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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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    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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    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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    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 Leader – Aviation Practice | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment: Full Time

    A renowned transport consulting company that works with tier-1 stakeholders throughout the transportation value chain is looking for a Manager / Team Leader – Aviation Practice who will be based in the Dubai office and travel around the GCC region and globally upon project requirements.• The Aviation Practice has a broad portfolio of services that covers, among others, national air transportation strategy, regulatory frameworks, organizational delinking, airport 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• Graduated with and Master’s Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering from a top-tier university.• MIM or MBA is desirable.• +6 years of experience in the Aviation industry (ideally in consultancy):• Traffic forecast, route development, and business plan• Airport business, operations, and infrastructure development• Air transport economic regulations• ATC business & operations• Airline business & operations• Due Diligence• Airport operations planning• Airport infrastructure planning• Ground handling• 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 commercial proposals.• Ability to manage a heavy workload and to work to tight deadlines.• 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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    VP Private Equity (Co-Investing) | Venture Search

    Employment: Full Time

    – Venture Search is recruiting on behalf of a notable UAE based institutional investment firm with significant AUMs and a global portfolio across multiple asset classes, who are hiring for a VP (or equivalent) for their Private Equity Co Investing team.- This individual will be responsible for all aspects of transaction management, from origination through to execution.

    The successful candidate is likely to have the following experience:- Experience originating/sourcing private equity deals- Able to manage a transaction from origination through to close, and portfolio management- Excellent economic and financial data collection and analysis skills- Sound transaction due diligence experience- A minimum of 3 years direct Private Equity experience, supported by a background (minimum 2-3 years) in a bulge bracket investment bank or top tier advisory firm.- Experience working for a recognised institution in a developed financial market (e.g. New York / London / Paris / Hong Kong / Singapore / etc)- Excellent financial modelling skills- Experience in both public and private equity transactions and investment banking practices, preferably with previous international exposure- Wide coverage of sector experience- Solid understanding of macro economic statistics- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills- MBA, CFA, or similar preferred- Happy to based in the UAE (relocation assistance will be provided).The successful candidate is likely to have experience working from a top tier private equity firm, and be interested in joining a leading institution based in the UAE.

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process. By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector. Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More