaryThe Human Capital (HC) team at PwC includes Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Talent Management professionals.  The HC team’s vision is to attract, develop, reward and manage diverse and authentic leaders, at all levels, who build strong relationships and serve our clients well.  We do this by partnering with our business leaders to engage and retain our people through listening to their needs and designing innovative people solutions.  Our goal is to ensure PwC remains an employer of choice and delivers a unique people experienceThe Opportunity:  Manager, Human Capital  Reporting to the Deals Human Capital Business Lead this role is responsible for leading proactive, strategic and consultative HC.  This will be accomplished through collaboration with a team of HC professionals Primary Responsibilities:- Partner with Line of Service (LoS) leadership and partners to support and proactively advise the LoS business and people strategy – Work collaboratively with other Human Capital managers and peers to drive a “one-firm” approach – Manage performance management systems, safety and recreation programs – Support in the annual performance appraisal process to ensure consistency and fairness of the process and outcomes based on LoS guidance- Provide input into policies, programs and processes as necessary – Participate, when required, in HC activities relating to the People Strategy, career counseling, coaching, resolution of day-to-day and challenging HC matters – Coach and develop HC team members to deliver high quality support – Work with the Talent Pillar to manage and ensure delivery on the local talent strategy, including recruitment, on-boarding, talent identification, mobility, succession planning – Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of HC team members – Support the maintaining of records and compile HC statistical reports as required – Analyze data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel issues and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices.

    Requirements:- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related fields is preferred- A minimum of 5+ years in a series of progressive HR roles, ideally in human resources management, recruitment, performance management – Good knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, HRIS – Good understanding of HR legislations and processes, local labour laws – Demonstrated steady progression and advancement with increased responsibilities – A good understanding of HRM and its link to business strategy – A good operational HR background with broad experience in implementing comprehensive HR programs in a constantly changing, dynamic environment – Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work. – Saudi NationalsPersonal Competencies: – The ability to communicate effectively, consult with others, build relationships, facilitate group discussions, deliver presentations and understand change management – Sound judgment and strong problem solving skills, including the ability to analyze and understand the financial impact of relevant options – Ability to motivate and effectively coach others – Professionalism and integrity – Ability to perform under time constraints to meet deadlines – A proven track record in conflict resolution – Ability to manage complex projects – The ability and desire to work effectively in a matrix organization

    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