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    Performance Improvement Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The role is to ensure effective control assurance of the 1st line of defense and drive performance improvement across the operations function in terms of reducing cost-to-serve, turnaround times and proactively identifying resilience gaps. The role holder will be tasked with designing, developing, and implementing control assurance and control improvement across the COO function. This role is based within the COO function encompassing the functional areas of IT, Operations, Transformation, and Support services. The COO function aims to become a best-in-class operating function in the bank and this role plays a crucial part in enabling that purpose; the role is both inward looking (within the COO function) and outward looking (delivering performance improvement for other CBD stakeholders).Principal Accountabilities:• Identify relevant control processes and frameworks and recommend improvements in business processes and controls. • Implementing controls and frameworks following the methodology and strategy set by the Head of Resilience and Performance Improvement• Testing the controls over the 1st line of defense activities within the units that make up the COO function• Executes against a pre-arranged review plan to evaluate both: impacted units for performance improvement and to evaluate the design/effectiveness of key controls within the COO function• Identify key areas of concern or risk and support the development of specific programs that will address the primary requirements of resilience and performance improvements• Ensure document policies and procedures (e.g. SOPs) remain current and are aligned to the processes taking place• Identifying key areas of performance improvement to reduce their cost of unit processing, improve their turn-around-time, and/or enhance productivity• Implement performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with stakeholders and track results to ensure sustainable results• Review regulatory impact on controls and implement changes as necessary• Ensure controls are regularly review and the effectiveness tested• Sufficiently document resilience testing details and results• Monitor and analyse KRIs and operational metrics• Maintain performance tracking and control databases• Assist in the timeline remediation of issues, including internal/external audit observations and regulatory findings.• Undertake special projects as assigned• Exhibit solid time management to complete reviews scheduled in a timely manner• Conduct annual operating performance risk assessments to ensure that department performance is aligned to stakeholder expectations• Execute on a compliance risk & control testing plan; including all remediation• Identify and escalate management self-identified-issues in a timely manner

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree• Background in Banking, risk management and / or internal audit; Audit, Risk or Compliance professional designation preferred• Ability to understand and identify key risks and controls that require testing within processes• Analytical and review skills with the ability to draw the correct conclusions from reviews• Time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business/function

    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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    Manager, Sales & Advisory – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Front-line position to manage Sales & Advisory of Transaction Banking Products & Services of defined Coverage Area.Principal Accountabilities:The position represents an integral part of our Sales & Advisory Team working closely with assigned Coverage Teams (Institutional, Corporate & Islamic – primarily borrowing accounts), Unit Head TB Sales & Advisory and Head TB Sales & Advisory in originating and executing transaction banking opportunities through market leading Transaction Banking, Liquidity/Cash Management, Trade & Working Capital Digital Solutions, and providing on-going client management services to ensure ramp-up of further wallet penetration.• Responsible for annual revenue targets agreement for assigned portfolio.• Establish strong relationship with assigned clientele to be their first point of contact for new transaction banking cum trade opportunities & for providing professional advice on transaction technicalities.• Handling complex trade transactions/queries, proposing appropriate trade finance & transaction banking solutions through transaction banking products assessment note (TPAN) in conformity with client’s business model & bank’s underwriting standards, to competent authorities to facilitate decision making.• Conduct wallet assessment to determine new areas for wallet & products penetration. Account Planning for ETB/NTB clients carries prime scope of this position.• Keep track of assigned portfolio revenues, volumes and monitor against planned targets.• Cross sell other flow products i.e. Treasury to ensure multi-product relationship.• Solicit business/leads through bene-marketing of counter parties.• Ongoing Client Engagement through regular client visits and phone calls.• Ensure professional execution of services by liaising with coverage partners, Trade Ops, FI, Compliance and other internal stake holders• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Facilitate capability enhancement of TB products selling techniques of the coverage team.• Keep abreast with recent developments in the local/international business environment & relevant market in-sights for betterment of the bank and existing product offerings.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Masters / Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Management• Overall banking experience of 10+ years with 4 to 6 years of experience in Trade / PCM products of Transaction Banking Sales function with local / MNC banks in UAE Market having expertise in handling Institutional / Corporate / Business segment clients from TB Products perspective.• Certification in Trade Finance will be an added advantage.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

    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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    Relationship Officer, Corporate Banking – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Maintain good relationships with Corporate clients, and assist RMs in keeping successful, optimal business with themPrincipal Accountability:• Process renewals and new credit proposals. Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers in timely and professional manner, with minimal involvement from the RM• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.• Analyse and evaluate information given by the customer such as project reports, feasibility reports, balance sheets, cash flows etc. to structure the credit lines, balancing the risk and reward. • Establish good liaison with customers for their day to day banking requirements and professionally manage security documentation requirements. • Establish effective and professional communication both internal and external to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels• Conduct customer visits, whenever required for business requirements. • Monitor development and progress of Corporate deals and ensure quick action in case of any adverse development. • Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank. • Monitor the Early Warning Signs of deterioration of accounts and ensure to keep high quality of assets.

