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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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    Business Continuity Specialist | Halian

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Your Responsibilities• Assist in developing, documenting, implementing, validating, and maintaining Resilience and Business Continuity Plans and provide clerical duties and logistical support to the Resilience and Business Continuity team.• Gather and links BC data. Conduct reviews for non-conformity and gather further information in response to routine problems. Identify direct cause and effect connections. Break down tasks and problems into manageable components. Solicit guidance as needed to assess importance and urgency. Escalates issues of a non-routine nature as required.• Provide expertise on all Resilience departments policies and processes• Expand working knowledge and its BU’s and products to include key processes and operational aspects that impact the successful execution of business functions• Share information in relation to procedures and routine activities.• Be commercially astute- have confidence to raise questions that heighten relevant BC awareness and demonstrate insight.• Appling company values, Resilience Standard and BC Management Framework, make timely decisions and provide real time guidance. Seeks instructions or escalate matters that require senior input or involve questions of judgment.• Seek information on both formal and informal processes. Uses appropriate tools, techniques, and sources to gather, update, and monitor information. Checks for accuracy of interpretation. Seeks out the appropriate people for guidance when needed depending on the type of issue.• Perform all tasks according to quality and output standards. Takes initiative to ensure that outcomes meet internal and external customer requirements. Solicits feedback on performance in new tasks. Measures accuracy using performance metrics. Sets improvement standards to reduce errors, omissions, and oversights.• Coordinates routine updates to the information supporting the Business Continuity Procedures (e.g., contact lists, personnel assignments, vital records management, inventory lists, off-site backup schedules, etc. ). Coordinates electronic access to, and hard copy distribution of, the Business Continuity Plans and Procedures. Administers contracts and service agreements with Business Continuity service providers.• Assists in developing the training and awareness plan and material and all the administrative aspects of executing the plans• Assists in developing the testing and exercising procedures and plan as well as all logistical and administrative activities to facilitate execution of the plan

    Your Qualifications• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Business continuity planning;• Knowledge of ISO22301• Ability to understand and document workflows and business processes;• Must have the ability to plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines accurately;• Should demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to risk areas;• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;• Autonomous and proactive;• Having a background in IT and business continuity/risk management is an advantage• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    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

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    Application Architect – Java & Web Technologies | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and Responsibilities Is able to visualize the whole application as a system, understand all interactions between the system components on a given level of abstraction, as well as define limitations and requirements for source code written in a given programming paradigm , specifically Java, Java based frameworks and web frameworks. Selects, defines and enforces a consistent, uniform set of products, vendors, methodologies and standards and is able to translate business objectives into technology standards that can achieve them. Establishes application design patterns and development guidelines and ensures that they meet both the technical constraints of the architecture and the business objectives in terms of reliability, scalability and serviceability. Technology-wise, a Java & Webtech architect should have skills related to Java, JEE, JDBC, Java design Patterns , Architectural patterns, Dependency Injection, Java Collections, threads, concurrency, Java servlets and JSPs, frameworks like Struts, JSF, Spring, Hibernate, EJB, JPA, JAX-RS and JAX-WS, SOA and Web Services, Legacy Platform Integration Skills, Application Servers like WebLogic/WebSphere and Clustering Architectures. Would be expected to be conversant in the DevOps methodologies and tools , Agile and Test Driven Development.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise Web Architect – HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS(Frontend Framework), Jasmine / Karma(Test framework), Redux. NodeJS + Java SpringPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise Airlines industry experience

    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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    Engagement Manager – Digital Transformation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Share and steer digital transformations. Support the group to become local, regional and global market leaders using the latest technologies and digital solutions. Support portfolio companies.Client DetailsWork with a holding company looking to push innovative digital strategies across it’s many businesses. You’ll join a newly created function within the holding group, who will serve as a digital transformation consultancy for the rest of the group.DescriptionStrategy and GovernancePeople and Process managementTechnology and Systems implementationJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to play a crucial role using the latest technologies and digital solutions

    Minimum of 10 years of experience working in consultancyStrong academic backgroundRecent Digital Transformation experience

    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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    Associate Consultant – Digital Transformation | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Share and steer digital transformations. Support the group to become local, regional and global market leaders using the latest technologies and digital solutions. Supporting portfolio companies.Client DetailsWork with a holding company looking to push innovative digital strategies across it’s many businesses. You’ll join a newly created function within the holding group, who will serve as a digital transformation consultancy for the rest of the group.DescriptionStrategy and GovernancePeople and Process managementTechnology and Systems implementationJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryOpportunity to play a crucial role using the latest technologies and digital solutions

    UAE National due to EmiratisationMinimum of 2 years of experience working in consultancyStrong academic background

    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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    Business Application Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The ideal candidate will be self-starter with excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for details. You must possess the ability to identify inconsistencies and work towards achieve excellence.Client DetailsYou’ll join a business offering world-class services: catering and hospitality, cleaning and manpower supply in Abu Dhabi, UAEDescriptionResponsible for business application’s Business as Usual Support.Acts as Single Point of Contact for applications related problems within the departments and collaborates with other teams and vendors on changes, fixes, and updatesTroubleshooting and resolving any problems with business applications.Responsible for the requirements gathering, roll-out of new applications and ensure smooth roll out & post go-live support.Manages the release process for applications which includes effective department wide and end user communication.Job OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryJoining a highly regarded group that will open future opportunities in your career

    Should have Working Knowledge in multiple business applications including POS systems5-7 years of domain experience in Retail/FMCG/Food Business/Manufacturing companiesAbility to analyse problems and provide clear recommendations

    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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    Quality Assurance Analyst | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    You’ll support the IT PMO and Quality assurance manager in documenting, supporting and maintaining, the executing of IT QA strategy. You’ll support quality audits, reviews and inspections while under supervision of QA Manager.Client DetailsYou’ll join a well-establish and reputable holding company. This will open doors for you in future, both within the holding group, and with future employers within UAE.DescriptionDocument and maintain IT quality and processesProvided guidance and reference capability on the groups QA policyConduct quality assessment, inspections and reviewsJob OfferAttractive, tax-free salaryJoining a highly regarded group that will open future opportunities in your career

    6-10 years relevant experience within QA and ITStrong interpersonal communication skillsFamiliar with IT testing tools and practisesExposure to quality reviews, audit and reporting

    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