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  • Assurance – OAS – Senior Associate – Digital | 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 provided- Whilst 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

  • Assurance – OAS – Manager – Digital | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob 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: – Lead Digital delivery engagement in the Middle East, ensuring project / program targets are met- Assist our clients to build the required capabilities for growth and innovation – Engaging with key client stakeholders to understand the business needs driving innovation and digitalisation- Synchronising business needs with overall solutions structures considering the full people, process, technology interactions necessary for successful implementations- Developing our thought leadership at the intersect of business and digital- Developing innovative solutions using cutting edge technologies- Support sales pitches to clients and ensure the growth of the Digital FS platform- Embed Digital FS proposition into other likely propositions within the financial services practice and ensure integrated concepts are taken to the clients and digital capabilities are leveraged to the fullest- 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- Work with Senior Managers and Partners to support internal thought leadership development on industry specific offerings- Develop propositions and impart this knowledge to Senior Consultants and Consultants.- Coach and mentor junior resources around industry business drivers and Digital capabilities.- Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate- Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world.- Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided- Whilst 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: Bachelor Degree- Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in the development of Digital strategies and transformation programmes- 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- Equally comfortable in the role of business or digital strategist; able to rapidly assess business implications of digital strategy- A strong understanding of industry operations, dynamics and trends through experience in Financial Services industries- Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, the ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem solving excellence- Ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication- Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, data visualisation etc.)  – In depth financial sector acumen and the underlying market forces affecting the performance of organizations and their strategic objectives- Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

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

  • Senior Associate – RPA Technical Architect | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Assurance – Financial Services – OAS – Senior Associate – RPA Technical Architect – LebanonLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in PwC Digital Products will provide you the opportunity to design and develop products to help our clients lead the next phase of their evolution. We are industry specialists who build products connected to a purpose. Spanning across four strategic areas of transformation, our products tackle the very real challenges our clients face today, and unlock new opportunities for growth in the future.Our team leads the planning and design of the overall technical vision of our products and accelerators.Responsibilities:Strategic- Plays an important role in ensuring that the solution architecture aligns with the roadmaps established by the enterprise architecture, and that it adheres to the enterprise architecture principles.People- As a Solution Architect, work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution- Establish healthy working relations and with senior client stakeholders and mentor junior developersOperational- Perform system analysis, technical design and develop project plans for technical implementation initiatives- Ensure all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of solution development and implementation are in accordance with the client’s standards- The ability to visualise and create high-level models (rigorous information-rich diagrams) that can be used in future analysis to extend and mature the business architecture;- The expertise and ability to integrate complex elements and customer requirements into innovative and scalable technical design;Functional- Formulates the architecture & design based on functional and non-functional requirements, balancing the goals and constraints on the solution; – Collaborates with Domain and Enterprise Architect on the solution design to ensure it conforms to overall architectural vision and technical roadmap;- Conducts continuous improvement analysis on existing application architectures and identifies architectural optimizations;- Verifies the implementation-ensure the delivered system is consistent with the agreed architecture and meet the requirements.- Ensures consistency of the overall solution;- Works with the Product Owner to understand, elicit, analyze, document and communicate program and platform/application requirements;- Manages the quality of the solution and technical debt;- Identifies potential bottlenecks and their underlying causes that affect the product and proposes how to resolve these;- Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architecture best practices; and evaluate them for applicability;- Keep up with relevant developments in own functional area and ensure development, transfer and retention of knowledge. Is together with team members end-to-end responsible to deliver the value of a single Product through the entire Product life cycle;- Deliver working product enhancements with the allocated timescale and quality standards that minimize rework and aspire a zero-defect culture;- Self-organizing with other team members. There is no separate management layer, work is planned and executed by the team;- Multidisciplinary – ensuring that the key competencies and expertise needed to develop, build, deploy and support the solution are embedded in the team

