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    Deals, Infrastructure Finance – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismCapital ProjectsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Infrastructure and Government practice, within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps public sector clients finance, deliver and operate projects in a cost effective and efficient fashion. As part of our team, you’ll help our client with procurement strategies, project structuring, financing and negotiations.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.

    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 / Team Lead – Maritime Practice | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    A boutique consulting firm specialized in transport, logistics, and infrastructure is looking for a Manager / Team Lead – Maritime Practice who will be based in the Dubai office and travel around the GCC region and globally upon project requirements. The Maritime Practice has a broad portfolio of services that covers, among others, national marine transportation strategy, regulatory frameworks, organizational delinking, marine port master planning, business planning, feasibility analysis, PPP structuring, operational improvements, safety management, etc.As a Manager / Team Leader, you will be part of one of the top global transport and infrastructure consulting companies and you will work with the leading transport operators, infrastructure developers, and investors advising them on strategic, commercial, and operational challenges.You will become part of a global organization offering deep expertise and strategic insights to clients in a multi-disciplinary working environment made up of inspiring people with skills ranging from technical experts to strategic thinkers. You could become an industry-leading subject matter expert or a trusted advisor to senior client management on a wide range of issues.

    Desired Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Industrial preferred). MIM or MBA is desirable. +6 years of experience in Consultancy, ideally the Ports and Maritime industry for both public sector clients (national, regional, municipal governments, and multilateral organizations) and for the private sector (terminal operators, shipping lines, or investment funds). Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written). Multi-lingual ability is highly valued. High customer orientation with the ability to understand the client’s needs and translate these into a commercial proposal. Ability to manage a heavy workload and ability to work to tight deadlines. Strong commitment to excellence. High analytical and numerical skills. Skilled in team management. Full availability to travel.

    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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    Insurance Specialist | Howden Insurance Brokers LLC

    Employment: Full Time

    We are looking for an insurance specialist (General Accident Department) for our Abu Dhabi office.The insurance specialist is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by offering risk management; guard and guide the client with transparency on insurance products, procedures, regulations, and market trends related to General Accident. The insurance specialist will be in charge of developing existing portfolio and new business opportunity.RESPONSIBILITIES- Perform the Broking Role for new business and existing portfolio of Clients- Develop & consolidate excellent working relationship with new & existing Insurers- Implement the workflow and suggest changes if needed- Offer risk assessment and risk management- Is a referral point, providing appropriate expertise & advice to resolve issues when problems, complaints or queries etc- Ensure accurate information of policy documents & process orders, forms, applications and requests- Manage client’s records and accounts & maintain records of all communications- Build and maintain relationships with the client with a good understanding of each client’s business and culture- Achieve best client service in an efficient and friendly manner ensuring that all client deadlines are met- Remains aware of the market e.g. competitors, potential changes/risks to ensure practices and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard and contributes to the identification of opportunities and business growth.

    – Bachelor degree in business administration or finance and a degree in CII- Minimum 2 years of experience in underwriting engineering, property, and liability preferably a broker in GA- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.- Knowledge of insurance products, trends, and regulations- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint- A good understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures- Good verbal and written communication skills

    Howden, the retail broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, provides a range of specialist insurance solutions to clients around the world. Howden has offices in Europe, Asia, Iberoamerica, the Middle East and Africa. It has the greatest reach with its own offices of any independent broker and a total reach to over 90 territories with its partner network Howden One.
    Since 2017, Howden Turkey, the Middle East & Africa region(TMEA) has acquired a majority stake in broker ACP in Turkey, completed the majority acquisition of New Generation Insurance Services Company in Oman, and Howden UAE celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Dubai. With Howden One and the establishment of Howden Puri in Tanzania, the region now covers 17 countries and is one of the fastest growing in the group. More

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    Group IT Admin | OilExec

    The Role
    – Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues our users encounter – Manage the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems – Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns – Create and verify backups of data & Responsible for … More

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    Oracle Financials Functional Consultant | Computer and Systems Engineering Company (CSE)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Configure, test, set up, various Financial Modules that include GL AP AR FA CM EB Tax & Property Manager• Conduct CRP / UAT• Prepare deliverables• Coordinate with the technical team, convert functional inputs to technical specs and be able to perform functional activities independently.• Communicate with business users at client location.• Coordinate with onsite project lead for technical development.