    Service and Quality:• Professional quality of credit proposals and internal / external communication, in line with the defined policies and procedures.• Strong autonomy and ability to work independently of RM.• Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers within defined TAT.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.Requirements:Education and Experience: • Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 2-3 years of experience of Corporate Banking in a capacity of credit analyst / Relationship Officer with exposure to Corporate Banking in UAE.

    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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    Senior Frontend Developer (React + PHP) | GulfTalent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online recruitment platforms in the Middle East, serving over 10 million users through its user-friendly website and mobile apps. The company’s stack includes Symfony, API Platform, React, React Native, AngularJS, MySQL and Elasticsearch. The applications are deployed using Ansible and Kubernetes. The development process is agile/SCRUM and the team takes pride in a regular delivery of new functionalities and improvements to the platform.The company is looking for a senior engineer to join its team as a Senior Frontend Developer (React + PHP). Based in the vibrant city of Dubai and working with a friendly multi-cultural team of full-stack engineers and product specialists, the role will provide technical leadership to the team and help build the scalable architecture needed to serve millions of users around the world. The successful candidate will receive a very attractive tax-free compensation.Main responsibilities:- Development of new features and improvements across all of the company projects- Overseeing adherence to technical best practices- Involvement in the entire software development lifecycle including technical analysis, architecture design, coding, code reviews, testing and release to production.- Undertaking front-end development, based on React, AngularJS, React Native and other technologies as needed.- Interacting with various stakeholders as needed including product, marketing, top management, finance, and technology partners

    Essential Requirements:- 4-8 years’ experience of web development and architecture design- Solid command of Javascript/TypeScript and at least one modern front-end framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue, etc.)- Experience with responsive design patterns and mobile websites- Good understanding and experience of Linux and containerisation technologies- Superb coding and problem solving skills- Experience of product maintenance over time and managing legacy code- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders across all areas of the businessDesirable:- Experience of website performance / speed optimisation / Content Delivery Networks- Experience of PHP and Symfony- Experience of React Native- Degree from a leading university, ideally in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering- Deep personal interest in new web trends and technologies

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online portals serving the Middle East region. Founded in 2005, it is now used by 10 million individuals and 9,000 companies.

    GulfTalent is run by a seasoned team of young professionals with diverse backgrounds across different industries, including management consulting, private equity, finance, e-commerce, information technology, education and recruitment. The team also brings together a wealth of international experience across four continents.

    This is your chance to join a growing company and a winning team, and to work with creative, hard-working individuals in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Team members benefit from extensive training, excellent learning opportunities, competitive compensation packages and rapid promotion. More

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    Android App Developer | Melodica

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are urgently looking for a highly experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Developer to lead digital transformation journey and be responsible for the on-going development phases of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O as well as designing and developing integrations and PowerAppsJob Responsibilities• Working on full life-cycle implementations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions• Architecting, Implementing and converting functional requirements into customizations on Microsoft Dynamics 365 using X++ and .NET, C#, MorphX, Web-services programming languages• Execute all phases of software development to include design and planning, Fit-Gap Analysis, development, unit testing, QA testing, installation, deployment, production support, and documentation• Data Migration and Integration cycle from requirement gathering until the production phase including testing• Perform debugging and testing of all Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations code and assist with any issues related to production or development environments• Customize and develop on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations features and build all related reports used in using X++ and visual studio, SSRS, SSIS• Fully utilizes Microsoft Technology and ALM stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task guides, PowerApps, Office 365)• Support key users in system integration acceptance testing• Code checks in and maintenance using Azure DevOps• Design and develop Office 365 applications and solutions (Power Automate (Flow), Power Apps, Power BI, Power virtual agents, SharePoint Online).• Experience in building re-usable components• Experience in designing, creating, and testing Power Apps solutions in large-scale environments