    Preferred skillsFunctional- Proven technical experience in an IT programming development environment in one of the leading RPA products (including but not limited to UIPath, Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere)- Experience in embedding Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or analytics into a scaled IT development environment- Exposure to one or more AI technologies like Virtual Agents, Chatbots, NLP, etc.- Ability to steer development teams on-shore and off-shore who have experience in any of the programming languages/platforms – C/C++, Python, VB Script, Ruby, Java, JS, .Net- Experience with tools like NICE, Nuance, OCR tools, Enterprise Systems – SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Custom Apps, ITSM Tools – Service Now, BMC Remedy, Jira etc., automation platforms/frameworks/tools- Strong in design principles and modular programming techniques- Fluency in English is essential and Bilingual skills in Arabic language will be an added advantageBehavioral- Self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented- Well organized, good communication and reporting skills- Verbal and communication skills – Fluency in English is essential and Bilingual skills in Arabic language will be an added advantage – Problem solving skillsKey RelationshipsInternal- Cross Functional Project Team Members- IT Department Team Members- Business Team Members External- IT Contractors and Vendors- Service ProvidersMinimum years experience required- 3+ years of IT SDLC in architecture roles – 3+ years of robotic process automation experience as a solution developer- At least 6 RPA projects (end to end implementation, not just PoC) should be executed in a Robotic Automation product

    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

  • Financial Services – RPA Technical Architect | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Assurance – OAS – Manager – Financial Services – RPA Technical Architect – LebanonLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in PwC Digital Products will provide you the opportunity to design and develop products to help our clients lead the next phase of their evolution. We are industry specialists who build products connected to a purpose. Spanning across four strategic areas of transformation, our products tackle the very real challenges our clients face today, and unlock new opportunities for growth in the future.Our team leads the planning and design of the overall technical vision of our products and accelerators.Responsibilities:Strategic- Plays an important role in ensuring that the solution architecture aligns with the roadmaps established by the enterprise architecture, and that it adheres to the enterprise architecture principles.People- As a Solution Architect, work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution- Establish healthy working relations and with senior client stakeholders and mentor junior developersOperational- Perform system analysis, technical design and develop project plans for technical implementation initiatives- Ensure all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of solution development and implementation are in accordance with the client’s standards- The ability to visualise and create high-level models (rigorous information-rich diagrams) that can be used in future analysis to extend and mature the business architecture;- The expertise and ability to integrate complex elements and customer requirements into innovative and scalable technical design;Functional- Formulates the architecture & design based on functional and non-functional requirements, balancing the goals and constraints on the solution; – Collaborates with Domain and Enterprise Architect on the solution design to ensure it conforms to overall architectural vision and technical roadmap;- Conducts continuous improvement analysis on existing application architectures and identifies architectural optimizations;- Verifies the implementation-ensure the delivered system is consistent with the agreed architecture and meet the requirements.- Ensures consistency of the overall solution;- Works with the Product Owner to understand, elicit, analyze, document and communicate program and platform/application requirements;- Manages the quality of the solution and technical debt;- Identifies potential bottlenecks and their underlying causes that affect the product and proposes how to resolve these;- Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and architecture best practices; and evaluate them for applicability;- Keep up with relevant developments in own functional area and ensure development, transfer and retention of knowledge. Is together with team members end-to-end responsible to deliver the value of a single Product through the entire Product life cycle;- Deliver working product enhancements with the allocated timescale and quality standards that minimize rework and aspire a zero-defect culture;- Self-organizing with other team members. There is no separate management layer, work is planned and executed by the team;- Multidisciplinary – ensuring that the key competencies and expertise needed to develop, build, deploy and support the solution are embedded in the team

    Preferred skills- Proven technical experience in an IT programming development environment in one of the leading RPA products (including but not limited to UIPath, Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere)- Experience in embedding Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or analytics into a scaled IT development environment- Exposure to one or more AI technologies like Virtual Agents, Chatbots, NLP, etc- Ability to steer development teams on-shore and off-shore who have experience in any of the programming languages/platforms – C/C++, Python, VB Script, Ruby, Java, JS, .Net- Experience with tools like NICE, Nuance, OCR tools, Enterprise Systems – SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Custom Apps, ITSM Tools – Service Now, BMC Remedy, Jira etc., automation platforms/frameworks/tool- Strong in design principles and modular programming techniques- Fluency in English is essential and Bilingual skills in Arabic language will be an added advantage Minimum years experience required- 5+ years of IT SDLC in architecture roles – 5+ years of robotic process automation experience as a solution developer- At least 6 RPA projects (end to end implementation, not just PoC) should be executed in a Robotic Automation product

