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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
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Cyber Security Director | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Cyber Security Director – Vision 2030 – RiyadhCybersecurity expert ensuring cybersecurity strategy, plans, initiatives, and governance are developed and implemented For a Government entity in Riyadh that is part of enabling key projects in Vision 2030Client DetailsThis is a government project directly working with some of the highest profile people in the Kingdom. Vision 2030 Entity, growing and scaling their information security team My client is looking for a Head of Cybersecurity. This hire will be responsible for managing cybersecurity strategy and governance across the organization. This role will be to manage risks to protect the organization’s information and technology assets from cyberattacksDescription* Ensure cybersecurity strategy, plans, initiatives, and governance are developed and implemented * Ensure the cybersecurity risk management activities are conducted to protect organization information security and information technology assets * Evaluating cybersecurity testing and performance, developing and monitoring security controls to avoid disruption * Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, spread awareness related to cybersecurity.Job Offer* Tax Free salary * Key role in Government * Director Position * Excellent Benefits * Bonus * Nice Offices in Riyadh

    * At least 8 years of experience in Information Security / Information Technology / Cybersecurity Industry * At least 3 years of experience in a managerial role * Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security/ Information Systems or equivalent * Relevant professional certificates (e.g., CISM, CISA) are recommended

    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 Quality | WSP

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.WSP are currently looking to appoint a Head of Quality to be accountable and responsible for the management and delivery of excellence in Quality for WSP Middle East.Your new role, what’s involved?* Lead and prepare the Quality strategy, including the Quality Management reviews to guide, advise and support the business.* Assure the WSP Quality Management System, as well as to ensure and assure support and guidance to Projects; enabling delivery of quality excellence to our clients.* Lead the planning of all Business/Programme/Project audits and review/approve when required.* Responsible for day to day management of Quality Team; ensuring they have all resources and empowerment required to undertake and complete their duties.* Ensure that all business quality training needs are identified and planned to drive competency and expertise.* Lead the Quality Management Review process.* Advise and lead promotional activities used to promote and enhance quality culture, behaviors and awareness throughout the business.* Ensure that all quality related communications, including lessons learned, bulletins, best practices etc. are planned and delivered when required.* Advise as necessary/monthly on potential causes for concern regarding quality aspects.(when identified)* Leads and follows up on all quality related client feedback.

    We’d love to hear from you if you have:* Relevant degree and/or diploma* 12-15 years proven track record and experience in a quality management role* 5-10 years Middle East experience* Excellent communication skills verbal and written in English* Qualified Auditor in ISO 9001What’s in it for you?What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.Apply now and be the future of WSP!As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

    WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. More

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    Sr 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
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Analyst – Capital Markets | Al Khor Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Conduct extensive research across all asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Structure Products, etc.). • Conduct extensive fundamental and technical analysis on major currencies. • Follow all news, earnings, corporate developments of the existing portfolio and watch list. • Create and present Investment Proposals in line the management guidelines. • Continuous monitoring of the existing asset allocation and suggest rebalancing strategies. • Keep the management updated with the Event Calendar and Economic Calendar and suggest actions to benefit from market trends. • Prepare the Daily Market Update Report and submit periodic reports to keep the management updated with market developments. • Execute trades in a precise, professional and timely manner. • Follow up on trades statuses and update the portfolio accordingly. • Develop excellent knowledge of Al Khor Holding business units, operating environment, market and industry trends and challenges. • Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.• Support the Investment Manager in delivering timely and accurate market research. • Participate in the business development activity and other projects when needed. • Comply with internal rules, regulations and procedures.

    • BSc/BA in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting. MSc/MBA is a plus.• 5+ years of relevant experience in Portfolio Management, Trading, Banking, Investment funds. • Experience in fundamental and technical analysis. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) in both English and Arabic. • Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, Visio and Power Point. • Excellent organizational skills, cooperative, detail oriented, curious and proactive. • Maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times

    Al Khor Holding is a Qatari-based company, which is set up to be the active vehicle for direct investment and asset management for Al Misnad Group. Al Misnad Group was founded in 1962, by the Late Nasser Abdulla Al Misnad. Over the 57 years, the portfolio of assets grew from initial investment in Qatar’s Real Estate market to numerous sectors within Qatar which has given a strong foundation and understanding to approach Global Markets. Now, Al Khor Holding has taken on the task of managing this growing investment portfolio, which consists of assets extending globally across private and public equity in multiple sectors and industries such as Real Estate, Power Generation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Hospitality, Trading & Contracting, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services. Through this growing portfolio, Al Khor Holding has developed an extensive network of subsidiaries and associated businesses both in Qatar and Globally.

    Al Khor Holding’s mission is to add value with active portfolio management, to assist its stakeholders to reach their long-term financial goals. We strive to achieve this through our investment strategies, adhering to our values and investment principles.

    Al Khor Holding’s Vision is to be a trusted partner and a respected leader in global investment and asset management. More

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    Analyst – Transactions | Al Khor Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Assist in identifying actionable Transactions that fit the business strategy of the Group.• Assist the team in Transaction execution across the entire deal life cycle.• Quantitative and qualitative analytical support for senior team members in investment related decisions, such as historical data analysis, forecasting, interpretation of output• Assist in conducting portfolio management and post investment tracking• Coordinate with third party advisors on M&A transactions including management of information flow, data rooms, Q&A etc.• Assist in the due diligence process with cross-functional teams (including Finance, commercial, operations, human resources, legal, to complete efficient and effective due diligence of targets.• Develop excellent knowledge of Al Khor Holding business units, operating environment, market and industry trends and challenges. • Contribute to budget preparation and help set the targets and KPIs for Al Khor Holding Business Units, in light of existing market conditions and board-approved strategy and business plan.• Develop financial models to analyze sales, cash flow projection and business cycles. • Prepare and monitor performance models and reports on a monthly basis. • Develop financial strategic planning, periodic reports, budget, forecast plans recommendation.• Cost analysis, procedure and trend analysis and recommend actions to the management. • Support the business development team in delivering timely and accurate market research. • Comply with internal rules, regulations and procedures.

