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    Legal Advisor | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a Legal Advisor, you will perform a range of duties including negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, researching current regulations and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.Client DetailsA global consulting and professional services firm.Description* Conduct extensive research on subjects aligned with the company’s agenda.* Review all contractual agreements and assess potential legal implications which need to be brought to attention.* Work closely with the commercial arm of the business to streamline legal processes while mitigating legal risk.* Analyse complex legal issues and provide consistent sound judgement to the organisation.* Coordinate with other departments of the company to develop efficient procedures to streamline processes and satisfy each department.Job Offer* Attractive, tax – free salary* Opportunity to play a crucial role in the ongoing growth and success of an exciting business

    * Candidates must be legally qualified and must have 3-5 years’ experience PQE.* Must be a native Arabic speaker, with experience practising in Arabic.* Strong experience with corporate commercial law.* Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume and complex environment with changing priorities.

    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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    Senior IT Specialist | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior IT Specialist Administers, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and services computers, servers, networked workstations, and related equipment and software used in administrative and instructional lab environments. Provides technical support and help functions that relate to computer hardware and software, data communications, and connectivity. Movenpick Hotel Tahlia a central 5-star hotel in Jeddah near Tahlia’s shops and commercial district. The sophisticated style of Mövenpick Hotel Tahlia Jeddah captures the city’s energy in a chic design. Whether on a business trip or for leisure our 161 spacious guestrooms and suites are ideal. Seven meeting rooms and venues are available as well. Enjoy the skyline scenery under umbrellas by the poolside. Unwind at the male-only spa and health club. Taste Michelin Star Chef Vineet Bhatia’s interpretation of contemporary Indian cuisine at Rasoi. Savour skyline views and mocktails at The Roof Garden. Indulge in a delicious buffet at Le Bistro and add zest to your afternoon tea in the lobby. What you will be doing: – Has a good relationship to Hardware and Software Partners. Supports the Hotel in resolving Hardware and Software issues through escalation of issues with Hardware partners. – Initiates and manages IT projects and consults the GM in strategic IT matters concerning the Hotel. – Smooth running of all computer systems. – Budgeting, Planning and managing approval process for IT Expenditures. – Implements protocols and procedural controls for operation of the network systems.

    Your experience and skills include: – In-depth Technical Knowledge of networked computer operation. – Requires a basic understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, Serial, Ethernet, and Access Lists – Good organization, time management and prioritization . – Requires sufficient communication skills to provide individual instruction and technical assistance. Qualifications: – Associates degree in computer science or related technical field and five years’ experience in the setup of networked microcomputer workstations and computer technical support. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality.

    A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

    We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

    From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels’​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. More

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    Senior Trade Compliance Associate | TGC Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    This opportunity is with a large group of companies in Dubai, UAE. As a Trade Finance Officer you will be responsible for:• Development of the trade finance banking strategy, ensuring best pricing and coverage of trade finance services to support the expanding business of the company.• Onboard new trade finance banks/institutions in accordance with the Group policy.• Review tenders and business projects to identify finance related requirements and meet the requirements in optimal manner• Review facility and security documentation for existing and new financing facilities• Be the main point of contact for all banking related matters for Headquarters and the rest of the group.• Assist and interact with other departments within the Company (Trading, Legal, Contract Desk, Finance, Accounting, Letter of Credit Desk, Cash Control, and others) and support them with trade finance related matters

    • To be successful you would possess minimum 3-5 of experience in Trade Finance along with a Master’s degree in Finance & Economics.• Should have knowledge of main trade finance products, market players, specifics of commodity trading deals including operational, documentation and credit risks in general.• Good communication and interpersonal skillsKey Demographic Requirements – applicants must be:• Based in UAE

    TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

    The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

    We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals. More

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    Receptionist | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a subsidiary of a global professional service firm based in DIFC. They are expanding their team and looking to hire a receptionist for their office in DIFC, Dubai.Client DetailsOur client is a subsidiary of a leading global professional service firm, they are expanding their team and are thus looking to recruit an experienced Receptionist for their office in DIFC.DescriptionThe responsibilities for the receptionist role include, but are not limited to:* Provides a warm, friendly, and professional greeting to all those who enter the office. Be the first and last point of contact for our guests* Responsible for all meeting room allocations and smooth running, ensuring the rooms are impeccably presented for all meetings and that the required room set up is prepared in a timely manner. Coordinate with IT to ensure the necessary resource (laptop, WebEx MS teams etc) is available and set up for the meeting* Direct visitors to the allocated meeting room and ensure visitors are offered tea, coffee, or water at the start of the meeting* Maintain guest register as required in accordance with company policies* Notifies the team (in person) prior to visitor arrival what room has been allocated for the meeting and again notify the team once the visitor has arrived* Assist with calendar management in Outlook, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants globally, to coordinate a variety of complex meetings* Coordinate and assist with travel and accommodation for incoming staff and where required with staff travelling abroad* Assist with planning and organization of office team events* Assist with office operations and maintenance to ensure high level of client experience* Oversee management of office supplies for pantry, printer and stationery* Update staff lists and contact details regularly* Coordinate with IT and HR to ensure new joiners have the necessary resources (laptop, screen, access cards, parking space etc)Job OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary all-inclusive of basic, housing and transportation allowance, additionally benefits such as medical insurance and annual flight tickets. This is an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/ Front Desk Executive to progress in their career.

    The ideal candidate for the Reception role would:* Have at least 2-3 years of front desk experience in the DIFC with a leading professional service company* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority* Ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met* Accurate and exceptional attention to detail* Western qualified candidates preferred

    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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    Chief People Office Generalist – Associate (3 Months Fixed Term) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, within internal firm services, will provide you with the opportunity to support the firm in delivering positive social and environmental impact with measurable, long lasting results. You’ll focus on coordinating and overseeing the organisation’s, social impact and environmental stewardship activities as well as designing and implementing programmes to ensure the maintenance of a social licence to operate.

    Main Responsibilities:• Connect with speakers and make sure all is ready for the sessions • Design and publish the daily gazette (within the EMEA HC Academy dates) • Design the mural encompassing the whole EMEA HC Academy • Working on videos and marketing materials (teasing videos, how to videos, etc.) • Provide technical support for speakers within sessions • Take an active role in testing the platform and all needed tools • Being actively involved in brainstorming sessions tackling the design of innovative sessions (Academy’s intro and outro, Hackathon, Territory sharing, etc.) • Support in the roll-out and execution of the sessions throughout the event• Bring support as relevant to the EMEA CPO team for other events.