    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

  • Planning Engineer | Khatib & Alami

    Employment: Full Time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Planning Engineer works closely with Project Managers for the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets for building design projects of medium complexity. He supports Project Managers with the preparation and administration of Project Management Plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates and budgets. The jobholder also supports Project Managers with the preparation of periodic project progress reports, as needed.- Work closely with Project Managers in developing detailed project budgets for building design projects of medium complexity.- Support Project Managers with the monitoring and management of project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring the adherence to allocated budgets for building design projects of medium complexity.- Provide input related to project schedule and budget to Project Managers to support the preparation and provision of project progress updates to clients, as needed.- Support Project Managers with the management of building design projects of medium complexity, particularly with respect to- Provide support to Project Managers with the development of project management plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates and budgets, as needed.- Develop scope baseline, detailed work breakdown structures, project activities and critical path charts for building design projects of medium complexity, in coordination with respective Project Managers.- Closely work with Project Managers in monitoring and managing project schedules, and implement modifications to schedule baselines, in coordination with respective Project Managers, as needed.- Work closely with Project Managers in managing changes in project scope, potential risks and contingency plans, as needed- Track the preparation and collection of invoices for K&A’s deliverables, in coordination with local Finance teams, as needed- Work closely with Project Managers for the preparation periodic project progress reports for building design projects of medium complexity, flagging major issues, as needed.- Liaise with the Architecture & Planning Project Control Unit to provide ongoing project information, as needed, in coordination with respective Project Managers.- Upload project information and planning materials into K&A’s knowledge repository, as needed- Attend periodic training to further develop relevant skills

    Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies Required to Execute this RoleQualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering- PMP certification is preferred- Knowledge of building and architectural design- Excellent knowledge of project management software- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities- Good communication skills- Good interpersonal skills- Proficiency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantageExperience Required to Execute this Role:- 15+ years of industry experience in building and architectural design, particularly in a design projects planning functionSpecific Experience:- 15+ years of experience in the Building & Architectural Design Industry in a top tier regional / multinational engineering consultancy firm- Demonstrated experience and track record in planning of design projects, including schedule control and cost control- Demonstrated experience with the usage of complex functions of project management software (e.g. Primavera)- Significant experience within the Middle East

    Khatib & Alami, a multidisciplinary urban regional planning, architectural and engineering consulting company, offers clients an integrated approach toward the ever-increasing need for reliable project delivery systems. In-house expertise and the continuous recruitment of bright and innovative professionals enable us to meet the challenges of development with due consideration to environmental protection, social and economic characteristics of society. In close concert with clients, we have been able to consolidate factors that make the resultant project coincide with the client’s vision within the time frame and budget set out for implementation.
    K&A started its consulting services in Lebanon and extended the areas of its professional activities in accordance with the growth of its experience, and its human and financial resources. The company operates in various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Sudan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, Gabon and USA. K&A employs around 4,000 professionals and technicians. Since 1984, K&A has continuously ranked among the top 100 International Design firms as published by Engineering News Record (ENR). K&A has also obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS). More

  • Technical Assistant | Qatar Project Management (QPM)

