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    Risk Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Building a diversified credit portfolio with a high percentage of Investment rated quality accounts.To assume risks which are acceptable in the context of risk provisions and current and future expected earnings for the Bank.Develop a risk culture and awareness across the Bank in recognizing early warning signals of credit deterioration and the ability to initiate timely strategic initiatives to protect and enhance the earnings of the Bank.To restrict the growth of non-performing assets by active continuous negotiation and restructuring of facilities where justified.To aid all functionaries of the Bank in carrying out their roles and responsibility in the credit delivery process as per the objectives and guidelines of the Bank as enumerated in this policy.Identifies specific events, situations, and environments relevant to the Branch’s objectives and the Branch’s applicable risks and opportunities.To be responsible for the information security Department.To be responsible about the Branch Achieve management.Develops a risk mitigation strategy appropriate to the exposure through balancing the mitigation costs and benefits.?He must also on a regular basis review policies and procedures in order to reflect:?Regulatory Changes and Requirements.?Head Office requirements.?Market conditions in KSA and GCC.?Best practice.?Changes in credit risk, origination and management.The Evolving business of the Branch.

    Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant filed.At least 5 years of working experience with risk management in the following areas:Market risk, Liquidity Risk, and Operational risk.Good Knowledge of the banking business.Proficiency in speaking, writing & reading EnglishGood communication skills.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    HR Specialist | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    1.Manage the recruitment and selection process with hiring managers within the branch.2.Manage effective onboarding for new joiners.3.Maintain and update the employee data related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, on the shared folders and the archive.4.Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.5.Salary preparation on monthly basis as well as the needed letters for deductions.6.Prepare the needed letters for HR actions such as bonus, payslip etc.7.Participate on the performance evaluation process.8.Organize the celebration in the bank such as Eid, Saudi national, etc.9.Prepare salary and employment certificates for employees.10.Manage the medical insurance for employees.11.Manage the GOSI and Bahrain Social Insurance.12.Participate on the performance evaluation process.13.Assist the HR and Admin department for any tasks that might require.

    Report to Head of HR and Deputy Head of HRBachelor Degree or Above major related HR and managementGood communication skillsExcellent on English Language on both speaking and writingCan take work pressuresNo limit for the experience, fresh graduated is also accept

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    AML Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Report to Head of Compliance and Senior ManagementMaintaining the Branch’s AML/CFT policies and procedures;Ensuring that the Branch complies with the AML Law and any other applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations;Developing and maintaining a risk assessment framework for products and services, clients and customers, and other issues relating to money laundering;Keeping and maintaining records of high risk customers, and reporting suspicious activities to the authorities;Overseeing and implementing an ongoing AML training program for other employees;Monitor the day-to-day operation of its policies and procedures relevant to the SAMA regulations;Providing guidance to Branch employees on AML related concerns that they may have during their normal course of business;Receive and act on reasonable request for information made by the Financial Intelligence Unit;Acting as the Branch’s main point of contact in respect of handling internal suspicious transactions reports from the staff and inform Head of Compliance promptly to follow up of contacting the Financial Investigation Unit in line with internal process;On-going monitoring of what may, in his opinion, constitute high-risk customer accounts;Maintaining all necessary CDD, transactions, STR and staff training records for the required periods;Communicate to the Business units the new regulations concerning AML & CTF and provide advice on on-boarding customers and existing customers in line with the AML Law and implementing regulations;Reviewing and ensuring that corrective action is taken on all AML issues identified during regulatory reviews and internal/external audit reviews;Conduct periodic testing on the AML System and ensure that AML Scenarios are functioning;Inform Head of Compliance, Information Security and Senior Management of any malfunction in AML System;Update sanction list in the AML System;Conduct spot checking on the business and report risk gabs and ensure the business provide action plans with deadline dates;Report on any AML risk gabs to the Head of Compliance, Senior Management and Head Office.

    Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant filed.At least 5 years of working experience with AML or Compliance function.Have experience on STR and Sanction investigation.Knows what is Money Launding and Terrorist Finance.Good Knowledge of the banking business.Proficiency in speaking, writing & reading EnglishGood communication skills.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Deputy General Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Make the long-term development strategy and plan for the department in charge and make it in line with the strategy and plan of Branch Organize to make internal policies and procedures and ensure the implementation of rules, regulations and internal policies of the department in charge. Assess the staffs’ performance and motivate all members of department in charge to fulfill the targets set by Branch Responsible for maintaining good relation ship with clients and expand the business of the Branch Manage various risks incurred in the transaction and ensure the stable performance of the department in chargeEstablish business under the authority of General Manager of the Branch Follow the instruction of Branch

    Position Requirements of Deputy General Manager: 1. Bachelor Degree and above, excellent on both Arabic and English, 2. 8 yrs experience in banking management position which should include compliance working background, 3. Have good relation in local financial market, 4. Have good evaluation on SAMA, 5. Strong wishes to work in Foreign Bank Branches

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    IT Project Manager | Engage Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Engage Selection is currently recruiting for an IT Project Manager on behalf of a Qatari Holding Group.The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of significant IT changes within the business, building an IT platform that is stable, efficient, and fit for purpose, along with introducing innovative solutions that will enable the business to grow. The Project Manager will ensure that all projects are successfully delivered within specified time frames, within the agreed budget and to the required quality.• Ensure the delivery of the agreed and defined products.• Lead, encourage and manage cross functional project teams.• Carry out the planning and monitoring of projects.• Assist the business in the preparation and communication of Project Business Cases.• Prepare and communicate Project Initiation Documents.• Produce as required plans for the Project, individual Stages and Exceptions with Team managers and other key project personnel. • Assess, control and manage the risks to the project, prepare mitigation and contingency plans.• Manage overall progress and resource deployment, including initiating corrective action where required.• Change control, variations, and configuration management.• Reporting via End Stage and Highlight reports.• Manage the overall direction and integrity of projects, in consultation with other relevant parties.• Identification of lessons learned and production of the report.• Recommendations of Follow-on Actions.• Production and presentation of the end of project report.• To source appropriate mentoring, support and advice on any aspects of the project where this is required.• Project Administration and record keeping.• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams and managers.

    Salary:
    QAR
    14,000 to 18,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Key Requirements.• 5+ years of experience as IT Project Manager.• Working knowledge of PRINCE2 or PMP.• Experience managing a variety of different IT Solutions.Qualifications.• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or Management related field.

    Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

    We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies. More

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    Sales Manager | Leading Sales, Marketing & Third Party Administrator Operating in GCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Main Task Of The Role• Planning, Strategy Development & Reporting • Plan & direct the branch’s activities to achieve short and long term targets including annual targets on both performance and financial budget • Provide monthly business reports to Senior Management • Conduct periodic market research ensuring GAP Corp’s positioning and rates remain competitive and present this quarterly as part of the Business Unit reviewsRelationship Management • Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with other GAP CORP Offices as well as clients ensuring compliance to company and good business practices • Anticipate potential issues that might strain relationship with clients and formulate precautionary measure • Assist in resolving ongoing issues with the clients as appropriateOperational Management • Effectively and efficiently manage and direct sales activities to ensure sales targets are met• Provide timely feedback to Senior Management regarding Team’s performance • Identify foreseeable operational issues and solutions for Management’s information and review• Communicate company policies, procedures and business ethics with the team • Mentor, coach and develop sales team Business Development• Identify new business opportunities and share research findings with Senior Management • Develop new products that could be added to the GAP portfolio • From time to time, you may required to change your work location upon request from your Line Manager for business continuity purposes • You will be required upon the request from your Line Manager to visit the business partners for business continuity purposes • Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager

    Required Knowledge• BA or equivalent Business related degree • Proficient in Microsoft office applications • Commercial awareness required • Presentation • Negotiation • Interpersonal Essential Experience• 5 years experience in the Insurance industry • 5 years experience in Sales • 5 years local experience • Experience in developing and implementing strategic operational plans, managing people, resources and processes • Experience of working within the Middle East region • Experienced negotiator, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills

    Leading sales, marketing and third party administrator operating in the GCC. More

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    Director / Executive Director, Group Global Internal Audit | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role will lead the build out of a global internal audit function for a leading financial services business. Candidates will need to come from the financial services industry – preferably FX trading/ markets, with a secondary preference for insurance/ reinsurance, banks, private equity, asset management, hedge funds, brokerage, investment holding companies.Client DetailsThe client is a global business with corporate headquarters in Dubai; the business has seen strong growth in recent history and is on track to deliver on an internal audit function to their board.DescriptionThe role is responsible for setting up the internal audit function across the Group & embedding a successful international (internal) audit culture & practice. This includes establishing an internal risk-based control framework across several international locations and jurisdictions, whilst coordinating & liaising principally with the Board Audit Committee, the Executive Management and all relevant external bodies. A more detailed job description is available for shortlisted candidates; please see the core candidate requirements below to be considered for the role.Job Offer* Excellent exposure, culture* Ability to make a difference* Ability to build out Internal Audit as a function

