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    L&D content creation specialist for an International Professional Services Firm, | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Learning and Development (L&D) delivers a world-class learning experience that accelerates our people’s development, deepens their sense of belonging, and unlocks their potential to impact our firm, our clients, and the world. Our team supports the development of non-Managing Director and Partner core and expert consulting, and Business Services team members. As the Learning & Development Specialist for Business Service Team, you will be responsible for all admin, content and logistics aspects of Training in the Middle East. This includes curriculum design and content creation, vendor selection and management, organisational planning and coordination of local training for all of the Middle East Business Services Team. The Specialist will also be responsible for managing our internal Talent Development Program. Although this role will focus primarily on the BST, team members are expected to collaborate across Business Service needs and activities.The ideal candidate will excel at:• Sourcing and building relationships with external training vendors to ensure best practice training opportunities for our staff• Developing the local learning curriculum, maintaining existing local training materials and developing content for new programs• Mailing, collecting and analysing feedback requests and feedback on training events• Managing invoices, monthly budget controlling and coordinating with interfaces in addition to capturing and tracking of budget deviations• Planning the training budget and the annual training calendar.• Reports and analysis for Training: data entry and updates, data preparation and reporting in Excel and Power Point• Liaising with the L&D Partner and wider Training Team on annual local training programme

    Qualifications:• Relevant bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience, preferably at a corporate professional services firm, must have proven content creation and training presentation skills• Strong communication skills; fluency in English• Advanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• Ability to use data based systems and report running• Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests• Organizational skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectively• Resourcefulness and high attention to detail• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment• Experience managing and collaborating with senior stakeholders

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Cybersecurity Architect | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Contract

    We are recruiting a Cybersecurity Architect on behalf of a leading UAE headquartered organisation who are recognised as a leader within their industry. This is an excellent opportunity to join a once in a generation project and have a significant hand in shaping a strong brand.Applications are sought from those with 10 years of experience who will be responsible for defining structural and behavioural aspects of identity and access management systems, to enable and guide the development and implementation of IAM solutions, in alignment with the business strategy and cyber security requirements.Key Responsibilities:* Define the IAM architectural principles, polices and standards in line with the business and IT strategy, Cyber Security Policies and industry practices. * Advocate for and contribute to the development and enforcement of IAM policies across all systems and solutions.* Support audit, risk assessment and compliance functions by designing solutions to address its findings and risks. * Deliver IAM architectural artifacts during projects lifecycle * Identify potential areas of improvement in the enterprise IAM capabilities Technologies

    Critical Competencies Include:* Process Improvement Techniques * Knowledge of Six Sigma or Green Belt Certified* Certification in GIAC, CISSP-ISSAP (Information System Security Architecture Professional)* Thorough understanding of Information Security specifications including ISO 27001, PCI DSS.* Cyber security solution architecture and system integration experience* Understanding of Architecture Methods, Principles and Patters.

    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 Manager – Internal Audit | Parker Connect

    Employment:

    Full Time

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Prepare annual Audit Plan in line with GCEO and Board directions and objectives and present it to Board for approval.• Execute Audit Plan efficiently and effectively with in approved milestones.• Evaluate Internal control environment and submit valid recommendation that enhance operations.• Maintain and update Risk Register for each department.• Present the IA findings to the GCEO and Chairman.• Assist department to develop their policies and procedures internally and as per best practice. • Perform fieldwork in locations when required.• Analyze operational and management processes and system’s controls effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and provide value added recommendations.• Provide assurance on those operations and processes conform to current policies and procedures.• Identify control and processes weakness, document main control points and provide constructive recommendations for all levels of management, along with an audit conclusion.• Maintain respectful and professional communications and relationships with management and staff of areas under review.• Prepare draft audit reports mainly in English and in Arabic if required.• Facilitating and assisting the External Auditor undertaking periodic reviews and annual audit of Financial Statements as per International Internal Audit Standards (IIAS) and International Standards on Audits (ISA).• Execute special studies, consulting assignments and Ad hoc engagements and any other related task that may be assigned by the Top Management.• Follow up with management for implementation of outstanding recommendations.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor degree from a reputed University.• CPA or CIA or its equivalent.• 10 or more years of experience in internal audit managerial position • Preferably experience in investment organizations or involvement in Investment audits.

