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    IT Regional Director | AccorHotels

    Employment:

    Full Time

    To project manage new hotel developments from concept design to pre-opening and to ensure implementation of Accor IT brand guidelines in new hotel openings and take-overs. Primary Responsibilities – IT Brand Standards : Communicate information technology standards for all new hotel projects and take-overs – Project Management of New Developments : Manages the IT project management in new developments until the pre-opening stage, ensuring that standards are being implemented by developers, negotiating with developers and owner’s representatives on IT related issues, regular site visits for progress checks and attending project meetings for all new developments. – Administration : Develop and maintain templates related to new developments. – Maintain IT status files for all new hotels – Budgeting and planning: Assist the developers, owner’s representatives in the preparation of pre-opening, construction, OS&E and manning guides – Strategy : Responsible for developing an IT strategy and vision for new hotel openings and transitions across the hubs.

    Experience – At least 10 years managerial experience in a service orientated IT operation – Led turnkey and transition projects within the hospitality industry – Proven previous project management track record (hotels) – Budget planning and control in new developments and take-overs – Implemented project management processes and framework in the organization to effectively streamline openings and transition Skills – Essential skills – Fluent in English spoken and written – PMP certification or Prince 2 certification – 7,500 hours leading and directing projects – Governance over regional operational managers – Able to understand technical documentation and schematic drawings Competencies – Sound technical understanding of the management and operational requirements of IT in a hospitality environment – Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, data centre requirements, network design, GPON and Wi-Fi – Knowledge of industry related technology e.g., PMS, POS, PABX, IPTV, guest facing technology, business system solutions, cloud services, SaaS, cluster service – Strong communication and collaboration skills with project team members, owners, owners representatives, IT consultants, ExComm, design and technical services team – Management Skills – Organizing/ Time management skills – Problem solving skills Personal Attributes – Friendly and outgoing personality – Self-motivated – Dedicated and committed – Resilient – Pro-active – Customer focused Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to 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 Frontend Developer (React + PHP) | GulfTalent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online recruitment platforms in the Middle East, serving over 10 million users through its user-friendly website and mobile apps. The company’s stack includes Symfony, API Platform, React, React Native, AngularJS, MySQL and Elasticsearch. The applications are deployed using Ansible and Kubernetes. The development process is agile/SCRUM and the team takes pride in a regular delivery of new functionalities and improvements to the platform.The company is looking for a senior engineer to join its team as a Senior Frontend Developer (React + PHP). Based in the vibrant city of Dubai and working with a friendly multi-cultural team of full-stack engineers and product specialists, the role will provide technical leadership to the team and help build the scalable architecture needed to serve millions of users around the world. The successful candidate will receive a very attractive tax-free compensation.Main responsibilities:- Development of new features and improvements across all of the company projects- Overseeing adherence to technical best practices- Involvement in the entire software development lifecycle including technical analysis, architecture design, coding, code reviews, testing and release to production.- Undertaking front-end development, based on React, AngularJS, React Native and other technologies as needed.- Interacting with various stakeholders as needed including product, marketing, top management, finance, and technology partners

    Essential Requirements:- 4-8 years’ experience of web development and architecture design- Solid command of Javascript/TypeScript and at least one modern front-end framework (e.g. React, Angular, Vue, etc.)- Experience with responsive design patterns and mobile websites- Good understanding and experience of Linux and containerisation technologies- Superb coding and problem solving skills- Experience of product maintenance over time and managing legacy code- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders across all areas of the businessDesirable:- Experience of website performance / speed optimisation / Content Delivery Networks- Experience of PHP and Symfony- Experience of React Native- Degree from a leading university, ideally in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering- Deep personal interest in new web trends and technologies

    GulfTalent is one of the largest online portals serving the Middle East region. Founded in 2005, it is now used by 10 million individuals and 9,000 companies.

    GulfTalent is run by a seasoned team of young professionals with diverse backgrounds across different industries, including management consulting, private equity, finance, e-commerce, information technology, education and recruitment. The team also brings together a wealth of international experience across four continents.

