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    Financial Service Manager – Assurance | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managers and above- Be involved in the financial management of clients- Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges- Assist in the management and delivering of large projects- Train, coach, and supervise staff- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

    Essential requirements- Hold a professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA- Have experience of working with clients in Banking, Insurance and general FS sectors

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Strategy and Markets Insights Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryReporting into the Clients & Markets Insights Lead, the Market Insights Manager will provide data driven actionable market and customer insights to inform market planning in support of executing our Firm wide and Clients and Market strategy.Key areas of responsibility: – Market Insight – approach, framework and execution (further detail below) – MELT and Other Presentations and Reporting – Supporting the Clients and Markets Leader with MELT, external and other presentations – Firmwide Strategy Development – Support the Strategy and Markets Leader in driving the X-Firm insight and analysis to facilitate the firm Strategy, Planning and Cascade exercises – Market Insight: Develop the Market Insight approach, framework and execution Work with the C&M leader, C&M Insights/Digital Director, broader C&M team, Strategy and Transformation Office and broader LoS stakeholders to develop the Firmwide Market Insight Strategy/Framework to consolidate Firmwide market data/analysis, drive market research and drive insight – Including: Market dynamics and current and future trends – Salesforce Cloud pipeline trends – Win/loss analysis, pricing analysis – Industry analysis/trends – Geographical analysis/trends – Priority account analysis/trends – Proposition/platform analysis/trends – Campaign effectiveness and analysis (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) – Whitespace analysis Competitor analysis/trends – Client feedback – Brand health Marketing insight – Share of voice analysis (Media/online) – Media feedback/Social Media – Develop a strategy for market research to support the above (sourced and potentially commissioned) and routines for engaging with the various dimensions of the Firm – LoS, Industry, Geography, Platform etc to then source, design, commission and coordinate research studies (primary and secondary) to gain insights

    – Design and manage the execution and measurement of the brand health surveys (in coordination with the global team) – Further develop PowerBi, Salesforce/Einstein dashboards to drive an interactive/real time approach to insights – Develop the approach to translate this into actionable insights – Interpret data (from primary and secondary research), formulate reports and make recommendations segmented and customised for our stakeholders; – Develop and implement the operating model to support the insight framework – people (recruitment, develop Einstein capabilities), process, technology – Build, coach and manage a junior team to support the insights function MELT – Presentations and Reporting: Support the Clients and Markets leader in regular MELT presentations and reporting by synthesising the insights driven from the Insight Framework Develop presentations and insights to support external events and engagements (Covid Webcast, Client presentations etc) – Develop presentations and insights to support other roles – UK Alliance, FS Platform sponsor, Em-Tech team Firm Strategy Development – market insight and strategic support, cascade, 3yr plan: – Support the Clients and Markets leader in driving the X-Firm insight and analysis to facilitate the firm Strategy and Planning exercises – Support the team in facilitating and driving the formulation of the One Firm Strategy and the subsequent cascade through the Wider Leadership team and across the Firm – Drive the market insight dimensions (Industry, Priority Account, Segments) into the 3yr planning and budgeting process. – Support the Clients & Markets leader in analysis to support the evolution of the strategy and tactical interventions through the year – such as acquisitions, new market analysis

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Tomorrow, Today Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryThe TT Associate coordinates and supports the delivery of learning initiatives within the Tomorrow, Today agenda and supports the ongoing administration, creation and delivery of the Digital Upskilling / Firmwide Digital Upskilling programmes.The general purpose of this position is to coordinate the successful scheduling, communication and execution of programmes within the digital upskilling pillar of Tomorrow, Today, as well as maintaining and updating learning systems for analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.The position also supports other Tomorrow, Today related projects.Responsibilities:- Supports administering of digital upskilling  programs logistics – Supports the communication with learners related to programs participation – Provides support for sending joining instructions, attendee lists, printing, updating materials, logistics, catering, room set-up, etc  – Oversees learners data storage, export and simple analytics via Learning Management System – Acts as Hotel/Conference Room Liaison for assigned programmes, incl. coordinating contracting and providing the invoices processing – Prepares appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding regarding upskilling initiatives – Coordinate the participation of helpers/guest presenters for programs when necessary  – Coordinates material production and inventory when necessary  – Works closely other Tomorrow, Today team members

    Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or Data Science is preferred Language- Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage Overall Experience- 1-2 years of experience related to coordination/administrative type of tasks, preferably in large multinational firms Specific Experience – Experience in HR/L&D processes including L&D reporting is highly preferred – Experience in Events organization is preferred Skills & Personality traits- Excellent attention to detail and task management & planning skills – Potential to work with big data sets – Experience using a productivity suite such as Microsoft Office or G Workspace – Must have a demonstrable interest in digital upskilling and is keen to take on a steep learning curve to develop their skills – Enthusiastic and resilient; past experience in working in agile teams would be desirable – Strong customer service orientation with ability to use patience and diplomacy to handle issues – Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Curious critical thinker and problem solver

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Core Assurance – Senior Associate (FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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 Associate, 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Recruitment Specialist | Pegasus Edusoltions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    AboutOur client is a multinational company with a presence in the Middle East region. Operates throughfour business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, AssetManagement and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set usapart from our competitors.With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centuries in more than50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?Job TypeFull TimeYour role,Are you a person? Do you know what it takes to find new talents and bring them on board? We’relooking for someone like that to help us:manage end to end recruitment process for group functions team in DubaiManaging Ops, Risk, Finance, consulting and Data science roles on priorityidentify and on board the right candidatesbuild relationships with hiring managers and Human Resources business partnerswork closely with colleagues in other Human Resources teamsensure candidates and hiring managers get a seamless recruiting experience

    Salary:
    AED
    150,000 to 180,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Your expertiseproven experience in a similar rolehigh degree of client orientation and true service oriented mindsetexcellent communication skills verbal and writtenattention to detail combined with successful time management and prioritization skillsself-motivated attitude, and a result-oriented outlookan effective communicator; you know how to speak with people at all levelsanalytical in your approach and service orientedcollaborative, focused and have positive attitudegood at judgment and decision makingQualification neededBachelors or Secondary Education.Relevant work experience & relevant CertificationsMBA Degree will be an added advantage Work Experience – 2 to 10 yrs.The salary band per annum will be AED 150,000 – 180,000.Location: Dubai, UAE.Join usWe embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangementslike part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and globalinfrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our businessneeds.

    OUR VISION

    At study abroad, we have a strong commitment to education and career development. Our aim has always been to help international students study in a country of their choice. We are passionate about bringing international grade education to the doorsteps of our students from all over the globe.

    We aspire to become the world’s leading global education advisory by connecting our students to our huge network of opportunities across the globe.

    OUR MISSION

    Transparency and Integrity are the two most important building blocks we believe in for the admissions process at Study Abroad. We are committed to the highest ethical standards. Study Abroad programs are designed to handhold students and help them in exploring best-fit university options, applying to multiple universities through a single application form system. Our organisation and our counselors pledge ethical and clarity in mind attitude in our interactions with our students and their families. More

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    Core Assurance Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.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.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Relationship Manager (Corporate Services) | Alpadis Middle East Limited

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word in advising on UAE company formation 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.• Religiously follow up on 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.

    • 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 UAE 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 advisory and consulting• Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills• 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. Desirable• Candidates with Corporate Services experience will be given preference. • Additional language highly valued: Russian

    Alpadis is an independent and privately-owned group, founded in Switzerland in 2005, by a small team of seasoned experts in wealth planning.

    True to our roots, we have carried the Swiss quality label across various Asian jurisdictions, whilst ensuring consistent high-quality services and enhanced cross-border capabilities for our international clients.

    We are a truly independent fiduciary services provider. We choose the best specialists to work hand in hand to maximise your success and our services.

    We work closely with corporate clients, entrepreneurs, business owners, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and their family offices, who consult us for our expertise, credibility and ultimately, out of trust.

    We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of professionalism, conduct and ethics across all jurisdictions in which we operate, and all the different services we offer.

    Our specialists consist of Certified Public Accountants, Company Secretaries, Lawyers and Tax Advisers, many of whom are members of national and international professional bodies. More

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    FULL STACK BACKEND DEVELOPER | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: PositionEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 10K AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: One of Technology Solutions companies in UAE.Job Description:? Developing and implementing software applications? Developing software components and unit tests ? Implementing new features based on business requirements? Collaborating with a team of developers and product managers? Developing and maintaining quality software product code? Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading software? Building scalable software solutions

    Qualifications:? Open to Asian Nationals? 35 years old and below? Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or relevant field Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role? Experience developing desktop and mobile applications? Familiarity with common stacks? Strong organizational and project management skills? Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python) databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design? Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js) How to Apply:Send your CV in word format to: ITJOBZ2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Backend Developer” as email subject.

    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