    PARKER CONNECT is the fastest growing Management Consultancy in the Middle East. We provide world class services such as Executive Search and Consultancy through our centrally located office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ever since starting operations, the organization has witnessed rapid growth purely achieved through firm business relations and quality service delivery. Our market knowledge in the region put together with quality consultants and excellent infrastructure has enabled us to build a strong portfolio of clients which include MNC’s and local firms. More

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    Associate, Accounts Payable & Administration (Interim) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Contract

    Charterhouse are currently in the process of supporting one of our banking client’s, to identify and recruit, an Associate level candidate within an accounts payable and administration function for a temporary-based contract. This role shall be geared towards the handling and ownership of all local and international accounts payable operations, whilst managing the transactional accounting and general ledger sheets, across an Oracle-based system. This will primarily link to managing and verifying all vendor payments, along with the monthly processing of staff expense claims across the regional business, whilst ensuring any VAT coding and/or filing for financial reporting purposes. This aspect of the role shall also require an accounting alignment and compliance-check, to meet any group audit requirements, whilst also managing bank reconciliations and systems consolidation. In conjunction, the role will also cover an administrative discipline; whereby areas of contractual documents, financial records and office manuals are established, controlled and updated on a timely basis for both compliance cross-check and audit processes.

    The client will look to hire a junior professional with a finance and/or accountancy-based Degree and career background. The candidate will demonstrate up to 3 years of experience, within a mainstream accounts payable operation, managing a volume and quality-driven workload. This is coupled with the candidate requiring strong ERP and/or accounting software exposure. An advanced level of Excel understanding shall be required too; allowing for strong recording and analytical-based processes within the accounting and reporting aspects of the role. The client will look for a candidate whom can demonstrate strong, detailed and pragmatic organisational skills; to ensure that all administrative responsibilities can be completed and upgraded where applicable. In light of the interim/temporary nature of the role, the client will only consider candidates whom are immediately available in the market.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    L&D Content Creation Specialist | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    L&D content creation specialist for an International Professional Services Firm,Learning and Development (L&D) delivers a world-class learning experience that accelerates our people’s development, deepens their sense of belonging, and unlocks their potential to impact our firm, our clients, and the world. Our team supports the development of non-Managing Director and Partner core and expert consulting, and Business Services team members. As the Learning & Development Specialist for Business Service Team, you will be responsible for all admin, content and logistics aspects of Training in the Middle East. This includes curriculum design and content creation, vendor selection and management, organisational planning and coordination of local training for all of the Middle East Business Services Team. The Specialist will also be responsible for managing our internal Talent Development Program. Although this role will focus primarily on the BST, team members are expected to collaborate across Business Service needs and activities.The ideal candidate will excel at:• Sourcing and building relationships with external training vendors to ensure best practice training opportunities for our staff• Developing the local learning curriculum, maintaining existing local training materials and developing content for new programs• Mailing, collecting and analysing feedback requests and feedback on training events• Managing invoices, monthly budget controlling and coordinating with interfaces in addition to capturing and tracking of budget deviations• Planning the training budget and the annual training calendar.• Reports and analysis for Training: data entry and updates, data preparation and reporting in Excel and Power Point• Liaising with the L&D Partner and wider Training Team on annual local training programme

    Qualifications:• Relevant bachelor’s degree plus 5 years relevant experience, preferably at a corporate professional services firm, must have proven content creation and training presentation skills• Strong communication skills; fluency in English• Advanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• Ability to use data based systems and report running• Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests• Organizational skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectively• Resourcefulness and high attention to detail• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment• Experience managing and collaborating with senior stakeholders

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Cybersecurity Consultant (Pre Sales) | HR Source Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Looking for Senior Security Consultant. This role will be based in Dubai and responsible for managing implementation across our global offices. The ideal candidate is a creative independent thinker who is excited about our technologies and strategy.Job Description:• Position : Sr. Security Consultant• Location : Dubai, UAE• Total Experience : 6 to 9 YearsRoles and Responsibilities:• Handle Presales of various Cyber Security Solutions• Support Sales team in sizing and closing the deal Technically• Co-ordinate directly with End Customer / Vendor when required to size the solution• Provide Solution / Architecture design to customer requirements• Involve on BOQ Sizing on the solutions which are being worked.• Work on Proposals, Presentations & Response to RFP • Hands-on Experience to do Demo / POC on few Security Technologies• Creation & Presentation to Sr. Management & Customers on the deliverables• Co-ordination with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them

