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    Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation – Banking – (Arabic) | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a leading local bank in Qatar who are looking to hire a locally available candidate with a strong Legal profile who has a proven track record handling litigation cases for large organisations.The role will ensure adequate legal actions and measures taken by the legal department are in place to handle all legal cases filed against or by the bank. You will also be responsible for monitoring and overseeing all legal and risk related transactions to ensure the Banks processes, policies and standards are in compliance with all laws and regulations.You will report into the Legal Manager where you will provide legal advice to all stakeholders on litigation matters; recommend and implement required legal action; liaise with external legal counsels providing necessary information and also obtaining weekly follow-up on all legal actions and proceedings. You will also maintain the legal cases reporting tools; provide detailed reports to senior management and also participate in dedicated committees on cases; ensure criminal claims for bounced cheques are followed through with the appropriate authorities and also be involved in any other tasks as directed by the Legal Manager

    This is a great and immediately available opportunity for a driven and team focused legal professional with 6 years PQE who has experience in a Local/Gulf Bank in the same role. You should have outstanding communication skills in Arabic and English and be locally available in Qatar and ready to start immediately.

    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 IT Business Solution Specialist | Azadea Group

    Employment: Full Time

    – Assist and support core users in their daily operational requirements on site and remotely- Execute pre-defined technical analysis and feasibility studies on users’ needs, and suggest integrated solutions with existing business applications- Test, install, upgrade and update the system’s components in order to maintain the system’s performance and security- Review, validate and write the documentation of technical implementation and support, and maintain the updates of the system- Provide appropriate training for new IT Business Solution team members as well as other users- Take corrective and preventive measures in order to keep a stable environment

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Business Computing- 4-5 years of experience in a similar field- Strong experience in Visual Studio development tools and SQL server- Strong Knowledge of the Business field (ERP Systems)- Fluency in English- Certificate in “MCPD” Web, “MCPD” Windows and “MCPD” Enterprise Applications is a plus- Analytical Thinking: level 3- Attention to details: level 3- Decision Making: level 1- Communication Skills: level 3- Customer Focus: level 3- Cultural Awareness: level 2- Self – Development: level 2

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    IFS – R&Q Compliance and Ethics – Associate (Fixed Term Contract) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that quality and risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.Responsibilities:This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East  Risk & Quality team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues.- Executing various background checks by running on-going screening of clients and suppliers to manage risks related to client and engagement acceptance – Reporting adverse check results, sanctions and global/local conflicts of interest- Implementing processes and checks to ensure management of conflicts of interest – Monitoring the timely completion of of mandatory client and engagement risk assessment processes- Handling risk management queries received from the various client engagement teams across the ME- Assisting in monitoring of completion of mandatory training and other compliance tasks- Compliance testing in the areas of sanctions, AML, etc- Assisting in and being part of ME risk management processes to comply with changes made to PwC Network and/or ME local policies.

    Requirements:The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output.- Fresh Graduate with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration)- Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff- Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable- Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Personal gravitas and ethical behavior- Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Government Consulting – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismLegal Services – Employment & PensionsManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.Our team specialises in providing legal advice across all of our clients disciplines. You’ll help provide legal support to a wide array of specialty areas from cyber security and technology to banking and intellectual property.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 an 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:- Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.- Share and collaborate effectively with others.- Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.- Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.- Follow risk management and compliance procedures.- Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in the materials I produce.- Build and maintain an internal and external network.- Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.- 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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    Tax & Legal Services – Legal – Government Consulting – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismLegal Services – Employment & PensionsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.Our team specialises in providing legal advice across all of our clients disciplines. You’ll help provide legal support to a wide array of specialty areas from cyber security and technology to banking and intellectual property.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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    Fintech Auditor | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Fintech Auditor, you will assist in executing annual risk assessment activities for technology, digital, and related areas, and develop the technology and digital audit plan for the firm.Client DetailsA Fintech firm with a strong digital team, investing in the best talent.Description* Lead the completion of the technology and digital audit plan, ensuring that audits activities are successfully completed on-time and on-budget.* Assist on all aspects of audits including, but not limited to, the development of audit scope and objectives, development of risk and control matrix, test procedures, key communications, audit deliverables, and monitoring issue remediation efforts.* Assist with setting and executing the department’s continuous auditing/continuous monitoring and data analytics strategy.* Contribute during periodic leadership meetings on the department’s strategy, processes, and approaches, demonstrating strong audit domain knowledge.* Earn trust with leadership by effectively managing sensitive risk and audit discussions, communications, and deliverables.* Provide meaningful hands-on guidance during assessments of areas including privacy and data protection, data governance, information security, third parties, and digital operations. Whenever necessary, directly execute audit work.* Ensure that all deliverables are of high-quality through high-engagement, detailed oversight, direct involvement, and thought leadership.* Lead internal infrastructure projects, increasing the department’s capabilities and contributing to the continuous improvement of the audit function.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation

    * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Management, or equivalent.* Must be bilingual – Arabic and English* Minimum five years’ experience in audit, information technology, information security, solutions development, or equivalent field.* Experience interacting with IT, digital and business leadership, including collaboration with business partners.* Experience managing complex projects and programs and applying effective project management concepts.* Practical experience applying data analytics, including data engineering, data visualisation, and some programming, scripting, and/or SQL preferred.* Solid experience with common IT technologies and risks (e.g., systems and databases, networking, mobile/web applications, modern programming approaches).* Expertise in IT risks and frameworks, including areas such as cybersecurity, global data privacy laws, cloud computing, big data, agile and DevOps development.* Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CFE, CIPP, CIPT, OSCP, and/or advanced degrees would be preferred.

    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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    RPA Lead | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As an RPA Lead, you will manage an RPA team as well as focus on providing RPA technology & process excellence expertise in creating & delivering solutions.Client DetailsA well-established start-up investing in the best talent to grow the business.Description* Engage with key stakeholders and identify opportunities for automation and propose the best fit RPA project that delivers value to the business.* Lead and deliver RPA blueprint, roadmaps, deployment and maintenance of the RPA solutions.* Promote RPA best practices to optimise delivery of RPA processes along with operation support.* Monitor and administer the RPA implementation activities such as process automation design, solution and framework development, architecture development, reusability of libraries/objects and others.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading startup in the region

    * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Management, or equivalent.* Proven expertise in leading an RPA team in the past.* Strong experience with UiPath.* A minimum of 8 years of overall experience with at least 3-4 years in RPA.

    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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    UX/UI Designer | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As a UX/UI Designer, you will work with the Digital team to prototype, deliver and implement the UX/UI design of the organisation digital products on the website and applications.Client DetailsA well-backed, leading organisation looking for the best Digital talent for their growing team.Description* Design and deliver product visualisation based on input from the management.* Build prototypes to help validate and communicate designs.* Develop product requirements in low- and high- fidelity mockups.* Work with team (and stakeholders including marketing, legal, devs) to identify feature and tech requirements.* Facilitate design review sessions to gather feedback, iterate designs, and transition to high fidelity.* Facilitate cross-discipline ideation sessions and workshops as part of early design definition and leverage design-thinking methodologies.* Creating design assets and specifications for devs to use for implementation.* Implement best practices to drive a streamlined and efficient product development process that leverages cross-functional collaboration and input.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation

    * 5-7 years of experience with an emphasis on interaction design for web and mobile apps.* Experience in rapid prototyping and rapid prototyping tools, such as InVision, Sketch, or Figma.

    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