Aurelia Butler

Employment: Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismCustomer StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryWe are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.In 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 industry sectors including (Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations, and Technology)Business Unit Overview The Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimisation), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.Responsibilities: – Build “Front Office Customer Practice” business for PwC in the Middle East, focusing in the areas of:- Revenue generation : customer value management, segmentation, pricing, product development, customer and business strategy, marketing and sales effectiveness etc.- Experience : user experience, customer insights, social media impact, channel mix strategies, impact of digital technologies on experience- Operating Model : Operating Model development based on the above, implementation plan development- Innovation Management  – Responsible for sales and delivery of customer proposition and build the team to ensure PwC positions itself as one of the major players in the region- Lead sales pitches to clients and ensure growth of the customer platform in terms of revenue terms.- Manage and lead assignments including day-to-day follow up on project teams and ensuring targets are met.- In addition to the above, embed customer proposition into other likely propositions within the financial consulting practice and ensure integrated concepts are taken to the clients and customer capabilities are leveraged to the fullest, particularly during implementation of the operating model.- Build and enhance customer team capabilities by always being up to date with trends in the market and understanding the impact on our clients so that you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Develop propositions and impart this knowledge to Managers, Assistant Managers, Consultants and Senior Consultants.- Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.- Whilst working in and leading the Customer Strategy team, you will develop your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region. You will work collaboratively with other Financial Services experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

Requirements: – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other related major required.- Years of Experience : 10+ years of experience in the Financial Services field. – Minimum 5 years of experience within the professional services environment.- Previous experience within the Middle East is a plus, particularly towards the latter part of the career.- 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.- Proven IT skills in Excel, Word and Power point. – Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts etc.).  – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.- Strong capability to lead sales and manage delivery.- Strong ability to manage large project/ consulting teams (10+).- In depth financial sector acumen and the underlying market forces affecting the performance of organizations and their strategic objectives.- Demonstrated track record in development and implementation of practical solutions to complex strategic challenges.- Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.- Demonstrated track record in business development and sales. Should have a track record in relationship management and business development.- Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.- Strong portfolio / program/ project management skills.

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

Employment: Full Time

Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.We are thinkers and doers, relentless in the pursuit of success for our clients. The Digital team at PwC is transforming the way PwC does business in the Middle East. The team helps develop cutting edge data analytic and automation applications using the latest technologies on both big and small but complex data sources.As a Data Scientist, you will work for PwC’s innovation lab in the Middle East. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of architects and data analysts on a wide range of problems. We are focused on incorporating the latest in machine learning, Big Data, NoSQL, cutting edge development languages, and advanced data processing techniques to include structured and unstructured information in a loosely coupled ecosystem delivering a technology platform that positions PwC for the future.We are focused on incorporating the latest in machine learning, Big Data, NoSQL, cutting edge development languages, and advanced data processing techniques to include structured and unstructured information in a loosely coupled ecosystem delivering a technology platform that positions PwC for the future.Key Responsibilities• Work with large, complex data sets. Solve difficult, non- routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed.• Conduct end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.• Build and prototype analysis pipelines iteratively to provide insights at scale.• Develop comprehensive understanding of complex data structures and metrics, advocating for changes where needed for both products development and sales activity.• Make business recommendations (e.g. cost-benefit, forecasting, and experiment analysis) with effective presentations of findings to multiple levels of stakeholders through visual displays of quantitative information.• Research and develop analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods to improve the quality of our client’s products and services; example application areas include ads quality, search quality, end-user behavioral modeling, and live experiments.

Experience and Knowledge• 2 years of relevant work experience in data analysis or related fields (e.g, as a statistician / data scientist).• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Julia, MATLAB, pandas) and database languages (e.g.,SQL).• 2+ year experience with statistical tools (e.g. R) and analysis, regression modeling and forecasting, time series analysis.• Able to write SQL scripts for analysis and reporting ( SQL, MySQL).• Experience using one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, C++, C#, Ruby).• Understanding of machine learning algorithms, such as k-NN, GBM, Neural Networks Naive Bayes, SVM, and Decision Forests.• Experience with big data: processing, filtering, and presenting large quantities (100K to Millions of rows) of data.• Utilizing programming skills and knowledge on how to write models which can be directly used in production as part of a large scale system.• Experience in machine-learning methodologies (e.g. supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning etc.)• Experience with clustered data processing (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Map-reduce, Hive).• Experience in communicating technically, at a level appropriate for the audience Demonstrated leadership and self-direction.• Demonstrated willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.Qualifications• MS degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, operations research, bioinformatics, economics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, industrial engineering).

