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    Full Stack Java Developer | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A fast growing technology company in Jeddah is looking for talented developers with experience as a Full Stack Java Developer. The ideal candidate must be currently in KSA and be open to be based out of Jeddah.

    Requirements:- 3 + years of experience as a Full Stack Java Developer (Java Spring Boot+ Angular)- Front End: Expert in developing responsive PWA front end application in Angular. – Producing detailed technical specifications based on business requirements.- Back End: Expert in developing spring boot application. – Design and implement scalable web service APIs in Spring Boot following best practices and design patterns.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Consultant / Senior Consultant – Logistics Strategy | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client, a global consulting boutique in value chain management, is looking to expand their team in UAE and hire Consultants / Senior Consultants with experience in consulting ideally within logistics and supply chain topics. They assist clients through transformation processes and continuous improvement, by evaluating and optimizing business areas in the field of logistics for national and internationals firms.

    – Ideal candidate has 2-7 years experience in a leading consulting firm with a proven track record in successfully implementing consulting projects in logistics.- Experience can range across industries like Government, Consumer Goods, Industrial, Transportation, etc- Excellent analytical skills, communication and presentation skills.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    Team Admin | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with one of the best global financial companies. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Team Admin/Executive Assistant to work in their Dubai office.This role will be incredibly fast-paced from the moment you arrive in the morning until you leave at night, you will be very busy. It will involve complex diary management, involved travel arrangements and always being one step ahead of the people you are supporting. You will be providing high level C-Level administrative support in a fast-paced Corporate office. You will provide support with office management and assist in coordination of board meetings and maintaining board records accurately.

    The successful candidate should be Western educated to Degree level and have at least 5 years’ experience supporting at C level in financial services or a large international business. Additionally, you should forward thinking and pro-active. You must have high-level communication skills and your verbal and written skills should be excellent in English. The successful candidate must be organised and detail orientated, with an energetic personality who has strong team player attributes. This role is ideally an immediate start, however our client is prepared to wait for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious and corporate brand that actively promotes development and growth.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Team Admin/Executive Assistant | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with one of the best global financial companies. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Team Admin/Executive Assistant to work in their Dubai office.This role will be incredibly fast-paced from the moment you arrive in the morning until you leave at night, you will be very busy. It will involve complex diary management, involved travel arrangements and always being one step ahead of the people you are supporting. You will be providing high level C-Level administrative support in a fast-paced Corporate office. You will provide support with office management and assist in coordination of board meetings and maintaining board records accurately.

    The successful candidate should be Western educated to Degree level and have at least 5 years’ experience supporting at C level in financial services or a large international business. Additionally, you should forward thinking and pro-active. You must have high-level communication skills and your verbal and written skills should be excellent in English. The successful candidate must be organised and detail orientated, with an energetic personality who has strong team player attributes. This role is ideally an immediate start, however our client is prepared to wait for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious and corporate brand that actively promotes development and growth.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    banking digital project manager | Rhodium Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Summary:Seeking a meticulous and driven Project Manager with proven track record in implementing digital projects in the baking industry. Successful incumbent will be appointed to help the bank transform and stay ahead in a fast-changing digital world. A technical savvy professional who understands the depth and breadth of new emerging technologies in the banking sector to effectively manage Digital Transformation initiatives. Responsibilities:• Lead development teams and own responsibility for the delivery of specific digital solutions and component/unit testing efforts.• Oversee and report on project status, manage project team resources and assignments, ensure project milestones are met and up to standard.• Work with technology partners to develop the content for development and solutions design deliverables, ensure project estimates cover all activities within scope, including project management and application development, software quality assurance reviews, and vendor and contract management activities.• Ensure all requirements, project plans, and changes to commitment are communicated to all affected team members.• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support / develop sound business cases with an on-going focus on reusability, scalability, innovation, and enterprise-wide solutions.• Ensure the project team follows all quality assurance processes.• Drive stakeholder communications develop effective stakeholder management required for team delivery.• Act as an escalation point for all risks and issues affecting the development team, and for working to define and implement mitigation strategies.• Responsible for delivering in line with financial forecast / plan, and achieving benefits targets as defined for Application Development teams.• Manage and track costs in line with investment governance to deliver agreed outcomes and service-level within budget.• Identify all development related project dependencies and risks and ensures mitigation/contingency plans are in place for identified risks.• Responsible for management of the overall mobile development / design teams providing both leadership and technical guidance.

    Required Skills:• Proven ability to interact with various business users, senior management, IT teams and external vendors effectively• Experience in project plans, milestones, measures, budgets, resource, and time management.• Excellent leadership skills and emotional intelligence to influence key decisions, mediate conflicts and build consensus• Resourceful and proactive team player with excellent analytical and planning skill• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Desirable skill(s): PMP, CITPM, COMIT or PRINCE2 certified• Experience as an IT PM – 8+ years• Experience in Agile methodology – 3+ years• Experience in application release management – 3 + years• Previous Banking or FI experience• PMP certification or equivalent.• Experience in dealing with platform stability initiatives.

