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    Senior GRC Specialist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You will develop Cybersecurity governance model & Cyber risk and compliance frameworks, conduct periodic and need based Cyber risk assessments, and perform compliance exercises to ensure the effectiveness of required security controls.Client DetailsA leading organisation in Abu Dhabi building a brand-new security function as part of the groups aim of internalising IT.Description* Responsible for developing and managing the governance, risk management and compliance functions.* Develop, maintain, and execute enterprise-wide Cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, processes, and frameworks in alignment with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.* Develop cybersecurity strategy and manage cybersecurity gap analysis and maturity assessments.* Develop and manage organization wide cybersecurity Training and Awareness Programs to cater audience from multiple domains and varying skillsets.* Support development of Business Continuity policies and plans to ensure Cybersecurity requirements and action plans are fully covered.* Develop Cybersecurity Risk Management framework in coordination with Enterprise Risk Management to ensure Cyber risks are appropriately addressed from mitigation and risk acceptance perspective.* Manage all security risk assessment related activities for existing infrastructure and new projects/initiatives including but not limited to evaluating new threats and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, preparing risk assessment reports and mitigation actions/plans, managing, and maintaining Risk Register.* Conduct and manage periodic Cybersecurity reviews and audits and ensure compliance to the Cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, policies, etc.* Manage periodic external and internal penetration tests and ensure corrective actions and mitigations are implemented when necessary.* Reviewing classification schemes, define standards for labelling information assets, identify appropriate controls for each classification and define rules for sharing sensitive information. for proper data and information protectionJob Offer* Competitive salary with family benefits such as schooling assistance on offer for the right candidate.

    * Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Enterprise/Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field* Must have at least one of the following certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, and CISM.* Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in implementing Cyber and Information Security standards or developing Cyber and Information Security processes* Experience in conducting gap and maturity assessments and developing strategies.* Experience in developing Cybersecurity polices, standards, guidelines and operating models.* Experience of Threat Modelling and Impact/Likelihood assessments* Experience of assessment of Threat, Vulnerability management related risks* Experience in compliance assessments* Experience of standard change control processes, risk assessment and transition in a Dev Ops environment.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    ETIC, SAP Lead | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career within Egypt Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC), will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.As a Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary. – Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. – Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions. – Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments. – Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. – Promote and encourage others to value differences when working in diverse teams. – Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders. – Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    Requirements – Min of 12-15 yrs experience of building, maturing and running an offshore / remote SAP delivery centre that provides both transformational (build) and support services (run) – Demonstrable experience of taking full commercial (P&L) and operational responsibility for a SAP capability tower in the context of the overall centre – Demonstrable experience of driving a programme of continuous improvement within the capability tower to increase the quality and efficiency of the service provided to the territories   – Strong, broad experience across all SAP S/4HANA modules and other related SAP products (candidates with only legacy (non S/4HANA) SAP experience will not be suitable) – As required, able to work with in-territory client pursuit / engagement teams to co-create client proposals / solutions that utilise EDC staff – Extremely well networked and respected in the local SAP workforce community (“Resource magnet”) – Strong alliance relationships with SAP and other strategic technology partners in Egypt Core personal competencies: – Leadership – Commercial / Business Acumen – Broad Technology / Digital Perspective – Global View (Inclusivity / Diversity) – Network / Relationships Essential skills & attributes:- Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Affinity to work with quantitative data, good analytics  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, networker, information seeker, team player  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Extensive knowledge of relevant computer software eg Microsoft and Google Suite – Willingness and interest to frequently interact with and reach out to Partners, Directors and the team 