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

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working on a new and exciting new role for an IT Infrastructure Manager who will be the focal point for all IT Infrastructure and Operations related to the deliverables for this international event.This role holds immense responsibility whereby you will act as the key liaison within the central Infrastructure and Operations team where you will lead, drive and facilitate the planning, design, implementation, testing and operational stages of the delivery across all IT Infrastructure Services. This includes but not be limited to ensuring all aspects of the Infrastructure Services (eg: cyber security, audio and video, CATV/IPTV, Broadcast Contribution etc…) are implemented across all venues, budget deliverables and lead and design service solutions for IT end user equipment. You will be responsible for all asset management, venue visits/inspections and providing gap analysis reports and support in the IT Master Delivery Plan and in the development of the IT Readiness Program. You will also lead a team of IT Infrastructure Specialists to ensure all infrastructure projects are implemented within set guidelines and in collaboration with all internal and external local and international stakeholders ensuring a successful project delivery.

The successful candidate must have a minimum experience of 8-10 years in Event IT Management, along with a Degree in IT, Computer Science. You should have strong IT skills and knowledge in Network, Infrastructure and Security Operations. You will also have strong knowledge of cabling standards for copper, coaxial and fiber systems and will have a Technology Certificate such as Cisco, VMWare as well as ITIL. A solid proven track record in leading complex large scale projects within the international sporting or events management industry is necessary to succeed as well as being a team player who can lead a dedicated and driven team. You will have good analytical and problem solving skills and be able to work well to tight deadlines, under pressure. Arabic would be advantageous.

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

Employment: Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismForensic TechnologyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Forensics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients protect their business in today’s evolving landscape by applying advanced and strategic approaches to information management. We focus on assisting organisations manage vast amounts of electronic data and navigate the legal and business processes demanded by critical events which includes litigation, regulatory requests and internal investigations.PwC Managers in the Digital Forensics & eDiscovery team lead projects and work alongside clients in crisis. They apply cutting edge techniques to solve complex problems and apply smart data-driven solutions to our client’s issues. A part of our team, you could be detecting fraud, insider trading or employee misconduct, or working alongside lawyers on litigations and regulatory matters.You will utilise your experience and apply the EDRM life-cycle, and own elements of an eDiscovery workflow on complex projects. You will coach and mentor junior staff, and manage projects via effective delegation and resourcing. You will design workflows and manage budgets, leverage your relationships and networks, and deliver on bespoke iconic projects.We are ready to respond to crisis events all over the world. We specialise in forensically capturing and understanding huge volumes of unstructured data such as emails, Office documents and instant chat messages which can be collected from computers, servers, the cloud and smartphones or tablets. Answering questions like: Who spoke to whom? How well did these people know each other? What did a person know and when?You will manage multiple concurrent and high profile projects and work alongside recognised industry specialists in computer forensics, data analytics, information management, electronic discovery, and disclosure. You’ll oversee junior team members on eDiscovery techniques and software, utilising your experience and applying best practice methodology, and support the senior leadership in project management.In the UK alone we have more than 65 technology practitioners working from dedicated secure forensic laboratories in Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds and London.You will be using leading forensic tools, such as EnCase, Nuix and Relativity, and query structured data, using SQL and Elasticsearch. We advise our clients on technical concepts in an easy to understand manner, and then present our findings through reports, public speaking and data visualisation. You will be overseeing research into new products, tools and techniques and streamline internal processes and methods of presenting results to clients. As we look to harness artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning to assist our clients, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and implement these technologies to solve real life issues.You will grow your network, build strong relationships with clients and senior members of the team. You will be responsible for business development activities, generating revenue opportunities, and will produce thought leadership pieces.Requirements:- If you are naturally inquisitive, have an analytical mind and enjoy solving problems, we would be interested in talking to you.- Candidates should also be prepared to travel as many of our opportunities may require team members to work at PwC offices and client sites across the Middle East region.

Essential:- You’ll need to have a 2.1 degree or above in a Technology related discipline e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths, Physics, Computer Forensics or Artificial Intelligence, or, demonstrate that you have relevant work experience.- You will need to have over five years of relevant work experience in eDiscovery or similar field, preferably with experience of working in a large professional services environment.- Competent and have experience of at least one or more data collection tool, e.g. EnCase, FTK, and Nuix, and a document review platform e.g. Relativity, Recommind, Stratify, Clearwell and Ringtail.- In depth knowledge of the eDiscovery process, including the skills to consult with clients on each stage of the EDRM life-cycle.- Strong logical reasoning, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.- Working experience of quality checking and verification of deliverables.- Being an articulate and confident communicator, both orally and written. Experience of structuring and drafting final versions of formal forensic reports, and proficient in the use of reporting and presentation software (Word, PowerPoint).- Experience with forecasting, budgeting and invoicing.- Technically minded, with knowledge of PC functions (e.g. hardware components, networks) and software skills (e.g. various operating systems).- Have knowledge and debugging experience with data query and programming languages, such as SQL, C#, VBA and/or Python.- Proven business development skills to generate revenue opportunities with existing and new clients.- Fluent English speakerDesirable:- Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) or equivalent eDiscovery certifications.- Draft witness statements and/or expert witness experience.- Fluent Arabic speaker

