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    UX/UI Design Lead – Global Advisory Firm | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a UX/UI Design Lead you will be responsible for designing and executing the design strategy, and for key projects and initiatives. Your role will extend across all experience elements, including customer experience (CX), user experience (UX), graphic design (UI) and content management.Client DetailsGlobal Strategy & Public Policy Advisory Firm. Our client advises Fortune 500 companies, governments and international organisations on their strategic priorities, options and delivery requirements. They link economic analysis with the identification of specific investment and project opportunities.Description* Define and implement the content strategy across Whiteshield sites (public and internal) and clients on a need basis* Define best practice and standard for creating content* Define the tone of voice and language for corporate needs as well as for specific projects and clients* Understands users, who they are and what their needs are based on evidence* Work with the communication and publication teams to define the optimal information architecture (IA) and content destination for Whiteshield content and provide CX, UX/UI and IA advice to clients where needed* Lead, manage and coordinate UX/ UI Designers, both in-house and outsourced* Provide geographically, linguistically, and culturally relevant standards for user experience* Provide a design language system strategy for responsive digital products* Support multiple development streams by coordinating and directly providing detailed wireframes and high-fidelity designs* Own the design division and manage a team of designers* Lead the design process from end to endJob OfferJoin a global advisory firm known for there ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively, to lead and manage the design division for the UAE business.

    * Fluent in English (plus two other languages preferred/ Arabic preferred)* 6+ years’ experience as a User Experience Designer, interaction designer, graphic designer, art/creative director (portfolio will be requested)* 3+ years’ proven people management experience in a design-related field* Solid understanding of CSS, HTML, and React Javascript* Proven ability in a variety of design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Zeplin and Invison* Proven ability in a variety of Wire-Framing tools such as Balsamiq, Moqups and UX Pin* An informed set of core values regarding user experience, user research, usability, technology, and business communication* An online portfolio or work samples demonstrating a range of artifacts developed in a variety of powerful user-centric approaches* Evidence of an ability to successfully manage relationships with key stakeholders, collaborators, and colleagues, preferably in an international context and with a people-centred approach* Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage with and positively influence a diverse range of audiences across a variety of channels

    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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    Product & Platforms Analyst | Taaeen

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have a confidential government client in Abu Dhabi who is looking for Analyst Product & Platforms Reports to (Manager Products & Platforms).• Support the management in implementation of Market Development Department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.• Support the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.• Responsible to support the management of product lifecycle and the issues that impact delivery of capability or service. • Discovery and Innovation: Derive market insights and formulate product strategy.• New Product Planning: Concept, feasibility, and definition• New Product Introduction: Development and launch of product.• Post-Launch Product Management: Performance & lifecycle management• Ensures industry and market research is conducted on product viability and competitive threats and understands potential impacts to product strategies.• Assesses the investment needs (capital and expense) through understanding trends, client’s needs and roadmap review and makes recommendations to the Product Executive and Business Stakeholders.• Identify potential customers through tracking other Exchanges and also through analysis of products market analysis• Research current customers and their purchase trends from competitors in the market.• Analyze the market to identify trends in primary customer requirements of products and services.• Identify secondary customers and analyze their requirements of products and services.• Leverage available data to develop new products and services aligned with market requirements.• Analyze current products portfolio for possible improvements and for developing new products or services.

    • Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Finance, Business Administration or relevant discipline. • 4-5 years of experience in a similar role preferably in the financial/customer service industry.• Support the management in building and managing the product portfolio for in line with the strategy, market requirements and trends. • Lead the development and management of new and existing products through meticulous focus on market research and analysis.

    WE ARE A UAE LEADING HR CONSULTANCY

    We offer a full range of HR services regardless of the organization headcount or location in the UAE&GCC. We understand how your organization thrives or flounders on the quality of your people. We are experts in creating award-winning organizational cultures. We have successfully tackled some of the most serious organizational issues imaginable to help companies grow and deliver their business plans. More

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    Analyst Information Security | Taaeen

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have a confidential government client in Abu Dhabi who is looking for a Analyst Information Security. Reports to (Manager Enterprise Risk & Security)• Support seamless adoption and implementation of Information security standards and procedures within the organization to ensure safety of trade and supplementary data and supporting infrastructure.• Develop, implement, oversee and maintain the information security program of as per local and international standards and in alignment with vision and strategy.• Develop and review information security policies and procedures according to the industry best practices and relevant standard requirements.• Coordinate with heads of departments to ensure adequate implementation of information security controls and practices in accordance with information security policies.Cyber Security Activities (Security Operation Centre):• Perform security monitoring and threat intelligence to IT infrastructure and applications to detect malicious activities and abnormal behaviors.• Continuously alert and detect information security incidents and breaches.• Collect security data from IT network and systems into Security Information and Event Management solution to compare with indicators of compromise and prepare for hunting threats.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security Management, Cyber Security, Information Technology or Computer Science.• Minimum 3-5 years of experience – ISO courses and certificates (27001, 22301), ISC2 courses and certificates (CISSP), SANS courses • Certificates, and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are a bonus.• Minimum 2 years of experience in implementation/maintenance/auditing of information security management (ISMS) and/or business continuity management system (BCMS)• Minimum 1 year of experience in incident management/incident handling, change management, risk management, vulnerability assessment and related topic(s)• Good Understanding of local information security standards and the Abu Dhabi’s regulatory environment• Advanced level of English & Arabic language (written and spoken)

