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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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    Driver cum PRO | A Leading Management Consultancy in UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for an experienced Driver cum PRO who is in this position for the past 5 : 10 years in Dubai.- Must be Indian nationality.- Must be fluent in English and Hindi- Must have valid UAE driving license

    Salary:
    AED
    2,000 to 2,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    – Must have good knowledge as PRO – Joining date can be immediately – Benefits: Monthly salary 2500 AED including

    A leading management consultancy in UAE. 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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    Business Development Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Business Development ManagerEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 61,950 AED all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading markets for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)Job Description: • Drive top-line performance in line with business plan generated from current and new product and services. • Prepare sales plan to create awareness and visibility for the client among stakeholders at a national and international level • Monitor and track number of new listings on the client and identify intervention to bring new listings across all products• Ensure creation of a database of customers under various categories • Ensure segmentation of the target customers by appropriate parameters

    Qualifications:• Open to UAE nationals• Male/Female, 45 years old and below• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or any related courses• Must have 10 years of experience in a similar role preferably in the financial/customer service industry with minimum of experience in handling sales and account management roles• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a sales team• Immediate joiners will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. 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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    International Tax Manager – International Tax Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting? Your key responsibilities – You will be managing and participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting senior managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. – You will contribute to building and maintaining key client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. – You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, managing and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. – You will build strong internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and counsel and develop more junior staff through delegation and on the job training

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are a client driven and strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work and a strong motivator, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance and an approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in the fields listed above) – 5 – 7 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry – Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments – Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Proven track record with a leading professional services firm – Experience of Managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic language What we look for You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career. The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include: – Expansion into new markets – Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation – Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc. – Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements – Review of IP structure – BEPS risk assessments Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. 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