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    Head of Quantitative Analysis | Deriv

    Employment: Full Time

    Our Team:We are the Quantitative Analysis team at Deriv.com. We develop the underlying risk and pricing models that drive our products and enable customers to trade on our platform. We are central to the profitability and success of the company. We track the company’s performance, mitigate risk, and provide useful, actionable insights that aid our leaders in developing solid business strategies.Your Role:As the Head of Quantitative Analysis at Deriv.com, you will use your extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to create new products, generate pricing algorithms, and perform robust real-time risk management. Being a seasoned team manager, you will motivate everyone in your department to play a key role in the future growth, profitability, and risk management of the company.What You’ll Do:- Lead a talented team to design mathematical models and apply them to real-world scenarios.- Launch structured products and models into the trading workflow, taking critical factors such as real-time pricing parameters, data feed irregularities, and latencies into consideration.- Calibrate prices and risk levels to the market dynamics to ensure efficient risk management, using methods and algorithms such as PDEs, Black-Scholes, stochastic volatility, Vanna-Volga, and GARCH.- Communicate your assessments of market dynamics, changing competitive landscape, macro environment, and industry trends to senior management and translate these assessments into statistical models that can support our business needs.- Develop software for backtesting investment strategies and data quality management.- Partner with other departments to frame problems, manage model development processes, optimise pricing, and manage risk.- Train junior team members to create models with conceptual soundness, prediction accuracy, and intuitive sensitivity.- Ensure a high degree of data quality and accuracy in all model documentation, data analyses, reports, conclusions, and presentations produced by the department.- Act as a subject matter expert across the organisation, supplying information and advice on options pricing, volatility forecasts, risk management programmes, and other topics in your field of expertise.

    What You Have:- Advanced university degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field- More than 15 years of experience in a financial quant-related role- More than 5 years of experience in a managerial role- Coding experience with proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, such as C++, Perl, MATLAB, PYTHON, SAS, or R, coupled with the ability to produce high-quality code- Knowledge of probability theory, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, Monte-Carlo simulation, differential equations, econometrics, derivatives pricing, and statistical modelling such as Black-Scholes, Vanna-Volga, and GARCH- Expertise in financial econometrics- Experience in derivatives pricing- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills- Deep understanding of the impact of geopolitical and social events on financial markets- Fluency in spoken and written EnglishWhat’s Good to Have:- Trading experienceWhat We’ll Give You:- Growth-inducing challenges- Productive work atmosphere- Cooperation, support, and empowerment- Career progression opportunities- Market-based salary- Annual performance bonus- Health benefits- Casual dress code- Travel and internet allowances

    The story of Deriv starts in 1999. Regent Markets Group, the founding company, was established with a mission to make online trading accessible to the masses. The Group has since rebranded and evolved, but its founding mission remains unchanged.
    Our evolution is powered by over 20 years of customer focus and innovation. More

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    MS Dynamics CRM365 Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAs our MS Dynamics CRM Consultant, you are required to demonstrate extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in leading efforts to understand, assess, consult, design, implement and train on Microsoft Dynamics CRM applications-based solutions.- Interacting with prospects and clients to understand CRM requirements across Sales, Services, Marketing and Support;- Successfully demonstrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution capabilities to the client and provide them with examples to ascertain business requirements- Advising on complex MS Dynamics CRM business cases and propose solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, 3rd parties and customizations;- Creating fit and gap analysis to assess how well the solution meets requirements and assess whether requirements are complete and comprehensive using fit and gap analysis templates for CRM;- Leading and delivering through the lifecycle of a Dynamics CRM Solution Implementation through the Assessing, Designing, Developing, Deploying and Operationalizing stages;- Proving industry leading practices and guidance through each of the stages to optimize cost and delivering a highly efficient and performing solution;- Supporting in-solution design with industry leading practices to address client interface and performance requirements and design for integration with external systems and business processes through adapters, accelerators and 3rd party tools;- Identifying creative workarounds to meet requirements with or without the development of custom code;- Customizing and implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM, migrating data from external systems, conducting and supporting solution testing, assisting with functional, system and user acceptance testing, and conducting and supporting user and administrator training;- Assisting sales and presales teams to prepare proposals, participate in client presentations and support business development and the sale of professional services if/when necessary.