    WE ARE A UAE LEADING HR CONSULTANCY

    We offer a full range of HR services regardless of the organization headcount or location in the UAE&GCC. We understand how your organization thrives or flounders on the quality of your people. We are experts in creating award-winning organizational cultures. We have successfully tackled some of the most serious organizational issues imaginable to help companies grow and deliver their business plans. More

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    Legal Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Office of General Counsel (OGC)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees.As part of our team, you’ll help with researching background information related to legal issues and prepare legal documents. You’ll focus on drafting contracts or legal agreements, retaining files of prepared legal documents, and coordinating requests between internal and external counsel.Company secretarial matters:- Managing and monitoring corporate secretarial and compliance matters across the Middle East. – This includes annual filings, boards and general assembly meetings, licenses and all other actions required to maintain the good standing of the member firms of PwC Middle East. – Addressing all internal and external requests related to corporate secretarial matters. – Handling correspondence, collating information, writing reports, and communicating decisions to relevant company stakeholders.

    Corporate matters:- Providing advice on corporate structuring and restructuring issues. This includes legal entity establishment across the Middle East, liquidations, changes of ownership, and all types of corporate amendments as required. – Conducting legal research and providing the business with day-to-day legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters. – Liaising with external counsel as needed to handle/manage corporate matters.Transactional matters:- Supporting transactions and ad-hoc projects across the Middle East. – This includes acquisitions, joint ventures, and all other types of transactions as required, and involves drafting/review of legal documentation, carrying out due diligence, and liaising with external counsel (where applicable).

    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 Associate – Tomorrow, Today | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & Summary- Manage the new LoS DA pool business unit – Chanel LoS digital opportunities to the relevant digital profile (Digital Accelerator and Data boosters), accelerating LoS digital impact- Support in the development and execution of change initiatives and plans related to the Tomorrow, Today programme- Generate relevant analytics and insights to track the realisation of benefits from Tomorrow, Today initiatives in the LoSKey ResponsibilitiesDA Pool BU (40%) – Priority 1- Facilitate the DA Pool processes, including coordinating with different BUs to ensure DA availability – Coordinate with different BUs to ensure DAs are on boarded to the DA Pool – Ensure the build up of on ongoing and prioritised backlog of initiatives with digital potential – Activate Digital opportunities by matching DAs and opportunities – Assess and report on challenges faced by DAs, provide technical support and guidance as required to avoid shortfalls in outcomes and results. – Support DAs continuous learning journey (during downturn) – Identify and report back on success stories – Capture engagement benefits (Time saved, Cost saved & revenue generated) – Knowledge Management (Share assets) TT Reporting (20%) – Priority 1: – Utilisation reporting (DA & DB) – Actively provide view on DA availability & utilisation – Proactively review Talentlink to ensure it’s updated with all skills for DAs and DBs – Proactively review Ipower to ensure engagements data is capture correctly for DAs and DBs – Support the TT Partner Lead & Deputy by providing updates, information and data on DA resourcing Digital Accelerators (20%) – Priority 2: – Activate Digital opportunities by matching DAs and opportunities – Support DAs continuous learning journey (during downturn) – Identify success stories – Capture engagement benefits (Time saved, Cost saved & revenue generated) – Knowledge Management (Share assets) Data Boosters (20%) – Priority 3: – Channel opportunities to the adequate digital profile – Identify success stories – Capture engagement benefits (Time saved, Cost saved & revenue generated) – Knowledge Management (Share assets)

    Preferred Profile:- Digital Accelerator (within the same LoS) – Senior Associate – 1 year secondment, full time (possibility for 6 month secondment) – Digital enthusiast Skills:- Analytical & Problem Solving – Strategic Thinking – Achieving with Excellence – Agility – Change & Stakeholder Management

