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    Assurance – IT Audit – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Head of Payments | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Lead a business unit into change & transformation- Strategically develop roadmaps and delivery for customer and merchant application- Heavily involved in team management, financial growth and the overall sales and operations of applications- Some involvement in Product management, Design and Customer experience in an agile environmentMcGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Qualifications & Experience- Minimum 10 years of experience leading high performing teams- 15 years relevant experience in the banking/payments and professional services domain- Master’s degree in business/engineering/ computer science or related discipline

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Learning & Development Manager (Professional Services) | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client who is a leading professional services firm is looking to hire a polished, driven and confident Learning & Development Manager to take on this exciting and challenging role in their Qatar office. Reporting to the Head of HR in Qatar you will take full responsibility for the complete Learning and Development Process where you will be accountable for coordinating with global headquarters on all relevant training programs and ensuring all programs are delivered in-line within local requirements.Accountabilities include implementing the training plan process and functional training programs covering both behavioural / soft skills and functional training programs for all employees as well as the training needs identification of all employees both behavioural and functional / technical capability development and full delivery on training / learning programs and design / implement the annual training calendar. You will also oversee all training logistics with internal / external stakeholders and examine the effectiveness of training programs. You will be responsible for the L&D budget preparation and management, track and evaluate all faculty / facilitators. You will also monitor e-learning and virtual training processes and ensure all administration and maintenance of records and documents are kept up to date for compliance.

    To be successful in this role you will be a HR Graduate with at least 5 years in the same role with experience preferably from a reputed consulting or financial institution. You will an extremely confident individual who has solid experience delivering training behavioural/soft skills and functional training programs to all employees including leadership.

    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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    Director | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy and Transformation Director – power and utilities required for a Leading Management Consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia• As part of the Operations and Strategy Team, you will be responsible for business development & delivery activities across the Middle East, including strategic transformation, operational improvement, cost reduction & process design projects. • You will get involved in writing proposals and lead end-to-end consulting engagements in the Utilities and Power Sector with a focus on the latest trends in Digital Transformation.

    Requirements: • You will ideally have experience working with a Utility & Power Company and a Management Consulting firm.• 10-15 years experience, with a Masters Degree/ MBA/ or Ph.D./ in areas such as Economics, Business Management, ICT, Engineering, etc.• Well updated with the current trends in the Utilities and power Spaces specifically related to digital strategies/ transformation.• You will have experience with the development and implementation of digital strategies and operating models in the Utilities & Power Sector.• Expertise in customer relationship management in utilities & power (including the use of mobile, social media and web interfaces, customer insight and analytics and multi-channel customer experience transformation, channel mix strategy and channel optimization, CRM and or social CRM, social media and mobile platforms, customer insight and analytics, customer service, e-Commerce and how digital can be applied to network operations)• Experience in digital technologies, how these are transforming the utility business, and the elements impacted by the change (including metering, smart grids, product information management, pricing and regulatory reforms, product innovation, customer operating model and technology strategy, etc.)• You will have experience with the development and implementation of strategies and operating models in the utilities and power sector, including experience in partnering with the business at all levels and building the necessary internal and external relationships to secure change across the value chain from generation, through transmission and distribution to the retail/customer experience front end• Experience in managing, guiding, and developing junior team members • You will have strong quantitative, strategic, and financial analytical skills with the ability to understand complex information and communicate it in a non-specialist format to our clients’ operational business units• Expertise in conducting strategic analysis, supporting policy development, and a good understanding of current market trends and technology awareness of region-relevant technologies as well as sector policies to enable transformation, including use of digital, analytic, and information management in the utility industry• Experience in strategies across the supply chain and procurement optimization, process improvement, operational excellence, business process re-engineering, operational due diligence, and post-merger integration. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines• You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be fluent in English, and (preferably) proficient in Arabic• You must be willing and able to travel within the Middle East and worldwide as our projects dictate, and be comfortable working in the cultural environment specific to the UAE, KSA, and other GCC markets.