    • 4 years minimum experience as an Oracle Finance Functional Consultant.• Candidate should be good at GL, AP, AR, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Property Manager & E-Business Tax modules.• Should have done at least 2 implementations.• Should have good knowledge on Oracle EBS, Fusion Cloud Preferable.• Should be good at Application setup and configuration.• Must have understanding of Financial Business Operation Flows and Troubleshooting.• Well Versed with OUM & AIM Methodology.• Ability to work independently, debug the issues and provide solutions.• Should have strong knowledge on Accounting.

    CSE is a well-known software company operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For more than thirty years now, CSE has been providing software services to banks, ministries and private sector organizations. From Year 2000, CSE started exclusive focus on Financial Services Industry Solutions. CSE has around 1000 Man-Years of experience in delivering solutions to FSI Industry in Saudi Arabia.
    At the same time CSE also has its strong foot prints in the area of Oracle ERP Projects as well Professional Services. CSE FSI Division has provided capital market solutions covering Local Brokerage, International Brokerage, Mutual Funds, eTrade (Trading solution for internet channel), IPO/Rights as well as other Banking solutions to FSI industry for the past three decades.
    CSE Capital Market Solution is running in 8 Member Brokers in Saudi Arabia covering 38.51% trades. CSE ERP Division has carried out Oracle E-Business Suite Implementations to 25+ Customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Professional Services Division has provided highly experienced and qualified consultants to various Financial Institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CSE Customer Base includes some International Investment Banks like Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch etc. More

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    Business Development Manager (Insurance Broking) | Howden Insurance Brokers LLC

    Employment: Full Time

    We are currently looking for a Business development manager to join our teams in Dubai or Abu Dhabi office. The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for developing new accounts in in UAE.Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities• Develops and administers marketing plans, sales strategies, and special sales projects consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the business.• Manages new business from quotation through placement and cross selling of insurance products.• Identify & create new sales opportunities and develops client portfolio by networking to find new clients.• Support the departmental Key Performance Indicators and prospect lead targets as directed by your Manager.• Collect the relevant renewal information from the potential client and record appropriately.• Effectively coordinate with colleagues and manages activities to meet department goal(s) in accordance with established business plans and budgets to ensure delivery of timely, high quality customer service.• Provides customer-related claims, customer queries, as well as billing and collection assistance.• Comply with all Company systems and procedures.• Maintain professional competence, undertaking training as identified in your performance review and the training and competence requirements of the Company.• Maintains detailed knowledge of new and existing products by liaising with colleagues; and ensures credibility with clients by maintaining detailed knowledge of current market conditions and competitors’ products.• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts to ensure service delivery best meets expectations and is compliant.• Develops and maintain awareness and understanding of market dynamics and related cycles, to ensure work activities are undertaken effectively.

    Skills and abilities needed to perform role:• Ability to analyze new business opportunities, research and detect problems.• Reliability.• Good communication skills (English) in verbal, written, telephone, e-mail and presentations.• Excellent organizational and time management skill.• Analytical and problem-solving skills.• Management and leadership skills• Self/Staff development.• Confident negotiator and able to close the deal independently.• Innovation.• Judgment and decision-making.

    Howden, the retail broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, provides a range of specialist insurance solutions to clients around the world. Howden has offices in Europe, Asia, Iberoamerica, the Middle East and Africa. It has the greatest reach with its own offices of any independent broker and a total reach to over 90 territories with its partner network Howden One.
    Since 2017, Howden Turkey, the Middle East & Africa region(TMEA) has acquired a majority stake in broker ACP in Turkey, completed the majority acquisition of New Generation Insurance Services Company in Oman, and Howden UAE celebrated its ten-year anniversary in Dubai. With Howden One and the establishment of Howden Puri in Tanzania, the region now covers 17 countries and is one of the fastest growing in the group. More

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    Sales Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Sales ManagerEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 13,000 AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus incentivesJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is one of the leading organizations in the UAE for providing prolonged, prestigious and quality services in the field of Electromechanical Projects, Engineering Services, Automobile Air Conditioning, Regrigeration and Cold Stores.Job Role:• Prospect new potential clients and maintain existing customers relationship within the commercial FM industry• Negotiate potential contract adaptations or extensions when needed• Ensure all communication with customers are in accordance with our standards and correct in content and format• Handle existing client current and new projects/requirements• Prepare BOQ’s, costing sheets, method statements, etc.

    Requirements:• Male, 50 years old and below• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field• At least 5 years of experience as Sales Manager in facility management• Must have own database and experience in handling a large number of clients• Proven experience in preparing BOQ’s, costing sheets, method statements, etc• Excellent communication skills in English, Arabic is a plus• Must have a valid UAE driver’s license

    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