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    VP/ Director, Fund Manager – Single Family Office | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Single Family Office based in Dubai which has a 90%+ approval record at Investment Committee level. They are looking to hire a VP/ Director Fund Manager to work directly with the principal and manage a small team.Client DetailsOur client is a well-run Dubai-based Single Family Office with multi-hundred-million-dollar AUMs. They have an exceptional Principal, a institutional Investment Committee and are looking recruit a VP / Director level professional to work directly with the Principal in managing & growing the AUM.DescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to relocate to Dubai and work with a very well-educated team. Our client is trimming their fixed income portfolio and securing exposure to thematic, future sectors (AI, Robotics, etc.) as well looking to invest directly into Pre-Series A/ Series A/ B VC across Europe, the US and APAC. Any existing network within VC is therefore hugely advantageous as our client is extremely bullish on this asset class. There is also some exposure to real estate albeit by means of funds (as opposed to direct asset management), and equities fund manager selection is a requisite.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical mind-set & skills – a CFA to this extent is hugely advantageous. The candidate will bring with them best practice fund of fund & direct VC investment experience, as well as an existing network of connectivity & opportunities. Through the course of this role, they will review the current risk-return framework, existing allocation and align on allocation moving forward.Job OfferCompetitive tax-free compensation as per experience

    The VP/ Director will:* Be willing & able to relocate to Dubai – our client will relocate them from London/ Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Switzerland/ North America* Have an institutional fund management background – ideally at a investment advisor managing funds of endowments, pension funds, UHNWIs/ SFOs/ MFOs* Have between 7-15 years of above experience* Have a strong network, track record and appetite for VC* Have a view on thematic equities & funds* Have strong financial modelling skills & acumen – a CFA is preferred* Be able to work well as part of a team, and able to run independently with work-streams/ investment ideas* Be able to demonstrate a track record managing funds* Have strong academic pedigree – Bachelors expected, a Masters is preferred* Have strong, objective thought processes

    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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    Head of Asset Management | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Role: Head of Asset ManagementReporting to: Chief Executive OfficerLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaBrief on the role:Lead the Asset Management department and overseeing the core funds and set up of new funds and investment solutions in the local, regional, and international financial markets. Ensuring that all investment decisions are made following the house investment process and after a proper due diligence. Enhancing the product offering by introducing new funds and investment strategies (with a focus on Fixed Income and Sukuk products) in line with the company strategy. Working with the Business Development and Wealth Management team in raising AUM and directly involved in all ultra-high-net-worth and institutional client’s communication and meetings.Qualifications & Skills required:* Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in portfolio management with solid track record in financial and securities market. Extensive experience in supervising teams and running multiple funds and overseeing the execution process, including at least 5 years in a similar role.* Master’s degree in business or related field, from a reputable business school.* Professional certification such as (CME, CFA, CMT, etc.) is an advantage.* In depth knowledge of the company and its products specifications.* In depth knowledge with CMA regulations and other regulatory bodies.* In Depth knowledge in the financial and securities markets.* Competent in Financial Risk Identification and Assessment.* Competent in Investment Portfolio Management.* Supervisory and Leadership Skills.* High inter-personal and presentation skillsMcGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    * Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in portfolio management with solid track record in financial and securities market. Extensive experience in supervising teams and running multiple funds and overseeing the execution process, including at least 5 years in a similar role.* Master’s degree in business or related field, from a reputable business school.* Professional certification such as (CME, CFA, CMT, etc.) is an advantage.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Deputy Head of Product Control | McGregor Boyall

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    Full Time

    Deputy Head of Product Control – leading UAE BankBrief on the role:Reporting to the Head of Product Control this is high profile role to provide support and drive the change agenda for the Global Markets & Treasury business covering key business finance functions including: PL reporting / attribution, Hedge effectiveness testing and financial control activities. The job holder is part of the Markets Business Finance team responsible for providing insightful Finance support to the Segment/ Product Heads in the business in key tactical and strategic decision making. The job holder will support the Segments/ Products business teams to provide analytics and support decision making and ensuring that Group financial policies and control framework are consistently applied across the segments/ products in GMT business units.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Key criteria:* Candidate must be a Chartered / qualified Accountant and have at least 5 years of Product Control / Global Markets Business Finance experience ideally across Credit/Money Markets/Derivatives* Experience from international banks is preferred* FRM / CFA preferable* Experience with core BAU Product Control activities like Reporting, Attribution, Analysis, Upstream and Downstream interfaces is essential* Understanding of Risk measurement, Account set up and valuation set up is required* Exposure to hedge accounting / effectiveness assessment testing processes is preferable* Exposure to IPV activities (like Price testing, valuations adjustments) is preferable* Exposure to Calypso (Trade capturing / Risk management system) is preferable* Exposure to Financial / Regulatory reporting activities is preferable* Project / change management experience is required either across automation, systems implementation, process change/reengineering/optimisation* Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience with track record in creating value for the business and driving best practice in an international banking environment

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Finance Director | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client, an international school based in Bahrain is looking to hire a Finance Director to lead their finance department.Client DetailsOur client is a leading international school that is based in Bahrain.Description* Monitor day to day accounting and finance transactions of the school* Preparation of financial statements and management reports* Maintain accounting control and ensure that all transactions are posted under correct accounting heads* Ensure the accuracy of accounts receivables and payables* Develop budgets and monitor cash flow for the school* Analyze the expenditure trends & revenue and provide recommendations to maintain expenditure control* Analyze variances in budgets vs actuals and provide reports to the management* Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure that accurate documentation is maintained for audit purposes* Approve grace period extensions for students with respect to payment of fees* Review and approve payments for petty cash and review the expenditure periodically* Provide recommendations for process improvements* Ensure that school policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff members* Business partner with the operations, marketing and team of teachers/ principal regarding building new projects* Manage outsourced operations such as maintenance, cleaning, school security, drainage, fire alarms etc.* Supervise and approve departmental budgetsJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered an attractive monthly pay along with incentives. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a growing International School based in Bahrain.

    * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance & Accounting or related; professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent is an added advantage* Minimum 7 years of experience in a Finance and accounts function* Experience in the education sector is a plus* Strong leadership skills and track record of team management* Strong business acumen

    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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    Project Manager – Tax | Michael Page

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    Full Time

    Our client is a leading conglomerate in the region and are looking to expand their tax team at the corporate level. They are hiring a Project Manager to oversee implementation of new taxes, tax systems and tax processes.Client DetailsOur client, a major group, is looking to hire a Project Manager – Tax to oversee the implementation of new taxes (direct & indirect).Description* Define the scope of the project and its end goals* Identify risks of the tax project and provide relevant recommendations* Build a detailed plan to run the project and monitor its progress* Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the tax projects are delivered as per the scheduled time* Delegate tasks to external parties/ consultants, align on deliverables and maintain clear communication with them* Monitor the availability of resources and its allocation* Maintain detailed documentation of the project* Keep the team up to date with new tax regulations and be actively involved in training the team* Support change management across the business for all tax related projectsJob OfferThe successful candidate will be offered a competitive monthly salary and incentives. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Tax team with a Leading Conglomerate in the UAE.

    * Minimum 8 years of experience in taxation with a track record of managing projects* Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Finance or related* Professional tax qualification is preferred* Expertise in project management skills* Understanding of GCC tax regulations is a plus

    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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    PRO – Native Arabic Speaking | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a professional service company in Dubai and are looking to hire a native Arabic speaking Public Relations Officer.Client DetailsWith the role situated in Dubai, our client is actively recruiting to grow their support team and have thus presented a brand-new position of a native Arabic speaking Public Relations Officer.DescriptionDetails about the job description:* Visa applications / renewals * Attaining new work visas & permits for all expatriate employees and their dependants* Keeping track of passports, visas and renewals when necessary* Cancelling of visas for employees and dependents when required* Coordinating to gain business entry visas for global business visitors, with the UAE immigration department* Acting as a representative to the medical insurance broker to confirm the nature and accuracy of the insurances.* Offering advice on visa regulation and other government related inquiries, to employees and businesses.* Company Documentation* Coordinating with the UAE government to recommence the trade license through deliverance of legal documents, obtaining approvals to multiple state / local agencies and judicial entities within a short period of time.* Managing company and joint venture companies’ licenses and tax payments by leasing with multiple UAE government authorities: Economic Department, Ministry of Finance & Industries, Chamber of Commerce* Confirming all deadlines are met and ensuring the avoidance of any fines and penalties* General* Administrating any medical / police procedures in any event of an employee death or next to kin.* Staying well informed on new government policies and procedure, while updating the management team* Being a representative for the company at Airports, Police Station, Embassies, Ministries/Municipalities and other government entities, whenever required* Maintaining accurate records for the mentioned services above* Being available in regards to after-hours work emergencies, whenever necessaryJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. This is an exciting opportunity for a native Arabic Public Relations Officer to further progress their career with a professional service business in Dubai.

    Requirements: * 5 years of relevant experience as a PRO; in-depth knowledge of PRO processes and procedures to ensure accuracy of the work being delivered* Native Arabic speaker* Good working relationships with governmental departments* Excellent English speaking and writing skills; required for translation from Arabic to English or vice versa* Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)* Excellent relational, communication and networking skills* Ability to recognize and mitigate issues with relevant solutions* Driver’s license is essential* Open to being a part of a multicultural team

    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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    Senior Database Administrator (Oracle and NoSQL) – multiple openings | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting multiple Senior Database Administrator (Oracle & NoSQL) on a 12 month renewable contract basis for an industry leading client headquartered in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career by working on cutting edge enterprise scale projects.

    Applications are sought from those with extensive Oracle database administration experience in a senior DBA function for a large organisation. It is essential that you have advanced knowledge in Oracle database architecture and features, both in private and public cloud environments using both AWS and Azure. It is highly advantageous that you have experience in NoSQL DBs including data modelling, sizing and maintenance for Dynamo DB, Document DB, Couchbase, Cassandra and MongoDB. MS SQL is also advantageous alongside Big Data – Hadoop/Cloudera. It is essential that you have an excellent command of the English language and can relocate to Dubai, UAE.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Senior Database Administrator (Oracle and NoSQL) | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting multiple Senior Database Administrator (Oracle & NoSQL) on a 12 month renewable contract basis for an industry leading client headquartered in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career by working on cutting edge enterprise scale projects.

    Applications are sought from those with extensive Oracle database administration experience in a senior DBA function for a large organisation. It is essential that you have advanced knowledge in Oracle database architecture and features, both in private and public cloud environments using both AWS and Azure. It is highly advantageous that you have experience in NoSQL DBs including data modelling, sizing and maintenance for Dynamo DB, Document DB, Couchbase, Cassandra and MongoDB. MS SQL is also advantageous alongside Big Data – Hadoop/Cloudera. It is essential that you have an excellent command of the English language and can relocate to Dubai, UAE.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More