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    Quantitative Risk Expert CCP | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Unique opportunity to be part of a team building the CCP model for the company and assess and challenge credit risk ratings from members to improve company performance.Client DetailsQuantitative Risk Expert CCP / Financial Services / RiyadhAmbitious, international client with many opportunities. They are a young company started in 2018 and part of the Vision 2030 strategy of the Kingdom. In particular the establishment and operation is one of the key initiatives in the Financial Sector Development Program 2020 (FSDP).In addition, it is an important component in the future market infrastructure to enhance market efficiency, and a required step for the Saudi market expansion to new products and services.The company will contribute to reduce the Post-Trade risks, provide a centralized counterparty risk management, and develop clearing services in accordance with best international risk management practices to align with advanced global capital markets, which in turn will attract investors to the market.Their goal is to improve the integrity of the market by introducing new mechanisms to guarantee the settlement of the trades ensuring the settlement is complete and that all parties meet their obligations when settling trades in the market. This will further strengthen the current market infrastructure and increase its operational efficiency.DescriptionQuantitative Risk Expert CCP / Financial ServicesDaily Operations:* Carry out daily operations assigned for the Department to comply with the CCP’s standards* Prepare timely and accurate Department reports to meet the requirements, objectives, and standards of the CCP and the Department* Ensure the satisfaction of internal and external customers to address their needs in a courteous and timely manner* Testing and feedback on proposed developments on risk system and enhancement projects,Risk Management Key Accountabilities:* Provide quantitative analysis and recommendations on request from head of risk management* Setting and maintenance of risk parameters in order to follow the risk policy of the company* First level of escalation from risk operations for customers not fulfilling their obligations toward the CCP* Support business development and other business related or regulatory changes with risk assessment and impact analysis* Market and clearing members monitoring* Perform or assist in default management: hedging, auctions, position close out.* Fulfillment of internal control in accordance to the companies approved internal control framework* Establish and maintaining procedures, controls between risk management and risk operations.* Ensure that agreed procedures are followed and well documented.* Ensure that tasks given by Head of Risk Management, in relation to analysis, configuration, software testing, or other task appointed during the implementation project of CCP technology will be completed in accordance to parameters (timeline, scope and quality)* Support customer relations, with expertise and dialogues with clearing members -specifically related to risk management, collateral or CCP default management methodologyGovernance and Resilience:* Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and processes in order for the work to be carried out in a controlled and consistent manner* Contribute to the development of the risk management strategies and system implementation works for continuous improvement of processes and practices, work processes* Promote to other employees within the organization the implementation and adherence to policies, procedures, processes, and instructionsJob OfferQuantitative Risk Expert CCP / RiyadhAn exciting opportunity offering a competitive package for the right candidate to make their next career move.

    Education:* A bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Financial Engineering or other highly quantitative financial field is required.Qualification:* Must be familiar with risk management concepts such as VaR, CVaR, PV01, stress testing, back testing; understanding or SPAN is an advantage* Hands on experience in use of quantitative modeling* Must be proficient with MS Office and one of the following: VBA, Matlab, R, SQL, Python, etc.* Knowledge and experience in various asset classes including cash equities, fixed income, repo, securities borrowing and lending and exchange traded derivatives* Excellent communication skills in English* Structured and self-going working attitude* A professional certifications as FRM or PRM will be an advantage.Experience:* +6 years of experience is required, especially in treasury middle office and/or market risk management of financial institutions and/or other highly quantitative functions in CCPs, CSDs, Exchanges, banks or other financial institutions

    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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    Infrastructure & Security Architect – Banking Sector – GCC | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Role Description:• Responsible for designing the bank’s future infrastructure and security architecture, including providing strategic direction on infrastructure and security evolutions in the market.• Responsible for complete infrastructure, Network, and Security design, systems analysis, data center operation/ Cloud Operations, network & voice communication• Ensure that the future infrastructure and security solution complies with the industry best practices and the regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and evangelize the overall infrastructure and security architectural perspective in line with the bank’s strategic infrastructure and security vision• Act as an expert for infrastructure teams in the plan, design, and delivery of IT solutions• Advise teams on IT technology standard requirements, methodology, and processes• Drive short & long term architecture strategy for the overall IT project portfolio for key business segments• Participate in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and enabling business strategy• Develop enterprise standards to ensure compatibility and integration of multi-vendor platforms• Design and develop infrastructure blueprints for the implementation of new solutions• Responsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems to support new solutions.• Develop specifications for interfaces from existing to new systems.• Find solution/reach consensus on architectural issues that emerge during product development• Help review other people’s work and ensure squad output is in harmony with overall technical direction• Analyze the business impact that certain technical choices may have• Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture• Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if required• Be the point of contact for architects in lower-grade roles

