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    Russian Speaking Business Development Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a leading provider of Concierge Services in the UAE with a unique Fintech offering for the region. We are currently engaged on a mandate for a Russian speaking Business Development Manager.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the sales cycle. They should be confident with building new client relationship and maintaining existing ones. They should have evidence of strong skills and possess good negotiation skills. Preferably with experience in business development within luxury, concierge and Financial Services. The candidate will also have a good network within the GCC within the UHNW arena.Responsibilities* Build relationships with prospective clients* Maintain consistent contact with existing clients* Manage sales pipeline* Analyze market and establish competitive advantages* Track metrics to ensure targets are hit

    The Candidate* Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years in sales industry* Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing Demonstrated sales success* Excellent UHNW / HNW Contacts and Network* Strong negotiation skills* Strong communication and presentation skills* CRM experience is preferred* Russian Speaking is a must, with Arabic being advantageousSalary and Benefits* AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

    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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    Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Manage the relationship and business of the customers- Be the focal point for the customers and internal departments- Develop and maintain relationship with clients to achieve business target – Provide the business plan and works closely with the Head to execute and deliver business plan- Prepare marketing proposal and participate negotiation with customers – Carry out customer due diligence and credit assessment work- Prepare and submit credit application for new business and credit review report for creditrating and credit limits for approval- Be familiarize with syndicated loan, bilateral loan and various financing products- Review and finalize financing documentation with customers and working team – Handle loan administration and post-lending management.- Conduct KYC, AML due diligence, ensure all businesses are complied with laws/regulations/guidelines/internalregulations or procedures.

    Objective of the role: Manage the relationship and business of a portfolio of customers Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the DepartmentPreferred University Subject: Finance, Economics Other Certifications obtained: CFA, FRM preferred

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Group Marketing Manager | Royal Sky

    Employment:

    Full Time

    “Fantastic opportunity to supervise the marketing strategy of a young Group of companies active in very different fields, from IT to F&B, online education to Construction, AND to create and lead a new Marketing Agency in the next 2 years.Leading the Marketing for the Group; Develop creative plans, execute, monitor, optimize, measure performance against targets and report. Start developing an internal Marketing Agency.The role will have a particular focus on • (IT services: website, e-commerce and mobile applications services), (online education), (cloud kitchen, F&B), B2B and B2C• Country: UAE, KSA• Market intelligence: gather information, analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads or opportunities• Develop yearly marketing plans with clear SMART KPIs and detailed strategies• Execute, monitor, optimize, measure the performance and send in time reporting of the plan’s actions• Manage the marketing budget • Develop, improve or renew brands’ identity and communication strategy including website• Product and concepts development (ideas and designs)• Price positioning and discount policies• Sales team support and training• PR, events• SEO, SEM• Digital media display campaigns, retargeting campaigns• Social media content and animation, limited community management• Influencers and bloggers activations• Manage a team (own and freelancers) and agencies: design, digital campaigns execution, etc.

    Salary:
    AED
    20,000 to 30,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Health Insurance, Visa, Travel Allowance

    • Master degree – specialization in marketing or digital marketing• Driving license• 3 years as Marketing Manager in the UAE• Minimum 2 years’ experience in digital marketing• Brand or consumer marketing experience• Past experience in NMC environment• Management of a marketing team• B2C and B2B marketing plans and strategies• Digital marketing and monitoring including efficient targeting and retargeting, ROI• Budget management and optimization• Media and digital media suppliers• Native Arabic Speaker, English fluent (verbal, written)• Microsoft Office, advanced ppt + excel• Google analytics, Facebook Manager• CRM

    Royal Sky Group was founded and is owned by Mr. Ammar Omar, a successful Entrepreneur also well-known as an internationally recognized Business Coach.

    The Group is primarily based in the UAE, where the first company was created, and has now branches in other countries in the Gulf and beyond.

    Royal Sky Group is active in a wide variety of fields, among which Real estate, Construction, Interior Design, Hospitality Consulting & Franchise, Food and Beverage, Business Consulting & Trainings, Marketing and Advertising, IT development & Digitalisation. More

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    Relationship Manager (Corporate) | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Develop structuring and financing recommendations that are tailored to client’s needs through synthesis and evaluation of the more complex needs of clients (e.g. succession planning).Direct and supervise ongoing client management by monitoring the client financing implementation plan, coordinating and resolving conflicts as they arise and managing the expectations of all involved parties.Establish contact, rapport and credibility with prospective clients to influence key decision makers to start a relationship with the organization.Explore opportunities and recommend strategies for cross selling of products and services based on thorough understanding of the range of corporate banking products and services, and various client analysis.Identify and prospect new clients by performing market segmentation, and apply different organization approaches in targeting and selecting clients.Oversee client acceptance and on-boarding procedures (such as conducting due diligence and reviewing documentation requirements).Sustain and build client relationships by maintaining ongoing communication and negotiation (pricing, financing structure) sessions with clients so as to deliver both quality and tailored service offerings.”