    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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    SOC Analyst | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Service and Selection are currently looking for an experienced SOC Analyst with experience in Cyber Security. Our client is a huge specialist within the digital security market and is looking to expand its SOC Analyst team.You must have experience working within the Cyber security industry, have a positive attitude, and work well within a team environment. The contract is for 6 months initially, with huge potential to be converted to an internal hire based on performance, passion & commitment. The contract is not tied to any specific project. If the candidate proves he/she is a right fit, then they will be provided with the opportunity to join as an internal hire by the end of the contract.Role and Responsibilities• Cyber SOC Tier 1 Analyst in DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC cyber command center.• The security analyst Tier 1 monitor’s security events from the various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone), based on the security event severity, escalate to managed service support teams, tier 2 security analyst, and/or customer as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution.• Reviews trouble tickets generated by SIEM Leverages emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, updated rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and the scope of the attack.• Reviews and collects asset data (configs, running processes, etc.) on systems for further investigation.• Will actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and will provide proactive threat research.• Work closely with the Tier 2 Analyst to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC’s customer security posture.• Participate in security incident management and vulnerability management processes. Identify, perform, review or track security incident investigations to resolution and identify lessons learnt.• Identify, perform or review root cause analysis efforts following incident recovery to enhance operations.• Participate in evaluating, recommending, implementing, and troubleshooting security. solutions and evaluating IT security of the new IT Infrastructure systems.• Provide technical guidance to the customer’s technical teams during the configuration of new log sources.• Understanding and implementing the SOC processes and procedures.• Follow standard operating procedures for detecting, classifying, and reporting.• Triage events for criticality and escalate according to predefined processes incidents under the supervision of Tier 2 and Tier 3 staff.• Communicate effectively with customers, team-mates, and management.• Provide input on tuning and optimization of security systems.• Document and maintain customer build documents, security procedures and processes.• Stay up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.• Reviews the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency.• Creates new trouble tickets for alerts that signal an incident and require Tier 2 / Incident Response review.• Manages and configures security monitoring tools (SIEM, SYSLOG, NETFLOW, FIM, SYSMON etc.)

    Candidate requirements• 3+ years of experience of network/security architecture or operations experience• Experience working on specific SOC/SIEM platforms• Excellent experience in Elastic (ELK), Splunk, Wazuh, LogRhythm• Experience in SOAR technologies – Demisto, Cybersponse, FortiSOAR, Swimlane• Excellent experience in MDR or EDR• Experience in using security tools – commercial and open source• Experience in defensive technologies – NGFW, AV, VPN, IPS, NETFLOW, DAM, WAF, Proxy, Web Filtering etc. Ability to inspect using PCAP files.• Knowledge with Threat Hunting and MITRE ATT&CK MethodologyCertifications• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) issued by GIAC• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) issued by GIAC• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) issued by EC-Council• CCNA, CCNP, MCSE

    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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    Senior Enterprise Architect – Energy Project | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia – Energy ProjectThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle east for a Senior Enterprise ArchitectThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.Client DetailsThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle eastThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.DescriptionSenior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia * Senior Enterprise Architect with experience of Integration to work on a Greenfield project in Saudi Arabia. * This Enterprise Architect will understand from a technology view point, work closely with the business and stakeholders. * As a Enterprise architect you will be Guiding and leading from the front to aid the business strategy and ensure they use the right technology systems architecture to achieve the firms goals & Provide tech transparency for business stakeholders.This is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.* As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. * This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. * As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. * You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. * This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.