    * A total of 12-15 years’ of total experience which will have ideally started in Audit at the Big Four, and then transitioned into Internal Audit in Industry* The above experience will be preferably in preferably an FX trading/ markets industry, and secondarily within a business such as insurance/ reinsurance, banking, private equity, asset management, a hedge fund, brokerage, or an investment holding company. Candidates without “Financial Services” experience cannot be considered. * A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification, or equivalent * Bachelors degree (or higher) from a top tier University; further education & professional qualifications are a plus* Experience working in a multi-jurisdiction/ global role is hugely advantageous* Experience in directly managing the board audit committee & chairman is hugely advantageous* Experience leading the build out of an internal audit function is hugely advantageous* The candidate must have credible experience and therefore the ability to positively influence stakeholders, internally & externally* The candidate must be extremely hands-on with strong attention to detail* The candidate will have strong communication skills – verbal, written and non-verbal* The candidate will have strong presentation skills* The candidate will be driven, self-motivated and agile

    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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    Corporate Services Manager | Kershaw Leonard

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This is not an accounting job. Please do not apply if that is what you are looking for.Applicants must have a successful track record with sophisticated administration of portfolio companies and trusts that are incorporated in financial centres outside the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will be a member of our clientsinternational team handling their global business with opportunities for career advancement within the GroupDuties• Responsible for achieving a high standard of client service to ensure that client expectations are met• Oversee and ensure that all client-related fiduciary and administrative duties are undertaken in a timely manner• Conduct annual trust and company file reviews, and ensure all KYC data are updated and regular client meetings are conducted with the administrators; record meeting notes in SF, refer any new opportunities to the BD• Assist with development of corporate administration service offerings, striving to ensure the company’s optimal positioning within the market• Ensure the company and its clients’ compliance with applicable laws, service standards, company policies and procedures, and agreed-upon operational and control processes• Within each client portfolio, ensure accurate and detailed records are maintained for all client structures, and the same accuracy is maintained in the internal system• As necessary, assist the team with client matters of a more technical nature• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients of the corporate services department, and continuously work to enhance the client experience and ensure that the company is viewed as the provider of choice • Devise and monitor plans to generate more revenue from existing clients• Work in collaboration with the new business team to generate new targets and leads• Achieve budgeted utilization targets, and control day-to-day costs and expenses• Manage the billing and aged-debt position of client matters effectively• Continuously monitor efficiency of the team to ensure profitability improvement• Ensure the team meets or hits relevant operational, risk and/or compliance key performance indicators and targets• Provide day-to-day leadership and management guidance that mirrors the organizational vision and values, including cross-divisional collaboration• Motivate and lead a high-performing team, focusing on attracting, recruiting, and retaining business professionals that have the appropriate skills and experience for the corporate services department• Provide the right coaching and training to the team • Ensure the team members have personal development plans and a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities; conduct formal performance evaluations each year• As appropriate, work with the board and senior management to develop and continuously review processes

    • A minimum of five years of managerial experience leading a corporate administration team that focuses on international markets, based in Dubai, with an international trust company, family office, corporate service provider or accounting firm• Experience dealing directly with end-user clients and having responsibility for the maintenance and development of those relationships• A legal, bachelor’s or master’s degree specializing in accounting; or ACCA,CPA, and/or CFA qualification• STEP or company secretary qualifications preferred• Good knowledge of incorporation of companies in different jurisdictions and various post-incorporation tasks, such as attestations, issuance of registry certificates, filing of changes in directorships and shareholding, account openings, etc.• Ability to draft company and trust resolutions and documents• Experience with applying anti-money laundering principles• Competent understanding of trust and company law• In-depth knowledge of the BVI Companies Act• Good self-organisation and ability to operate disciplined four-eyes’ procedures• Software skills must include Word, Excel, Outlook and Salesforce

    Kershaw Leonard is committed to finding First Class people for its World Class Clients. Since our inauguration in September 1999, We have become well-respected specialists for all aspects of Human Resource Consultancy and Recruitment, and bring a standard of professional conduct (through the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK) to the industry here in the Middle East. Our qualified Consultants deliver a unique quality of service that is designed to meet the individual needs of both Candidates and Clients.

    Our specialist recruitment divisions cover permanent, temporary and contract staff, and Executive Search, in the following sectors:

    Senior Executives and Directors; Design; Engineering and Construction; Finance and Banking; Human Resources and Training; IT and Telecoms; Legal; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Media; Office Management; Retail; Sales and Marketing and Secretarial and Business Support. More