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    TLS – Implementation Specialist – Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryPart of the Middle East TLS Digital team – Specialist in Global TLS Applications, which has been developed to provide competitive advantage to PwC Tax process through combining complex algorithms with the use of visualizations.- Working alongside TLS Applications Leader across the whole Middle East region on a day to day basis, implementing, managing and developing the regional employment. And show flexibility, adaptability and high proactivity associated to.- Assist PwC ME-TLS engagement teams by providing guidance and support during any application usage experience from planning, execution till completion. and evaluate the users experiences of Global Applications.  – Perform global applications financial status periodic reportings, in order to keep track of the AT department targets, goals and associated financial dues to other parties.

    –  Perform statistical analysis over the applications and tools utilization rates, produce project plans to ensure all key milestones are achieved and ensure budgets plans are aligned. – Host current existing and new user training sessions and courses, Answering, Following up and Holding numerous meetings in relation to questions and queries on a continual basis enhancing the usage experience.  – Develop strong connections, networks and relationships between both internally and externally entities across all boundaries. – Effectively formulate, revise and improve the quality of the assistant, guidance and communications offered through full monitored technical cycle reviews.

    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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    Kony UI and Middleware Consultant | Qatar Project Management (QPM)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Design, develop, deploy and integrate mobile app (kony) AND support operational activities.To make sure integrated services on mobile apps are available to the customers such as AFC (Automate Fare Collection), Payment Gateway etc. and fix issues if and when occurs.To support operational activities 24/7 (shift) and enhance customer satisfaction. Ad-hoc developments and enhancement of mobile app.Experience migration and update.To support the business requirements for the provision of internal applications management servicesMultitasking skills with the ability to priorities workKony UI designing, development and web service integration. Solve problems creatively and effectivelyWork in an Agile/Scrum development processFamiliarization with each stage of the software lifecycle, including but not limited to user studies, feasibility, estimation, design, implementation, integration, test and acceptanceWork within a team and have a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict deadlines.Work both independently and, in a team, -oriented collaborative environment

    University Degree in IT (Such as BCA/MCA/BS/MS in Computer science)Overall 8+ years, relevant experience 6+ years. We are looking for anexperienced candidate who can development and manage and manageExperience:mobile app. The ideal candidate should be mature, problem solver, energeticwith exposure to writing dynamic/optimized code and integrate APIs. Must bewell versed with best practices in coding and documentationSkills:Languages: C#, SQLPlatform: Kony Studio: Web Technologies: Kony Mobile App Development Framework, Android &iOS, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSSWeb Services: Web APIDatabases: SQL Server 2016

    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

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    Senior Automation Engineer | Adecco

    Employment:

    Contract

    10+ years in specialist fieldImplementing automation in Azure cloud environment and integration with the build pipelineConfident with C# and/or other modern languagesDesigned, implemented and developed automation frameworks from scratch using Page Object framework, Data Driven, TDD and BDD automation frameworks.Automation frameworks that support test development across any of API ,Web, MobileAPI-centric software architectures e.g. Micro ServicesPlan, Design, Build and maintenance of complex Test automation frameworks.TDD/ BDD experience e.g. SpecFlow & CucumberAPI testing tool such as SoapUI, Postman.Expertise in selenium webdriver browser automation using C#Familiar with protocols such as SOAP/REST and object notations such as JSON and XMLSource control using GITKnowledge of Azure storage blobsCI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment) in azure environmentModern test case management software such as TestRail and JIRASound knowledge in test case implementation and execution and test result analysis and defect tracking. Strong in Software Development Life Cycle, Testing Life Cycle and Test MethodologiesHands on experience in writing SQL queries with joins Knowledge of Performance testing will be a plusFamiliar with event hubs , message bus and brokersoWASP Security Principles

    8+ years of experience in Automation testing5+ years of experience in Selenium web driver5+ years of experience in C#4+ years of experience in Azure cloud.Knowledge in oWASP Principles.Strong Experience in Cucumber, Postman, SOAP UI.Designed, implemented and developed automation frameworks from scratch using Page Object framework, Data Driven, TDD and BDD automation frameworks.