    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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    Head of Trade Services | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The job holder will responsible for overseeing the operational performance, Service quality and Control environment of the unit managing the Trade Operational activities handled by both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless processing of Trade Transactions comprising of Conventional, Islamic and Commodity Trade enabling the Bank to provide excellent customer service in line with published KPIs.Principal Accountabilities:Shareholder & Financial: • Define and execute operational strategy to support Centralized Operations overall business strategies.• Develop/create the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), for performance monitoring and quality measurement purposes, pertaining to the Business Operations and monitor the achievements of its individual units on a periodic basis.Customer: • Ensure the provision of adequate and efficient processing services pertaining to Clients, resolving their queries/ problems and thereby help them serve their respective external customers in a more efficient manner.• Develop/ finalize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/ units to achieve improvements in turnaround time (TAT) with respect to processing of transactions for the respective departments/ divisions/ units.Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory): • Ensure the existence of adequate and robust processes and controls (automated/ manual) to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.• Monitor and assess the Business Operations by reviewing daily exception reports and discussing significant matters with the heads of departments.• Evaluate existing as well as new products/ services and provide recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness/ efficiency of the transactions related to the same.• Provide professional direction/advice on all trade finance related matters within the unit/Bank.• Compile relevant MIS on periodic basis for the management.• Ensure system and quality enhancements by monitoring the respective activities and processes implemented, and by keeping abreast with new methodologies and practices. • Monitor day to day Trade Finance Operations by Onshore and Offshore Teams, ensuring seamless functioning of systems and timely completion of all trade transactions maintaining efficiency.• Monitor and ensure that all Customer requests are processed within SLA and thereby Customers receive efficient and quality service.• Manage and monitor functions of Trade Ops to ensure end to end processing of all transactions and other trade activities maintaining end to end ownership including Imports, Exports, Guarantees (English/Arabic), Structured Commodity Trade & Islamic Trade Finance. Trade Approval, Scanning/Filing/Custody and Signing.• Ensure that all transaction processing is in compliance with regulatory and Bank’s policies, procedures and standards with prompt intervention to resolve problems/ concern areas.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Manage maintenance of transaction records, documents and create archival system for easy retrieval• Coordinate with various departments of CBD – IT department, FI, FC, Treasury and branches / RMs in achieving immediate remedy for issues related to products, systems and approvals.• To manage the vendors for Trade System and BPO & provide feedback to Management.• Provide support and operational assistance to BCP team to maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Management.• Keep self-apprised of developments in the industry and maintain robust controls to disseminate operational risks attached to Trade Finance Operations.• To ensure that the Bank’s laid down policies and procedures and local/international regulations are always being adhered to.• Ensure that all GLs including WIP, Payable & Receivable accounts are balanced on daily basis and take immediate actions for differences if any.• Ensure proper check and balance approach for trade finance processes.• Ensure system readiness at all times, take initiative and play active role in enhancement as and when necessary.• Periodic review and update of JD’s and SOPs in line with Bank’s guidelines.• To manage / implement all Trade related projects including UAT in coordination with Onshore Team members.• Monitor, maintain and measure the efficiency and error details of Outsourced team, take remedial action.• Audit Management – Provide Support and operational assistance to conduct audit – Internal & External. Take remedial action promptly against all audit observations.• Operational support to FI team for Trade Refinancing – Manage Assets and handle correspondence.• Mentor direct reports and create an efficient back up & succession planning.• Manage efficiency and effectiveness in automating and transforming the manual processes, Identify and eliminate waste & repeated steps in the process.• Execute projects related to trade finance operations, ensure their timely completion, achievement of objectives and cost efficiencies.• Ensure the change-over to new systems and processes is smooth and error-free.• Review requirements of business units in terms of operational support and discuss in detail with concerned business units.• Review department delivery processes with a view to ensure smooth workflow within the department, reduce turnaround times and achieve efficiency and cost benefits.• Direct, train and motivate subordinates to perform to consistently high standards in a team environment• Prepare regular reports/ MIS and analysis for senior management for effective monitoring and control.• Develop and maintain relations with partner banks and Central Bank in order to facilitate and ensure smooth working support and quick resolution of issues/ concern areas. Liaison with CBUAE with respect to projects.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience:• 10 to 15 years of experience in Corporate Banking with at least 5 years in Management/Leadership roles; strong exposure to Project Management, Process re-engineering, Transformation and Automation.• Degree in Business Management, Commerce/Mathematics or equivalent professional qualification. • Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS). • Knowledge of Project Management, Lean or 6-Sigma Methodology desirable.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Automation COE (Central of Excellence) | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Company:Our client is founded by the Saudi government to bring all communities together and develop all sectors and fields with innovative solutions. The organization generates over $24 million in sales and has over 850 companies and 700 employees. They are currently looking for an Automation COE Lead to be based in Saudi Arabia.Duties & Responsibilities: • Lead and drive overall success of the Automation CoE.• Drive successful operations in maintaining and enhancing deployed automation solutions.• Manage Automation CoE program activities, governance processes, metrics, reporting and measurement to ensure best in class approach to solutions delivery.• Ensure scaling of infrastructure and architecture components of enterprise RPA product; working with other technology teams (e.g., Identity Management, Citrix VDI, Network) to drive Stable Operations.• Forecast staffing and resource (infrastructure, license, etc.) needs as the program grows.• Provide oversight of Process Automation Design, solution development/architecture, frameworks, and ongoing care of solutions.• Engage and help educate enterprise sectors in re-imaging processes utilizing RPA and automation technologies to create efficiency, avoid unnecessary costs, reduce/minimize human errors.• Allocation and coordination of Automation CoE resources, formulating best-practices, user training, proactively monitoring issues and risks and driving timely solutions.• Drive troubleshooting and resolve escalated production issues.• Manage vendor relationships and new vendor selection.• Perform other duties and/or lead Proof of Concepts and Proof of Values in AI as needed

