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    Director of Technical Delivery | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Director of Technical Delivery – QatarA renowned IT Services provider is looking to hire a Director of Technical Delivery for their Doha office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical delivery (internal and external partners) of development both for standards and quality issues. Introducing new methods and approaches that are aligned with global trends for solutions and custom application delivery is one of the primary responsibilities.Ideal candidate has managed and delivered large complex programs from a technical delivery perspective and has been involved in both technical design and implementation of solutions.Key Expectations:• A business acumen with a strategic ability• Proven experience as Sr. delivery professional and other managerial positions with thorough understanding of implementation, integration and software development cycles, techniques, and methods.• You should have excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, SLAs, data analysis, reporting and budgeting.• You are required to identify and assess complex problems and creates competent solutions basis on analysis, in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives & vision.• Your interaction and management of stakeholders is with Board Members, C suite, Ministry Officials, Senior Leadership including Functional/Department Heads levels at a client and/or within the firm, involving negotiating or influencing on significant matters.• Strong communication, negotiation, and escalation skills

    • Need to have mandatory prior experience in managing multi-faceted, large, and complex technical delivery teams.• University degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration with specialization in Information Technology from a recognized university. Professional Certification in IT Service Delivery, Development Management is preferable• Overall, 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience with a Digital, Technology delivery / Solutions provider or System Integrators• Minimum of 5-6+ years of experience leading and/or managing large multiyear complex technical delivery and Integration Management.• Should have managed largely to medium size teams’ resources providing architecture & design, implementations, applications development.• Preferable experience in program delivery that incorporates at least 2 or more emerging technology namely Cloud, IoT, Big Data Analytics, Automation, etc.

    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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    Crude Trader | Omni International

    Employment: Full Time

    – Develop crude trader competency to effectively perform crude out-out trading both light, medium and low API crude- Daily coach crude trader to catch up trading opportunity around the market, analyze and translate market information into strategy for crude procurement- Identify and set up system and structure to support crude out-out trading both physical and paper- Set up crude trading evaluation e.g. trading book

    – Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Science, Supply chain or other related area- Work as trader in major trading house for at least 20 years and work as crude trader for minimum 10 years- Very familiar with both sour and sweet crude trading, east and west of Suez, including Regional, Middle East, Mediterranean, West Africa, North Sea, US and Latin America- Age at least 40 years

    For over 15 years Omni International Consultants has supplied high caliber personnel to the global Construction, Aviation, Banking, Logistics, IT, Hospitality, Healthcare, Oil/Gas & Manufacturing sectors.
    We specialize in recruiting the highest quality, right-fit professional and have helped many candidates find their ideal opportunity.
    Our Head Office is located in Bangkok, Thailand and we have 6 liaison offices located in the UK, Australia, UAE, India (Mumbai & Delhi) and Rayong, Thailand. More

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    AML Operation Analyst – Emirati national | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client, a leading international financial entity is looking for an AML Operations Analyst – Emirati National to join their team based in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the operational workload from the UAE region, including client onboarding and transaction screening and monitoring, as well as related client service.Other responsibilities will include but not limited toReviewing and/or investigating matches against sanctions, PEPs, adverse media and internal lists in a timely fashion and processing as appropriateConducting real-time and retrospective rules-based monitoring on client transactions and processing alerts as appropriateReviewing and approving incoming funds from third partiesResponding to queries from other internal departmentsCompleting Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on new clientsMonitoring the existing clients and updating data accordinglyIdentifying clients posing higher risk due to the existence of red flags or other high-risk triggersComplying with relevant legislative and regulatory standards, and internal processes and proceduresCompleting allocated tasks with focus, and in a timely mannerCommunicating the status of tasks to colleagues, supervisors and managers, and escalate problems swiftly, as needed

    The successful candidate will have to meet the following criteria:Must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalentMinimum 3 years experience in a similar role preferably in banking industryStrong experience in the process involved in financial crime and risk complianceExtensive experience in onboarding and screeningStrong familiarity of the UAE marketWilling to be based in Abu Dhabistrong preference would be given to Emirati nationalsDue to certain requirement, this role is only open for Emirati national with family book. Candidate must be willing to be based in Abu DhabiTo know more about our current vacancies, visit our website – www.blackpearlconsult.comDisclaimer: 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 request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at +9712 622 55 03 or drop us a message on our website – www.blackpearlconsult.com.