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Senior Team Leader, Credit Appraisal (Arabic Speaker) | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Accountable for handling Appraisal & CPV functions within Retail Operations through end-to-end ownership and ensuring that all operations (On-shore & Off-shore) conform to Bank’s controls and compliance framework and processes in the unit are carried by the team with maximum efficiency, security and control, and that customer satisfaction is provided in accordance with agreed service standards and by managing costs / risks through operational efficiencies and controls & stand the test of audit.Principal Accountabilities:• Accountable for managing day to day operations in Credit Appraisal & CPV, function involving credit appraisal of Personal Loan, Rent Loan, Overdrafts, Auto Loan, Credit Cards application & Credit Limit Increase requests in accordance with PBCC approved Delegation of Authority, UAE FTS, updating Operational Risk Database, AECB billing, CPV calls stationary & documents, whilst ensuring that these activities are carried out with maximum efficiency, security and control in accordance with established procedures & agreed service standards and stand the test of audit.• Accountable for developing, maintaining and constantly improving processes & workflow relating to the unit and updating those processes in the unit’s SOP & ensure that these conform to the Bank’s standard of quality, operational efficiency and controls and include effective internal controls to manage operational risks and stand the test of audit.• Responsible to take the End to End ownership of Credit Appraisal & CPV functions and to ensure customer satisfaction at all times.• Accountable for establishing and monitoring operational performance standards, service standards, and service level agreements (both internal within the bank and external with service providers) for all aspects of operational performance / service delivery within Credit Appraisal & CPV function to ensure a very high level of customer satisfaction.• Responsible for managing performance of off-shore team through the daily EOD MIS, error rate & monthly dashboard and channel feedback on exceptions with corrective measures.• Accountable to have an effective complaint management process and handle customer complaints & enquiries when escalated and channel feedback into process improvements and ensure that efficient and quality services are always provided to customers in accordance with Bank’s agreed service standards.• Accountable for review of procedures in coordination with Head of Retail Operations to ensure that Unit activities are always geared to deliver the requirements of the business especially when new products are launched which significantly impact volumes.• Generate MIS on unit volumes and submit it to Head of Retail Operations, and provide insight to unit trends that can help on capacity planning and business volumes.• Accountable as one of the joint custodians for Retail Operations chubbs to ensure that all custodial items are kept under safe custody.• Accountable for building a control conscious environment, by making reporting staff aware of the key risk / controls / procedures of the operations and letting them “own” their processes.• Accountable to plan and review staffing requirements, in accordance with business plans & volumes.• Ensure that all facilities within Credit Appraisal & CPV functions are always maintained in good condition in order to eliminate possible downtime.• Accountable to constantly monitor performance of reporting staff and counsel, mentor, motivate, guide and train them to ensure that performance is optimized through a high level of staff morale/initiative/development and SMART KPIs.• Accountable to provide regular guidance and direction to the staff within Credit Appraisal & CPV function in order to achieve the business objectives, and to ensure that the various operational procedures and deliverables are well coordinated to maximize business profitability dynamics and customer satisfaction.• Accountable to review and sign Managers Cheques, issued from Retail Operations unit.• Accountable to review Audit Log report generated as part of EOD and channel feedback any findings to TL, PL & CC Disbursals and TL, Mortgage & SME Disbursals.• Accountable for imparting Credit Appraisal & CPV related Induction Training to new recruits.• Accountable to keep Head of Retail Operations advised of any material operational / process weaknesses and non-compliance with controls in Credit Appraisal & CPV and incidents to be updated to Bank’s ORM on all potential and confirmed fraud / risk cases.• Accountable to provide training to both on-shore & off-shore staff on all operational process whenever a new product or new product features or new process is rolled out.• Ensure participation and recommendation of user specifications for system development / enhancement for activities handled within the Unit or on any new product launch.• Work closely with Client Engagement function and ensure effective complaint management & handle customer complaints and enquiries when escalated and channel feedback into process improvements.• Work closely with Sales, Credit, Business & IT functions to ensure that all operational support requirement is addressed whenever a new product or new product features are launched in the market.• Work closely with Head of Retail Operations to ensure that Credit Appraisal & CPV function is always geared to deliver the requirements of the business.

