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    Consulting, TMU – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorRegional, State, Local and City GovernmentSpecialismPPMManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations and Technology.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.You will be part of PwC’s Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities- Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc.- Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects- Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards- Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects- Organise the activities of specific program/project areas- Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports- Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance- Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place- Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes- Coordinate with others to utilise learning and development tools and techniques to analyse, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Preferred skills- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders- Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models- Be passionate about client service- Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic- Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs- Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector- Experience of driving large-scale change- Sector exposure and experience of different labour reforms.- Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)Minimum years experience required- 7-10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector

    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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    Manager Financial Crime Systems | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Purpose:- The role holder is responsible for owning, managing and optimizing the Financial Crime Systems in Compliance as well as providing subject matter expertise to system control and compliance issues.Principal Accountabilities:- Day-to-day management and ownership of key compliance systems including transaction monitoring, customer screening and payment screening.- Work closely with the AML and Sanctions teams to write rules, tune and optimize system filters to reduce false positives.- Conduct regular testing of systems and tools to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction data from primary source systems to Financial Crime systems.- Manage upgrades and enhancements for the financial crime systems.- Identification and escalation of system control and compliance issues, assess and document the related risk, and make recommendations for resolution.- Perform proactive data analytics work and manage the data quality and integrity in the systems- Ensure our systems are compliant with applicable UAE laws and regulations, industry best practices and recommendations from respected third parties such as FATF and Wolfsberg.- Propose enhancements to the systems used by Compliance to generate efficiencies and/ or improve our financial crime risk management.- Provide the Head of Compliance with assurance that system controls are operating effectively- Provide regular reporting and management information relating to system performance and efficiency for senior management and relevant governance committees.- Assess the effectiveness of the parameters set up in the systems for sanctions screening and the percentage for matching dependent on the type of screening conducted.- Ensure that all customers and transactions are subject to sanctions screening.- Manage the implementation of the new Sanctions systems – including designing and developing rules that are fit-for purpose and define system requirements, parameters, scenarios, logic and underlying rules.- Provide updates to Senior Management on external events or regulatory changes affecting monitoring and screening.- Provide guidance to the AML and Sanctions Officers on interpreting system output to aid their investigations.- Manage the resources efficiently and prioritize system enhancement/up-grades.

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university (preferably computer science or similar).- Financial Crime qualifications is preferred.Experience:- At least 8 years of experience in the financial services or IT sector- Familiarity with Compliance and Financial Crime related systems.- Data analytics experience including testing of data from a data quality and data integrity perspectiveSkills:- Knowledge of working with various database formats and file formats, conducting data analysis and analytics, communication skills, critical thinking, judgment and decision making and complex problem solving.- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Assistant Manager, Sanctions | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Purpose:- Manage the allocation of sanctions alerts, transactions and RFIs to be reviewed within the team.- Supervise the review process of sanctions alerts, transactions and RFIs to ensure compliance with the Bank’s internal policies and procedures.- Support the Manager Sanctions with response to Correspondent Banking KYC requests and Queries.- Act as Sanctions advisor for queries from the business and operationsPrincipal Accountabilities:- Sanctions alerts escalated to Compliance by the outsourced team in India or directly triggered by the Bank’s screening systems.- Transactions referred to Compliance from the Bank’s remittance and trade finance teams.- Requests for Information (RFIs) received from the Bank’s Correspondent Banks as well as of their KYC profiles refresh.- Supervise the investigation process followed by the Bank to review sanctions alerts and determine whether it complies with the Bank’s documented procedures.- Support on the ongoing assessment of the Bank’s Sanctions screening systems to ensure it is optimized and the volume of false positives is minimized.- Review and investigate all breaches, discrepancies and irregular activities, and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with the bank’s Sanctions policies/procedures and mitigation of identified risks for the bank.- Support the Manager in advising on a wide range of international trade, regulations, economic sanctions and other compliance related issues.- Work closely with the business and IT to identify business and compliance related process improvement opportunities.- The role holder will allocate the alerts, transactions or RFIs to the most suitable Sanctions Officer based on the staff workload and the complexity of the case.- Support the Sanctions team by reviewing escalated sanctions alerts, transactions or RFIs when the volume is higher than the average or when there are staffing constraints that could limit the team’s capacity.- Prepare weekly and monthly Management Information (MI) reports for alerts and cases investigated to ensure timely reporting of volumes and pending cases.- Support on the identification of any sanctions issues to ensure the Bank do not enter into any business relations with individuals or entities listed in the Central Bank of UAE blacklist or in the applicable international sanctions lists.- Provide guidance to the Sanctions Officers on their investigations.- Perform periodic Quality Assurance of closed alerts and cases on a sample basis.- Review and make recommendations on necessary changes and potential gaps in Sanctions related policies and procedures. Develop and recommend mitigating controls for the identified control weaknesses.- Develop and keep up to date the Bank’s Sanctions related training materials in line with the latest Sanctions regulations.

