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  • Consulting, Financial Services – Strategy & Operations -Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Consulting, Financial Services – Strategy & Operations – Senior Manager (Doha)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe 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: – Prepare, manage and deliver assignments: typically have day-to-day responsibility for managing small assignments or major modules of assignments depending on assignment size.  – Supervise and train Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers – assign and coach junior members of the project team on execution of fieldwork.- 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 staying abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business.- Whilst working with and being an integral part of the Strategy and Operations 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.- Identify, plan, quantify and implement process optimization to enhance efficiency, automation / robotics  resulting in reduction in TAT, error rates, cost, FTE, scrap and rework.- Design and development of target operating model for key areas with banking back office operation covering process, people, technology and Governance.- Analyze business processes, identify automation opportunities, define RPA value proposition, re-engineer process to improve automation potential and recommend RPA approach/strategy.- Manage and deliver components of business engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative RPA solutions for the organization.- Develop, manage and co-ordinate the performance excellence / performance improvement vision and deployment planning.- Develop key performance and managing periodic process performance review.- Responsible for leading tracks on engagements and independently lead specific deliverables in engagements. – Strong ability to manage clients and be the point of contact.

    Requirements:- Years of Experience: 9 – 16 years of management consulting experience in a similar role.- Experience of Large banking operations and compliance transformation projects, with a track record of successful implementation.- Applied knowledge of system development lifecycle for core banking and banking ancillaries.- Strong knowledge of bank application landscape and infrastructure e.g. data warehousing, middleware.- Strong data analytical skills and knowledge of advanced excel / data tools such as Alteryx or power BI.- Business casing and modelling of managed services or outsourcing models.- Understanding of core retail (and or) corporate banking products and features (including product support required in middle and back office).- Detailed understanding on how middle and back office enablement can support wider business initiatives and top line growth i.e. reduced TAT/ improved CX/ throughput).- Ability to understand and design associated TOM/ user journeys across customer value chain (including its linkage to middle and back office processes).- Understanding of how key principles of innovation (reduces TAT/ improved CX/ go to market ability) can be applied across the front middle and back office and key levers to pull within the wider business.- Execution experience demonstrated in supporting banks implement and execute on strategy (Ie business casing initiatives, scoping associated BRDs – providing input to change considerations/ technical restrictions).- Business casing of respective initiatives and ability to articulate complex problems to a solution.- Understanding how to deliver and execute a best in class customer value proposition (enablement required to support front end).- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Quantitative Analysis or other related major required.- Significant experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.- Should have relationship and business development skills acquired from previous working environments.- Develop detailed Business Plans, Feasibility Studies, Market analysis, Business analysis, MIS Reporting, Cash Flow Modelling, Analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L etc.- Should have a consulting mindset and experience.- Strong presentation skills; business writing skills and project management skills.- Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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

  • Assurance – Digital Trust – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Assurance – Digital Trust – Manager – Riyadh KSALine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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

  • IFS – CPO – Internal communication Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – CPO – Internal communication Senior Associate – LebanonLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Sales and Marketing, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long term revenue growth for the Firm. You’ll focus on designing, developing, and implementing communication programmes and media events to promote and sell the PwC’s brand and services as well as contribute to and evaluating our pricing strategies in the marketplace.Our Visual Communications team determines how to visually represent PwC’s key strategic initiatives and business goals. You’ll help the team with corporate visual brand design, creative strategy development and media design ideas.A member of the Internal Communications team responsible for supporting in planning, liaising with different areas of the business and implementing communication activities for conveying the organisation’s internal messages. Support in the development of plans for internal communications, work with various business partners, draft content and drive initiative in the communications team.Primary duties and responsibilitiesFinancial- Adhere to the Internal Communication budget- Track spending against the budgetCustomer- Support in the development of internal communications plans- Lead in the execution of internal communications objectives and priorities- Liaise with business partners to ensure their priorities are being supported by internal communications channels- Support the internal communications agenda by understanding business context and editing and writing content for a variety ofInternal communications- Assist in preparing for large internal meetings such as the annual general partners meeting, employee town halls (annual visits to each office by leadership), etc.- Lead in driving communications within the firm on key industry and proposition priorities- Drive consistency in communication style and language across all areas of the business- Lead and abide by the PwC brand, acting as an ambassador in the region and ensure that all internal communications are aligned to overall corporate brand identity- Work effectively with other parts of the Clients & Markets functionInternal Process- Develop communication plans and key promotional messages in consultation with the Internal Communications Lead- Prepare and draft the content for a variety of internal communications- Assist to ensure compliance of activities with project communication strategy- Lead in the development of a research programme to gather insight on the perceptions and attitudes of PwC internal target audience to develop effective communication programmes- Support in the development and evolution of internal communications channels- Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages and marketing initiatives- Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly- Lead development of internal communications platform and work closely with Internal Communications Lead to deliver on set targetsLearning & Growth- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education- Ideally degree educatedLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English, Arabic not requiredOverall Experience- 3+ years of experience in corporate communicationsSpecific Experience- Experience in a marketing function or communications role- Industry experience within the Middle East is preferredKnowledge and Skills- Knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends- Ability to multitask- Ability to compile and synthesize data- Good communication (verbal and written) skills- Excellent presentation and report writing skillsTravel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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

  • Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking Marketing | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse Middle East are currently working with a leading DIFC client, whom are looking to hire an Assistant Vice President (AVP), for their Corporate Banking Marketing desk with a focus towards the Trade Finance and Structured Lending.This AVP role will be heavily geared towards supporting the front office team, in financial modelling, financial advisory and financial due diligence undertakings, to assist in the development of funding proposals, pricing factors and client mandate sheets. In conjunction, this analysis shall be overseen and tested, to ensure that pitch proposal and financing options, can be completed and compared in alignment with the front office mandate and the client specification.

