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    Cryptocurrency Trader | Emirates Consortium

    Employment: Full Time

    • The position will require some exposure to day trading of stocks and shares, and preference will be given to candidates who have traded cryptocurrency assets previously.• You will be expected to manage a significant portfolio of assets, cash and online trading accounts, and to follow markets, sites and apps that will generate potential trades, and be competent in following a pre-defined mandate of what types of trades to execute.• You will report to a private, single Client who will be your day to day manager, supported by a small Head Office team for back office functions.• You will be expected to report daily/weekly/monthly results, the profitability of the portfolio, and actively suggest improvements to the trading mandates.• Ideally, you will be able to analyze historical recommendations and build better recommendations based on results from the portfolio.• You will be expected to conform to the highest ethical standards and be renowned for being reliable, dependable and professional.• Confidentiality and tactfulness are essential to the role.

    Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:• Finance related university degree• Accountancy qualification• CFA student or graduate• MBA student or graduateRemuneration:• 10-15k AED monthly salary, all inclusive, depending on background and experience.• Visa (obligatory that visa is provided by the Company)• Medical insurance (single status)• Annual airfare to home country (single status)• Discretionary annual bonus

    Emirates Consortium LLC (EmCon) is a dynamic, diversified investment holding company based in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, with investments locally and globally. Founded in 2010, it has made quick and powerful steps to establish itself intelligently in a wide range of industries both in the local UAE market and Internationally, capitalizing on the best opportunities in all economies. Its subsidiaries and joint ventures are made up of companies in the Manufacturing/Industrial, Food and Beverage, Energy, Travel, Marine and Construction industries. This investment holding is supported by a professional team of executives recruited from various sectors around the globe to steer, guide and implement a world-class investment strategy to achieve not just short term goals but to create long term shareholder wealth and mutually profitable ventures with selected companies around the world. More

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    Business Analyst – Big4 – Saudi National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Business Analyst – Big4 – Riyadh, KSAWorking on rotation, analysing cases and providing solutionsClient DetailsBig4 – Riyadh, KSAA leading ConsultancyDescriptionBusiness Analyst – Big4 – Riyadh, KSA- Working on rotation, analyzing cases and providing solutions- Competitive Financial Package and a very exciting role.

    – Must be Saudi National- Must have very strong Academic background- Minimum GPA 3.2/4.0- Preferably western educated- Must have previous internship experience

    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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    Business Development Manager – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Business Development Manager/ CCP / Sales / Riyadh / KSA NationalTo advice on the development and promotion of organizations’ products & services to the market stakeholders, in order to ensure superlative customer satisfactory levels, customer needs, and customer care for organizations’ Members within the Capital Market standards, regulations and approved policies.Client DetailsCCP / Financial Services / Sales / Riyadh / KSA NationalYoung CCP, owned by Saudi’s largest stock exchange. Part of the Vision2030 program.Description• Carry out daily operations assigned for the Department to comply with the Exchange’s standards• Prepare timely and accurate functional reports to meet the requirements, objectives and standards of the Department and the Exchange.• Ensure the satisfaction of internal and external customers to address their needs in a courteous and timely manner• Advice and analyze market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities to grow the organization business.• Advice Internal and external stakeholders for the development and launch of new enhancements to the market.• Guide dynamic business presentations and proposals for clients and internal communications.• Ensure feasibility studies, requirement documentation, project implementation, market research and benchmark for new initiatives are within best practice.• Suggest and look at the business development plans, design and implement processes to support business growth.• Recommend new market initiatives, assess new markets and business opportunities.• Guide business growth by working together with clients, regulators as well as business partners.• Recommend inputs on business strategies in industry and sales meetings.• Guide the sales team in new products and services launches.• Initiate market awareness plans in alignment with the Sales team to support the impact of the new products and services on the market efficiently and transparently.• Advice and update the company new products and services pricing on regular basis, based on Business needs.Job Offer• CCP / Sales / KSA National• Competitive salary package

    • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Financial, Business, Marketing, Administration Management, or equivalent is required• A Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) or equivalent is preferred• Strong Knowledge with clearing and capital market business.• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.• Experience in sales, marketing, business development or related field.• Ability to manage complex initiatives and multi-task.• Excellent organizational and time management skills.• Ability to work with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Proven record of accomplishment of handling similar role.• 6+ years relevant experience in the financial industry with relevant work experience with at least 2 years of experience in a Managerial position