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

    Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi. More

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    Senior Relationship Manager, Emerging Corporates | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The job holder is responsible to manage maintenance of Medium Sized (Tier 1) corporate relations, in coordination with Unit Head. Principal Accountabilities:• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio with existing Business clients to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new Business clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Treasury Sales.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services to Business clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals to Wealth/Consumer Banking.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank• Keep abreast of developments in the local business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of local contacts with the local business and financial institutions community.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 4 – 6 years of experience in Mid-Market with 2-3 years of exposure to Business Banking/Mid-Market in the UAE. Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.• Business acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

    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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    HR Business Partner | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Commercial Bank of Dubai is undergoing a process of rapid organizational change in order to maintain its position as one of the leading relationship banks in the highly competitive UAE banking sector.As Human Resources Business Partner you will primarily be providing a HR consultancy service to allocated business areas of the Bank and its customers to ensure the delivery of HR solutions.You will be assisting key decisions across HR activities pertaining to internal moves, assignment changes, reward recommendations, promotion recommendations, project management and employee relations cases.To provide some context you will be responsible for an employee base of around 400 across assigned Groups as well as the management of staff costs for assigned business Groups ranging between approximately 90m and 180m AED.Further duties include but are not limited to: • Acts as strategic and trusted HR Business Partner to an assigned Groups(s) by providing HR advice and support• Communicates and leads people plans and report progress against the plans to the Head of HR Business Partners, HR specialists and Business Units as required• Provides HR consultancy support, which takes into account both local business requirements and relevant internal HR factors, ensuring the effective delivery of HR solutions and services to the business• Develops and maintains effective relationships with business areas for the obtaining / exchanging of information and to identify current and future HR related requirements• Assesses the HR service requirements for the business and procure the provision of such from the relevant Specialist HR areas as appropriate• Delivers the annual calendar of activity to assigned Group(s) around manpower planning / recruitment, appraisals / calibration reviews, learning & development / training needs analysis, promotion and increments, bonus and talent management exercises• Implements HR Policies within areas of responsibilities and demonstrate understanding of business priorities and opportunities for HR contribution. Make recommendations for policy and process changes based on business feedback• Influences the business/clients in adopting best HR practice and support them in the effective management of people to maximise their individual and collective contribution• Contributes toward assigned Groups business plans and offers support in relation to HR issues identified as a result of organisational change• Identifies HR management information requirements for the business, procuring provision and subsequently undertaking analyses in order to identify issues and recommend solutions.• Monitors the effectiveness of HR services delivered, providing feedback on the quality of service accordingly• Provides support / manage HR projects as required as well as lead people work streams of business projects• Manages staff costs for assigned business areas to ensure that organizational structures are fit for purpose and annual budgets are met.• Drives change by supporting business in Organization Design Reviews ensuring that structures are efficient• Provides operational advice and support to the business as required – be a key point of contact for all operational queries, redirect as required, and escalate to the Head of HR Business Partners if necessary• Plays a key role in communicating organizational messages and monitoring feedback within the business units• Communicates and ensures compliance with HR policies, procedures and SLA’s across the business• Acts as a champion of the Banks CODE Values and provide advice to the businesses you support to ensure they are compliant when dealing with people related matters aligned with the Banks culture

    Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.• Strong standard of written and spoken English. Arabic language skills preferable• Professionally qualified to Associate or Chartered level CIPD (UK)• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in HR. Previous experience in the same / similar role managing relationships and with business experience• Understanding of all areas of HR at a generic level• Investigating / Employee Relations• Coaching managers• Performance Management• Recruitment• Organizational DevelopmentJob Evaluation• Organizational awareness & strong business acumen• Change Management• Attention to Detail• Influencing• Using information effectively• Managing the Customer Relationship• Facilitation• Tenacity

    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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    Relationship Manager / Company formation specialist | A Leading Consulting, Advisory & Management Solutions Firm In The UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word, in selecting and structuring their holdings in our areas of operation, and coordinating the incorporation process with the jurisdictional authorities.• Assisting clients in choosing the most suitable business environment within jurisdictions in UAE, and subsequently supporting clients with administrative work and application process.• Conducting meetings with the local banks to understand the regulations, requirements and procedures for bank account opening, and also to understand the offerings of each bank.• Assisting clients with bank account facilitation (corporate and personal) with commercial and investment banks in UAE, and internationally.• Constantly developing and managing the strategies used to deliver and maintain strong client experiences, and ensure that excellent client services are being delivered at all times. • Assisting clients with ongoing maintenance of company, including visa arrangements, coordinating with our associates to arrange accounting and auditing, and other bespoke services.• Undertaking business development campaigns across Middle Eastern, European, African, and Asian markets to develop B2B relationships with accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers.• Religiously follow up on business development campaigns and proposals to potential clients, to bring prospect to fruition. • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and associates, and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. • Assisting with the development of marketing literature and business development campaigns.• Responsible for managing her/his client portfolio and addressing all of her/his client’s needs in relation to our services.

