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    Investment Associate – Private Equity | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Client is looking to recruit a Private Equity Associate to join their growing team and take ownership of a broad set of tasks including financial modelling and analysis, compiling investment memorandums, a multitude of critical/strategic thinking and portfolio managementClient DetailsOur client is a billion dollar investment manager, focusing on private equity investments across sectors and with an outlook to invest furtherDescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to join a major global player. The Associate will take primary ownership of financial modelling and preparing investment reports for the underwriting and execution of transactions, which also involves investment screening, portfolio management and exit readiness primarily across private equity.The ideal candidate will currently be an Associate 1 – Associate 3 at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank/Big Four (or would have recently transitioned to a Top Tier Private Equity firm) in the GCC, and thus have significant exposure to M&A transactions across sectors. Qualitatively, they will have a passion to work in Private Equity, and will be enthusiastic about being an early member in a growing team and a progressive career with the firm. An overview of the responsibilities would be:* Conducting research on market trends, pricing and competition including recent acquisitions and dispositions, etc and assisting in sourcing for opportunities* Conducting due diligence on potential investments including building financial models and providing analysis on the same* Building complex financial models including building assumptions and translating data on the same* Assisting with the preparation of high-quality investment committee presentation materials and other supporting documents in a clear concise manner* Assisting with the execution of acquisitions and dispositions including preparation of aspects of draft term sheets, letters of intent or offer letters* Managing information into data room for buyer due diligence and assistance with submitting the same* Being involved in other ad-hoc projects for the teamJob OfferGreat exposure and excellent career progression

    The ideal candidate will:* Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Finance / Economics from a top tier university; with a preference for a Masters Degree/ MBA* Have 4-7 years’ experience within a bulge-bracket investment banking firm/Big Four or recently transitioned into private equity* Have excellent quantitative skills and financial modelling skills such as valuation, merger models, portfolio metrics, DCF models etc.* Have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills* Arabic speaker – preferred* Be passionate about having a career in Private Equity

    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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    Data Manager – ETL & Data Warehouse – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Data Manager – ETL & Data warehouse – Khobar – Saudi NationalData Analytics manager required to work in one of the largest Banks in Saudi Arabia. The Technology department are looking for Data Management and Analytics Platform Manager with a Background working with data and analytics. This is a hands-on Technical Data Manager role experience with developing ETL, Data warehousing and reporting components will be required.Client DetailsLarge Bank Based in Khobar – Multinational Presence • Oversee the integration and staging of data, and the development and maintenance of the data lakes, data warehouse and data marts.• Be the bank leader of data-driven insights that help support exploitation of strategic and tactical business opportunities, and be a champion for a data-driven, decision-making culture• Facilitate the evolution to self-service analytics and data preparation• Lead regulatory and compliance programs related to data and analytics assets: • Ensure that appropriate audit controls exist for data and analytics that serve as the source material for regulatory reports.• Ensure that the data used for financial reporting and to support legal requirements is valid, reliable, traceable, timely, available, secure and consistent.Description• The ideal candidate will have in depth hands-on knowledge to manage the data platform team and pipeline, owning the delivery backlog of ETL and reporting requirements.• This is a Senior Leadership role, where you must have a proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary talent teams in new endeavors and delivering solutions. • As a technical lead you must show business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options. Ability to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.• This is a role working in a Technical Data position within a large bank, excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.Job Offer• This is a permanent role based in Khobar, Paying competitively & benefits. (Tax Free Salary)

    Skills and experience required• 8 + years experience• Strong technical data background & understand including On-Prem data Infrastructure such as Oracle, SQL Server• Knowledge around Data warehouses• Experience with NoSQL or MongoDB• ETL knowledge including data pipelining• Technical Experience across all areas of data including:• BI Tooling• Database• ETL tooling• Web analytics tools• A solid Data Expert is required, in multiple domain areas, such as data warehousing, business intelligence (BI), data governance, data architecture, data integration, data classification, data strategy, data quality management, data security and privacy, MDM, data standards, regulatory compliance, and enterprise architecture frameworks.• Experience working in Banking is very nice to have.

    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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    IT Executive | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Installations and maintenance of Laptop, desktop, printers, scanners, antivirus etc.Configure office 365, Email, Active directory etcConfigure Routers, Firewall, VLan, Audio/video and attendance systemsConfigure AN/WAN/CCTV/PABX/NAS support and maintenance Daily backup, restore and disaster recoveryPerform software configuration, and support Responsible in the IT documentation

    Position Title: IT Executive Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 7K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: The hiring company is one of the leading group of companies in the UAE based in Dubai with successful track records in food & beverage, hospitality, retail, fashion, interior design, and real estate industries. Job Role: Installations and maintenance of Laptop, desktop, printers, scanners, antivirus etc.Configure office 365, Email, Active directory etcConfigure Routers, Firewall, VLan, Audio/video and attendance systemsConfigure AN/WAN/CCTV/PABX/NAS support and maintenance Daily backup, restore and disaster recoveryPerform software configuration, and support Responsible in the IT documentationRequirements: Open to Any nationalsMale, 40 years old and below Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Information Technology or any relevant field At least 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure and maintenance and support Excellent English communication