    Requirements• Bachelor degree. 3-5 years of experience with developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations applications• Experience with Visual Studio, X++, .NET and Microsoft SQL development• Deep knowledge in Application Integration Framework (AIF), Enterprise Portal, Workflows and Reporting in Dynamics D365• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Able to Research and learn new technology independently• Able to develop (RESTful) API, Odata, and data entities• Experience in related technologies like Azure DevOps (ADO), Power platform, Logic Apps• Experience in using LCS, performing code deployments, migrating data from other systems to Dynamics D365• Code Management & Sharing with GitHub• Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics D365• Experience with web JS frameworks (jQuery, Angular JS, TypeScript)• Experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS)• Experience in upgrading to the latest releases of Dynamics 365 (code and data upgrade)• Experience in complex data migration (using DIXF, third party tools, Atlas and custom development)• Proven Experience in complex integration development (web services, DIXF, .NET custom client-server applications, knowledge of standard web services and integration protocols oData, SOAP, JSON, REST, SSIS, direct SQL, Azure logic apps)• Experience with two or more MS Dynamics functional areas, preferably: Finance, Retail, Inventory, Marketing and other modules• Describe and implement use-cases for power platform apps and services (Common data service, Solid understanding and commercial experience of developing sophisticated Canvas applications (including offline capability).• Solid understanding of configuring Common Data Service (CDS)/Data verse security• Creating SPFx Webparts (SharePoint Framework)

    Melodica Music and Dance Institutue is a music institute in Dubai, UAE established and registered under the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Melodica have been operating since 2013 and are one of the top-rated independent music schools in Dubai with six branches across Dubai with a further four opening over 2018-2020.

    Melodica is registered with ABRSM, Trinity and RAD and specialise in teaching piano, vocals, guitar, violin, drums, saxophone, flute, ballet and hip hop for all age groups. With over 100 teachers from a variety of different backgrounds and nationalities including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Belarus, UK, South Africa, India, Canada and US, Melodica is a truly international school. More

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    How ARISE Is Making Life Better For African American Employees at TCS

    When you join a community, you want to know that you’re going to be getting more than a koozie and a drawstring bag out of it. Depending on who you are, you might join a community to make new friends, learn a new skill, discuss a certain topic, or support a certain cause. But when you join the ARISE community at TaTa Consultancy Services, you can expect to do all of the above.

    The ARISE community at TaTa Consultancy Services (TCS) is an African American employee resource group whose members work, socialize, interact, and grow with one another on a variety of levels. In order to get a better look at ARISE and all the benefits associated with being a member, we interviewed a few members of the group and even hosted a virtual event alongside members where prospects were invited to learn more about the community.

    After the virtual event and all the interviews were conducted, one thing that was emphasized repeatedly within the community was the sense of family that ARISE members felt. Interestingly enough, we found that this sense of family led to all sorts of other benefits for members such as an easier onboarding process for new hires, a stronger sense of community and belonging, and a flourishing system of resources for members to grow themselves with.

    An Easier, Warmer Welcome

    Joining a new company is never easy, especially if it’s your first job out of college. Throw in being a minority and your path gets even more complicated. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a group of people who have similar backgrounds as you that you could rely on and ask questions? People who may have gone through similar hurdles and experiences as you?

    Well, that’s exactly what ARISE provides, and exactly why TCS introduces it to new hires early on.

    Although TCS makes sure every single new hire has the right resources necessary for an easy and seamless onboarding process, the ARISE community offers an extra lever for those new hires to lean on. Plus, sometimes specific questions and inquiries can be better answered by the same people who may have experienced those specific scenarios themselves.

    A Stronger Sense of Belonging

    In college, we had sports clubs, greek organizations, academic groups, and a plethora of other avenues to help us feel welcome and like we belonged. In the professional world, employee resource groups have taken the role of these collegiate communities which employees can use to feel more a part of the company they work for.

    In our conversations with members of the ARISE group at TCS, every single employee reiterated one phrase over and over again – “ it’s like a family.” They spoke about how their relationships with one another felt incredibly natural and close. As if they had known one another their whole lives. 

    Here is what Adele Ruffin had to say about her expectations coming into the company and how they were pleasantly fulfilled.

    When you know you belong somewhere, like your welcome, it makes it that much easier to succeed and be your best self. But when the same group that gives you that sense of belonging also has a system of resources deliberately intended to help you grow, your ability to achieve greatness triples, if not doubles.

    Resources to Help You Grow

    Now that ARISE has helped you get onboarded to the company and allowed you to establish a sense of belonging and friendship with colleagues, it’s time for the community to assist you in growing yourself professionally.