    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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    Applied Scientist II | Amazon.ae

    Employment: Full Time

    Amazon Exports and Expansion (AEE) team is a central organization responsible for launching new Amazon ecommerce markets across world, supporting custom wide features for the emerging markets (Middle East, Australia, Singapore, Turkey, Brazil to name few) and creating new features to enable cross country product selection, purchase and fulfillment features to enable Amazon exports in the world. The team takes care of technology business needs of these markets end to end and key functions range across marketing, retail, 3P, pricing, DEX, CX, finance of these marketplaces.AEE is looking for an Applied scientist who will work and build ML capabilities in the MENA and other emerging markets. Currently the team is working on wide range of ML problems starting from predicting Customer lifetime churn and Prime churn rate program predictions, forecasting best pricing to offer new selection, profitability programs like MOQ (minimum ordered quantity), price elasticity. Team is looking forward to build delivery experience related models to solve the unstructured address data problems in MENA and other geographies and score these addresses. There will be additional complexity which will come to tune these models as per local language compatible, considering multiple language support on our websites. Other programs in our pipelines are related to abuse detection happening on websites related to payments, inventory hold and rejections by fraud customers. Your role will require you to demonstrate Think Big and Invent and Simplify, as we believe to build solutions which are reusable across markets and scalable as data grows. The models will help these markets to improve profitability and customer retention rates with improved deliveries, the three main key broader goals of our org for 2021.There will be end to end ownership in terms of strong association with stakeholders, building models independently and deploying it to production along with fellow SDEs. Periodic opportunities in terms of conducting ML hackathons for emerging markets, paper presentation to director plus leadership to fast move business and improve our overall growth.You will be expected to:- Leverage knowledge of statistics and optimization to frame decision-making problems for MENA region- Build statistical models required to measure the impact of each system and platform- Predict future customer behavior and business conditions through machine learning and predictive modeling- Use analytical and predictive techniques to build models for optimizing and target specific products- Translate prototype models to production quality, large scale software systems- Present proposals and results in a clear manner backed by data and coupled with actionable conclusions

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- PHD or MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Statistics or a related quantitative field- Hands-on experience in applying theoretical ML models in an applied environment- Proficiency in model development, model validation and model implementation- Expert in more than one or more major programming languages (C++, Java, or similar) and at least one scripting language (Perl, Python, or similar)- Work well in a fast-moving team environment and effectively deliver technical implementations having complex dependencies and requirementsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of hands-on experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment- Significant peer reviewed scientific contributions in relevant field- Strong fundamentals in problem solving, algorithm design and complexity analysis- Strong personal interest in learning, researching, and creating new technologies with high commercial impact- Experience with defining organizational research and development practices in an industry setting- Proven track in leading, mentoring and growing teams of scientists

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Consulting, TMU – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Consulting, TMU – Senior Manager – RiyadhLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorRegional, State, Local and City GovernmentSpecialismPPMManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.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 Senior 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Deals – MERC – Senior Finance Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Deals – MERC – Senior Finance Manager – DubaiManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead a finance team, providing decision support to business units within the Deals Line of Service. The Deals business units work across a broad spectrum of products advising clients often around buying/selling businesses and other services before/after deals including Due diligence, Valuations and Data & Analytics, in addition to Capital projects services and Forensics services.You will need to draw on commercial and technical knowledge and have excellent interpersonal skills to drive, influence and challenge the business to achieve short and long term financial objectives.You will head up a team of 6 finance professionals across Dubai and Lebanon and report to the Deals Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deals Leader.Working closely with the business unit leadership team, you will provide commercially focused solutions and insight in support of the business unit’s financial strategy. You will participate in leadership meetings to provide support and where appropriate, challenge to the business from a financial perspective. You will oversee the financial aspects of a large portfolio including complex assignments, understanding the risks involved, the expected cash flows and opinion on the appropriate valuation of WIP.The Finance Senior Manager will collaborate with wider Operations teams, working closely with the Human Resource, Resourcing and Digital transformation leaders, to provide congruent operational support to the business unit leadership.As a Finance Senior Manager you will work alongside other finance functions, developing a network of key finance contacts across the firm. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships; developing new skills. You will also play a key role in change management, leading on projects where required.The Senior Manager will play a key role in the design and implementation of the following areas:- Business strategy and planning- Budgeting and forecasting- Interpretation of the monthly financial results; recommending actions- Performance management and improvement- Financial control and compliance- People management and development of others