    This is your chance to join a growing company and a winning team, and to work with creative, hard-working individuals in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Team members benefit from extensive training, excellent learning opportunities, competitive compensation packages and rapid promotion. More

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    Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) | Amazon.ae

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM) , MENA 3P TechDESCRIPTION MENA Tech focuses on building innovative solutions for expanding Amazon business in UAE, KSA and Egypt. We are looking for an energetic, focused and skilled Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead programs for one of the fastest growing businesses at Amazon and can help in building innovative & mission critical system software applications & tools.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects• 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience.• Experienced in understanding and contributing to the technical architecture and design of a product/ feature(s).• Ability to understand and evaluate architectural designs for strengths and weaknesses and balance technical trade-offs against business ones.• Expert in writing technical documentations.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Track record for managing complex technology projects• Track record for being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects• Solid foundation in service-oriented technologies to be able to understand service inter-dependencies and drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems.• Experience with cross geographical project coordination and management• Experience developing Internet products and technologies• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Proven problem solving skills.• Strong organizational skills.

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Relationship Officer, Corporate Banking – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Maintain good relationships with Corporate clients, and assist RMs in keeping successful, optimal business with themPrincipal Accountability:• Process renewals and new credit proposals. Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers in timely and professional manner, with minimal involvement from the RM• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.• Analyse and evaluate information given by the customer such as project reports, feasibility reports, balance sheets, cash flows etc. to structure the credit lines, balancing the risk and reward. • Establish good liaison with customers for their day to day banking requirements and professionally manage security documentation requirements. • Establish effective and professional communication both internal and external to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels• Conduct customer visits, whenever required for business requirements. • Monitor development and progress of Corporate deals and ensure quick action in case of any adverse development. • Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank. • Monitor the Early Warning Signs of deterioration of accounts and ensure to keep high quality of assets.

    Service and Quality:• Professional quality of credit proposals and internal / external communication, in line with the defined policies and procedures.• Strong autonomy and ability to work independently of RM.• Process excess and isolated requests for existing customers within defined TAT.• Proficient dealing with customer queries to provide appropriate solutions to enhance the customer satisfaction levels.Requirements:Education and Experience: • Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 2-3 years of experience of Corporate Banking in a capacity of credit analyst / Relationship Officer with exposure to Corporate Banking in UAE.

    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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    Graduate Recruitment Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorBusiness ServicesSpecialismIFS – Human Capital (HC)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Human Resources, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference at PwC by helping to fully leverage the skills and talents of all our people. You’ll help our local offices in driving the Firm’s people strategy, creating a unique people experience for each individual, and supporting our Firm wide values by working with the core competencies that measure and drive individual and Firm wide success in the marketplace.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers in the graduate recruitment team, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: – Wing to wing process, recruitment of Graduates and Interns in Saudi Arabia. – Develop new skills outside of comfort zone. – Stakeholder management across various lines of service, act as main point of contact. – Building key relationships with universities in the Kingdom, making PWC an employer of choice, including Branding and executing on campus events. – Act to resolve issues which prevent you from working effectively. – Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations for the future. – Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations. – Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct. – A degree in HR or similar with CIPD qualification 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, graduate recruitment highly desirable. – Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    Minimum years experience required- A degree in HR or similar with CIPD qualification 5-8 years of experience in recruitment, graduate recruitment highly desirable. – Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    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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    Manager, Sales & Advisory – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Front-line position to manage Sales & Advisory of Transaction Banking Products & Services of defined Coverage Area.Principal Accountabilities:The position represents an integral part of our Sales & Advisory Team working closely with assigned Coverage Teams (Institutional, Corporate & Islamic – primarily borrowing accounts), Unit Head TB Sales & Advisory and Head TB Sales & Advisory in originating and executing transaction banking opportunities through market leading Transaction Banking, Liquidity/Cash Management, Trade & Working Capital Digital Solutions, and providing on-going client management services to ensure ramp-up of further wallet penetration.• Responsible for annual revenue targets agreement for assigned portfolio.• Establish strong relationship with assigned clientele to be their first point of contact for new transaction banking cum trade opportunities & for providing professional advice on transaction technicalities.• Handling complex trade transactions/queries, proposing appropriate trade finance & transaction banking solutions through transaction banking products assessment note (TPAN) in conformity with client’s business model & bank’s underwriting standards, to competent authorities to facilitate decision making.• Conduct wallet assessment to determine new areas for wallet & products penetration. Account Planning for ETB/NTB clients carries prime scope of this position.• Keep track of assigned portfolio revenues, volumes and monitor against planned targets.• Cross sell other flow products i.e. Treasury to ensure multi-product relationship.• Solicit business/leads through bene-marketing of counter parties.• Ongoing Client Engagement through regular client visits and phone calls.• Ensure professional execution of services by liaising with coverage partners, Trade Ops, FI, Compliance and other internal stake holders• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Facilitate capability enhancement of TB products selling techniques of the coverage team.• Keep abreast with recent developments in the local/international business environment & relevant market in-sights for betterment of the bank and existing product offerings.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Masters / Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Management• Overall banking experience of 10+ years with 4 to 6 years of experience in Trade / PCM products of Transaction Banking Sales function with local / MNC banks in UAE Market having expertise in handling Institutional / Corporate / Business segment clients from TB Products perspective.• Certification in Trade Finance will be an added advantage.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