    One of the most valuable aspects of being involved with ARISE is the access you have to other employees that you might not normally come across in your typical day-to-day at the company. These fellow members could belong to different departments who you could discuss new opportunities with or they could be superiors or executives who you get a chance to impress.

    This open-door environment is perhaps one of the biggest contributing factors to growing within a company. You can only get so much from reading a job description. When you’re actually able to meet someone who is responsible for a particular role, have lunch with them, get mentored by them, or just introduce yourself, you increase both your understanding of that role and your chances of one day fulfilling that role. 

    Regardless of what your career path is, building significant relationships in a group like ARISE will contribute to the proliferation of your professional life in one way or another.

    Outside Looking In

    As the WayUp interviewer covering the deep dive into the ARISE program, I did not come away from my interaction with the group unaffected. Having spent hours conversing with members like Jamar, Brianna, Bridget, and Joe, cracking jokes, talking about what drives them and the group, and coming to understand them not only as individuals but as a community as well, really made me see the big picture.

    In its simplest form, ARISE was created to help African Americans at TCS win. The beautiful cycle that’s occurring at ARISE starts with someone making the most of the program, using all the resources that are available to them to boost their life personally and professionally, and then paying it forward to the next new member.

    Will you be the next new member to reap the benefits of this incredible program? Browse current openings at TCS and start the cycle to greatness! More

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    Senior BI Analyst – Arabic Speaker | Manpower Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities:As a Business Intelligence analyst, you will establish and maintain constructive relationships with IS and Business functions to understand their current and future reporting requirements and to design, develop and maintain a robust business intelligence platform that can facilitate information gathering, processing, reporting and analysis. The role requires among others the following:• Work closely with business partners and other stakeholders including distributors and marketing service partners to automate and streamline business processes around commercial information gathering, cleansing, analysis and reporting.• Aggregate data from multiple sources in an efficient data warehouse and design, develop and maintain an enterprise-level solution for very large multidimensional databases.• Develop a set of reports and dashboards to be available on mobile devices and desktops in line with defined scope agreed with different functions.• Communicates with internal and external data / information providers to ensure consistency, standardization and timeliness of information provided for reporting and analysis purposes. Serves as a single contact point for data quality issues and resolution for all teams. • On a regular basis analyse and review reporting scope, structure and content in terms of their usage and relevance to existing business needs and proactively suggest required changes and updates in order to ensure adequate support of business analysis and performance tracking. • Cater to ad-hoc reporting requirements from the business on an ongoing basis.• Provide day-to-day professional support to end-users in order to ensure the highest possible level of user knowledge and efficient usage of the systems.• Create/maintain systems/services documentations including project management documentations, training programs/materials, operating manuals etc.• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures and standards in order to achieve quality and compliance of solution and services

    Desired Skills and Experience:• University degree in computer science / engineering / business administration or equivalent• 5-7 years’ experience in Business Intelligence solutions within a large multinational company• FMCG/CPG industry experience is a plus• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools; SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, Business Intelligence Development Studio and reporting/dash boarding tools such as Tableau, Power BI etc.• Strong knowledge and experience in ETL process and dataflows, OLAP cubes and Data mining• Strong project management, analytical, communication & presentation skills• Ability to think “outside the box”• Team: no direct reports • Work relations: GCC IS, GCC Commercial functions, GCC markets commercial teams, 3rd party vendors, Client distributors and marketing service partners.• Complexity: Medium/HighFocus competences:• Action Oriented• Planning / Priority Setting• Customer Focus• Team PlayerPreferred from Banking Industry • And Arabic Speaker

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership.
    Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

    IT & Telecommunications
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    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
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    Human Resources & Training
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    Executive Recruitment
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    Collection Executive / Officer | One Of The Leading Total Solutions Provider In Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities• Keep track of assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts• Plan course of action to recover outstanding payments• Locate and contact debtors to inquire of their payment status• Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans• Handle questions or complaints• Investigate and resolve discrepancies• Create trust relationships with debtors when possible to avoid future issues• Update account status and database regularly• Alert superiors of debtors unwilling or unable to pay when necessary• Comply with requirements when legal action is unavoidable

    Salary:
    QAR
    5,000 to 6,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Requirements and skills• Proven experience as debt collector• Experience in working with targets and tight deadlines• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements• Working knowledge of MS Office and databases• Excellent communication and people skills• Apt in negotiating and persuading• Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence• High school diploma is preferred

    One of the leading ‘Total Solutions’ provider in Qatar. More