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or any related discipline• Master’s degree preferred• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure and security architecture of mid-sized companies• Specialization in architecting high-available infrastructure for digital banking in a regulated environment• Experienced with architecture management and governance• Experienced in an agile way of working• Strong knowledge of banking business processes• Deep knowledge and understanding of key IT infrastructure and security trends within financial institutions• Excellent command of English and preferably Arabic as well• Excellent C-Level communication skills, written and oral• Recommended obtained security certification (e.g. CEH, AWS/Azure, CISM, CompTIA, or CISSP)

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Technical Product Owner (Back-End) – Banking Sector – GCC | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Role Description:• Responsible for setting, prioritizing and evaluating the work generated by a squad in order to build technical products for the back-end, running on Temenos T24 Transact core banking system (i.e. accounts, customer information, payments, accounting & reporting, etc.) serving both retail and corporate customersKey Responsibilities:• Responsible for functional and technical development of a technical back-end product or platform• Develop, maintain, test, and troubleshoot microservices or core-based architectures and/or software solutions• Practice CI/CD across the entire pipeline• Responsible for IT controlling of backend channels• Lead and collaborate with a team of internal and external developers, analysts, and business individuals to guarantee stable back-end and on-time delivery• Support creating of test cases and automated tests• Responsible to manage prioritization of product backlog (develop feature list, user stories, and roadmaps)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Business Management or any related discipline• Master’s degree preferred• 5-7 years of experience in software management in an agile way of working• Experienced in owning and developing technical products with appealing UX• Experience in Islamic banking implementation• Knowledgeable in back-end technology trends (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices), agile product development and DevOps• Experienced in leading a development team leveraging agile (e.g., SCRUM)• 2-3 years’ experience in working with Temenos solutions preferred• Deep-understanding of back-end technologies and processes• Programming skills in back-end languages (e.g. Python, SQL, Kotlin, Java)• Analytical, ability to think strategically and creatively• Familiarity with Dev Ops and Containerization• Collaborative, good people management skills

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Technical Product Owner (Data Migration) – Banking Sector – GCC | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Role Description:• Responsible for planning, setting, prioritizing, and evaluating the work conducted by a data- migration squad responsible for data migration from the old source system to the new bank target system, this includes data migration strategy, mapping, planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for developing and rolling out data migration strategy from A-Z• Responsible for functional and technical planning and execution• Conduct and execute data mapping between ETHIX and SAP DWH, including the definition of data migration algorithm/rules• Lead and collaborate with a team of internal and external developers• Support creating of test cases and automated tests• Responsible to manage prioritization of product backlog (develop feature list, user stories, and roadmaps)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Business Management or any related discipline• Master’s degree preferred• 5-7 years of experience in software management in an agile way of working• Knowledgeable in technology trends and agile product development• Experienced in leading a development team leveraging agile (e.g., SCRUM)• Proven track record of being a Product Owner in a data and analytics environment• Proven experience within Data Architecture, Data Mastering and Data Analytics• Several years experience in data migration from legacy systems (ideally including Temenos solutions & SAP data services) in the financial services industry• Demonstrated experience with ETL development, data mapping, data extraction, cleansing, etc.• With data integration to support data marts, extracts, and reporting• Analytical, ability to think strategically and creatively• Understand technical details of big data and data pipeline solutions (e.g. Spark, Kafka, Hadoop)• Collaborative, team-player, and good people management skills