    Required Skills:• Relevant work experience on Security solution Presales (atleast 4 year)• In-depth knowledge of security concepts of Endpoint Security, Data Protection & Network Security Solutions.• Knowledge of Managed Security Services Offerings including SOC• Hands on Experience in 3 to 4 leading vendor products based on the above solution offerings• Proficient in preparation of Presentations & Proposals• Excellent communication and Presentation skills• Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skillsKey Vendor Knowledge:• CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Mcafee, TrendMicro• Forcepoint, Digital Guardian, BoldenJames• PaloAlto, Checkpoint, F5• SailPoint, Oracle, CyberArk, BeyondTrust• Rapid7, Prisma, Mcafee• CheckMarx, Veracode

    Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

    From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations. More

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    Manager – Digital Strategy – Private/Public Sector, Financial Sector – Top-tier Strategy Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A top-tier strategy house is looking for Managers for their digital-centric practice. You will be part of a team that creates business value strategically by helping clients to navigate the technology/digital world and to accelerate their transformations to be technology/digital businesses. The practice delivers competitive advantage through Data, Technology, and Digital. This digital-driven practice orchestrates and accelerates end-to-end Digital transformation efforts. They deliver services ranging from Digital strategy definition, Digital maturity assessments to Digital transformation program implementation, by harnessing an unparalleled team in digital projects.Responsibilities:- Leading small but high-impact consulting teams and owning content and day-to-day client interactions.- Re-scope client’s strategies to include a digital focus in business strategy.- Educate and inform clients proactively about state-of-the-art digital strategy and how it can bring value to their business.- Lead role in presenting key findings to C-level executives.- Actively building and managing multiple senior client/stakeholder relationships throughout the strategy development and decision-making process.- Contribution to the development of go-to-market digital offerings, methodologies, toolkits, benchmarks, and enablement material for the Digital strategy initiatives.

    Candidate Profile:- Masters’ degree or any further studies from top universities. MBA from a top business school is ideal.- At least 4-6 years of strategy/management consulting experience at a top tier global management consulting firm with exposure to digital-related topics- At least 2/3 years of strategy/management consulting experience and 5/6 years of relevant experience in a technology/digital focused player- In-depth industry knowledge in the digital space in at least two or more topics (digital transformation, Automation, Digitization, AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, etc.)- Willingness to travel 50%-80% of the time.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Principal – Digital Strategy – Private/Public Sector, Financial Sector – Top-tier Strategy Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Digital Practice is now taking shape. The goal of the practice is simple: help our clients with end-to-end digital transformations from strategy formulation to execution. Through a unique understanding of the economics of the industries we serve, the practice aims to help clients adjust their strategies and technology capabilities, develop talent, alter their operating models, manage risk, and become faster and more agile in the digital age. As one of the fastest-growing areas of the firm, the practice presents an opportunity for consultants at all levels to build and shape the future of the practice – by further building on existing platforms and developing new capabilities.Principals serve as the primary contact point for senior client executives and our consultants employed on client engagements. The Principal position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with significant prior experience.Responsibilities:-Executing large and complex projects and ensuring that we meet client objectives. Project leadership spans strategic thought leadership and insight generation, directing and overseeing all the team’s day-to-day work efforts, regularly interacting with the client, and helping to shape the client agenda.-Understanding competitive dynamics in the context of the industry (e.g. regulatory forces, macro, and microeconomic drivers, customer dynamics, changing buying patterns, etc.) and mastering our strategic toolkits.-Developing the capabilities of our more junior consultants and gaining their followership.-Supporting high-impact thought leadership (e.g. articles in leading publications, industry talks, white papers, etc.) to complement the firm’s existing areas of expertise, push the boundaries of our collective knowledge, and enhance the firm’s brand.-Representing the firm as a relationship manager and a leader, building strong networks, successfully executing client engagements, and generating demand for new opportunities based on expertise/track record.

    Just as every client project is different, so we recognize and value the diversity of backgrounds and skillsets for successful Principal candidates. We are seeking high-caliber individuals who want to join our winning team. Preference will be given to candidates with: -At least 7-10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or within industry driving the digital agenda.-Track record of business development activities and client management.-In-depth knowledge of Digital and strategy topics (e.g. IT strategy, business transformation, operating models, operations optimization, business/product build, organization design, performance management, digital enablement, data strategy, large program management, shared services).-Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills.-Ability to apply content knowledge, provide thought leadership in project execution and develop new intellectual capital to support business development activities.-Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives.-Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program.-Willingness to travel.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More