    Certifications:- Certification in Dynamics CRM, Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, Dynamics CRM (D365/2013/2011

    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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    Senior Quality Assurance Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryAs a Quality Assurance consultant at PwC you will be involved in Regression & Functional testing with Test Plan & Test cases.- The deal candidate should have working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology (processes, and deliverables) and have the experience in working with the process and application teams to identify and close the gaps concerning IT-Quality issues.

    Required skill sets- Experience with Appium and Selenium- Experience with QA automation for microservices- Experience with IoT QA of hardware specifications- Solid foundation in implementing QA protocols in the cross-functional tech tea- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases- Plan, conduct and monitor testing to ensure finished product quality- Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities- Design, develop and execute test automation scripts- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved- Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs- Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities

    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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    Software Developer – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummarySoftware Engineers at PwC work on solutions that are built to scale to a large user base across different industries. We are looking for engineers who can deal with challenging problems that require code and can stand up to the scale of our clients’ needs.We are working with different cutting-edge technologies in mobile and web. Our software solutions cater to the needs of thousands of users. We are passionate about solving problems using clean, optimized and reusable code.On mobile and web, we are responsible for the entire software development life cycle, from implementing the UI and writing code, to deployment and maintenance. We make sure that everything we produce meets high standards and will delight our clients.What you’ll do:- Fully understand and analyse the project requirements- Brainstorm and evaluate ideas collaboratively with a team- Understand and implement technology-specific best practices- Create solid and robust code that adheres to high standards and best practices- Take responsibility of your code, including testing and commenting it- Learn, learn and learn some more about new technologies

    Skills:- Full-stack web development, Node.js is a plus.- Strong problem solving skills- Ability to analyse and evaluate different approaches to a solution- Develops quality and robust code with respect to strict deadlines.- Adaptive to changing Business & Technology needs- Can work in a collaborative manner in a complex and dynamic environment, while interfacing with cross-functional teams.- Ability to quickly grasp new technologies.

    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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    SME/Senior Network Security Consultant | Halian

    Employment: Full Time

    The Senior Network Security Consultant role duties involve Presales activities & Post Sales activities on a high technical and outstanding quality level. Presales Activities cover solution presentation and proof of concept. Post Sales Activities include design audit, implementation, integration and review of network and security solutions. The primary targets are customer-satisfaction, professionalism, accuracy and outstanding high quality in the work.Responsibilities• Execution of technical security projects for clients• Act as a subject matter expert for information security services to clients• Interaction and communication with vendor support organizations and engineers• Designing security architectures for our clients.• Researching innovative solutions for client needs• Deliver a successful proof of concept for our clients• Maintain a healthy project status• Able to handle the customer demands and requests• Provide the support for other team members

    • Deep understanding of technical relations in a complex environment• Experience and the highest certifications of one/all the following:• REQUIRED: F5, Palo Alto and Fortinet• DESIRED: Infoblox, BlueCoat and IXIA• Strong background and experience in TCP/IP networking of large-scale organizations including routing and switching• Proper and structured documentation and diagramming• Excellent and accent-free communication skills in English (Arabic would be an advantage)• Excellent organizational skills in enterprise support• Understanding of information security concepts and related technology• Flexible work approach, based on the job requirements• Being able to identify new work areas and to set new goals for themselves• Excellent communication, presentation and training skills• Outstanding customer handling, friendly and goal-oriented• Being able to understand complex business processes and activities

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.
    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.
    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More