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Technical Product Owner (Front-End) – Banking Sector – GCC | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    Role Description:• Responsible for setting, prioritizing, and evaluating the work generated by a squad in order to build technical products for new bank back-end, running on Temenos T24 Transact core banking system (i.e. accounts, customer information, payments, accounting & reporting, etc.) serving both retail and corporate customersKey Responsibilities:• Responsible for functional and technical development of a technical back-end product or platform• Develop, maintain, test, and troubleshoot microservices or core-based architectures and/or software solutions• Practice CI/CD across the entire pipeline• Responsible for IT controlling of backend channels• Lead and collaborate with a team of internal and external developers, analysts, and business individuals to guarantee stable back-end and on-time delivery• Support creating of test cases and automated tests• Responsible to manage prioritization of product backlog (develop feature list, user stories and roadmaps)

    Role Description:• Responsible for setting, prioritizing, and evaluating the work generated by a squad in order to build technical products for new bank back-end, running on Temenos T24 Transact core banking system (i.e. accounts, customer information, payments, accounting & reporting, etc.) serving both retail and corporate customersKey Responsibilities:• Responsible for functional and technical development of a technical back-end product or platform• Develop, maintain, test, and troubleshoot microservices or core-based architectures and/or software solutions• Practice CI/CD across the entire pipeline• Responsible for IT controlling of backend channels• Lead and collaborate with a team of internal and external developers, analysts, and business individuals to guarantee stable back-end and on-time delivery• Support creating of test cases and automated tests• Responsible to manage prioritization of product backlog (develop feature list, user stories and roadmaps)

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Senior Consultant – Manager, Cost Optimization and Budgeting | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Senior Consultant – Manager, Cost Optimization, Budgeting & Procurement, EgyptIn Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the wider CFO agenda including accounting and financial reporting challenges and others facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.The opportunityWe are looking for Senior Consultants / Assistant Managers / Managers to support and manage the delivery of cost optimization and rationalization, budgeting and procurement reviews for large clients based across MENA.This role will be based out of our Cairo center of excellence and will require you to support MENA-wide engagementsYour key responsibilities- As a Senior or Manager, you will focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep Finance and Accounting industry expertise.- You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive Government Sector consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.- We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.- Our FAAS practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Government, Health Industries, Consumer and Industrial Products & Services.

    Skills and attributes for success- Pro-activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment.- Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.- This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.To qualify for the role, you must have- A bachelors degree in a related field- Experience in Government Budget Cycle process and forecasting, the budgeting models and related reporting- Experience with at least two comprehensive cost accounting / optimization / reduction / rationalization projects at large companies. This must include review of all type of expenses- Experience with reviewing companies’ budgets and the budgeting process, including experience with zero-based budgeting, performance-based budgeting and other budgeting frameworks and concepts.- Experience with developing and reviewing cost allocation frameworks such as ABC costing and other costing techniques and methods.- Experience in public sector planning applications (Hyperion performance management application, SAP Business planning and consolidation application)- Flexibility to travel within KSA for supporting client engagementsIdeally, you’ll also have- Proficiency in the Arabic language- Relevant sector experience and exposure to working with one of the Big 4- Professional qualification, such as ACCA, CMA, CPAWhat we look forWe are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.
    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    QA Manager (Aramco Approved) | Rawabi Holding

    Employment: Full Time

    Company DescriptionRAWABI Holding CompanyOperating in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for over 30 years as one of the leading industrial players in the region and has activities in construction & engineering, oil & gas, petrochemical, utilities, power & electrical, telecommunication & IT, trading, and manufacturing. RAWABI Holding Company comprises various subsidiaries and several associated companies.Job Description- Accountable for the training and certification of RSCC’s QA/QC Staff- Accountable for implementing ISO policies, procedures and standards- Accountable for establishing, updating and implementing quality inspection plans for all projects and work sites (workshops etc)- Develops and institutionalizes RSCC’s QA/QC expertise, know-how, controls and capabilities- Ensures that RSCC’s quality standards, guidelines and policies are formalized into RSCC QA/QC manual- Ensures RSCC QA/QC manual is regularly updated and available for consultation- Manages the documentation and institutionalization of lessons learned concerning quality- Indetifies and tracks QA/QC KPI’s and devises plans and initiatives for improvement- Accountable for the proper implementation- Provides support for the professional development of staff reporting directly to him- Coordinates with the Estimation unit to establish the preliminary quality plan during bidding- Coordinates with the Project Managers to ensure that quality plan and construction plan are aligned- Coordinates with Procurement for conducting inspections of purchased materials- Coordinates with client appointed quality inspection teams to resolve complex QA/QC issues- Interacts and manages all QA/QC on site staff and operational issues on a daily basis- Coordinates with local and international organizations/institutions for updating RSCC”s standards- Coordinates with ISO Certifiers to ensure RSCC is complying with ISO Procedures

