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    Internal Audit Manager | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Ability to deal with people at all levels• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills• Ability to initiate improvements in working methods with active subordinate participation• Remarkable level of managerial ability to lead and guide a big team of personal and Supervisors • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and assess the performance of the Company• Candidate must be a Bahraini National

    • University degree, membership of an internationally recognized professional accounting body such as a certified accountant or chartered accountant, and post qualifying education courses relation to computers international accounting standards, and other developments within the profession• Minimum 8-10 years in a variety of accounting and auditing roles, including external audit, internal audit, investigations, operational and management reviews• Strong working knowledge of financial control and administration operations• Knowledge of International Auditing Standards• Knowledge of latest Risk Management methodologies• High level of leadership qualities, managerial skills, problem solving and decision making ability.

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More

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    Client Engineering – Cloud Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities As a Cloud Engineer you understand the nuances of different Cloud solutions (hybrid, public, private, multi-cloud, on premise) and implications for solution design. You recognize the relationship among various technologies and architectures and how they contribute to an overall solution. You develop a deep interpretation of complex large scale multi-region solutions that are utilizing multiple independent life cycle microservices. To be successful in this role you: * Employ IBM’s Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability; ensure that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product * Demonstrate a growth mindset and continuous learning; stay current on IBM strategy and offerings with understanding of technical principles of Docker and Kubernetes * Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills combined with keen desire to develop quality code in an Agile process * Design, code, and test innovative component-level solutions in areas such as cloud foundation, cloud services, cloud management applications, machine learning, computational linguistics, natural language processing and security applications * Use DevOps practices and methods to plan and create software applications

    Required Experience: * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes and Cloud Platforms, Agile Integration, API Management, Application Modernization, and DevOps. * 3+ year of hands-on experience in building cloud-native solutions based on containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, or others) * 2+ years of hands-on experience in developing / deploying / operating solutions on AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud. * 3+ years hands-on experience in common development frameworks (Spring, ReactJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Ruby) and programing languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go) * Experience in implementing various microservices patterns (Circuit breaker pattern, bulkhead pattern, back-end for front-end patterns, cache aside patterns, etc.) * 2+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying APIs (RESTful, etc.) * Hands-on experience of designing and implementing cloud solutions that implement CI/CD best practices (DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or GitOps) * Broad understanding of both public cloud and on-premise infrastructure (network, storage, security, edge) and infrastructure orchestration. * Knowledge and practical experience of application platforms both traditional and cloud native. * Understand where modernization can be used across applications, integration, data, infrastructure and practices to inflict positive impact for the business and to recognize the patterns that work and the pitfalls to avoid. Preferred Experience: * Cloud Certification in for at least one hyperscaler (AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud) * Certification in one of the Container Platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher) * Experience in implementation, troubleshooting, upgrading and managing Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud Paks * Experience in OpenStack, Terraform, Ansible * 8+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Investment Analyst | Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client is an Investment Entity and is seeking an Arabic Speaking Investment Analyst to join their team to support the Head of Financial Planning with research support Responsibilities: – Source, review, analyse and perform in depth market research new investment opportunities suitable to the Private & Public Investment portfolio our client. – Develop suitable financial models of the targeted investments. – Products and prepare critical analysis and reports.- Develop and present an analysis of targeted investments that support the investment team in evaluating the opportunity at hand.- Understand and stay current on market conditions, new and existing investment products or strategies, best practices in portfolio management and apply such understanding to the managed funds.- Monthly Portfolio Analytics and Reporting- In conjunction with Legal and Compliance, review & develop improvements to legal documents, in order to ensure full compliance with local and offshore jurisdictions to minimizing associated risks.

    The Ideal candidate will have:- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting – Master’s in commerce / MBA from reputed institute- CA/CPA/CFA- 5+ years of experience in investment banking or private equity in the Middle East- Strong Financial modelling skills – Outstanding mathematical and analytical skills.- Experience in preparing & presenting proposals – Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy financial instruments.- General knowledge of GAAP reporting

    SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals.

    Disciplines covered include:

    Site Engineers, Site Agents, Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Planners, Safety, Purchasers, Estimators and Design Executive. More

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    Assistant IT Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Administration of the Systems network • Install, configure and troubleshoot Windows and AIX Servers• Administrates telecommunications, including LAN/WAN, routers, data communications, Internet and Network connectivity, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IS TCP/IP, UDP , HTTP , FTP protocols and perform protocol and network analysis• Implements policies and procedures for LAN/WAN usage throughout the organization with monitoring Network performance and maintain LANS/WANS security• Troubleshoots problems with networks, web services and email services • Provide 24/7 support for critical situations

