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  • Compliance Analyst, 6 Month Contract | Swisslinx Middle East

    Employment: Contract

    Compliance Analyst, 6 month contract (start October 2020)On behalf of our client, an international bank in UAE, Swisslinx Middle East is looking for a Compliance Analyst to join their well-established office in DIFC.The role is a 6 month contract that will start in October 2020 and terminate on April 2021.

    To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate:• Minimum 5 years experience in Compliance within Corporate or Investment Banking• Prior regional experience with regulators in GCC• Strong knowledge of financial crime• Experience working in an International Bank• Fluency in Arabic (preferred)• Currently based in UAE• Available to start in October 2020If you are interested in the role and fit all the requirements, please apply online.Please note: shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.
    We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.
    We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results. More

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    Why joining a virtual info session can change your career

    Why joining a virtual info session can change your career
    In the midst of a pandemic, typical ways of meeting recruiters and expanding connections through means such as career fairs have been put on hold. Information sessions that students and recent graduates are used to are not happening and finding an internship or a job has been more difficult than ever in recent months. This does not mean that companies aren’t sharing knowledge and opportunities with young talent. Virtual information sessions hosted by company recruiters, universities, or career sites like WayUp’s Lunch and Learn Series, are still connecting young professionals with mentors and career opportunities as well as providing information and knowledge that can change your future.
    Why Attend An Information Session?
    Attending an info session first and foremost shows that you are both interested in the company or subject, and are proactive in advancing your career.  They also provide valuable insight into the career that you are pursuing. For example, past guests at WayUp’s Lunch and Learn series included: Michael Seibel co-founder of Twitch and current CEO at Y Combinator, Cathy Polinsky, CTO at Stitch Fix, and Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg.  At the top of their fields, these presenters and those to come next can share advice to help advance your current career path and expose you to a different opportunity you were not aware of before. 
    Information sessions with specific companies reveal what recruiters in a certain field are looking for in qualified candidates, and what roles are currently available. Most of the time, the company hosting the session will offer interviews to the attendees of the session! Even if an interview is not guaranteed after a session, you now have the knowledge and insight to bring to your future job application, use it as an interview talking point, or create networking opportunities through digital connections. This is especially important for recent graduates who are looking for that perfect entry-level position. 
    How Can I Prepare?
    Simply researching the company, and the individual speaking is the best way to get the most out of a virtual info session. You may not be able to speak one on one with the presenter since it is a large video conference, but being able to make connections between your research and the presentation is a great strategy. Come with a list of questions for a potential Q&A or just to even keep track of personally for potential future interactions or job applications.
    What About After?
    If a Q&A session does happen, be sure to ask well-thought-out questions.  A good question shows that you were engaged throughout the presentation and can help you to stand out for any future opportunities at the company. 
    Share your findings from the session on social media! Posting about the session and tagging the company or speaker, can help you stand out and improve your professional network. Lastly, remember to follow-up! Chances are the leaders volunteering to put on info sessions are open to connecting with young talent.  Use the notes that you took during the session to find what really grabbed your attention and start a conversation! Sending a follow-up email with questions about what interested you in the presentation or their career path can be a great way to build a new connection and grow your network.  
    Where Can I Find Them?
    Tons of companies are hosting information sessions over the next few months! We’ll be keeping the list below updated with all the different sessions hosted by WayUp—so be sure to check back here to see them all and apply! More

  • Deals, Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDealsManagement LevelAdministrativeJob Description & SummaryPwC Middle East OverviewPwC is the largest professional services firm in the Middle East with over 4,200 employees offering unparalleled range of expert capabilities from Strategy through to Deals, Consulting, Tax and Assurance Services. PwC operates across 12 countries in the region and serves both public and private sector clients. Within PwC, our Deals line of service helps organizations execute successful deals and create value through strategy definition and due diligence for domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures and spin-offs, capital markets transactions like IPOs and debt offerings, and bankruptcies and other business reorganizations.As a member of PwC Middle East Transaction Services team, you will assist in advising global companies, sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms on M&A transactions to reach their business goals. We conduct buy side financial due diligence (both inbound and outbound transactions), vendor/sell side due diligence, refinancing reviews, completion accounts reviews and other advisory services to help clients achieve their objective whether it be to diversify, enter new markets, reduce costs, exit businesses, or raise capital. Our work is largely focused on identifying risks/deal issues, analyzing quality of earnings, assessing debt-like items, reviewing working capital and many other areas of transaction risk.As part of our One Region One Firm vision, we deploy experienced deal teams with deep industry capabilities and local market knowledge, whenever and wherever our clients are doing deals in the Middle East region or elsewhere in the world.The Manager’s role includes preparing and reviewing client deliverables, prioritizing tasks, analysis of financial information, meet and discuss observations with target and client management and identify key deal issues from a transaction perspective. You will prepare proposals, display awareness of firms services, prepare due diligence reports, coach junior staff, ensure compliance with PwC risk management policies, manage project budget as well as other aspects of the due diligence process. Work is conducted in a team environment and, depending on the size and scope of projects, involves a combination of managers, assistant managers, senior consultants, and consultants.Responsibilities:- Provide solutions (through deal documents or deal structure) to identified issues; take into consideration client and target attributes.- Identify potential issues and suggest amendments to the legal and financial- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of current accounting standards that could impact the transaction (e.g., IFRS, carve-outs) in order to develop thorough assessments of issues identified through research, analysis and consultation with technical experts.- Demonstrate an ability to effectively assess/analyze client valuation models and provide meaningful feedback that impacts transaction pricing and/or purchase/sale agreement.- Demonstrate basic gravitas at client/target meetings and confidently communicates deal issues and respond to client queries- Demonstrate highly competent report writing skills with coherent thoughts, logical flow, excellent English and requiring minimal editing by superiors.- Explain the earnings, cash flows and transaction pricing implications of “one-off” or non-recurring matters and demonstrate an understanding of planned synergies and additional resource requirements (e.g., identifies stand alone costs) impacting the client’s deal pricing decisions.