    University degree or equivalent qualification.At least 3 years of experience in managing the team in Credit Appraisal & CPV Operations, with a thorough knowledge of credit policies of loans & cards.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Enterprise Sales Account Manager | Qatar Datamation Systems (QDS)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Deliver all reporting and on-going measurement requirements on time. Customer database, pipeline & forecast tools are a must- Responsible for/ and actively engaging in selling all company solutions/products and services to clients- Generate and maintain a credible forecast for accounts and provide this information on a regular basis to Senior Management- Builds and orchestrates sales pipeline activity. Ensures active nurturing of deals and movement of opportunities to close. Manages a balanced pipeline representing all of the businesses being pursued- Develop excellent customer and partners ( Suppliers) satisfaction in all areas of business and relationship- Researches and understands the client’s industry. Deeply understands client business strategies and challenges- Responsible for building a “Sales Strategy” for clients that includes identifying and qualifying opportunities on the accounts- Builds and executes an Account Business Plan (ABP) that includes both transactional and strategic initiatives to grow Company’s presence and share in the account over a 1-3 year time horizon

    – High degree of fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic- Strong computer skills and comprehensive record-keeping skills are required- Knowledge and experience with the general Sales practice- Knowledge and experience in implementing and supporting policies and standards- Leadership and strong communication skills- Knowledge and experience in preparing & managing sales account plans, pipeline and forecast- Knowledge and experience in solution selling- IT Sales experience is a must

    QDS has strengthened its play and expanded its presence in the regional IT solutions, services and support market by building long-term relationships with customers and principals.

    Since its inception in 1983, QDS has been growing from strength to strength blending the latest of technology with impeccable business acumen and meeting the most challenging requirements of a fastevolving IT landscape through strategic joint ventures, world class vendor alliances, extensive and strategic vertical focus and a well trained and talented workforce of over 150 professionals.

    Today, QDS provides a wide range of fully integrated IT based business solutions that addresses almost the entire market spectrum, spanning various verticals like Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Government, Education, Oil and Gas, Telecommunication and Private sectors backed by high quality customer Support. More

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    Private live in chef | Genie

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is looking for a live-in Chef to reside in his 6 bedroom residence near Mirdif. My client is the Founder of an Investment company with offices across Europe and in Dubai. The Investment company regularly host VIP guests at the villa and so he is looking for someone to provide meals for the guests during their visits.The working days will vary depending on needs…some weeks may require 7 days of work with the next week maybe requiring 2 days of work

    Salary:
    AED
    8,000 to 12,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: accommodation and amenities

    Must have minimum of 3 years experience as a ChefSpecialised in creating European dishes including breakfast, lunch and dinnersDriving license essentialIdeally having their own visa, if not open to getting their own

    Genie is a highly specialist recruitment company covering the consumer industry. Born from a pure passion for the sector we work tirelessly to match the right candidates for the role and work in a partnership approach with our clients. We have built up
    years of experience and have a deep understanding of the challenges for both candidates and clients.

    Our specialist areas cover:
    FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce/Apps, Food & Beverage and Hospitality Sectors.

    Regions:
    Middle East, North Africa & Asian Markets. More

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    FS Senior Associate – Core Assurance (External Audit) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps financial organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. Our clients cover industries within banking and capital markets, private equity, insurance, and consumer finance. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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 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, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Preferred skills – ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) with broad ranging audit experience including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of assignments – Effective communication skills when working at all levels with well developed listening and questioning techniques – A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions – A demonstrated ability to take responsibility and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines – Ability to work autonomously without direct day to day management Desire for continuous self improvement – Experience in supervising and developing staff – Knowledge of IAS and IFRS Minimum years experience required – 3 to 6 years of experience working in an audit role in a Big 4 firm – FS background (banking and Insurance)Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    How to Turn Your Summer Internship Into a Full-Time Job

    So you landed a summer internship – congratulations! Now that you’ve made the obligatory Facebook/LinkedIn post and changed that status to employed, you may be thinking about what you can do to make a lasting impression at one of your first big jobs. 

    And no, it doesn’t have to do with what you’re going to wear on your first day of work. At least not entirely…

    As a job marketplace, we at WayUp have seen internships of all shapes and sizes. And after witnessing so many talented minds crush their summer internships and secure full-time jobs, we have identified five key factors that contributed to their success.

    1. Engage, But Don’t Overwhelm

    One very common mindset you might have going into your summer internship, especially if it’s one of your first professional experiences, is to engage and chat with as many people as possible. And while this is true, to a certain extent, you have to do so mindfully

    If you are preparing to introduce yourself to someone or speak up, make sure you’re not doing so on impulse. Think it through and ask yourself if it’s really worth saying. Upper management doesn’t want someone around who is constantly asking questions or always contributing their two cents. So make sure what you’re saying really carries weight.