    Salary:
    SAR
    25,000 to 35,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The candidate must have experience in the Banking Technology, having considerable hands-on experience working on the infrastructure and network. • At least 5 years related work experience in the Information Security• Must have administration experience in Active Directory, AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, MS-Exchange Server, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Routers, Hub and Switches• Experience in SARIE, SADAD and MADA • Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills• Ability to work under pressure• Highly self-motivated and dedicated• Good Communication Skills in English (both verbal and writing)• Experience in AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, Network Security and virtualization

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Compliance Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and instructions issued by SAMA and NBP HO and further ensure that higher of the two standards are followed.• Oversight of all applicable Regulator aspects and Laws of NBP Riyadh Branch. This includes implementation of bank’s various policies and procedural document, development of Compliance policies as and when required by the local regulator as well as all Compliance Functions as specified in the Compliance Policy and AM L/ CFT Policy of the Bank.• Develop end-to-end compliance programs and all allied policies, procedures, methods, tools etc. in the light of local regulator and SBP Compliance Risk Management guidelines and ensure, monitor and oversee their NBP Riyadh wide implementation.• Identify and Report Compliance Breaches in Central Bank regulations to Compliance Group, HO.• Identify / Monitor suspicious transactions and reporting of the same as per local regulatory requirement.• Ensure timely submission of data/ ret urns to regulator, where applicable.• Submit all the required reports and findings to Compliance Group Head Office on timely• basis as and when required but not limited to the following• Organizing Compliance Committee Meeting as per its TORs and sharing its meeting and agenda with CG• Developing and implementation of Annual Compliance Plan• Facilitate Regulatory Inspections, manage Regulatory Penalties, compliance with regulatory inspection reports• Act as a liaison between Local Regulators and the Bank and establish a close working relationship with all key personnel of the branch and HO to facilitate effective implementation of Compliance program.• Where the law of the host country conflicts with the Compliance requirements of NBP or SBP and branch is unable to full y observe the higher standards, CCO shall report this to the Head office for further guidance.• Ensure that regulatory enforcement actions are implemented in letter and in spirit within given time frame and in manner as prescribed by the regulatory authority.• Ensure dissemination of updates in regulations and compliance procedures to relevant stake holders • Performing roles and responsibilities as listed in NBP Global Compliance Policy• Determine the resources required for Compliance Function to carry out all its roles and responsibilities professionally and of desired quality.• Develop, coordinate, and participate in a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on the elements of the compliance program, and seek to inculcate a conductive compliance/risk culture in the branch.• Oversee fraud investigation involving customer accounts and recovery of funds, and coordinating investigate ions with external investigation and enforcement officials• Ensure that a documented code of ethics is periodically disseminated to and is acknowledged by all employees of NBP Riyadh.

    Salary:
    SAR
    35,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • CCO, ACAMS certified professional with total 5+ years of experience of working in Banking, Finance or Insurance sector.• Minimum 3 years of experience of working as AML/Compliance Manager.• Preference will be given to those candidates who already have SAMA NOC for the AML/Compliance Manager position.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Cyber Security Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Supporting information security policies, defining information security roles and responsibilities, and setting information security goals for implementation; • Providing information security and information risk management frameworks; • Identifying known and emerging information security issues; • Identifying shifts in the organization’s implicit information risk appetite; • Assisting management in developing information security processes and controls to manage information security risks and information security issues; • Providing guidance and training on information security and information risk management processes; • Facilitating and monitoring implementation of effective information security and information risk management practices by operational management; • Alerting operational management to emerging information security issues and changing regulatory and information risk scenarios; • Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, accuracy and completeness of reporting, compliance with laws and regulations in connection with Information Security, and timely remediation of deficiencies. • Developing and maintaining cyber security strategy, policy, architecture, Risk management process. • Perform the cyber security activities across the Member Organization, including: • Monitoring of the cyber security activities (SOC monitoring) • Monitoring of compliance with cyber security regulations, policies, standards and procedures • Overseeing the investigation of cyber security incidents • Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence from internal and external sources • Performing cyber security reviews • Banks Compliance with SAMA Cyber Security Frame Work