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

Employment: Full Time

Our BTA business operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective advice to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals. Our clients benefit from an integrated, consistent, and flexible quality service to address direct and indirect tax compliance and advisory, statutory accounting and financial reporting, and tax accounting.The opportunityAs part of our regional services team you will assist in looking after service delivery, co-ordination, issue resolution, and contract management of projects where you will be expected to draft tax advisory memos and reports to address client concerns.Your key responsibilities• The focus will be on assisting the team in business advisory related service delivery.• You will prepare tax research memos and tax advisory reports.• Assist with local State tax return preparation and therefore understand tax adjustments and tax provisioning work.• Attend meetings with the local Tax Authority on client related tax matters.• Build strong internal relationships and across other services.• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our offices are of the highest standards and are done on a timely basis.• You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.• You will support the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our BTA client base in the region and help to create positive culture, coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop professionally and personally.

Skills and attributes for success• If you are an energetic and motivated professional with strong analytical and problem- solving skills, you will get the experience to develop within the Tax practice and be exposed to major clients and projects throughout the Middle East.• Understand concepts of taxation (primarily for inbound activity) and be able to interpret tax law.• You will have some exposure to international tax concepts (and understanding thereof) – Double Tax Treaties, BEP’s/ Transfer Pricing, PE’sTo qualify for the role you must have• A degree in a relevant field (Accountancy/ Commerce/ Law)• 2-3 years of relevant big-4 experience with focus and knowledge of tax advisory servicesIdeally, you’ll also have• Excellent analytical, supervisory skills• Tax professional qualification (CTA, ADIT)What we look forWe’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways. We need individuals that could move into managerial roles in the short term. If you’re a confident individual with an ability to operate individually and/or within a team environment and have the ability to solve complex issues, this role may be for you.What working at EY offersEY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:• Support and coaching• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy & transactions and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

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

Employment: Full Time

Strategy* Define and execute the business development strategy for the Middle East (ME). The strategy will include a corridor engagement plan for all key markets and distribution channels.* Interface with key influencers within the SCB network, local Relationship Managers (“RMs) and external introducers for:* Education – training on the Jersey proposition and driving referral activity.* Prospect Management – handle all referrals from clients who are interested in offshore banking.* Pre-approval of prospects – ensure prospects being referred meet PIC Jersey criteria.* Feedback on prospects/applications – ensure that all business is accurately tracked and monitored. Feedback to be given to referrer on all applications.* Involved in arrangement of client/local network events.* Collateral co-ordination in markets covered.* Arrange client/local network meetings along with Regional Market Manager where necessary* (i.e. when RMM/Senior SCBJ personnel are in country).* Carry out prospecting activity through all available channels; i.e. Face to face meetings, group presentations, telephone, marketing communications, third party introducers.Business* Meet AUM (asset and liability) acquisition targets for the region.* Meet the NTB client accounts target annually – all accounts to be qualified.* Conversion rate of 1 NTB client for every 3 prospect meetings held.* Reduction in time taken to get an account opened.* Reduction in account application rejection rates.* Reduction in time taken for NTB clients to begin funding their new account.* Reduction in time taken for NTB clients to make their first investment (within 3 months of account being funded). This will be done by ensuring each new client is made aware of services offered by SCBJ.* Introduce two/three referral agents each year (mortgage brokers/real estate agents/lawyers/accountants/relocation agents etc.).* Develop new markets in Middle East for growth.Processes* Proven track record of sales activity.* Strong presentation skills.* Positive customer service mentality.* Planning and organizational skills* Relationship building skills* Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills.* Ability to deal with people at all levels.* Sound knowledge of banking products and services and banking procedures.* Team player who shows initiative and assertiveness.* Self-motivator who is keen to upgrade and improve personal knowledge and skill to meet the* job requirement.* Highest level of integrity and professionalism.People and Talent* Develop a network of introducers and build a business.* Have a close working relationship with the Team and departments outside the team both locally and internationally.* Help to develop the acquisition team as a whole by sharing best practice.Risk Management* Ensure the right type of client is recruited into the bank.* Ensure that all account opening procedures are followed to ensure that we meet our regulatory requirements.* Ensure that all documents/corroborations that are required are provided in a timely manner for new account and mortgage requirements.

* Looking for candidate with relevant experience

Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions. More