    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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    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Upskilling Stream – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tomorrow, Today – Digital Upskilling stream – Senior Associate (experienced)Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryResponsibilities:- Coordinate learning programmes within Digital Upskilling agenda: including planning, trainers/providers searching, scheduling, arrange required facilities for online and offline sessions, communication with learners, evaluation and reporting, and other arrangements (incl. programmes for senior leadership level)Support learners during their programmes journey: – Being in contact with the, checking the progress, helping to overcome challenges – Acting as a point of contact for learners, advising learners on their inquiries related to digital skills – Writing learning programmes related communications – Arranging and managing nomination process where needed – Hosting learning sessions where required – Being involved in the content design – Maintaining documentation about programmes content, trainers and participants – Working with LMS and online content creation tools – Working with large amount of data – importing/exporting LMS data, transforming and analyzing data, driving conclusions

    Experience: – Min 5 years of work experience preferable in a big cross-territory organization, with at least 2-3 years being a senior specialist in learning and development, programmes coordination, or project management areas – Experience to perform data analysis and reporting – Experience in programme coordination for senior management level – Experience of working with LMSs is preferred Interest to the area of digital skills is a must, experience within digital area is preferred – Curious critical thinker and problem solver – Ability to work with large data sets – Ability to learn quickly – Ability to implement things from high level plan to execution – Ability to multitask Resilience to uncertainty Skills & Personality traits: – Agility – Change resilience – Learning agility Optimism – Teaming – Creativity – Reframing – Curiosity – Communication – Service – Excellence – Innovation

    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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    Performance Improvement Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:The role is to ensure effective control assurance of the 1st line of defense and drive performance improvement across the operations function in terms of reducing cost-to-serve, turnaround times and proactively identifying resilience gaps. The role holder will be tasked with designing, developing, and implementing control assurance and control improvement across the COO function. This role is based within the COO function encompassing the functional areas of IT, Operations, Transformation, and Support services. The COO function aims to become a best-in-class operating function in the bank and this role plays a crucial part in enabling that purpose; the role is both inward looking (within the COO function) and outward looking (delivering performance improvement for other CBD stakeholders).Principal Accountabilities:• Identify relevant control processes and frameworks and recommend improvements in business processes and controls. • Implementing controls and frameworks following the methodology and strategy set by the Head of Resilience and Performance Improvement• Testing the controls over the 1st line of defense activities within the units that make up the COO function• Executes against a pre-arranged review plan to evaluate both: impacted units for performance improvement and to evaluate the design/effectiveness of key controls within the COO function• Identify key areas of concern or risk and support the development of specific programs that will address the primary requirements of resilience and performance improvements• Ensure document policies and procedures (e.g. SOPs) remain current and are aligned to the processes taking place• Identifying key areas of performance improvement to reduce their cost of unit processing, improve their turn-around-time, and/or enhance productivity• Implement performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with stakeholders and track results to ensure sustainable results• Review regulatory impact on controls and implement changes as necessary• Ensure controls are regularly review and the effectiveness tested• Sufficiently document resilience testing details and results• Monitor and analyse KRIs and operational metrics• Maintain performance tracking and control databases• Assist in the timeline remediation of issues, including internal/external audit observations and regulatory findings.• Undertake special projects as assigned• Exhibit solid time management to complete reviews scheduled in a timely manner• Conduct annual operating performance risk assessments to ensure that department performance is aligned to stakeholder expectations• Execute on a compliance risk & control testing plan; including all remediation• Identify and escalate management self-identified-issues in a timely manner

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree• Background in Banking, risk management and / or internal audit; Audit, Risk or Compliance professional designation preferred• Ability to understand and identify key risks and controls that require testing within processes• Analytical and review skills with the ability to draw the correct conclusions from reviews• Time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task• Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business/function

    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