    Requirements- Education: You will have an outstanding academic record from a well recognized institution, preferably having a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or related field. Having or working towards a Chartered Accountancy/Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst is also preferred.- Experience: Individuals with 4-5 years experience in audit or due diligence (minimum 3 years), investment banking, financial/management consulting, or private equity will be preferred. Individuals with experience from Big 4 firms is a plus.- Skills: You should have good communication, strong project management and report writing skills, fluency in English and have excellent MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. A self-starter with commercial acumen and business insight and have strong understanding of the deal environment.

    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

  • Services Sales (Account Manager) | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Services Sales (Account Manager) UP TO 20K AED For A System Integrators & IT Service Providers- Develop and maintain to grow the services business of the company (AMC, Outsourcing, PS, etc.)- Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs- Responsible for working with the sales team to onboard and integrate new clients and developing existing client relationships- Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule- Operates as the point of contact for assigned customers- Develops and maintains long-term relationships with accounts- Communicates client needs and demands to the employer company- Forecasts and tracks client account metrics- Manage projects within client relationships, working to carry out client goals while meeting company goals- Coordinate with staff members working on the same account to ensure consistent service- Collaborates with the sales team to reach prospective clients- Service multiple clients concurrently, often meeting deadlines- Keep records of client transactions

    – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or any related field- Minimum 5 years of working experience in selling IT services (IT solutions company)- Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills- Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills- UAE driving license and own car is a must

    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

  • Client Support Officer (Arabic speaker) | Inspire Selection

    Employment: Full Time

    A Bank based in DIFC is recruiting for a middle office role to assist with client onboarding, KYC and AML processes.Working as part of a small team you will be very thorough, efficient, highly professional and able to complete required duties with minimal supervision.

    To be considered for this role you must have:• Experience of working in a bank in the UAE in a similar role;• Experience of working in the DIFC jurisdiction;• Excellent knowledge and experience of compliance processes, including anti-money laundering;• Previous experience of on boarding clients and ensuring all KYC information is complete.• Previous experience of on boarding HNW clients in KSA and Kuwait is an advantage.• Candidates must be organised, thorough, keen to learn and with a ‘can do’ mentality.• Candidates must be completely fluent in English and Arabic.Salary: 15,000AED per month.

    Inspire Selection is headquartered in Dubai and recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Insurance, Legal, Sales & Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain. More

  • Financial Analyst | Advanced Financial & Management Consulting (AFMC)

    Employment: Full Time

    * Manages financial services advisory engagements or components of large scale financial services moderate complexity.* Feasibility study: Preparation, Analysis & Evaluation.* Financial and Business Valuation.* Develop financial models and cost projections.* Collaborate with the management team on achieving company’s long-term financial planning objective.*Support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) by being the first point of contact for issues and questions.*Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make recommendations.* This role also has an increased focus on business development and building networks.* Managing clients financial services advisory engagements of moderate complexity and consulting Partners/Directors* Manages financial services advisory, commercial aspect of an engagement to achieve desired levels of quality and profitability* Develops and maintains external networks, peers in other organizations, global contacts and existing clients.* Contributes towards the development of financial services advisory cases studies, proposals, deliverables or other valuable engagement knowledge* Understand and apply complex concepts. Identify risks, propose recommendations, and solutions to issues.* Communicates risks and issues to Leaders, and creates innovative and repeatable solutions which strengthen business performance and differentiates firm from competitors* Anticipates current and future needs of the firm based on extensive research and deep understanding of client business industry

    * Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting with a focus on banking and financial services.* Preferably holding CFA.* Qualified chartered or management accountant, CPA, CA, CMA* Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in similar role* Experience in bidding for and executing projects related to strategy and operations within management consulting with financial services clients* Knowledge and experience in working with leading methodologies such as lean/cost optimization/revenue enhancement etc.* Knowledge and experience in working both with private sector and/or public financial institutions.