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Digital Marketing – Assistant Manager | Dubai Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Summary: • Responsible for preparing and maintaining the Company’s digital requirements.Duties and Responsibilities: • Improve the Social Media Strategies and Plans for Dubai Investments and subsidiaries.• Responsible of managing the social media boosting campaigns and review the latest technologies to optimize the marketing outreach for Dubai Investments and subsidiaries.• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of all digital marketing campaigns and assess against set objectives by providing detailed reports.• Detect and deactivate the duplicated & fake social media accounts.• Improve the usability and update all websites’ designs and mechanisms for Dubai investments and subsidiaries.• Working with vendors and subsidiaries on developing new websites and new corporate video concepts.• Managing the Social Media Community for Dubai Investments and subsidiaries.• Work on different marketing projects for Dubai Investments and subsidiaries.• Regular update on Intranet with the content, videos photos and job openings.• Provide a high quality visual content for the websites [Photos and videos].• Managing the digital media assets of Dubai Investments and the subsidiaries.• Generating social media listening reports.• Supporting the events media coverage.• Any other related tasks assigned by the Group Marketing and Communications Manager.

    Requirements: Academic Qualification: • Bachelor of Marketing, Business Administration, Arts or Communication.Professional Experience:• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital/social media marketing.Other Skills / Requirements:• Extensive experience in digital media communications.• Creative thinking out of the box.• High level of professionalism in technical details in digital solutions.• Bilingual is a must.

    Dubai Investments PJSC is a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 19,800 shareholders and a paid-up capital of AED 4 billion. Incorporated in 1995, Dubai Investments PJSC is a world-class company that targets investments in viable and profitable entities. The Company has grown exponentially with investments in a number of businesses across sectors – real estate, manufacturing & industrial, healthcare, education and financial investments across the UAE and the Middle East.

    Dubai Investments portfolio includes 40 subsidiaries & joint ventures across a wide array of industries. Since its inception, Dubai Investments has challenged the norms and introduced cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, unique investment strategies and innovative concepts across its diversified portfolio spanning different sectors and markets.

    Setting an example of strong, sustainable growth, Dubai Investments aims to continue its journey towards enhancing the commercial and trade interests of the UAE as it continues to seek investment opportunities in new sectors, locally and internationally, as part of its strategic expansion plans.

    Dubai Investments’ core operating principles are to achieve attractive returns from investing in healthy businesses with high growth potential; to achieve shareholder satisfaction through a commitment to total quality, to leverage the opportunities offered by new technology; and to be a good corporate citizen, with clearly defined value proposition, including:

    Ethics
    Integrity
    Accountability & Ownership
    Work Excellence
    Human Capital Asset
    Innovation More

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    [Webinar] “Awareness, Action & Accountability Embedding Technology into DE&I Hiring Strategies”

    Watch Hired’s recent panel-style webinar, “Awareness, Action & Accountability Embedding Technology into DE&I Hiring Strategies,” to gain insights from industry leaders on how utilizing technology can strengthen your diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring strategies. This webinar was moderated by Jennifer Tardy, a leading DEI advocate, an expert in the recruiting space. Our panelists included: Ava […] More

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    HRMS Sr. Business Analyst | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Company Profile:An international player in the Middle East, the company provides insurance and asset management services for corporations, SMEs and individual consumers alike. With the over one million customers, the company’s products and services are tailored to meet the client’s property, casualty, life and health insurance needs.They are currently looking to recruit an HRMS Sr. Business Analyst to be based in BahrainJob PurposeThe HRMS Sr. Business Analyst will be required to analyze, define, document business and integration requirements for the implementation of the new HRMS platform which is going to be deployed. He/She will need to coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, technical teams and vendors to propose suitable solutions to address the requirements. This encompasses the decommission of the current HRMS platforms, data migration, testing management, as part of the transition of the Company. Contribute to the implementation, integration and support of the application in a cost-effective way by determining the project requirements, methodology, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners.Area of Knowledge: • HRMS project experience is a must.• IT & Business Analysis• Experience in working on integration projects with skills to define and document web services.• Knowledge of HR Net / HROPAL is a plus • Experience of working with development teams and solution providers• Experience in documenting and executing project requirements, scope analysis, and test plans, delivering projects on time and within scope • Knowledge of the insurance business is a plus Main Accountability:1. Consults with functional unit management and personnel to identify, define and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access. 2. Analyzes the feasibility of, and develops requirements for, new systems and enhancements to existing systems; ensures the system design fits the needs of the users.3. Conducts change impact analysis to assess the potential implications of changes and documents business rules, functions and requirements.4. Recommended solutions should be developed in consultation with impacted internal and external stakeholders but should remain objective and independent of the specific stakeholders.5. Translate business requirements into functional specifications 6. Work closely with solution architect, and software development team (vendors) to ensure the completion of all aspects of business requirement within required scope.7. Create low level design document/Integration specification including data fields mapping and web services definition.8. Work Closely with Test Leads to define the test plan, test scripts, technical integration test cases and user acceptance tests in coordination with QA team9. Participates in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality.10. Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately11. Preparation of system release notes, user manuals, develops training curriculum and conducts formal training sessions for business users and service delivery team.12. Manage relationships with solution providers (vendors) and ensure they deliver as per plan and requirements & scope

