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  • Senior Valuation Manager | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Reporting into the Head of Valuations, the Senior Valuation Manager will be responsible for the valuation of complex financial instruments investments for the organisation globally.Client DetailsA leading, global financial services organisation.DescriptionSenior Valuation Manager will be responsible for:* Member of the team responsible for preparation of internal valuation of fixed income/debt and complex financial instruments investments in KSA and internationally* Analysis of investment performance and review of external valuations of investments* Perform industry research* Perform financial statement and benchmarking analysis* Participate in management discussions concerning investment performance and outlook* Prepare and review valuation and spreadsheet models including options and derivatives* Draft valuation reports and executive presentationsJob OfferHighly attractive basic and benefits package

    * Over 10 years relevant experience with valuations of fixed income and complex financial instrument investments* Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited college/university* Achievement of or working towards a formal valuation accreditation* Experience with an accounting or valuation firm* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills* Valuation across fixed income and complex financial instruments including illiquid, vanilla and exotic derivatives* Advanced financial modelling skills* Experience of audit review/verification process* Solid research and analytical skills and the ability to work well both autonomously and in an team environment

    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

  • Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager, Resilience – Cyber Security – Riyadh | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Resilience and Cyber Security is one of the most important risks facing businesses today. Organizations resilience capabilities was tested during COVID19 pandemic and organizations are looking for trusted consultants to enhance the capability. Also, as organizations move forward on their digital journey the cybersecurity risk exposure is increasing and there is a huge demand for trusted cybersecurity consultants. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for help and guidance on how to enhance the resilience and protect their assets, minimise business disruption and improve security.The opportunityAt EY we have ambitious plans to expand our already market leading Cybersecurity practice. With investment secured, we continue to build our MENA based cyber practice and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join us and to be part of our exciting growth strategy.Your key responsibilitiesA large part of your role will be engagement delivery and provide support to executives for business development. We’ll expect you to lead and deliver resilience and cybersecurity engagements with very minimal supervision. We also expect you to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. You will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to our clients.You will have responsibility for;•Delivering business continuity / disaster recovery engagements covering the following activities:•Current state and gapassessment•Define the BCMGovernance•Define BIA methodologyand perform BIA•Define TRA methodologyand perform TRA•Development of BC / DRstrategy•Development of BC plans•Conduct BC/DR exercises•Delivering cybersecurity engagements including development of cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance frameworks, development of cybersecurity policies and procedures in line with ISO 27001 and NCA ECC standards•You will be required to develop work products and presentations in Arabic•Support the cyber executives with the development of proposals, presentations, etc.•Championing EY and the cyber security team, helping to attract and retain world-class talent•Contributing to the latest thought-leadership and industry research relating to cyber securityYour role will broadly constitute circa 80% engagement delivery and 20% business development.

    Skills and attributes for successAn existing track record of successful engagement delivery in resilience and cyber security is expected of all candidates for this role. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous. A broad background across resilience and security is expected with specific experience in two or more of the following areas, essential;•Resilience, design and implementation of programmes to establish Business Continuity / IT Disaster Recovery / Crisis management frameworks•Security strategy, assessment, designing and implementing security strategy, governance frameworks over processes, controls, organisation and infrastructure to management cyber security•Security transformation programmes – design and management of security solution implementations and / or remediation programmes to address risks across AV, patching, secure build, vulnerability scanning & remediation, logging and monitoring, segregation, threat management, user awareness•Security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS etc.•Data privacy, implementation of data protection / GDPR programmes to address confidentiality and security over customer, employee or patient data.•Cyber awareness programmes, design and delivery of cyber security awareness programmes to executive level or wider organisationQualifications•Security relation qualifications such as ISO 22301 LI, CBCI / CBCP, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, etc.•Project and programme related qualifications; Prince II, Scrum, AgileWhat we look forYou’ll need to be highly motivated, a self-starter and a strong communicator with the ability and experience to discuss technical content in business language to board level. You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.What working at EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:•Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around•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 usApply 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

