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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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    HR and Admin – Hindi Speaker | Swisslinx Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Human Resource Management – To oversee all human resources operations and ensure they’re aligned with business goals.• Recruiting and staffing logistics• Employee visa formalities for on-boarding and exits• Draft HR policies according to current and updated UAE & DIFC Labour Laws• Provide guidance and interpretation on HR policies• Employee related insurance policy arrangements• Sourcing vendor for Health Insurance policy• Managing employees’ insurance claims and reimbursements• Employee data management• Attendance & Leave data management• Salary & reimbursement processing and data management • Identify training needs for teams and individuals• Consult with management on Performance Appraisals • Plan team building activities• Work closely with Management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention• Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances• Suggest new HR strategies• There is an additional considerable administrative part of the role

    • Educational Qualification: Graduate.• Relevant experience of minimum 8+ years, preferably• Excellent written and oral and communication skills in English• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations• Superior interpersonal skills• Detail-oriented and good problem-solving skills.• Budget management experience• Strong people skills, Hindi Speaker• Excellent time management skills• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint

    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

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    COO – Chief Operating Officer | Excelsior Group ME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for:Position: COO/CFOSalary: 33,000 AED – 60,000 AED ++ depending on the qualification and experienceLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAbout the Client:Client is a global leader in software incubation. The company partners with both startups and leaders in business and society.Job Description:• 10+ years of experience leading and scaling start-ups or business units• Proven expertise in overseeing, planning, and directing all aspects of an organizations efforts to achieve growth through mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures• Strong practical experience in the venture capital and investment banking space• Existing long standing connections within the venture capital space and start up communities• Researching market conditions and developments and identify investment partners• Solid financial management experience with planning, forecasting, and business analysis• Deep industry knowledge, including a thorough understanding of major competitors and industry trends• Leading, planning, and providing support for due diligence activities across all functional areas of any transaction inclusive of commercial, financial, products, operations, technology, sales, and marketing• Assist with modelling and financial analysis of impending and on-going transactions• Demonstrate an in-depth operational and valuation financial modelling experience and an ability to generate new business through the exploitation of existent relationships as well as the development of new relationships in a business’s industry• Start-up/entrepreneurial expertise within SaaS start-ups or as part of a management team for a tech/digital B2B/B2C company• Communicating of ongoing activities with the CEO and coordinating follow-up items as appropriate

    Requirements:• Open to any Nationalities, below 40 years of age• Experienced in handling at least 10-15 staff• Experience in Venture Capital is mandatory• UAE Drivers License is mandatory

    Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

    Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity. More

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    Economic Advisory Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions – Economic Advisory – Manager Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. ( Learn more about our VME Services ) Businesses and governments operate in an increasingly uncertain and rapidly changing environment: – Technological disruption and innovation are transforming supply chains and driving productivity changes – Trade relationships between nations are being reconsidered – Increasing fiscal pressures leading to additional scrutiny around the way that Government’s raise and spend public money Changing economic policies and regulation are reshaping the business landscape. As such, businesses and governments find themselves under growing pressure to make decisions based on robust evidence and credible economic approaches. Relying on the fundamental principles of economics, EY’s Economic Advisory team uses economic analysis to help guide decision making of public and private sector entities. Your key responsibilities You will be responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, market trends, and industry reports to help design, develop, and construct economic models and tools to assist government agencies, non-profits, and corporations across industries and global markets. You will also be involved in assignments where economic modelling, econometric and statistical analysis are used to support our clients in making better informed decisions. As an economic advisor, you are expected to: – Serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams – Actively contribute to report writing and the development of economic models – Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided – Identify issues and propose solutions – Participate in commercial research and marketing efforts – Demonstrate ability to listen to clients and address their needs – Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility towards engagement team members – Develop positive, productive and professional relationships with colleagues and clients – Demonstrate willingness to learn – Stay up to date on business and economic developments relevant to our clients’ businesses