    Skillset• Strong written and analytical skills for deal analysis and internal reporting• Ability to operate independently and self-motivated• Highly numeric with strong research and analysis skills• Good understanding of valuation techniques• Familiar with M&A execution and Due Diligence process• Strong financial and modelling skills• Proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) in both English and Arabic.• Always maintain the highest level of professionalism Minimum experience• 5+ years of relevant experience in Investment banking, M&A, Private equity funds or Investment related fields. Real Estate and Hospitality experience is a plus. Minimum Qualifications/education• BSc/BA in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting. MSc/MBA is a plus.

    Al Khor Holding is a Qatari-based company, which is set up to be the active vehicle for direct investment and asset management for Al Misnad Group. Al Misnad Group was founded in 1962, by the Late Nasser Abdulla Al Misnad. Over the 57 years, the portfolio of assets grew from initial investment in Qatar’s Real Estate market to numerous sectors within Qatar which has given a strong foundation and understanding to approach Global Markets. Now, Al Khor Holding has taken on the task of managing this growing investment portfolio, which consists of assets extending globally across private and public equity in multiple sectors and industries such as Real Estate, Power Generation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Hospitality, Trading & Contracting, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services. Through this growing portfolio, Al Khor Holding has developed an extensive network of subsidiaries and associated businesses both in Qatar and Globally.

    Al Khor Holding’s mission is to add value with active portfolio management, to assist its stakeholders to reach their long-term financial goals. We strive to achieve this through our investment strategies, adhering to our values and investment principles.

    Al Khor Holding’s Vision is to be a trusted partner and a respected leader in global investment and asset management. More

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    Office Management – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.- Ensures the smooth operation of the office, by coordinating administrative support across the office and ensures that the office is supported in an efficient and effective manner – Responsible for procurement of office supplies – Oversight of office administrators, drivers and reception Financial: – Adhere to the allocated budget for the Office Services function     – Propose costs saving solutions as appropriate     – Work with procurement with regards to office needs (supplies, consumables)     – Prepare purchase orders for all office management supplies Customer: – In line with Procurement guidelines, provide office services supplies     – Coordinate local events, office events with close liaison with the Office Manager     – Coordinate printing and binding requests     – Facilitate New Hire on-boarding process via coordinating inductions and other matters with HR Notify HC, IT and receptionist of new hires/departures, and provide/remove security passes and access to office as appropriate     – Handles and reports ad-hoc issues arising     – Acts as an interface between administrative staff and management     – Manage external archiving if relevant     – Manage seating, storage and parking allocations     – Oversee couriers and post room

    Internal Process:   – Manage Office administrator assignment and conflicts     – Adhere to policies and procedures set by management     – Coordinate driver schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave     – Coordinate office administrator schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave     – Coordinate receptionist schedules, reviews timesheets and manages leave     – Manage maintenance, repairs   – Manage cleaners and other outsourced services     – Liaise with office landlord     Fire safety warden and business resilience liaison     – Manage local office petty cash Learning and Growth:     – Follow up closely on the daily operation of junior staff to ensure support for office operation is being well-maintained and provided fairly to all office users     – Standardize and improve efficiency of internal office management processes     – Assist the Office Manager in recruiting and deploying junior admin staff (receptionist, office assistants, drivers, etc. according to local needs)     – Training new office management team members     – Performance management of direct reports     – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    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

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    ETIC, Risk & Quality Operations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the Role- With oversight from the R&Q leadership teams (based across the ME), you will manage your own caseload to ensure ETIC engagements and employees remain compliant with internal and external regulations- Carry out pre-engagement and post engagement compliance tasks- Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines to ensure engagements and deployed ETIC resources have cleared the necessary risk assessment(s) and obtain files and reports on time to demonstrate policy compliance- Analyze all compliance procedures and monitor risks (e.g. Data Protection) for ETIC engagements and assess potential defects and assist in resolution for the same- Maintain and document all records required across the engagement lifecycle and assist the central review and R&Q team as necessary- Communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with a range of key stakeholders across the firm- Facilitate the yearly compliance reviews in collaboration with the Central Review Team and engagement leadsThe successful candidate will report predominantly to the local ETIC IFS (internal firm services) leadership team and the ME R&Q leads who will provide guidance regarding compliance with relevant territory policies and procedures.Whole leadership- Actively share knowledge within own team and across BUs, and promote best practises in respect of the firm’s business systems and processes. – Provide training, coaching and support to other team members as needed.Global acumen- Work closely with teams across the business to ensure best practice.Business acumen- Provide a service directly to the BU, particularly in relation to adhering to internal and external compliance tasks and   reporting any exceptions as necessaryRelationships- Work closely with peers and team members at all levels, sharing knowledge and providing support where needed.Technical capabilities- Understand the importance of, and processes behind, all compliance related tasks and execute accordingly, with high levels of attention to detail.Enter own time and expenses in accordance with firm’s policy

    Essential skills & attributes- Has the competence to perform the role effectively- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills- Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics- Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise- Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player- Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills- Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and Google Suite- Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team- Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zonesDesirable skills / experience- 3+ years relevant experience- Background in risk / compliance fields preferred- Experience in professional services preferred- Understanding of the Firm’s marketing and business development and the Firm’s Service OfferingsEducation- University Degree

    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