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.- Well versed with local regulations, banking systems, concepts and banking best practices.Experience:- At least 5 years of experience in the banking/financial services sector.- Direct Experience in working in a Sanctions function.Skills:- Good written and oral communication.- Planning and organizing skills- Report writing skills- Management skills- Familiar with OFAC, EU, UN, UAE and OFSI sanctions regime

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Assistant Manager, AML Investigations | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job purpose:- Review the AML/CFT alerts which have been escalated for further investigation and report to the MLRO or Deputy MLRO those genuine cases for which it should be considered whether the Bank need to file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).- Document and complete the process to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the MLRO or Deputy MLROPrincipal accountabilities:- Conduct an in-depth investigation as per the Bank’s internal procedures of those alerts which have been escalated as unusual transactions and need to be further reviewed to determine whether they should be reported to the Bank’s MLRO or DMLRO. The MLRO or DMLRO would then decide whether to report it as a money laundering suspicious activity to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).- Document the rationale and analysis of the review conducted by the role holder to justify the closure or escalation of the alert.- Document and complete the process as per the Bank’s internal procedures to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the Bank’s MLRO or Deputy MLRO.- Review responses received from the UAE Central Bank’s FIU on the STRs submitted and inform the MLRO or DMLRO accordingly in order to define an action plan to comply with the notified regulatory requirements.

    Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.- Well versed with banking systems, concepts and banking best practices- CAMS or ICA or CFCS or CRCMP or other related certificate is preferred.Experience:- At least 6+ years of experience in the banking/financial services sector (at least three in an AML/CFT Compliance role).Skills:- Good understanding and awareness of financial crime regulatory requirements and international best practice.- Experience in analyzing and interpreting relevant regulations and regulatory requirements.- Analytical and attention to detail.- Problem identification and solving skills.- Good written and oral communication.- Management skills: ability to lead a team and manage performance.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    [Webinar] “Going Digital with Your Employer Brand: How to Revamp Your Recruitment Messaging for 2021”

    Recently, Hired partnered with Lever to host a webinar featuring Atlassian on “Going Digital with Your Employer Brand: How to Revamp Your Recruiting Messaging for 2021.” Our co-hosted webinar featured Devin Rogozinski, Head of Talent Marketing at Atlassian, and Rob Stevenson, Head of Hired’s podcast Talk Talent to Me, who explored strategies on how to shift to a digital-first hiring strategy. Specifically, Devin Rogozinski addresses his experience on how talent marketing has shifted from conferences to the digital world and offers solutions on how to create and measure campaigns that will expand your talent pipeline. 
    Discussion Topics
    How to approach creative and messaging 
    Resources for supporting  a digital-first strategy 
    How to measure the success of your campaigns 
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    Top Employers for Working Mums in 2021