    AFMC helps its clients to identify and implement the suitable actions that will create sustainable value. More

  • Indirect Tax – Assistant Manager | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Our region encompasses diverse tax laws and is part of what makes a career in tax with Deloitte & Touche Middle East a truly stimulating experience. With many corporations operating across several borders, your knowledge of tax will be key to making sure our clients stay on the right side of tax laws and minimize their tax costs. Your people skills will also be engaged as you form a close working relationship with clients, while your technical knowledge will be stretched as you develop expertise across the board in consulting, business, finance and law to craft commercially sound solutions. As you gain experience, you will do so with the full support of a firm that believes in helping you grow and providing you with the skills to succeed.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:• Integrity• Outstanding value to markets and clients• Commitment to each other• Strength from cultural diversityDuring your tenure as an Assistant Manager in Indirect Tax, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Applies knowledge and skills of relevant practices and processes (or relevant tax rules and regulations) in area of specialization to client problems• Presents findings and recommends and implements advice independently relevant to tax and consults others as needed• Reviews written technical advice, reports, memoranda and/or other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules for adequacy of research conducted and appropriateness and accuracy of conclusions• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client• Selects appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develops informed recommendations• Interprets and synthesizes data, exercises professional skepticism to challenge data, and identifies meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support a client’s business objectives• Articulates how technology enables the business and communicates this effectively to clients while ensuring appropriate technologies and methodologies are used on projects• Applies, and monitors tax returns and refunds, their implications, opportunities, and optimization)• Collaborates with the departments of authorities, familiarizing him/herself with local tax organizational structure, responsibilities, rights and obligations of both taxpayers and tax authorities• Understands the basic principles and structure of legislation and related concentration, development in law, published tax authority positions, and court cases• Assesses the impact of changes in laws by applying knowledge of trade flows and processes including imports, exports and supply chain security programs• Applies technical knowledge in designing, implementing, and testing automated solutions by liaising with technology specialists with a view to improving and/or developing offerings• Recognizes current VAT/GST/CGT laws and jurisprudence and their impact on clients• Develops standard VAT/GST/CGT products/services within the VAT/GST/CGT practice by using resources in one’s local firm• Identifies products/services delivered at local and global VAT/GST/CGT level and key industries for the global VAT/GST/CGT practice• Identifies opportunities to integrate VAT/GST/CGT and industry service offerings

    Qualifications:• 5 – 7 years of general tax experience, preferably with at least a year focused on taxation. Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is required.• Consulting and compliance experience is needed.• Experience with inbound and outbound international tax is preferred.• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills required.• Good knowledge of tax and business laws and regulations• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field.• Advanced degree such as MST, JD or LLM preferred. CPA preferred.• Fluency in English is a must. Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More

  • Business Analyst – Indirect Tax | Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

    Employment: Full Time

    When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. Looking for a rewarding career? Take a closer look at Deloitte & Touche ME. You’ll understand that Deloitte is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has received numerous awards in the last few years which include Best Employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).Our region encompasses diverse tax laws and is part of what makes a career in tax with Deloitte & Touche Middle East a truly stimulating experience. With many corporations operating across several borders, your knowledge of tax will be key to making sure our clients stay on the right side of tax laws and minimize their tax costs. Your people skills will also be engaged as you form a close working relationship with clients, while your technical knowledge will be stretched as you develop expertise across the board in consulting, business, finance and law to craft commercially sound solutions. As you gain experience, you will do so with the full support of a firm that believes in helping you grow and providing you with the skills to succeed.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:• Integrity• Outstanding value to markets and clients• Commitment to each other• Strength from cultural diversityDuring your tenure as a Business Analyst in Indirect Tax, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:• Develops knowledge of relevant tax rules and regulations and their associated processes to formulate solutions for client problems• Conducts research and uses appropriate facts, analysis, and conclusions to draft technical advice, reports, memoranda and other deliverables relevant to tax laws and rules• Recognizes the key capabilities required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client• Collects, assimilates, and analyzes data and uses standard processes and tools to help surface and support solutions in the Tax and Legal business• Applies technology knowledge to address client business challenges• Prepares basic tax returns and refunds by referencing tax implications, opportunities, and their optimization• Establishes relationships with tax authorities and learns the local tax organizational structure, responsibilities, rights and obligations of taxpayers, tax authorities, and Deloitte• Follows the principles and structure of legislation and related concentration, development in law, published tax authority positions, and court cases• Applies customs laws, rulings, and jurisprudence (fiscal and non-fiscal) principles and the interaction of customs and global trade (CGT) laws with non-CGT disciplines to projects

    Qualifications:• Excellent research skills and strong written and verbal communications skills required.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.3)• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English)

    Deloitte is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.
    With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.
    Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.
    Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
    Our Purpose
    Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
    Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
    Integrity
    Outstanding value to markets and clients
    Commitment to each other
    Strength from cultural diversity More