    The ability to carefully listen to the client, understand their problems and associate those problems with the firm’s products and services. • A deep understanding of structuring companies across jurisdictions (e.g. free zones, offshore, LLC) or the ability to learn quickly. This is the basis of the job.• Ability to process information and be able to present in a simple format in order to be understood by clients with potentially little knowledge on the subject matter.• Strong passion and experience in sales and business development. • Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills with a lot of patience and grace.• Client oriented, experienced dealing and interacting with clients face to face, via email and over the phone.• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Essential• Must have Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Accounting, Legal, Paralegal or similar.• Excellent command of the English language both verbally and written, especially in business writing. • Candidates with Corporate Services experience will be given preference. Desirable• Additional languages are highly valued especially Russian.

    A leading consulting, advisory and management solutions firm in the UAE. More

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    Senior Product Manager, SME | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Jobholder is responsible for planning for the growth through assessment of potential & risks involved in this segment for both Assets & Liabilities. Responsible for developing new products, services and enhancing SME Banking proposition. Portfolio management through setting up mechanism to track EWIs & portfolio actions. He / she will also be responsible for planning, developing and implementation of policies to ensure that the segment’s objectives are achieved.Principal Accountabilities: • Managing, defining and enhancing distinctive SME Banking products value proposition, business development and portfolio management with responsibility to digitize the process for customer on-boarding and related services channels.• Proactively design innovative products, offers and promotions with features that satisfy target customers’ needs and forecasted demand.• Carry out market research to gather market intelligence to understand customer needs for further products development and enhancement on existing products.• Ensure revenue generation through various channels (liabilities, assets and non-funded fee income services)• Leading and supporting the development and maintenance of SME Banking business loans products credit risk strategies.• Ensure strategies adhere to policy and risk appetite requirements in order to help business in achieving sustainable, controlled and robust growth.• Developing and maintaining the credit risk strategy reporting in line with the oversight and quality assurance frameworks.• Provide business insights and recommendations to increase sales productivity and efficiency levels.• Create and manage new product development initiatives, business cases and business requirement documents for all new business development initiatives and implementation of related processes.• Optimize portfolio performance through analytical diagnostics and deep dive activity and learn agenda• Work closely with internal partners, to develop and recommend product enhancements including operational effectiveness and efficiencies, strategy opportunities, new sales tools, reengineering processes, etc.• Carry out extensive pricing analysis, prepare forecasts on volumes of sales, cost and profit margins that can be obtained at different pricing levels and determine the optimum pricing.• Lead and prepare the development of detailed product documentation and standard operating procedures manuals that can be distributed through all channels related to SME Banking.• Design, develop and implement the promotional strategies to support sales of SME products through direct sales / branches / relationship managers / other channels.• Assume responsibility for total profit and loss for the product lines, market share etc. – Ensure accurate collection of revenue, conduct regular price reviews and manage costs.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Management / Administration• 5 – 10 Years’ experience in SME Banking in a capacity of product management with minimum of 5 Years’ experience in SME Business in UAE.

    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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    Portfolio Manager, Retention | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeThe jobholder will be will be responsible for life cycle management of Card customers which will include growing Inorganic Portfolio (Balance Transfer / Loan on Card / Easy Payment Plan), Line management (Increase & decrease), manage the authorization rates, work with collections to design settlement plans, manage over limit, temporary credit limit & periodically review transaction and merchant level rules / thresholds. Principal Accountabilities• Develop & implement Cards Portfolio Growth Strategy to meet business goals.• Period review & segmentation of portfolio to identify opportunities to increase revenue & profitability. • Targeted offering of Balance transfer, Loan on Card (Cash on call), Easy payment plan to drive utilization, spends and revenue per customer.• Work closely with channels including tele-sales, contact center and digital marketing team to drive inorganic bookings.• Formulate line management framework which includes line increase, line decrease, over-limit tolerance, temporary credit limit increase by leveraging data analytics.• Periodic review and optimization of authorization rates across Card Products and also ensure meeting the minimum standards set by Scheme.• Setup product upgrade & downgrade process based on past spend & utilization patterns.• Prepare Retention strategy to reduce customer attrition from profitable segments and introduce offers to retain them.• Initiate & monitor campaign performance to drive activation, win-back resulting in growth of customer base and ENR.• Comparison of product pricing and ensuring CBD Card offerings is competitive in lieu of the market scan• Ensure adherence to the regulatory requirement of Consumer protection and other circulars issued by Central Bank.• Extend full support in periodic audit and timely closure of all open points identified as an observation part of the audit review.• Work closely with Client engagement team and other product managers to prepare an action plan as an outcome of the periodic customer complaint review.• Report performance of Credit Card portfolio growth and profitability and participate in planning cycle with management, Finance and other units to ensure consistency with business goals.• Work closely with other stakeholders (Credit, Operation, Risk etc.) to ensure credit strategy and risk management measures are performed.

    Minimum Master’s degree• Minimum 8 to 10 years of Banking experience with deep knowledge in Cards and portfolio management

    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