    Business Knowledge:- Sound knowledge of the HRMS functionalities with proven experience in implementing/maintaining a HRMS platform- Minimum 3 years of working experience in handling IT projects or Business Analysis activitiesAdditional Knowledge:- APIs- Databases, like, SQL Server, Oracle 11g- SQL and PL/SQL- Development in Web environment – Chatbot/Artificial intelligence- Fintech

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Pre-Sales Consultant (Cyber Security) | Black Pearl

    Employment:

    Full Time

    An exclusive assignment has been given to us by a well-known Cyber Security firm in Dubai, UAE. Our client is urgently looking for a motivated Sales Engineer to join a Hypergrowth Organization in the IoT/OT Security space.In your role, the expectation is to be a trusted advisor of the company’s prospective customers, partners, and distributors, working in tandem with the sales team as a technical advisor and product advocate for their solutions. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and knowledge of the solution benefits and the market, to articulate technology and solution positioning to both business and technical users, as well as ensure customer satisfaction through the sales cycle.We are looking for self-motivated individuals that are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to travel to customer locations as neededKey responsibilities of the Sales Engineer:- Support partners and customers during pre-sales, sales, and post-sales activities.- Work closely with our Sales team, qualify sales opportunities from a technical perspective, present solutions, gather customer requirements, and design the architecture to include in quotations.- Act as a technical single point of contact in managing communications with partners, delivering the right messages, and receiving feedback from the field.- Follow up with customers for resolution of issues or new feature requests, interacting internally with the Research and Development Team as needed.- Engage in pro-active demand creation and demand capture.- Engage with regional analysts to brief the solution offerings.- Participate actively in regional thought leadership activities by participating in cybersecurity forums and expert blogs.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:Skills:- 5+ years of experience working in customer-facing roles as a Security Consultant, System Integrator, or System Engineer- Strong knowledge of information security principles- Good understanding of complex networks, protocols, and networking technologies- Research sales competition and be able to develop an understanding of the current & future market, product and competitor landscape, and the applicability of the technology to business use case scenarios.- Knowledge of Security Technologies like OT Security, IoT Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk and Compliance Management, Security Monitoring, and Security Analytics.- Engage with the customer to plan, design, and execute Proof of Value & Concepts- Develop sample use-cases- Able to respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs- Collaborate with Product Managers to provide feedback from clients about product requirements, and ideas to help innovate or stay ahead of the market- Experience managing the bid or proposal process including responding to RFI’s/RFP’s.- Good written and spoken English proficiency, Arabic is a bonus- Availability and willingness to travel- Ability to operate in settings with strong confidentiality and data privacy protocolsQualifications:- Demonstrated success in pre-sales/consulting role preferred- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in computer systems or telecommunications- 3-5+ years’ pre-sales experience with technical software offerings is a must. Experience with application security and/or some prior software development experience at some point in the past for this role- Experience in the field of ICS (Industrial Control Systems) security projects- Security certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISA, CISM, GICSP, ISA99 Cybersecurity, IACRB Certified SCADA Security Architect, ISO27001 Lead Auditor)Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do reach us.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
    that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

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    Immigration Associate | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    During your tenure as an Associate in Global Employer Services, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Applies knowledge and skills of relevant practices and processes (or relevant tax rules and regulations) in area of specialization to client problems• Presents findings and recommends and implements advice independently relevant to tax and consults others as needed• Reviews written technical advice, reports, memoranda and/or other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules for adequacy of research conducted and appropriateness and accuracy of conclusions• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client• Selects appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develops informed recommendations• Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional skepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives• Articulates how technology enables the business and communicates this effectively to clients while ensuring appropriate technologies and methodologies are used on projects• Applies understanding of client needs to make global mobility recommendations• Reviews as-is controls environment and process documentation to identify control gaps and/or deficiencies• Identifies potential changes to processes and/or controls to remediate deficiencies• Performs analysis of compensation and benefit analysis to understand deal implications, provides recommendations based on due diligence, and performs post acquisition consulting• Assesses current technologies and recommends future uses or integrations to address client’s needs

    • 1 – 2 years of general tax experience, preferably with at least a year focused on taxation. • Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.• Consulting and compliance experience is needed.• Experience with inbound and outbound international tax is preferred.• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills required.• Good knowledge of tax and business laws and regulations• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.• Advanced degree such as MST, JD or LLM preferred. CPA preferred.• Fluency in English is a must. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

    Our Purpose

    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More