    Employment: Full Time

    • Meeting regularly with the Project Manager to provide project updates and share relevant information.• Performing project and other administration tasks, which typically include production and distribution of documents, file management, data collection, report creation, proofreading, research and team collaboration.• Assisting in the preparation of progress reports and typing deliverables in English and Arabic• Attending project meetings / workshops to take minutes, collect information and prepare correspondence for participants.• Sending invitations to meetings / workshops to project team members, Partners and Project Stakeholders in English and Arabic• Designing and editing templates and materials to support project’s administrative issues by laying out reports, presentation, agendas, etc.• Identifying contractually required supporting documentation for invoices, variations, claims etc and compiling the submissions.• Performing document quality control, monitor status, ensure timely follow-up of issues, and report progress and bottlenecks to Project Manager.• Controlling the numbering, filing, sorting and retrieval of electronically stored or hard copy documentation produced by Project team members in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.• Managing timely completion of multiple and recurring assignments• Maintaining, updating and managing the project filing system with correspondence of respective technical subjects and revisions including archiving in both soft and hard formats in accordance with corporate document control procedures.• Preparing and registering incoming and outgoing technical transmittals and updating tracking logs.• Maintaining and monitoring the logs and highlighting areas of concern to the Project Manager• Preparing, compiling, checking and updating detailed monthly reports, registers, logs and dashboards.• Assisting in the preparation of power point presentations in Arabic and English using MS Office etc.• Organizing project workshops, including hotel and travel bookings, catering arrangements, ad-ministration and registration of attendees and resolving logistical issues during the workshops.• Reviewing and processing all requests assigned by the Project Manager for all technical services such as letter drafting and other correspondence to external bodies as per prevailing policies and procedures in order to facilitate all necessary documentation are processed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.• Dispatching incoming correspondence related to assigned technical tasks.• Maintaining, updating and issuing status reports for all submittals, drawings and reports, high-lighting required due dates, days overdue and status, to focus attention on potential delays and to ensure the contractual review periods are met.• Updating the team leave plan chart and ensuring that all related documents are applied in a timely manner in order for the work to be carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.• Establishing, maintaining, recording, handling photocopying, filing and arranging for the efficient operation of the project office to support the effective functioning of the project.• Attending progress, coordination, technical and contractual meetings etc, drafting Minutes of Meeting, circulating for comment, finalizing the draft then issuing to attendees and following up on closure of actions.

    • Bachelor’s Degree• 8 to 10 years total relevant experience• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)• English and Arabic language is preferred• File and data management experience

    Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems. More

  • Senior Wealth Manager | Gulf Connexions

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsibilities• Acquisition of new client relationships with a focus on high net worth and institutional clients.• Participate in the placement of investment products.• Maintain a good knowledge of economic developments and fiscal policies in the local, regional and international markets.• Develop and maintain a master client database for current and potential clients & ensure completeness of client information and documents.• Work with other departments to ensure all client needs and requests are met.

    Requirements• Relevant higher educational and professional background.• 10 years of professional working experience within wealth management, private banking, business development & placement role.• Proven track record in client acquisition and retention within the KSA market.• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to work in a changing environment.• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills• Sound knowledge of global financial markets and current affairs• Self-motivated and driven• Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills.• This role is open to Saudi nationals.• Applications will be considered if you have the relevant experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text.Applications will be considered if you have the relevant experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text.

    Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.
    Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.
    Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.
    Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region’s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities. More

  • SAP FICO Consultant | Halian

    Employment: Contract

    Halian is an IT services company providing integrated Managed Services, Resourcing, & Professional Services for corporate enterprises across the UK, Europe and the Emerging Markets of the Middle East & Africa. Established in 1996 and now employing over 450 staff, our company vision is “To unite the best people expertise and information technology and to deliver valued services for our customers”.• We are looking for a skilled and experienced SAP FICO Consultant based in Jeddah, KSA for 9 months extendable contract.

    Requirements: • Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in relevant SAP module.• Certified in finance module.• Expert command in FI and CO areas (including New Fixed Assets).• Must have experience in the financial migration to S/4 HANA.• Preferred candidates will have digital transformation expertise and experience delivering the modules in scope in large oil & gas industry participating in at least 1-2 end-to-end S/4HANA implementations.• Must have proven experience in the cut-over processes from ECC to S/4HANA with Landscape.• Transformation experience also desirable.• Must have proven experience in enhanced S/4 HANA functionality in the financial domain such as Accruals, Budget Availability Control, Intercompany Matching & Reconciliation etc. implementation experience in S/4 HANA on-premise.• Must have New Credit Management financial experience.• Must have experience in Fiori offering in the related functional area.• Candidate must be on Transferrable Iqama & must be based in KSA.

    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