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    Business Development Specialist | Silah

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.• Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.• Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.• Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behavior.• Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share.• Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.• Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.• Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.• Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.• Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.

    Qualifications• Based in Riyadh.• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or relevant field.• A minimum of 1 years’ proven experience in a similar role.• Strong knowledge and experience.• Strong communication skills.

    Silah offers a robust suite of distributed workforce solutions and outsourced capabilities, including Telework Management Services, Time Tracking & Productivity Management Software, SaaS-based talent management platforms, e-Learning Solutions and a wide range of HR consulting & services.

    Our Talent Management Services and platforms enable talent acquisition, development and measurement in a totally virtual environment. And, because of our ability to recruit without boundaries and train 100% virtually through our SaaS-based e-Learning platform, Silah increases operational efficiencies and improves speed to competency.

    Founded in 2013, Silah has become one of the most trusted and leading Telework Service Provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Silah helps companies to be able to manage remote workers just as if they were in the same office, maintaining a high level of productivity when working remotely, Dramatically reduce cost and improve the time spent on productive activities. More

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    Client Relationship Manager (Account Manager) | A Leading Consulting, Advisory & Management Solutions Firm In The UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word, in selecting and structuring their holdings in our areas of operation, and coordinating the incorporation process with the jurisdictional authorities.• Assisting clients in choosing the most suitable business environment within jurisdictions in UAE, and subsequently supporting clients with administrative work and application process.• Conducting meetings with the local banks to understand the regulations, requirements and procedures for bank account opening, and also to understand the offerings of each bank.• Assisting clients with bank account facilitation (corporate and personal) with commercial and investment banks in UAE, and internationally.• Constantly developing and managing the strategies used to deliver and maintain strong client experiences, and ensure that excellent client services are being delivered at all times. • Assisting clients with ongoing maintenance of company, including visa arrangements, coordinating with our associates to arrange accounting and auditing, and other bespoke services.• Undertaking business development campaigns across Middle Eastern, European, African, and Asian markets to develop B2B relationships with accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers.• Religiously follow up on business development campaigns and proposals to potential clients, to bring prospect to fruition. • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and associates, and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. • Assisting with the development of marketing literature and business development campaigns.• Responsible for managing her/his client portfolio and addressing all of her/his client’s needs in relation to our services.

    Salary:
    AED
    12000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Paid holiday, Annual Insurance, Annual flight home, Discretionary bonus policy

    • The ability to carefully listen to the client, understand their problems and associate those problems with the firm’s products and services. • A deep understanding of structuring companies across jurisdictions (e.g. free zones, offshore, LLC) or the ability to learn quickly. This is the basis of the job.• Ability to process information and be able to present in a simple format in order to be understood by clients with potentially little knowledge on the subject matter.• Strong passion and experience in sales and business development. • Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills with a lot of patience and grace.• Client oriented, experienced dealing and interacting with clients face to face, via email and over the phone.• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Essential• Must have Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Accounting, Legal, Paralegal or similar.• Excellent command of the English language both verbally and written, especially in business writing. • Candidates with banking and sales experience will be given preference. Desirable• Additional languages are highly valued especially Greek, Russian, French, or German.

    A leading consulting, advisory and management solutions firm in the UAE. More

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    Microsoft Solutions Director / Business Unit Head | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Search and Selection are currently working with one of the leading Technology consulting firms in the Middle East. They are looking to recruit a Microsoft Solutions Director / Business Unit Head for a position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Responsibilities for this role will include the following,- Maintain deep technical expertise in the Microsoft portfolio of Azure, AI, BI, Security, and Modern Workplace technologies; and understanding market trends in the target industry, competitive insights to develop and deliver the right value proposition to the market. – Build the internal delivery team and all needed capabilities and certifications across the different Microsoft portfolio. – Increase deal velocity by assessing the progress of technical engagements at every stage by orchestrating team members, other Microsoft technical resources, and Partners on most digital transformation deals. – Help the partners and directors on understanding and reflecting the business requirements, challenge assumptions to develop the right value proposition, and implantation a strategy to deliver tangible business value.