    Qualifications- BS in Engineering- Post Graduate qualifications in QA/QC with strong process-compliance auditing skills- Strong knowledge of engineering standards- Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills- Minimum 5 year experience in the construction industry, including experience on field, in a company of RSCC’s size or larger- Minimum 3 year experience in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia- Fluent in English (oral and written) – Arabic fluency preferred

    Rawabi Holding, through its fully owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and partnerships with international market leaders, focuses on four core sectors:
    Oilfield Services, Contracting & Industrial Services, Offshore Services and Retail. Through these divisions, we provide a diversified range of products and services to a variety of industries: oil, gas and petrochemicals; marine; engineering and construction; power, telecom and IT; corrosion and industrial services; logistics; and consumer products. Although varied and distinct, all our offerings share the same commitment to quality, service and excellence that make them part of the Rawabi Holding family.
    Rawabi Holding is a purpose-driven company that exists not only to generate profit, but also to improve everyone and everything we can. From customer projects and employee development to our impact on the communities in which we work, Rawabi Holding is propelled by an unwavering energy to make everything we touch better. No matter how great the challenge or how complex the problem, we face it head-on to deliver proven results. More

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    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Acceleration Centre (Transfer Pricing) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Acceleration Centre (Transfer Pricing) – Associate – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPwC Middle East is expanding it’s Tax Acceleration Centre (TAC). Working in our Acceleration Centre you will operate as a natural extension of PwC’s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in our client engagements.Working in the Tax Acceleration Centre is all about maximising value, unlocking opportunities and creating a great experience for our people and clients. Using the latest technologies, leading processes and best practices, the TAC is an important part of how we deliver high-quality tax services to our clients.We are growing on the success of our Acceleration Centre team in Cairo that has become a regional talent hub in the field of Transfer Pricing. This is an exciting area of international tax consulting, which relates to the pricing of goods, services, financing and other types of transfers within multinational companies. Not only does this field of consulting rely on business and economics skills, but mathematical, statistical and business analysis are important attributes that will also be critical. You will need to be highly ambitious, analytical, adaptable, with a passion for serving the biggest multinational businesses in the Middle East and indeed the world!As a Specialist within the TAC you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues. You will be trained to master a variety of proprietary PwC tools and technologies that support our clients’ needs alongside broader technologies to enable you in your role. This role works with PwC’s regional Transfer Pricing practice and will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. Key responsibilities for this role include:- Conduct financial benchmarks across a variety of industries and transactions- Prepare industry overviews for the industries in which clients operate- Assist and/or own preparation of Transfer Pricing related documentation, including compliance forms, Local File and Master File for multinational groups in the ME region- Provide analytical support for resolution of Transfer Pricing disputes between clients and government authorities- Initiate and create client records – Organise and analyse client provided information – Work with client engagement teams as necessary to complete work assignments- Collect and organise additional supporting documentation or responses to tax authority notices and decisions.Other responsibilities may include:- Supporting other TAC team members with administrative functions such as client and engagement onboarding, client administration and other ad hoc tasks as required.- Translation of client and internal documents from Arabic to English or vice versa where required (if applicable). 

    Candidate profile and requirements:- Graduate education in the field of Economics, Business Studies, Finance/Accounting, Mathematics/Statistics or Business Law- A passion for business, consulting, financial analysis, business research and related matters- You will need a keen interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work- A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives- A strong grasp of technology including Microsoft Office and Google Suite and an aptitude for excel, complex calculations and working with large datasets – Ability to work effectively under pressure without compromising professional standards or quality of works and data analysis – Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate and manage expectations with clients- 1+ years of work experience with economics, accounting or financial services would be advantageous, but not essential   – Bilingual (English and Arabic) Important Points to Consider:The TAC team works with PwC practices across the Middle East, therefore extended business hours may be required during peak periods .

    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