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    Software Developer – Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummarySoftware Engineers at PwC work on solutions that are built to scale to a large user base across different industries. We are looking for engineers who can deal with challenging problems that require code and can stand up to the scale of our clients’ needs.We are working with different cutting-edge technologies in mobile and web. Our software solutions cater to the needs of thousands of users. We are passionate about solving problems using clean, optimized and reusable code.On mobile and web, we are responsible for the entire software development life cycle, from implementing the UI and writing code, to deployment and maintenance. We make sure that everything we produce meets high standards and will delight our clients.What you’ll do:- Fully understand and analyse the project requirements- Brainstorm and evaluate ideas collaboratively with a team- Understand and implement technology-specific best practices- Create solid and robust code that adheres to high standards and best practices- Take responsibility of your code, including testing and commenting it- Learn, learn and learn some more about new technologies

    Skills:- Full-stack web development, Node.js is a plus.- Strong problem solving skills- Ability to analyse and evaluate different approaches to a solution- Develops quality and robust code with respect to strict deadlines.- Adaptive to changing Business & Technology needs- Can work in a collaborative manner in a complex and dynamic environment, while interfacing with cross-functional teams.- Ability to quickly grasp new technologies

    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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    Product Manager – Video Technology | MBC Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Description:- Familiarity with online video encoding, decoding and playback systems. This includes codecs & packaging (HLS, MPEG-DASH, HEVC, UHD), protocols (HTTP, WebRTC, UDP) encoders (FFMPEG), DRM and more.- Experience in video workflows orchestration starting from content ingestion point to client playback- Familiarity with video analytics and optimization including QoS and video delivery metrics- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms across both AWS and Azure clouds- Deep working knowledge of OTT video management, publishing, syndication and other related video management services- Proficient in agile software development methodology like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.- Expertise managing the end-to-end product lifecycle including ideation, definition, development, acceptance testing, and operations- Ability to build consensus and ensure convergence of disparate work streams into a unified customer experience

    Qualifications:- 7+ years product management experience with large-scale customer-facing technology products- Experience in the video encoding and transcoding market- Proven track record of developing user stories- Demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of management- SAFE and CSPO certifications a plus- BA or MA in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology is preferred

    MBC Group is the largest satellite TV and radio network in the Middle East based in Dubai Media City. It broadcasts a portfolio of Arabic and Western entertainment channels; as well as managing the Al Arabiya news channel and New Media platforms. The group has expanded significantly in the last several years moving from one TV and radio channel to ten TV, four radio channels and a range of broadcast and news service companies. Additionally the Group operates a number of successful websites and is aggressively expanding its internet and multiplatform operations. More

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    Chief Financial Officer | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse are currently undertaking a search, for one of our Middle East client’s, whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their production until and subsidiary in Nigeria. This client has a fully-fledged and vertically integrated operation across farming, food production and distribution.This role will take ownership of a team of finance staff locally in Nigeria and with a reporting line to a Middle East group head office, this CFO shall have overall responsibility for all areas of financial management, governance, funding and strategic planning. The CFO will also be required to develop internal controls; to allow for robust, accurate and compliant accounting processes, aligned to IFRS. Also, the CFO will be required to develop a strong platform to complete reliable financial due-diligence, through Financial Planning & Analysis functions, to provide operational commercial support and business development/investment feasibilities. In conjunction, the CFO will be required to develop and/or reshape the finance team and staff structures, whilst also developing strong succession planning and management mentorship.

    The client will look to recruit a qualified and experienced finance professional, with up to 15 years’ experience, across a mainstream financial reporting and/or accountancy-based position. Our client will ideally look to recruit a professionally qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) whom is able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of a manufacturing, production or agricultural centric organisation.The successful candidate will be familiar and experience within a leadership role and shall possess a demonstrable track record with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to allow for the oversight of commercial support activities, banking relationships and external audit undertakings. The nature of this role and organisation requires their CFO to be based in Nigeria, on a rotation basis, whilst also travelling regularly across the Middle East offices to support group responsibilities and reporting lines.

    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