    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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    Sr. Audit Director Shared Services and Subsidiaries | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Sr Internal Audit Director Shared Services & Local Subsidiaries – KSA National* To evaluate bank operations and provide objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, controls, governance, risk management and report accordingly to the Audit Head* Operates under the general direction of the Chief Internal Auditor. Exercises delegated authority within agreed business objectives, while consults Chief Internal Auditor for actions outside approved plans.Client DetailsMy client is one of the largest banks in the world with total assets of SR 384 billion (US$ 102 billion), a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (US$ 6.67 billion) and an employee base of over 9,600+ associates. With over 60 years of experience in banking and trading activities they have established a well known name for themselves and strive to the deliver the best services for their customers.With an established base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, my client has a vast network of over 546 branches, over 142 dedicated ladies branches, more than 5,190 ATM’s, 106,080 POS terminals installed with merchants and the largest customer base of any bank in the Kingdom, in addition to 232 remittance centers across the Kingdom.Description* Supporting CIA* Acquire Business Knowledge* Follow up implementation of Audit recommendations* Management and Communications* Anti-fraud preventionJob OfferSr Internal Audit Director Shared Services & Local Subsidiaries – KSA National / Financial ServicesCompetitive Salary Package

    Sr Internal Audit Director Shared Services & Local Subsidiaries – KSA National / Financial Services* 10+ years (at least 8 years internal or external audit experience at a bank or a recognized organization / audit firm* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills* Excellent presentation and data analysis skills* Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) in Arabic and English* Strong report writing skills* Accuracy and reliability of work* Excellent multi-task experience.* Strong team management skills

    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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    Accounting Administrator | Green Gulf Careers

    Employment: Full Time

    On behalf of our client, a multinational Management Consulting firm, we are looking for an Accounting Administrator.As Accounting Administrator, you will provide financial support and deliver expertise on travel and other business expenses while also fulfilling other accounting and analytical functions.• Checking and verifying staff expense reports• Proactively suggesting improvements to the expense policy if needed• Processing expense reimbursement as scheduled.• Handling all expense reimbursement queries from the bank in a timely and accurate manner.• Assessing the aging of deductions and plan for their application accordingly• Reconciling unpaid expense reports at month-end to the general ledger• Investigating unusual trends and outliers.

    • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience (preferably within a multinational environment)• Proficiency in English and MS Excel• Demonstrate attention to detail.• Show excellent customer service orientation.• Be well organized and able to set priorities.

    With a genuine understanding of what our Clients and Candidates need to succeed, Green Gulf Careers believe that honest and open relationships at every level are paramount to both our success and yours. We have a hugely diverse talent pool and we take the utmost care in matching them to our equally diverse Client base in order to achieve success at every level.
    Whilst partnering with organisations across the Gulf, whether it be a SME or a leading Multinational, our team has extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of both the economic trends and cultural business diversities in this region.
    When engaging with us, you will deal with a dedicated Consultant who has a strong knowledge of your industry and sector and who will take time to get to know you and your Individual or Company needs. We pride ourselves on our discreet, transparent and service focused approach and to that end, we will form a relationship based on a mutual respect which really assists us understand your requirements. Our experience in industry adds particular value to the recruitment process and whilst we recruit at all levels and disciplines, we offer the same exceptional service levels should you be recruiting a junior member of staff or at Company Director level. More

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    Account Manager – Life Insurance | A Leading Insurance Group In Bahrain

    Employment: Full Time

    • The Manager- Finance will oversee the full spectrum of financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting for Bahrain National Life (BNL). The Manager Finance will have specific responsibilities related to Life and Medical insurance accounting apart from general accounting responsibilities.Accounting & MIS:• Responsible for preparation of management accounts and all related activities including the accurate recording of transactions, review of vouchers, payments, reconciliations with counterparties – brokers, reinsurers, policyholders, TPA banks.• To ensure timely monthly closing and transfers in the IIMS – Core system after due reconciliation.• To provide timely and insightful MIS, quarterly board reports apart from adhoc reports.• External and internal auditors – liaison, preparing data, supporting documents, preparing draft financial statements, finalization of accounts in a timely manner.Budget preparation:• Assist in the preparation of BNL budget, including assumptions based on past relationships, update all financial databases and charts required for preparing budgets and 3y business plans.Productivity:• Continually reviews processes and procedures for better operational efficiency; adequate controls and checks and balances, financial processes and controls and proactively raise management attention to act and resolve issues.• Update and maintain finance procedures in line with changes in internal process flows, authority levels, external changes- regulations, accounting principles.Financial Control:• Adequately reviews and controls expenditure within approved budgets. Alerts relevant departments of excessive deviation from budgets.Regulatory:• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and regulatory filing, including IFR, answering follow up queries.• Assist with the Group, with monthly VAT filing, documentation, reconciliation – as it relates to BNL.• Receivables Control & Treasury regularly communicate with counterparties and send account statements, prepare internal ageing schedules, maintain simplified model for provisions, follow up for payments – in coordination with business development/underwriting team. Prepare monthly cash forecasts to assist the Group Treasury to manage liquidity optimally.Actuarial/Risk:• Extract required actuarial data and interact with actuary for finalization of reserves as well as related actuarial reports.• Provide relevant risk reports for the use of Risk Management Dept.Other Key Projects:• Additional responsibilities and projects include• Transition to IFRS-17- dealing with external consultants, data extractionCore Insurance System:• Transition to new Core system – User Acceptance Testing for finance module, feedback on business requirements, use of Business Intelligence Tool for improved reportingDigital Transformation:• Assist with finance and accounting aspects of digital transformation, including UAT, process and controls.
    Salary:BHD 1,500 to 1,800 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Knowledge and Experience:• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the (preferably in the life insurance industry) of which at least 3 years at a managerial level with full responsibility of producing financial statements.• Thorough knowledge of accounting standards, IFRS 4,9 and highly conversant with the new IFRS17 standards• Experience in Life and medical insurance with a primary insurer preferred.• Knowledge of group life/group credit insurance accounting is a requisite.• Additional knowledge of Individual Life and Savings Products is preferred.• Recognized graduate qualification in accounting/finance/commerce combined with a professional qualification in finance.• CA/CMA/CPA. Insurance certifications/ qualifications will be a plus.• Reasonable knowledge of legislation and regulations related to insurance.• Expert knowledge of operating insurance accounting software/systems.Personal Qualities:• Takes ownership of tasks and enthusiastic• Diligent and accurate• Work effectively in team environment.• Self-motivated and performance driven.• Confidentiality and tact in dealing with various departments