    The client envisages hiring a candidate profile demonstrating up to 5 years of experience, at an Analyst/Associate level, within a financial services or wholesale banking institution. The candidate shall be required to possess an advanced Excel skills set; to allow for strong and detailed financial modelling with an ability to run scenario analysis. The client will look for a candidate, with a strong educational and Degree background, coupled with an ability to display a working knowledge of either corporate finance or investment banking principles. The nature of the client and the client coverage, across this business unit, demands an ability to demonstrate both strong reporting capabilities along with a desire and potential to work within a client-focused position geared towards advisory and product specification.

    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

  • Senior Developer, Web Applications | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    The Role
    Job Purpose: The Incumbent is responsible for the requirements gathering, design and development of Web based applications in Angular 4 and above, HTML5 or similar Technologies with process workflow systems. The incumbent is also responsible for providing architectural and technical parameters, in addition t… More

  • Front End Developer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Summary:Our Frontend Developer should have a strong grasp of responsive website design and development patterns, principles and workflow. To achieve this integrated approach, our engineer must have a deep understanding of user experience and creative aesthetics while implementing across multi-device layouts.You would also be responsible for all aspects of front-end architecture and development including all project related browser and server technologies responsible for rendering the user experience.What you’ll be doing:- Work on flagship websites for globally recognised brands, whilst meeting the demanding challenges on usability, resilience, performance, scalability and security.- Build cross-browser, cross-device compatible pages adhering to industry best practices- Develop templates and content slots using ISML, JavaScript/jQuery, HTML, XML, CSS, AJAX and integrate with Pipelines/Controllers on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) platform- Responsible for architecting and defining the Front-end framework to solve complex designs and interactions that reflect the user experience and creative proposition- Mentoring and guiding all project activities on multiple small to medium sized projects or one large project- Shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project- Participate in developing supporting proposal materials for projects- Participate in scoping and planning work- Write technical documentation (admin guides), white papers, presentations, contributes to determining internal processes- Be a thought leader in the Front-end technologies and space- Assist in recruiting of new Front-end employees

    What you’ll need to succeed:- Experience working in an SFCC / Demandware Platform as a Frontend developer.- Sound knowledge and experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) SiteGenesis/SFRA framework, Services framework and other platform capabilities.- Good grasp of data structures and algorithms- Experience with front-end application architecture and development- Experience with coding modular object-oriented JavaScript- Knowledge and understanding about JavaScript design patterns (Factory Pattern, Strategy- Pattern, Module Pattern, Reveal Pattern, Facade Pattern, Asynchronous Module Definition etc.)- Well versed with jQuery framework and patterns used. Should be able to write custom plugins for jQuery- Knowledge about JavaScript MV* frameworks- Hands-on experience with AngularJS framework and its constructs like custom directives, services etc.- Hands-on experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS, STYLUS)- Understanding and hand-on experience with writing modular CSS using SMACSS and Object Oriented CSS methodologies- Understanding of front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Semantic-UI and Foundation- Experience with RESTful APIs- Experience and understanding with writing JavaScript unit tests (Jasmine + Karma)- Experienced with front-end tooling able to write custom automation tasks for Grunt- Experienced with architecture and development of front-end tailored for various Content Management Systems in the likes of Sharepoint, Umbraco, Episerver, Sitefinity and Sitecore- Should maintain and extend front-end development Guidelines and boilerplate that is currently being used as a starting point for projects executed by both internal and offshore front-end development teams- Should be able to incorporate and understand HTML5 semantic elements and understand the SEO benefits of Microdata and Google Rich snippets for inpage SEO- University Degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experienceJob Segment: SEO, Marketing

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.
    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

  • Tax – Core Tax Services – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Tax – Core Tax Services – Senior Associate – KSALine of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Tax Compliance Services practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps our clients with compliance across all taxes, statutory accounting and complex tax reporting. You’ll focus on bookkeeping and monthly reporting, drafting, auditing and filing of local statutory financial statements, and transaction processing.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results.- Develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Share relevant thought leadership.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • OUTDOOR SALES | One Of The Leading Total Solutions Provider In Qatar

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsible for generating orderResponsible for Attracting customersB2B salesUsing skills to the general business opportunity.It is a fixed salary and commissioned based jobTravel within sales territory to meet prospects and customers. Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers daily. Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers. Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accountsMonitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer’s specific needsWork closely with the marketing department to help build the brandActively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.Setting up meetings with potential clients and listening to their wishes and concerns.

    Must have very good communication skillsInnovativeTechniques to attract customersNegotiating skill is mustTravel within sales territory to meet prospects and customersConduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers dailyBuild and maintain relationships with new and repeat customersMaintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accountsEducate customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionallySell the company’s products or services to customers within your given territoryMonitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer’s specific needsWork closely with marketing department to help build the brand

    One of the leading ‘Total Solutions’ provider in Qatar. More