    Salary:
    SAR
    35,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    4+ years of experience in handling cyber security function preferably in a financial institutionSkills:• CISSP, CISM, or any Information/Cyber Security certifications• ISO 27001, CRISK, or ISO 31000 certification and knowledge.• Thorough Knowledge of risk management• Sound independent judgement• Very good Communication and interpersonal skills.• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams.• High Analytical and problem-solving skills.• Independent, self-driven and proactive attitude.• Master’s in information security is preferable.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Credit Relationship Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • To assume primary responsibility for developing/ managing/ improving existing and new credit relationships along with enhancing portfolio diversification, continuous follow-up on various ailing borrowers regarding cash recovery/declassification, and maintaining working relationship with internal stakeholders of Branch and Head office (e.g. IFRG, CMG, etc.) to improve business response and turnaround time. • Undertaking KYC/ CDD, AML & CFT checks for both existing & new customers. • To supervise timely preparation of quality credit line proposals by undertaking in depth analysis of: financial & market position, security/collateral, technical capability of the borrower and calculation of risk ratinginter-alia other checksfor evaluating creditworthiness of the Customer, thereby negotiating competitive pricing, collateral and other terms of loans for existing as well as potential clients at the time of establishing / renewing credit relationships.• To be well versed with all lending policies & procedures of the Bank together with regulatory requirements and keep all the team members fully updated ensuring that the credit/ lending functions are managed in line with the Bank’s laid down credit policies & procedures and is in compliance with all regulatory requirements. • To achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) assigned in terms of asset book building, To coordinate regularly with peers, colleagues, managers at Branch / Head Office for feedback on key business performance and risk indicators. • Implementing and maintaining complete control aspect i.e periodical client visits, call reports, formal credit checking, informal market feedback to monitor the assigned portfolio effectively. • To ensure stringent monitoring of Bank’s exposure to the different industries lending portfolio by regularly evaluating and mitigating the risks associated with portfolio, managing delinquent accounts on a timely basis and ensuring suitable remedial measures are taken to secure payments and the Bank’s interest and keeping the portfolio returns acceptable. • To be able to develop and maintain a database of key economic indicators and relevant industrial numbers used for trend analysis. This should then be used to analyze the obligor’s position in it.• To closely monitor industry trends & economic changes effecting clients’ position & pass on information to the team members at Branch and also to Head office and keep the informed / abreast of such developments. • To ensure close liaison is maintained between Head office, CAD at HO with respect to maintenance of record & documents, allowance/alteration of allowed limits. • To coordinate with internal/external auditors to achieve satisfactory audit rating & ensure implementation of audit recommendations.• Liaising with local lawyers / valuators/ insurance company other professionals to cover legal aspects /Recovery Process / evaluation of collateral securities for performing and non-performing loan accounts.• To be able to translate Arabic documents in English if desired or to ensure that documents in Arabic are true translations. • To ensure timely submission of periodical returns to Head Office.• Act as Member & Secretary of Branch Credit Committee, Riyadh. • Any other responsibility as assigned by the competent authority from time to time

    Salary:
    SAR
    20,000 to 35,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Having 5+ years of experience in handling credit proposals of corporate SME clients in KSA with a proven track record of expanding loan portfolio of the bank.• Has an exposure of project financing, trade financing. • Preparing credit proposals and making financial analysis.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Client Engineering – Designer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities Client Engineering Designers are part of a cross – functional team that delivers a unique client co – creation experience to accelerate client transformation. As part of an entrepreneurial team, you will lead UX and customer / user journey design for prioritized use cases and minimal viable solutions. You will synthesize research, client insights and requirements to craft user experiences that connect people with products, services and brands. You will apply information architecture, research and evaluation in user design. You will facilitate and leads design sessions with clients and IBM team, using contemporary methods and tools. An ideal candidate will connect the dots at both abstract and tactical levels; is empathetic and expressiv e, curious and creative .To be successful in this role you will need to: – Be highly skilled in both visual and UX design – Have excellent written communication and storytelling skills – Apply IBM Design Thinking methods, translating requirements into hypotheses, research and facilitation to uncover meaningful connections with products – Work in an Agile, collaborative environment to recognize stakeholder requirements and ensure that designs address user pain points and serve the users with an elite experience – Build and maintain close relationships with cross disciplinary IBM and client teams – Work closely with senior leaders, explaining design decisions to build consensus – Provide thought leadership among the network of Designers and client stakeholders – Turn ideas into reality with a focus on inno vation and development of new technology – Demonstrate a growth mindset and continuous learning by staying up to date on the latest design tools and methods

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 5+ years UX Design with an appreciation of the application of typographic skills, understanding of color and visual hierarchy, iconography and aesthetics. – Skilled in UX design as applied to a variety of problems in domains such as Cloud, Data, AI, Security and Business Automation – 3+ years as in a Lead designer role with the capability of supporting non – designers mentally make their way through very new concepts and adjusting techniques to ensure all clients leave with a clear understanding of the value of design and their role in reaching the ideal user experience – 5+ years using enterprise design thinking and how to use it to drive to user-centric solutions of complex technical problems – 5+ years in a client facing role, including workshop facilitation to shepherd through the IBM Client Garage methods, anticipate client needs, and work with peers and executives to help the client have an excellent experience Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Knowledge of how to use workshop techniques to align diverse stakeholders around a business-centric outcome – Understanding of how to use user research methods (formal and informal) to uncover critical user, business and technical needs – Knowledge of how to inject UX Design into an agile development environment – Understanding of Hybrid Cloud technologies and how they can bring value to our clients and their users including knowledge of IBM’s Cloud, Cloud Paks, Services strategy, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat portfolio. – 8 + years of experience as a Designer

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More