    Think – does what you have to say contribute to the task at hand? Are you presenting a new angle or perspective? At the end of the day, people will judge you more on the quality of your thoughts rather than the quantity.

    2. Dress to Impress

    This next suggestion is really obvious when it comes to summer internships yet gets overlooked in so many ways. Depending on the company you’re interning for, what you are expected to wear will vary. So when you’re starting out don’t be afraid to ask your hiring manager what they expect you to wear and take note of what fellow colleagues are wearing to guide your wardrobe choices.

    Another important rule to remember is not to let your wardrobe slack just because you’re remote or virtually employed. It is easy (and really nice) to go throughout the day wearing PJs but putting that extra effort into your attire, even in less than formal video conferences, will make a lasting impression on the people you work with during your summer internship.

    Alongside a proper wardrobe, you should also strive to maintain proper hygiene. And it’s just the simple things! Brush your teeth, take a shower, and wear deodorant. No one wants to work with someone who smells bad. Plus, it might make it hard to get invited to the company happy hour.

    3. Observe Like a Hawk

    During your summer internship, you will be learning an incredible amount of information in an incredibly short amount of time. This being the case, you have to observe and digest every single piece of information and stimuli you see. 

    Is there a certain way your manager likes to receive deliverables? Make that your bible. Notice a certain employee receiving a lot of praise? Study what they’re doing and replicate it. Did you overhear the CEO’s assistant saying they only drink one type of super rare coffee from Peru? Go find some and secure your future job!

    The faster you are able to pick up on things in your summer internship and adapt to your new working environment the more you will show your employer that you deserve a permanent position. 

    4. Volunteer for Everything

    It doesn’t matter if it’s to pick up lunch, lead a new project, or squash a bug, if you volunteer for everything you not only become someone people can rely on but someone with experience as well, bug-related or otherwise.

    Every time you take up a new task you get the chance to show someone that you can do something right. Naturally, responsibilities will grow and tasks will get more important as long as you’re doing them well. Eventually, those tasks could become recurring and make your importance at the company increase.

    5. Send Authentic Follow-Ups

    Depending on the size of your internship class, your manager and the active employees at the company you worked with are bound to get tons of follow-ups from former interns who want a job. So you’re going to have to make sure what you say really resonates with who you’re saying it to. 

    Maybe you have a certain memory of them you wanted to recount. Or something they taught you that you wanted to thank them for. Or maybe you just wanted to ask them for more advice. Whatever you’re doing, make sure it doesn’t sound like a copy and paste message.

    It can be strategic to think of this while participating in your summer internship as it can lead to a more genuine and organic follow-up later on. So make sure you’re taking the time to form meaningful connections with the people around you.

    Rinse & Repeat

    Before you get that corner office, you need to get a full-time job, and before you get that full-time job, you’re going to need to make a lasting impression during your summer internship. So if you want to make sure you make it through try-outs, keep this list handy and read it before your first night of work.

    Haven’t found a summer internship to show off how great you are just yet? Browse all our current openings here! More

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    Legal Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Legal Manager, you will perform a range of duties including negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, researching current regulations and providing in-house support.Client DetailsThe MENA arm of a global management consulting firm.Description* Review all contractual agreements and assess potential legal implications which need to be brought to attention.* Negotiate and draft bespoke contracts with clients.* Work closely with the commercial arm of the business to streamline legal processes while mitigating legal risk.* Analyse complex legal issues and provide consistent sound judgement to the organisation.* Coordinate with other departments of the company to develop efficient procedures to streamline processes and satisfy each department.* Support and mentor junior lawyers in the team.Job Offer* Attractive, tax – free salary* Opportunity to play a crucial role in the ongoing growth and success of an exciting business

    * At least 5 years PQE, qualified in a common law jurisdiction.* Strong experience with corporate commercial law.* Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume and complex environment with changing priorities.* Strong command of written and spoken English.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More