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    IBM Application Architect | 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 Over the past 100 years, IBMers all over the globe have helped make the world work better and smarter. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things: Changing how we create, collaborate, analyze and engage. From transforming healthcare to improving the retail shopping experience – it’s what IBMers do. In Africa, we’ve been changing the way the continent does business for more than 50 years, and as our company continues to grow, we’re looking for talented professionals to join us in this new era.Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers, and make an impact.IT Specialists in this job role have expertise in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems. Typical examples of the deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation. IT Specialists who primarily apply their technical skills in an internal or external customer billable services and implementation environment. The employee focuses on individual/team objectives and development of professional effectiveness.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise HCAM

    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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    Senior Audit Manager, Financial Crime and Compliance | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • To develop and lead the delivery of audit engagements, the transformation of departmental professional practices, develop and maintain a risk based audit plan within areas of responsibility and manage teams capable of delivering the audit plan.Principal Accountabilities Audit Assignments• Lead and oversee audits across a broad range of areas, in order to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, systems, processes and procedures, highlighting areas of concern.• Plan and organise reviews and agree terms of reference to ensure they are carried out effectively, within the timescales allocated, keeping senior management informed of progress and findings.• Reliably able to exercise judgement over the materiality of issues and ratings of audits.• Exercising judgement over management’s risk awareness and delivering IAD’s opinion to senior management.• Present Audit reports to CEO, GMs, Senior Management (first and second line) on the audit findings raised in reviews, together with recommendations for improvements.• Oversee the actions taken so that outstanding issues identified during reviews are followed up and resolved to ensure that risks are effectively managed in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.Special Assignments• Lead and present results to Senior Management on ad-hoc requests for special audits or investigations.Stakeholder Management • Build, manage and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships in order to ensure service levels are in line with agreed business plans.• As appropriate, pro-actively liaise with stakeholders and team members in order to discuss current and future issues; feed risks identified into the planning process and provide advice and guidance as required, whilst promoting best practice.• Assess compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures and guidelines together with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements where appropriate implementing actions to protect the Bank’s business at all times.Department Management• Lead and support the Chief Auditor in IAD transformational changes by refining IAD practices, and coaching and mentoring IAD members as required.• Lead the Quality Assurance Program across IAD. Other Management Responsibilities • Frequent attendance at, and presentation to, Board Audit Committee.• Will act as Deputy for the Chief Auditor at the Risk & Compliance SteerCo, any ad-hoc Project Steering Committees, Operational Risk Committee, and Risk Management Committee (ExCo level).• Manage projects or work in respect of special situations, ensuring that where appropriate they are delivered on time and within budget.• Recommend and manage changes to policies, systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational improvements. • Lead, manage, motivate, develop and appraise team members so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business.• Fully accountable for maintaining the Audit Universe for their areas of responsibility.

    Requirements• 6+ years’ experience in external or internal audit• Strong Regulatory knowledge• Deep understanding of AML regulations is a pre-requisite• Strong understanding of Banking• Strong knowledge of Banking Regulations

    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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    ACE Cloud Solution Manager | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Provides direction, leadership, and specialist knowledge to Cloud Solution team in designing, demonstrating and deploying Oracle Cloud architectures that address customer business problems. Guides team to drive Oracle Cloud customer consumption through accelerating the adoption of Oracle cloud services.Responsible for managing resources that work with customers, sales, engineering, and product teams to design and implement cloud solutions for customers. Establishes business objectives, metrics, and plans to ensure attainment. Executes on strategy, provides guidance, direction and specialist knowledge on Oracle cloud solutions and technology. Manages the implementation of solutions, ensures successful deployments and provides direction on code development and scripting. Oversees the support of customers from Proof of Concept (POC) through production deployment of services, resource configuration, planning, and customer education/training. Identifies gaps and enhancements to influence engineering roadmaps for customer driven features. May deliver presentation demonstrations to high level customers and at conferences and events. Maintains expertise by staying current on emerging technologies.

    Minimum qualifications include: 5 years experience with computer applications and tools required. Ability to travel 50% international and domestic. Preferred but not required qualifications include: Bachelor of Science-level university degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering from accredited university; and/or relevant 5 years technical experience. Advanced degree in relevant field of studies highly desirable. 1 year of previous experience as a dotted line manager, employee mentor or technical lead with computer applications and tools. Expertise in and an in depth and thorough knowledge of competitive and industry knowledge in the field of computer applications and tools; System and application design; Implementation of advanced product features; Project management; Solving technical problems with customers in technical environments; Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 5 years experience and expertise in the clear communication of technical information to others through presentations, demonstrations, written communication and consultative solutioning experience. As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    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

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    In House Counsel | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Advising our corporate, trade finance, private banking and treasury department in respect of pre contractual documents such as advisory or financing mandates , confidentiality agreements, term sheets letter of intent and commitment letters.• Assisting in negotiating and drafting legal documentation relevant to conventional financing and highlighting any associated legal risks on such transactions.• Assisting in standardizing contracts, developing standard agreements and contributing to the approval of new activities and products, complex and cross border transactions (with emphasis on corporate financing and trade finance)• Preparing, reviewing , drafting, and negotiating legal documentation in relation to bank’s day to day operations and activities, including tenancy Agreements , employment contracts, various service contracts, etc.• Instructing , coordinating , managing, and liaising with extern legal counsel appointed by the bank in respect of financing transactions.• Assisting in litigation procedures.• Developing awareness and training programs on legal risk aspects for the bank employees.• Assisting in preparing procedures, policies and /or memorandum ,as and when required.• Advising on various legal issues and documentation related to transaction in the Middle East.• Reviewing Contract and commercial claim drafting and support.• Providing advice about debt collection, pre litigation disputes and litigation.• Liaising with external law firms as required.