    The Corporate Banking Relationship Manager performs a relationship management role typically in a corporate banking function, focusing on client acquisition and client management. Following the instructions from the Head Office as well as branch, cooperate with other depts. and colleagues to achieve common goal.

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Assistant Operation Manager/Operation Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assist to operate the Bank’s transaction monitoring system, suspicious transaction monitoring system and other system;Assist to perform the due diligence investigation of the clearing business;Assist to analyze the clearing data and create the relevant report;Assist to update the regulations and internal protocols;Any other responsibility assigned by the Bank from time to time on the basis of requirement

    Reporting to the Head of the Department Compliance Department, FI Department and Treasury Department University Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or accounting or related major from a reputed UniversityNature and Length of Previous Experience: Minimum 3 years of working experience in Banking industry. Specialist Knowledge: Statistic Analysis Skills

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    IT Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    “•Be resposible for the operation and maintenance of Network devices(Router/Swith),UPS and Server. •Provide ITsupport services and be in charge of day to day IT operations. •Install and conduct testing of the systems to ensure their normal operation •Resolve the various problems arising from IT application systems and liaison with software vendor/local network service provider. •Be responsible for some development work.Discuss with the business department to form a requirements specification.Discuss the specific implementation plan with the development center and follow up the progress •Ability to communicate in Chinese and in English.• Complete other tasks assigned by the Head/Deputy Head of Banking Department.”

    Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the Department Other interactions: The other Dept. of the BranchUniversity Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT/Information Security/Network /Software or related field from a reputed universityOther Certifications obtained: With Network engineer certification Electrician certification would be a plus Specialist Knowledge• With IT back office experience. • With knowledge on network, server, infrastructure of server room and development.” Soft Skills and Personality Strait • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with varied needs from different dept.• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal-fluency in English is essential

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    HR Analyst | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a HR Analyst you play a crucial role in collecting, structuring, analysing and reporting on HR processes and data. You will be responsible for optimising the performance of our HR systems to provide key insights and metrics as input for leadership discussions and decisions. You will: • Support with implementing and lead on the maintenance of an effective HR System. • Develop and maintain a HR dashboard to analyse key people metrics (inc. retention, turnover, and internal mobility rates). • Using data and insight to inform HR Leaders and key stakeholders on latest position, emerging trends, and potential risks. • Building data sets and summary positions such as gathering of external benchmark data. • Developing and implementing new processes and systems for efficient HR management.

    • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR with a strong background in data analytics. • Strong attention to detail and drive to increase visibility of data to support business performance. • Experience using Human Resources Management Systems. • Excellent analytical skills and data visualization. • Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Team Assistant – Arabic | Inspire Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A busy and rapidly growing investment company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a top level Team Assistant to support their Directors. Preferred: UAE NationalResponsibilities will include:• Managing busy diaries, including arranging interviews, meeting arrangements, travel itineraries and preparing any meeting agendas• Arranging events and business lunches. • Attending meetings with the Directors to take minutes in English & Arabic• Managing the filing system of documents• Meeting and greeting VIP’s and understanding protocol of dealing with such senior people• Creating high level power point presentations and excel reports• Liaising with all the direct reports of the Directors to ensure the management are aware of business developments• Act as gate keeper for the Directors

    • UAE Nationals preferred. Arabic native – essential.• Solid track history of working as a PA/EA/Team Assistant in the UAE• A mature personality, use your initiative, be pro-active and hard working. You must be a problem solver and willing to go the extra mile• A can-do attitude and be happy to roll your sleeves up and take on any task no matter how big or small.• Excellent level of English• Good sense of humour• Willing to work potentially long hours when business demands it• A team player who does not cause conflict• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in each company as job hoppers will not be accepted.• You should have sound business acumen to ensure you can liaise with all senior management easily and quickly earn the respect of fellow employees. • Experience dealing with VIP’s • Advanced MS Office skills are required Thank you for your interest. All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. (LV)

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More