    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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    Software Engineer – SDE II, ECCF TECH | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    DESCRIPTION • Job summary• The Amazon Middle East and North Africa team is looking for a Software Development Engineer who is passionate about building great products for our customers. The SDE-II will be based in Amman, Jordan and must have Software engineering experience involving solving complex problems. They SDE-II will:• Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.• Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all of the team deliverables• Write high quality distributed system software• Work in an agile, startup-like development environment, where you are always working on the most important stuff.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years industry experience in designing software architecture and operating scalable software systems• Oral and written communication skills (ability to produce runbooks, technical, and non-technical documentation)• Experience coaching junior software development engineers including code review and design review• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical disciplinePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to effectively articulate and drive solutions to technical and business challenges• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly• Experience working with driving product vision to deliver long term customer and advertiser value• Willingness to own all stages of development process: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and operational support• Excellent interpersonal communication with strong verbal / written English skills

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Manager/Senior Manager – Cyber Security Transformation | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity:EY is on the lookout for Manager/Senior Manager Cyber Security – Strategy & Transformation-Manager/Senior Manager). This role will be based in our Jordan Resource Hub (Amman) and will require extensive travel to our MENA and GCC offices for client engagements. The role plays a key part in execution of strategic initiatives under Cybersecurity (CS) Priorities. The role executes (plan, design/development and deploy) strategic, complex cross-functional initiatives across the business. Expectation would be to develop execution plans, drive actions, resolve issues, identify dependencies, and manage stakeholders to produce intended results on initiatives and programs. Your key responsibilities:- Lead on cyber risk assessments and gap assessments – Lead on compliance exercises and consultation around international standards. – Assist in data classification and data protection assessments and programs to comply with local, international cyber standards and regulations including data privacy regulations. – Assist in assessments of controls maturity and controls effectiveness – As part of the cyber security team the candidate is expected to also support other cyber streams and be engaged whenever possible in other cyber services and solutions offered by the EY cyber security practice – Foster, develop and build high-impact relationships with decision makers/influencers within EY organization and with user stakeholders by understanding their evolving needs, expectations, perceptions, and key business imperatives. – Collaborate with reporting/business analytics function to evaluate business KPIs and generate insightful approaches to progress successful implementation of programs and initiatives. Support the business leader in understanding the program KPIs and user stakeholder KPIs. – Will be involved in developing business portfolio of strategic opportunities in the account-including identifying and closing new business to promote growth and boost revenue. – Guide and support various workstream leaders in developing respective workstream approaches, implementation plans and key success measures – Navigate the program by coordinating various other business teams (service delivery teams) ensuring alignment with overall program objectives – Learn various systems (technological and others) within EY, and create expertise in the understanding of business so that execution can be effective and efficient – Provide strategic and impactful solutions to problems and challenges that may arise time to time

    Skills and attributes for success:- Flair for troubleshooting operational issues and finding creative solutions to drive the program forward. – Excellent analytical skills to evaluate business issues/challenges with a view to supporting the right decision-making process. – Ability to use a strategic, solution-oriented approach to creating interest in the proposed program value proposition with senior level executives. – Should be able to conceptualize/visualize business solution and deliver customized presentation, business collaterals articulating progressive value proposition to the executive level audiences and follow up with the leaders. – Strategic thinker; ability to look at the bigger picture and who can partner with key stakeholders to drive the direction of the business. – Strong relationship management and team orientation skills; ability to lead, execute gravitas and influence others in a cross-functional environment. – Must possess excellent listening, oral, written, presentation, communication and negotiating skills. – Strong project management skills facilitating culturally diverse teams across service lines and functions. – Ability to function in a rapidly changing, heavily matrixed and often virtual environment. – Ability to prioritize, drive and adapt to change quickly in a fast-paced environment. – Culturally sensitive, capable of handling interactions with a global mindset. – A future thinking professional with the ability to lead strategic initiatives leveraging consulting skills, enabled by expertise in Project and Change Management. Qualifications:- MBA, degree in computer science, computer engineer or cybersecurity relevant advanced degree from a top educational institution Experience: – 5-7+ years for Manager – 10+ years for Senior Manager – Certification Requirements: CISA, CISM, CRISC, NIST, CISSP or equivalent What we look for:- Ability to work and deliver as part of a world class team, and flexibility to take on impactful roles in multiple initiatives 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

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    Analyst – Financial Markets | Swisslinx Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Junior Investment Analyst – Global MarketsOn behalf of our client, a well-established small Russian Family office, Swisslinx Middle East is currently searching for an Investment Analyst to join their office in Dubai.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 14,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:• Strong experience in analyses in equities, FX • Must be coming from asset management or family office background• Ideally has exposure in covering global markets (not only GCC) • CFA or equivalent is a plus• Russian or another western language is very much preferredOur client offers candidates the chance for career development and a competitive package, to work within a multinational environment with a highly skilled and growing team.Salary is around 10’000-14’000 AED monthly.

    Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.

    We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.

    We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results. More