    The past year has been an extremely challenging one for recruitment in many ways and has tested the innovation and creativity of employers.
    Despite examples of bad practice, many teams and individuals have gone above and beyond in the way they have supported their employees through so much uncertainty, from online onboarding, virtual recruitment fairs, and hand-delivering laptops to setting up mental health champions and supporting line managers to help their teams through countless upheavals and anxiety.
    The 2021 workingmums.co.uk’s Top Employer Awards was adapted to reflect the issues that have been prominent during the pandemic – from mental wellbeing to employee engagement and diversity and inclusion – a huge topic following the Black Lives Matter movement.
    The overall winner was McDonald’s who also won the mental health category. It had everything from work-from-home toolkits and wellbeing hubs with support for managers to a staying connected group for furloughed workers and medical and sleep apps and had gone out of its way to tailor support to its wide range of workers, including young people and those on the autistic spectrum, and franchisees, despite considerable challenges in its sector. Ninety-two percent of workers felt happy to return to work.
    Other winners include IBM UK for Diversity & Inclusion, PwC for Flexible Working, Teach First for Family Support, Sky Betting & Gaming for Employee Engagement, and UBS for Line Manager Support.
    The judges found it hard to pick winners this year because so many had made Herculean efforts to keep their organizations going despite the pandemic. “The sheer effort and resilience was outstanding across the board,” said judge Jennifer Liston-Smith, Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons. She praised, in particular, the creativity of some employers when it came to matching specific initiatives to their particular workforce, for instance, Sky Betting & Gaming’s weekly Wheel of Fortune game to connect remote workers, Atos’ virtual summer holiday club, SMS’s Sunrise competition to address mental health issues for field-based engineers and PwC’s virtual education initiatives.
    Other judges also selected their highlights. For Dave Dunbar, Head of Digital Workspace at the Department for Work and Pensions, the amount of employee engagement and the importance of senior leadership involvement stood out. 
    For Clare Kelliher, Professor of Work and Organisation at Cranfield School of Management, it was the impressive amount of innovation that showed what organizations could do if they were forced to rethink how they normally operate. 
    Andy Lake, editor of Flexibility.co.uk, remarked that the entries were “a showcase for business resilience under difficult circumstances”.
    So what are the challenges for the future? Here are some that the judges highlighted:
    There may be a rush back to the “straitjacket” of the office when many employees don’t want this. Employers need to adopt a tailored approach and ensure remote workers feel included.
    Pandemic working is not the same as remote working.
    Hybrid working should not simply mean putting a few meetings online. There is a need for transformative change, including modernizing working practices and designing smart working to ensure everyone has what they need to work effectively wherever they are working.
    Employers should think about the potential unintended consequences of their actions, for instance, when it comes to career progression and pay, treat employees fairly based on their overall track record, not just this year’s events.
    Employers should encourage employees to be upfront about their caring responsibilities through employee networks with senior leadership sponsorship.
    Employers should urgently address the mental health impact of the pandemic through regular check-ins, surveys, mental health champions, line manager support, and a focus on the work-based factors that contribute to mental ill-health.
    Mandy Garner is managing editor of workingmums.co.uk.

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    ICT Manager (Arabic Speaker) | Smyth and Bradshaw

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Title:Job Location: Dubai, UAEJob Responsibilities:• Audit the actual ICT status, and make a report to the management on the weaknesses, warnings threatening governance and compliance along with the recommendations in terms of investments such as DMS or any other integrated solution that will help expand the business and enhance Governance, cost efficiency. HR Management, Finance etc• Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all ICT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, and peripherals.• Set overall Information Technology security standards and deploy financial and very skilled human resources to implement and maintained high level layers of IT security across the entire company.• Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, conversions and file maintenance.• Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems within existing systems.• Work with advocacy staff to develop strategies and plans to enhance client services, improve user effectiveness, and foster innovation.• Communicate regularly with executive management and all users of information services and systems.• Manage ICT staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline and discharge.• Develop the ICT staff to meet the changing needs of users, groups and offices; new projects and technologies; and varying staff strengths.• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to end-users.• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.• Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.• Keep current with the latest technologies and determine what new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system Requirements.• Manage financial aspects of the ICT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.• Develop and implement all ICT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.• Manage servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment.• Manage telecommunications infrastructure and development plans, projects, policies and procedures.• Negotiate in collaboration with the CEO and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

    Requirements• Bachelors degree in Computer Science• Minimum 9 years work experience and 3 years in Managerial role• Native Arabic Speaker• Currently residing in UAE and having UAE work experience.

    Smyth and Bradshaw offers a unique and innovative approach to the search process.
    With an unwavering passion for people and commitment to unparalleled service, Smyth and Bradshaw has successfully been matching people to jobs for the past 20 years.
    In 2014 Smyth and Bradshaw arrived to Dubai with the goal of serving as an intermediary between clients and candidates to help both parties better meet their needs. More

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    Telesales Executive | Tanziif

    The Role
    • Telesales Executives works like a call centers where they utilize inbound and outbound telephone calls to persuade customers to purchase companies’ services. • The Telesales Executive’s responsibilities include cross-selling or up-selling our service where possible, receiving incoming telephone cal… More