    A leading insurance group in Bahrain. More

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    HR Business Partner | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are working exclusively with a leading international organisation to assist in the recruitment of an HR Business Partner for their regional office in Dubai.This role requires someone who is able to handle a 360 HR role and enjoys working in a friendly diverse team. In this role you will be the HR contact for the Middle East reporting directly to the European Head of HR, as this is a standalone HR role, you will be involved in rolling out policies and procedures, recruitment, employee relations, streamlining HR procedures and be the go to person for HR. This role would suit someone that loves HR and enjoys being in a very fun and supportive environment.

    To be considered for this role you should have further education within Business Studies/HR or a similar field with 3-5 years’ experience working in HR. You should have excellent computer skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of UAE Labour Law would be extremely beneficial as well as an HR qualification. Outstanding English written and verbal language skills are a must however additional language skills such as Italian, Spanish, French or other European language would be a distinct advantage.

    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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    Senior Data Scientist / Data Scientist – UAE National | Manpower Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    Data Scientist role in the Digital Subsurface Solutions Data Science team, who will be responsible for guiding the successful delivery of Analytic Solutions to internal customers.Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEThe Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and executing undirected research and tackling open-ended data problems related to AI, ML, predictive / analytical modeling, data mining, and research on large scale, complex data sets, using statistical, machine learning, graph modeling, text mining and other modern techniques.This individual is also responsible for collaborating with various teams and providing periodic updates through presentations and prototype demonstrations. The role will require working on multiple projects simultaneously. This position will also be involved in the formulation of key business requirements to be solved, rationalizing the various analytical approaches to solve those problems.Finally, this position is involved in helping to develop, analyze and draw conclusions, and presenting the results back to business users. Depending on the candidate’s qualification, this position can be either a Data Scientist or a Senior Data Scientist.Responsibilities:• Researches and assesses next-generation technologies for data-driven solutions• Generates innovative ideas, establishes new research directions, and shapes and executes on technical projects• Applies theoretical knowledge to solve industrial problems• Applies engineering knowledge in developing data-driven algorithms and prototypes for classification, regression, anomaly detection, failure prediction, and optimization• Works with business and engineering teams to implement robust and scalable industrial software solutions• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and contributes to technical discussions and reviews as an expert in related areas of responsibility• Communicates ideas, plans, and results effectively via oral and written reports – Works effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations• Participate in technical forums and other appropriate events and conferences

    Qualifications:Essential qualifications:• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied science, engineering or similar disciplines with demonstrated research capability with 5+ years of relevant experience.• Demonstrated experience in developing core machine learning algorithms in professional research and development settings• Strong background in some of these listed areas: machine learning, time series analysis / sensor processing, deep learning, optimization/operations research, text analytics/NLP, computer vision• Demonstrated experience in building and applying machine learning / predictive modelling in real-world use cases• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills• Must be able to legally work in UAE. UAE candidates preferred or GCC Nationals or current UAE residents may apply.Preferred qualifications:• Excellent knowledge of developing deep learning models using tools such as TensorFlow, Keras, Pytorch, etc.• Understanding and past experience of Oil and Gas domain is a plus• Experience working with, processing and managing large data sets (multi TB scale) is preferred• Track records of past publications in relevant topics• Immediate availability is an advantage• Ability in designing distributed and parallelized algorithmsOther skills and abilities:• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment• Strong ability to work both autonomously and in a team• Strong ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and communication skills.• Capable of juggling multiple projects and related complexities at the same time• Good interpersonal and communication skills• Have a good understanding of latest technology trends for developing back end for Cloud applications

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.
    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.
    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.
    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:
    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More