    Skills and attributes for success The Economic Advisory team is looking for motivated candidates who have: – University degree in economics or in a related field with a deep fundamental understanding in micro and macroeconomics – Prior experience of performing economic analysis to guide public or private sector policy decisions. This might include some or all of: – Economic impact assessments using input-output model, – Cost-benefit analysis – Economic benchmarking – Econometric and statistical modelling – Computable general equilibrium modelling – Ability and flexibility to work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables – Excellent analytical, project management, multi-tasking, communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills – Competency in communicating the results of analysis to an audience of varied stakeholders – Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word – Experience with statistical tools such as STATA, R, and PowerBI To qualify for the role, you must have – At least bachelors or masters with a major in Econometrics and/or Economics. – At least 2 years of professional experience in any field. – Demonstrated competency in economic and/or econometric modelling/analysis. – Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills in English. – An aptitude for computer coding . Ideally, you’ll also have – Previous economic and/or econometric studies experience in the Power and Utilities sector, in areas such as policy and regulatory reform, investment evaluation, pricing and tariffs, competitive spot market analysis, sector related forecasting. – Recoding or similar coding language competency in the application of data analysis and economic/econometric modelling – Understanding of the broader GCC/MENA market – Arabic language skills (preferred although not mandatory) 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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    Senior Manager or Manager – Strategy & Transactions | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Strategy & Transactions (SaT) Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, we invite you to pursue a career with our industry leading Valuation and Modeling and Economics practice. ( Learn more about our VME Services ) At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We’re 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 Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a VME Senior Manager or Manager at EY, you’ll help make that happen. You’ll help clients address their strategic planning, transaction and non-transaction related decision-making process including strategic planning, identification and assessment of value creation financial reporting, market valuation for transactional purposes. EY has dedicated teams providing full suite of Valuation, Modeling and Economic Advisory solutions across a range of industries and clients, including: – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) – Corporate Business Modeling & Valuations – Government Public Sector (GPS) – Economic Advisory (EA) – Decision Analytics (DA) – Capital Equipment Your key responsibilities As a Senior Manager or Manager within our VME team, part of your role will involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements, and providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will also be responsible for building strong client relationships, spotting opportunities for new business, as well as developing and coaching junior members of the team. You will make technical contributions to valuation client engagements and internal projects by gaining a thorough understanding of the target business and its market, and of clients’ issues, performing research and analysis of the target’s industry and of quoted companies operating in that sector. Skills and attributes for success – Strategic mindset – you will help clients identifying source of value creation and quantifying it. You will need to have a solution-oriented mind-set to act as a truly Corporate Finance advisor to leverage on EY capabilities and assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth – Commercial Acumen – as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition, divestitures or restructuring and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings – Regulatory and Accounting knowledge -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, provide fair value opinion for financial reporting purpose

    To qualify for the role, you must have – A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 5-8 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 8 to 10 years of related experience. – Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects – Previous business valuation, capital allocation, portfolio optimization, corporate finance or strategy background experience – Financial modeling skills including experience building models from scratch. – Broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combination, impairment testing etc. Ideally, you’ll also have – Regional experience preferred (although not mandatory) – Previous valuation experience in consulting firm or Big 4 Firm – Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff – High business acumen and strategic mind set What we look for Solution driven individual and “out-of-comfort” zone thinker with demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients, goals. 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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    Digital and Innovation Consultant | Halian

    Employment:

    Contract

    Our ClientA leading consultancy firmYour Responsibilities• Work on co-creation of digital concepts on a wide variety of domains (Product selection, product recommendation, business cases, ROI, and TCO).• Apply innovative technologies (e.g. Blockchain, AI) to current and future business challenges.• Provide competitive analysis of potential digital solutions.• Take the customers point-of-view while delivering the digital assets in the market.• Manage projects through their complete lifecycle, including monitor the planning, budget and staffing of the team delivering the project.• Share your knowledge and experience in various domains, depending on your area of expertise• Coach and mentor more junior team members.• Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project.• Prepare deliverables.• Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen.• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues.• Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters

    Your Qualifications• Professional experience (between 6 – 10 years), either in consulting, and/or in the hospitality sector, specifically in designing or delivering digital solutions in the market• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy• Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking and pragmatic approach• Solid communication and presentation skills• Certifications such as Agile, Scrum, or other Project Management methodologies• Knowledge of leading digital and innovation products, skills, and competencies.• Must have consultancy experience, preferably in Big Four• Demonstrates some proven knowledge and success, as both an individual contributor and functional team member, with identifying and addressing client needs related to consulting, designing, and implementing various Microsoft application-based solutions• Platform and capability maturity assessments• Value framework and case build• Platform vision definition• Transformation roadmap shaping

    Founded in 1996, Halian is an IT services company with a strong track record of delivering value for our customers across the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

    The experience we have gained means that we can help our clients reduce information technology costs, increase IT systems performance, and free up valuable internal resource to focus on core business activities. Our knowledge base covers a variety of industry sectors including Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Pharmaceuticals, as well as a specialist Financial markets capability in our Luxembourg office.

    We operate with a culture of openness and trust that helps us to develop strong working relationships with our clients and with our core technology partners Dell, Oracle, Red Hat and Symantec.

    Our three key service offerings of Managed Services, Resourcing Services and Professional Services can be used independently or integrated to provide a truly comprehensive service. More