    Qualification & Requirements:• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.• Strong demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and team management capabilities.• Experience with intelligent automation or RPA technologies such as Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, and UI Path or similar technologies.• Strong knowledge in architecture disciplines and working experience with service-oriented development.• Demonstrated understanding of AI: Cognitive Computing (Deep Q&A) / Large Scale Machine Learning / Deep Learning and other Emerging Technologies.• Adaptable and highly self-motivated in pursuing intelligent automation and emerging technologies.• Solid experience in presentation and excellent verbal/written communications.• Solution oriented, synthesizing, and analytical skills.• Excellent collaboration skills, ability to achieve results through vendors, and team members, proficient organizational skills, demonstrated passion for execution excellence and agility.• Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency.• Executive presence and ability to simplify complex concepts for consumption by non-technical business partners.• Experience in Natural Language Processing / Audio & Speech Analytics

    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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    Oracle Cloud Security Consultant / Architect | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who We Are At Oracle, we see ourselves as changing the world through our commitment to customer success, as well as by enabling our customers to achieve their vision. Oracle technology and applications aid customers in doing their business, ranging from finding cures for Covid-19, to supporting refugees and children in need, to enabling companies to deliver transportation and logistics services to the world. Our long established technology as well as our research into new ones are helping solve real world problems. We are looking for more colleagues to help us do that. We believe that different points of view are essential for innovation and we will offer you the chance to be part of an inclusive culture where individuality thrives. We also see sustainability as a core value of ours, as we run our business responsibly and continue to invest in environmentally friendly business practices. We aim for building sustainable relationships both internally with our colleagues, externally with our customers and the communities we are part of. What Does Oracle’s Consulting Do? Our mission is to to be a catalyst for Oracle’s customer success. We want to help our clients realize the maximum value of their Oracle Cloud solutions. We help unlock the full potential of Oracle Cloud by focusing on business outcomes and by working as an end-to-end cloud partner. This approach not only increases the value we bring to our customers, but also makes Oracle a desirable partner. The One Oracle approach helps our clients in reducing risk and maximizing their return on investment. We look at our clients’ business holistically to ensure business outcomes are met and empower continuous innovation. The Role Do you want to build great cloud infrastructure in a vibrant, diverse, high energy team? We are looking for a talented engineer at the individual contributor level. Are you the new Identity and Access Management expert we are looking for to join our team? As a consultant you will: – Help customers and partners design and deploy Oracle identity and access management product and services – Setup and configure Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) to meet customer requirements – Install and configure Oracle iden t ity and access management products like Oracle Identity Manager (OIG) and Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) – Implement identity management integration with different target systems like Oracle SaaS, MS Azure/Active Directory, human resource services – Implement Single Sign-On solutions for different access management solution s – Extend the capabilities of Oracle identity and access management product using the public interfaces and Java – Continuously develop and maintain the knowledge of relevant Oracle products and services within the rapidly evolving Cloud platform – Participate actively in the internal community and proactively contribute to the growth of Consulting Intellectual Property asset library sharing know how, experiences, collaterals related to delivery experiences – Form and maintain strong relationships with product management team

    Technical Skills/Qualifications – Minimum 3 years of proven experience and track record designing and implementing Identity and Access Management solutions primarily based on Cloud architectures – Good knowledge of protocols such as OpenId, Oauth, SAML, SCIM, LDAP – Experience with cloud domain and security challenges – Minimum of 2 years of consulting experience preferred Any of the following experiences is a plus: – Oracle Identity Cloud Service – Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) – Oracle Access Management (OAM) experience – Oracle Directory Services (OID,OUD) – Java/J2EE including Object Oriented Principals – Weblogic Server – Single-Sign On (SSO) – Oracle Database Security options Personal Skills/Qualifications – A deep passion for technology, a love of learning new things and helping customers succeed – Good ability to inspire & engage customers – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Flexibility, this is a high growth area that encourages agility – Fluency in English and Arabic What We Offer A driver’s seat in leading your own career. We give you the freedom-and the skills-to shape your future. Whatever avenue you go down, you’ll gain access to immense learning experiences and you’ll always be backed-up by Oracle’s impressive resources. We offer work/life balance for the autonomous worker, and an international environment that is vibrant, dynamic and inspiring, helping you reach your full potential. Apply Now Create the future with us. Apply now.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More