    Must have requirements for this role,- Minimum of 12 years of experience with experience in Software Engineering, Design, and Development. – Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Design, or a related field. – Solid experience and relationship with Microsoft in the Middle East region with Microsoft and Microsoft partners. – Deep understanding of large-scale distributed Microsoft architecture using all portfolio like Azure, Data, BI, and AI technologies, with the technical aptitude and experience to learn new technologies and understand relevant trends. – Successful track records in delivering and implementing Microsoft systems in the domains of Data, DevOps, and cloud mainly and other –Microsoft technologies in general. – Strong customer focus with the ability to work effectively across multiple business and technical teams to ensure continued customer satisfaction

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Asset Data Analyst | Stantec

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Due to the continued success of our Middle East operations, we are looking for a Asset Data Analyst to join our diverse team in Doha, Qatar. Roles and Responsibilities:• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, that optimize efficiency and quality• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources to update and maintain databases• Collaborate with stakeholders and understand the requirements to develop key performance indicators and translate it into formulas in MS Excel• Develop MS Excel based tools to improve workflow• Filter and clean data by reviewing reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems• Work with management to prioritize business information needs• Generate financial models for Spend/ Revenue/Savings Forecasting• Produce presentations, circulars and other marketing material to promote achievements of the business• Provide guidance and coach team members in data analytics• Present and convince stakeholders of the analysis conducted• Create project schedules and update them• Create proposals for data analysis improvements

    • Bachelor’s degree (computer science, engineering, economics, finance)• IBM/Google/Microsoft certificates related to data analysis /data science will be advantageous • 2 years post graduate work experience• Analyzing large data sets• Creating reports in MS Excel and presenting them to stakeholders• Coding in VBA to create and amend MACROS (use of other programming languages such as Python or R will be advantageous) • Advance user of Microsoft Office software Suite • Capturing and amending process flow diagrams• Creating workflow automation• Generating insights with visual representation • Developed dashboards using various tools (either Power Bi, Tableau etc)• Use of statistics and statistical analysis tools • Automating routine data analysis functions• Use of Microsoft SharePoint and creating InfoPath forms• Experience in neural networks or machine learning will be advantageous

    Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

    We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

    We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. More

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    Digital Business Analyst | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Digital Business Analyst on behalf of a leading European Digital IT services provider that specialises in WCM solutions, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience enterprise scale projects across EMEA. This role can be based in KSA or UAE.

    Applications are sought from those with 1-2 years plus experience from a consultancy perspective in a functional client facing role. You will have been a Business Analyst with excellent domain knowledge within digital experience projects (websites, ecommerce, portals, marketing automation). It is essential that you have an understanding of end to end project implementation and can demonstrate experience in driving a large amount of documentation. A Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject is required and industry certifications are advantageous.

    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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    Customer Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Meeting customers and solicit business for the Bank; arrange meeting with potential customers.• Provides recommendations on business development strategies and works closely with the Head of Department on such strategies and targets.• Draft monthly plan for marketing activities under the supervision of the Head of Department.• Provide the Department with all relevant and necessary information to assist the credit evaluation process.• Prepare marketing proposal for submission to Credit Committee;• Review and satisfactory completion of all relevant loan documentation.• Ensure that all loan agreements are kept safely in fireproof cabinets• To follow up any credit risk issues identified by the Department and prepare an investigation report• Ensure compliance with credit and marketing procedures/policies and operate within guidelines/limits.• Make monthly marketing report.• Responsible for marketing and establishing relationship with target local corporate/institution customers, and fasten ties with customers through daily banking services.• Absorption deposits.• Keep good relationship with Ministries and exploring business opportunity, such as Ministry of Finance and SAMA and PIF, Visit client monthly.• Be responsible for marketing of valuable banking accounts opening.• Post-lending management of loan customers and clients routine maintenance.• Accomplish other daily work assigned by Head of the department.

    • At least 3-5 years of working experience with the same field.• Good knowledge of corporate banking business• Good experience in marketing• Proficient in Microsoft Office.• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.• Proficient in English and Arabic.• Familiar with the Saudi market and international market.• Can do part of Administration work.

    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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    Data Governance | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Data Governance Manager, you will manage enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, responsible for improving the quality and protecting business critical data assets.The primary focus area for this role would be to implement and manage data governance frameworks across policies, standards and building the practice on a functional and enterprise level.Client DetailsA well-established organisation with a diverse culture. This organisation strives to be an industry leader by constantly investing in new talent, new technologies and new data-related strategies.Description* Work closely with Business and Functional area leadership to be able to act as a point of contact for any governance, data quality and protection escalations.* Lead the enterprise data governance implementation roadmap including strategic priorities as the business develops data-based capabilities.* Continuously work towards the aim to improve the quality and value of core data assets.* Implement data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the functional areas as well as the wider business.* Work with multiple internal stakeholders and provide progression on the data governance roadmap and ensure policies around business-critical data are clearly defined for all functional areas.

    Job Offer* Attractive tax-free salary and benefits and an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing organisations in the Middle East.

    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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    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