    Essential skills & attributes:- 3 years similar experience, Minimum 8 years overall experience- Experience in a professional services organisation is desirable.- Strong analytical skills- Commercially minded with a deep business understanding- Action orientated and a self-starter- Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of their work- A strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders- Ability to communicate with impact and empathy – both written and verbal- Takes responsibility for their own personal development- Intermediate to advanced excel and an early adopter of new technologiesTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Deals – MERC – Senior Finance Manage | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Deals – MERC – Senior Finance Manager – DubaiManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead a finance team, providing decision support to business units within the Deals Line of Service. The Deals business units work across a broad spectrum of products advising clients often around buying/selling businesses and other services before/after deals including Due diligence, Valuations and Data & Analytics, in addition to Capital projects services and Forensics services.You will need to draw on commercial and technical knowledge and have excellent interpersonal skills to drive, influence and challenge the business to achieve short and long term financial objectives.You will head up a team of 6 finance professionals across Dubai and Lebanon and report to the Deals Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deals Leader.Working closely with the business unit leadership team, you will provide commercially focused solutions and insight in support of the business unit’s financial strategy. You will participate in leadership meetings to provide support and where appropriate, challenge to the business from a financial perspective. You will oversee the financial aspects of a large portfolio including complex assignments, understanding the risks involved, the expected cash flows and opinion on the appropriate valuation of WIP.The Finance Senior Manager will collaborate with wider Operations teams, working closely with the Human Resource, Resourcing and Digital transformation leaders, to provide congruent operational support to the business unit leadership.As a Finance Senior Manager you will work alongside other finance functions, developing a network of key finance contacts across the firm. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships; developing new skills. You will also play a key role in change management, leading on projects where required.The Senior Manager will play a key role in the design and implementation of the following areas:- Business strategy and planning- Budgeting and forecasting- Interpretation of the monthly financial results; recommending actions- Performance management and improvement- Financial control and compliance- People management and development of others

    Essential skills & attributes:- 3 years similar experience, Minimum 8 years overall experience- Experience in a professional services organisation is desirable.- Strong analytical skills- Commercially minded with a deep business understanding- Action orientated and a self-starter- Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of their work- A strong relationship builder who builds trust in their key stakeholders- Ability to communicate with impact and empathy – both written and verbal- Takes responsibility for their own personal development- Intermediate to advanced excel and an early adopter of new technologiesTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Junior Internal Auditor (Female, Muslim) | Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group (YALJ Group)

    Employment: Full Time

    Junior Internal Auditor – Dubai based (Female Muslim)About YALJ GroupYALJ is an International group with companies that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture, with its headquarters in Makkah. Its real estate portfolio comprises of Makkah lands which are being developed with the Umrah and Hajj market in mind. Its agricultural business currently cultivates large date palms farms in Gassim and Medina using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ Group.The Group has offices/businesses in other countries including UK, KSA, UAE, and other European countries.About the role• Work closely with the Audit Committee and other managers to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing• You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the audits (including planning, risk/control assessment, reporting). This is hands-on role requiring detailed audits• This portfolio includes the delivery of audits of our businesses in Real Estate development, Agriculture & Hospitality• Proactively seek ways to make the best use of data as part of our audit process including to inform our understanding of risks and provide relevant insights to the business• Interact with staff to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls, and processes• Assist in communicating and discussing findings with the Management team• Assist in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to YALJ Group• Conduct research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance• Work closely with the business at all levels to develop recommendations for audit findings, business process optimization, internal control and compliance• Conduct follow-up reviews of deficiencies noted during audits• Monitor audit progress (against expected timelines, scope etc.) and project manage to completion, escalating where required in a timely manner• Willing to travel extensively
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Key Requirements• 4+ years of professional Audit experience. Internal and Operational Audit preferred• Strong understanding of all business cycles including Revenue Payments, Operations, Risk Assessments, and internal controls• Experience in working in global teams covering audits in the UAE, KSA & other countries• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Strong interpersonal communication skills• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution is desirable• Graduate• Professional qualification CA/ACCA/CIA• Experience of auditing/providing timely audit insight in fast-moving environments is a plus• Experience of auditing in real estate construction, agriculture and hospitality is a plusPackage and benefits:• Competitive salary• 2/3 months of housing allowance• Annual vacation tickets• Transport allowance• Courses and support to improve audit skills

    Yousef Abdul Latif Jameel Group is a collection of firms that focuses primarily on real estate development and agriculture. Its real estate portfolio includes several lands in the Jeddah / Makkah region which include hospitality and commercial real estate. Its agricultural business currently cultivates more than 280,000 date palms using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Forward thinking, social and environmental consciousness are the fundamental principles uniting the YALJ group. More