    Specialized in the management of large strategy-based transformation projects, business transformations, ERP/ technology advisory, and management consulting. More

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    Senior Supervisor – IT | Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Building Fun Join the team of the first LEGOLAND® Park in the Middle East and help us create amazing experiences for families from around the world. At LEGOLAND® Dubai we rely everyday on our Model Citizens (employees) in meeting our ultimate goal of bringing the LEGO® values of creativity, imagination, learning, quality and fun to life and deliver truly memorable experiences to our guests.With over 40 interactive rides, live shows and attractions you will be able to find a diverse range of career opportunities in one of the most unique and stimulating work environments you could imagine.Come and work where work is PLAY. At LEGOLAND® we make every child a HERO!Play Your Part To operate as part of the IT team to provide first class IT support and service delivery to LEGOLAND Dubai Resort i.e. theme park, water park, hotel and their back offices. Take ownership of incidents and requests and to act as an escalation point for other members of the IT department. Provide technical coaching and guidance to other IT staff. Develop new and improve existing work processes as required by business.Main Duties: – Delivering IT support services to all staff across the LEGOLAND Resort i.e. theme park, water park, hotel and their back offices. – Work with the local IT team, service desk teams, the Merlin IT Director EMEA to develop and improve the IT Service delivered to LEGOLAND Dubai Resort. – Champion and promote service improvement on an on-going basis to continually improve quality and user satisfaction with IT services. – Single point of ownership for effective provision of systems and services to customers. – Ensure appropriate SLAs are met in all IT services. – Act as point of escalation within the LEGOLAND Dubai IT team- Provide excellent technical leadership. – Deliver positive and proactive customer service in-line with the IT Service culture and mission. – Enable and champion the IT service culture. – Co-ordinate inter-process changes with IT process owners. – Communicating with other members of the IT Support Team and the Director of Finance, and with the DPR IT service desk, DPR infrastructure and application support teams including 3rd party support teams for the specialized hotel systems – Opera PMS, Opentec AssureID, Visionline Access Management, Tiger TMS, Imagicle Call Manager, etc. – Managing major events and/or P1 issues on site, with the assistance of other DPR IT teams. – Proactively improve the service delivery. – Managing third party vendor relationships, where applicable. – Assist other IT Team staff with communication style/content. – Act as mentor & role model to other IT Team staff. – Assist in IT budget preparation. – Any other tasks as delegated by the immediate supervisor. Health & Safety:- Managers/Supervisors are responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety & Security within their department, in line with the Group Policy (HS001). They must ensure that risk assessments have been carried out, that safe working procedures are in place for all work activities and that all employees under their management are aware of the Group Health, Safety and Security Policy and their obligations under it. – They must ensure that safe working practices are monitored, and that risk assessments and procedures are reviewed regularly. – Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are investigated appropriately and that where necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated

    Are You a Star? In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria:Required Qualifications: – Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or relevant field. – 3-5 years in Helpdesk/Analyst role Required Experience: – 1-2 years in Supervisory roleJob-Specific Skills: – Utilizing technical skills – Demonstrable experience in autonomous support and proactivity in improving a Service and Support function- Following ITIL best practice where appropriate.- Knowledge & experience of industry best practice in IT service delivery.- Strong technical understanding of the key technologies we use.- Organize team tasks and projects.- Experienced Mentor.- Strong Server Skills.- Excellent trouble shooting skills and ability to work autonomously.- Team Training.- Incident Management process.- Participate in the development and improvement of the service, support, processes and procedures (ITIL).- Ensure incident queues are kept up to date e.g. customers regularly informed of progress.- Monitoring and maintaining service desk performance and systems to a high quality and standard.- Mentor, coach and assist members of the team.The Best Part of The Story We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances.We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

    Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leadership’s vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.

    The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland – a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014 More

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    Data Scientist | Adecco

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Requirements:• Expertise in developing and implementing MIS (Management Information System) using data science and AI/ML.• Work closely with the business teams on defining and implementing data science use cases relevant for the MIS department• Develop data science models, with great flexibility on implementing state-of-the-art data science solution by ensuring models impact is measurable• Identify and assess significance of variables and data points required for the respective data science models• Implement advanced AI / machine learning solutions leveraging different technique for advanced analytics• Handle end-to-end implementation of the data science use case• Work closely with the central data science team on leveraging data science framework and tools required for the data science model production deployment.• Work very closely with data engineering and data infrastructure team on getting relevant data points integrated and make available as part of the central group data lake.

    • 5+ years of experience in Data Science.• 5+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning and Python.• Expertise in Business Intelligence tools.• Strong work experience in Sales/Operation Domain.• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML & Data Science.• 5+ years of experience in Sales & Operation Domain.• Expertise in tools like Power BI, Tableau, python, deep learning, machine learning, predictive analytics, SQL, NLP etc.

    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 Manager – Transaction Diligence | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transactions Diligence Senior Manager, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high quality advice through each phase of the transaction process. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. The opportunity EY has an established, industry leading Transaction Diligence practice across MENA. We are looking for an experienced Financial Due Diligence professional to join us as a Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Manager within the Transaction Diligence team, you will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. You will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients. You will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback. In addition, you will help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development. As part of your role in the wider team, you will have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management, client service framework, and recruitment. Skills and attributes for success – Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. – Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients.

    To qualify for the role you must have – Minimum of 8 years of experience in Transaction Support or due diligence – Chartered Accountancy, CFA, or similar professional qualification – Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. – Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills – Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you’ll also have – Transactions/auditing experience – Client facing experience from a professional services background – Proficiency in Arabic What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More