  • Senior Manager – Information Security Risk | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client who is a large banking institution based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Senior Manager Information Security Risk. In this role, the job holder will focus on information security and information technology risk management. Other responsibilities will include:• Develop and implement IT Risk and Security strategies, plans and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.• Examines the overall technology infrastructure at the licensed financial institutions including planning, implementation, and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations, liaising as relevant with technology department/functions.• Support and contribute to the company’s information security team on IT-related tasks or examinations through the knowledge on technologies and solutions in the industry.• Assesses the integrated security controls, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems of license financial institutions.• Assesses the license financial institutions IT infrastructure operational reports to identify discrepancies, risks and improvement areas.• Documents the observations to bring out IT infrastructure, network, security and technology risks.• Advises on the mitigating strategies and controls.• Effectively communicates timelines, scope of examination, and resource requirements with the licensed financial institutions technology departments / focal point of contact.• Performs examinations to gauge compliance of licensed financial institutions’ IT infrastructure with the company’s Standard’s technical controls in line with UAE Information Assurance and International standards.• Develops annual examination plans in line with other department teams, and keeps the examination plan up to date.• Understand hierarchy of risk, information security and IT department and must be able to identify gaps related to segregation of duties.• Validates data provided by the licensed financial institutions for accuracy.
    Salary:AED 38,000 to 42,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:• Ideal candidate will come from a leading bank or a financial service regulator• Must have 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role in UAE• Must have Information/data security certifications, such as CISSP and CISM, or CISA• Experience in ISO 27001 and NESA standard implementation and certification Projects• Preference is either UAE nationals or native Arabic speaker• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT, or an Engineering degree with certification in Banking/Finance/Risk/Information security• Soft skills like time management, multi-tasking and flexibility are essential to succeed in this role

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

  • Data Administrator | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Data AdministratorEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 5,000 AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Al Ain / Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client:A leading pharmacy retail in the UAE for more than 4 decades.Job Role:• Install and maintain the performance of database servers.• Develop processes for optimizing database security• Set and maintain database standards• Manage database access• Performance tuning of database systems• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards• Create automation for repeating database tasks• Be available for on-call support as needed

    Requirements:• Open Asian nationals• Male/Female, 35 years old and below• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field• Minimum 3 years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field• MCSE/MCSA certifications preferred• Experience with Windows Server environments• Extensive experience with database technologies: (MySQL 5.7, 8.0) and (MS SQL 2008, 2012, 2017)• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) a plus• Must be familiar with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge• Impeccable attention to detail• Strong Database Administrator Qualifications/Skills• Advanced command of SQL and SQL server tools• Extensive knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standard• PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills

    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

  • Manager – Information Security Risk | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    Our client who is a large banking institution based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Manager – Information Security Risk. In this role, the job holder will focus on information security and information technology risk management. Other responsibilities will include:• Develop and implement IT Risk and Security strategies, plans and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations.• Examines the overall technology infrastructure at the licensed financial institutions including planning, implementation, and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations, liaising as relevant with technology department/functions.• Support and contribute to the company’s information security team on IT-related tasks or examinations through the knowledge on technologies and solutions in the industry.• Assesses the integrated security controls, physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems of license financial institutions.• Assesses the license financial institutions IT infrastructure operational reports to identify discrepancies, risks and improvement areas.• Documents the observations to bring out IT infrastructure, network, security and technology risks.• Advises on the mitigating strategies and controls.• Effectively communicates timelines, scope of examination, and resource requirements with the licensed financial institutions technology departments / focal point of contact.• Performs examinations to gauge compliance of licensed financial institutions’ IT infrastructure with the company’s Standard’s technical controls in line with UAE Information Assurance and International standards.• Develops annual examination plans in line with other department teams, and keeps the examination plan up to date.• Understand hierarchy of risk, information security and IT department and must be able to identify gaps related to segregation of duties.• Validates data provided by the licensed financial institutions for accuracy.
    Salary:AED 30,000 to 38,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following requirements:• Ideal candidate will come from a leading bank or a financial service regulator• Must have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar role in UAE• Must have Information/data security certifications, such as CISSP and CISM, or CISA• Experience in ISO 27001 and NESA standard implementation and certification Projects• Preference is either UAE nationals or native Arabic speaker• Must have a Bachelors Degree in IT, or an Engineering degree with certification in Banking/Finance/Risk/Information security• Soft skills like time management, multi-tasking and flexibility are essential to succeed in this role.

    Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.
    Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.
    Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More

  • Business Setup Advisor – Corporate Client | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    About the Client:A prominent business set up consultancy agency catering to businesses in different industries all across UAE.Job Role:• Identifying, qualifying, and securing business opportunities• Coordinating business generation activities; developing customized targeted sales strategies• To manage a portfolio of clients/Consultants and advise them on the most appropriate setup for their desired business activity• To display strong sales, negotiation, listening, empathy and organizational skills in the pursuit of opportunities• Contribute to the development of marketing materials, promotions and digital content

    Position Title: Business Setup Advisor – Corporate ClientEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 12,000 AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Sharjah, UAERequirements:• Open to Western, Arabic, Asians• 25 to 40 years old• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant course is required• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in any company formation or business set up is desirable• Strong knowledge of sales principles, methods, practices, and techniques• Demonstrated ability to convert prospects, close deals, and achieve sales quotas• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers• Must be self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm• Fluency in English, verbal and written, and presentation skills• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook; Word; Excel; PowerPoint

    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

  • Assurance – Financial Services – Digital Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Financial Services team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth, Operational Excellence, Customer/Front-Office transformation, Risk consulting, Technology enablement and Data & Analytics.We are looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking experienced candidates 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: – Consults and implement digital solutions to business problems- Understands and supports the development of innovative solutions using cutting edge technologies- Build and enhance digital team capabilities by always being up to date with digital trends and understanding the impact on our clients so that you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market- Acts as a digital product owner translating business needs into analytics projects and actions- Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions- Presents recommendations to senior staff and internal clients- Imparts knowledge on industry business drivers and Digital capabilities to more junior team members- 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 providedWhilst being an integral part of the Digital FS team, you will have a great opportunity building and shaping the 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: minimum of a Bachelor Degree- Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in Digital – Previous experience within the Middle East- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.- Demonstrated hands-on experience in engaging clients on technology, digitalisation and innovation- Knowledge of, and passion for, technology trends e.g. Robotics, Big Data, Advanced Machine Learning, Internet of Things, AR/VR, Automation- Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, the ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem solving excellence- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, data visualisation etc.).   – Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.- Demonstrated high quality planning and execution capabilities.

    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

  • Head of Risk – Market Risk Experience required | Propel Consult

    Employment: Full Time

    • Designs and implements an overall risk management framework for the organization in line with Bank’s Risk Management Charter.• Implements and periodically reviews the risk management policies and procedures and ensure they are in line with the Board’s risk appetite and the regulatory framework.• Ensures adequacy of risk management processes, systems and staff skills.• Ensures that the bank’s risk management capabilities are sufficiently robust and effective to fully support its strategic objectives and all of its risk-taking activities.• Identifies and evaluates any gaps in the risk process on an ongoing basis and recommend any corrective actions to close these gaps.• Promotes a strong risk culture in the organization and building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training.• Ensures adequate system tools are in place to capture, monitor and report Risk management activities.• Manages the department functions effectively and efficiently as a team.• Training and mentoring of risk management staff.• Reviews and closes internal audit/external audit and CBB inspection comments pertaining to the department and also review audit reports for all units.• Supports strategic initiatives of the bank by providing risk management advice.• Liaising with IT and external vendors to ensure that adequate systems are in place to effective manage risks of the bank.• Ensures that Bank’s Risk Management framework is aligned to CBB’s rule book requirements.
    Salary:BHD 2,500 to 3,500 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • 7- 10 Years overall experience• Bachelor’s degree with reference FRM/PRM/IRM.• CFA,FRM or PRM preferred memberships• Based in Bahrain• Experience in financial or investment institutions• Proven experience as a Risk Manager• Knowledge of risk assessment and control• Experience with auditing and reporting procedures• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations (e.g. Occupational Safety and Health Act)• Strong computer and research skills; knowledge of analysis software is preferred (e.g. Statistical Analysis Software, or SAS)• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude• Excellent communication and presentation skills

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:
    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More