    Skills required:* 15 years experience in architecture related roles and 8 yrs. experience in being end responsible for the enterprise architecture function within preferably an international organization.* Proven track record in defining and implementing Enterprise Architect strategies within Retail, Telecommunications, Power, Utility company.* Experience in domains including billing, big data, AI, IoT and Machine Learning.* Experience in design & quality assurance authority during the design & delivery of IT solutions.* Strong knowledge & experience with (architecture) frameworks such as the IT4IT Reference Model, TOGAF, OSI Model, Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0, COBIT.* Manage technology risks through governance and design* Service Oriented Architecture and solution design patterns.* IT process and project frameworks: E.G Cobit4, ITIL, Prince2* Understanding of latest technologies used in designing digital platforms.* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.* Ability to craft alliances and positively influence peers and stakeholders* Sound understanding of application development methods & tools.You will work with solution architects to align projects to enterprise architecture definitions, work directly with the CTO on design, Architecture, integration of this greenfield application. This is a Senior manager role where you will have long term strategic responsibility for technology and be part of Developing a competitive advantage by ensuring that technology spending is focused on strategic core competencies. This is a key role where you will help manage tech & digital lifecycle, directing new investment in technology and help to Facilitates pragmatic, cost effective approaches to tech projects.If you are looking for a new challenge, with ability to grow be comfortable translating the digital platform target architecture into an actionable, multi-year implementation tech strategy and roadmap. As a Senior Enterprise architect you will provides the enterprise-wide tech transparency to design solutions that make sense for the organization as a whole.Job OfferThis is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.

    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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    Programmer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: ProgrammerEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 8K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the client: The hiring company is a Dubai based, No. 1 leisure club for golf in the region.Job Role: • Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages• Work with team members to find creative, innovative solutions to problems• Develop and write computer programs to perform specific tasks related to organizational goals• Create workflow diagrams and charts to demonstrate the functionality of programs before coding them• Run software tests to spot and resolve bugs and inconsistencies• Develop technical interfaces, specifications, and architecture

    Requirements:• Open to Indian nationals• Male, 40 years old and below• Diploma in Computer Science/Electronics plus a certificate from a known institute in computer-related discipline• Minimum 3 years of experience in large organizations as .NET Developer or Application Developer• Familiar with ASP.NET framework, SQL Server, and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC)), architecture styles/APIs, and development methodologies and models• Knowledgeable in at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3• Have strong understanding of web technologies• Good communication skills

    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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    Secretary – Placement and RM | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CompanyOur client is a leading investment Bank. They are currently looking to recruit Secretary – Placement and RM to be based in BahrainDuties & Responsibilities • Full management of executive’s schedule for both external and internal sources.• Organise, prioritise and handle large volumes of Placement & Relationship Management related information, e-mails and telephone calls.• Coordinate and schedule complex activities to include client meetings, travel, onsite and off-site meetings, and department activities.• Handle highly confidential and non-routine information.• General office management, supply ordering, mail processing and attendance recordkeeping.• Work independently and within the Placement & Relationship Management team on special projects.• Compose and process general correspondences, e-mails, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and business plans.• Extensive management of Executive Director of Placement & Relationship Management‘s calendar, email box and contact information.• Arrange and coordinate all travel arrangements (visas, flights, hotels, car hire etc).• Manage administrative activities related to processing of payments for department expenses and Executive Director of Placement & Relationship Management’s expense reimbursements through Oracle.• Prepare, store, proof read and coordinate client sales documentation.• Log client details into a customer relationship management system.• Maintain documentation for quality audit.• Communicate with department heads to gather or convey relevant information.• Organise and file business correspondence and material.• Organise and keep necessary data and visuals for key meetings.• Coordinate the translation of documents to Arabic or English as required.• Perform other administrative projects and administrative duties as required.• Be as a backup for the other secretaries within the department of Placement & Relationship Management in case of any shortage or absences.• Conduct other duties and special project as required.

    Qualifications & Experience• Diploma or degree in office management• Experience working in the banking sector• Experience working in the Placement and RM• Good skills and knowledge of Lotus notes scheduling, mail and calendar, applicable software programs, and of office machinery and equipment• At least 2 years of office administration experience in a sales and marketing environment• Professional telephone technique and etiquette• Excellent communication skills both written and oral• Self-confidence and professional demeanour• Ability to work independently and with high degree of self-checking and direction• Attention to detail• Ability to prioritize and screen low value, low priority items• Experience in preparation of materials for meetings and activities• Resourceful, dependent and ability to work proactively• High-level administrative and secretarial skills and versatility in the use of office equipment and technologies.

    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