    • Degree level in law with commercial /business or related.• 3+ years of relevant experience within the legal industry• Well known with common law regulations and jurisdiction.• fluency in English with Good communication and writing skills, Can speak Chinese (Preferred)• Detail oriented with high attention to quality.• Able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Business Continuity Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeThe Business Continuity Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Bank’s business continuity plans and data. The person will support all activities necessary to enable the Bank to respond to a business interruption. Principal Accountabilities• Update and revise all BCP/DR materials and documentation (e.g. Business Impact Analysis, plans, emergency response procedures, call lists, test results, etc.)• Provide guidance and support to all business units, including Branches, for the development, maintenance and testing of unit continuity plans • Manage the planning and co-ordination of all business continuity technical and user testing• Liaise with the Bank’s Business Continuity Coordinators to develop effective working relationships• Conduct and manage the risk analysis process for functional areas to identify points of vulnerability, single points of failure, assist with the identification of risk avoidance and mitigation strategies• Active management and participation in the event of a business interruption• Develop status reports (e.g. report cards) on departmental continuity plans and prepare management reports as necessary• BC/DR Program Management: Manage the execution and direction of the program. • Manage the scheduling budget, and scope of recovery programs. • Assist with preparation and maintenance of the program status to CEO and Management Committee as well as Auditors. • Manage and participate when required to determine risk, priorities and BCM investment strategies. • Proactive identifications of key risks in the IT and business areas. • Develop and manage the development of action plans and to mitigate or eliminate risk.• Awareness and Training: Promote business continuity management through training and awareness. • Develops service level risk management agreements with other businesses and vendors.• BC/DR Plan Maintenance & Verification: Facilitates the maintenance and verification of the continuity plans• Familiarity with the current regulatory environment on BCP for financial services companies (e.g. CBUAE regulations, Basel II, etc.)

    Requirements• Bachelor’s degree preferably in commercially oriented discipline or Higher Secondary education with recognized diploma in IT or 5 years of relevant experience in the fields of BCM.• Thorough understanding of IT services, Business Continuity and program management disciplines are required. • Experience supporting Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities.• 5 to 7 years of relevant IT or BCP experience.• 3 to 5 years of project/program management.

    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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    Senior Relationship Manager, Institutional Banking (GRE's) | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:• Professional management & maintenance of Government Related Entities client relations, growing the GRE book for CBD.• Work done in coordination with team Head and Assistant Relationship Mangers/Relationship Officer.Principal Accountabilities:Work Management• Manage, maintain and expend a portfolio of GREs. Ensure risk intake is properly managed, optimizing returns, cross-sell and relationships are cultivated to maximize contributions to CBD in support of the team’s growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new New to Bank clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Financial products to meet given sales targets.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal, and execution for all kinds of securities (Asset, Shares and Bonds) • Seek credit-mitigating solutions to mitigate risk or improve RoE on client / transaction basis where applicable and have the ability to structure and arrange structured transactions.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. • Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services including introduction of investment portfolios to corporate clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. • Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, financial covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Manage a team of Relationship Officers, set, agree and measure annual targets, provide professional advice, guidance, training & motivation to enhance their potential & capabilities to hold higher responsibilities, and conduct their performance reviews.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank. Comply with and adhere to all relevant regulatory and Central Bank requirements and uphold the highest professional standards.• Keep abreast of developments in the local and regional business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of contacts with the relevant target business and financial institutions community.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience:• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management or Engineering. • 8 – 12 years of experience in Corporate banking with 4-5 years of exposure to Corporate Banking in the UAE.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank.

    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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    Public Relations Officer | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Handle all kinds of routine administration processes like office management and maintenance• Support other departments whenever related issues are faced• Coordinate with Head Office and regional team.• Manage the office renovation projects, handle the procurement of office furniture and supplies, and collaborate with internal teams on security and FA&FF related projects.• Manage large-scale marketing or procurement projects, negotiate contracts with vendors, perform budgeting and timeline control, and supervise the overall progress.• Design and produce posters, brochures, handouts, promotional videos, marketing gifts, etc., create marketing contents, and manage social media accounts.• Prepare organizational publications such as employee newsletters, anniversary booklets, memorial albums, etc. for internal and external audiences.• Draft speech for senior management on various occasions.• Maintain good relationships with media partners, arrange interviews, and manage advertising placement through different channels.• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including authorities, clients, NGOs, etc.• Assist with maintaining web contents from time to time.• Draft reports and minutes of seminars and meetings.• Take care of all the arrangements like hotel booking, transportation arrangement, restaurant booking, itinerary planning etc for guests.• Any other responsibility assigned by the bank or person in charge of the department from time to time on the basis of requirement.

    • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree majored in finance, economics, journalism or related field.• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, knowledge in Arabic is a plus.• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and priority multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to details.• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and cope with pressure.• Highly resourceful team-player.

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) is China’s largest bank and the largest bank in the world. It is one of China’s “Big Four” state-owned commercial banks (the other three being the Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank). It is the largest bank in the world in terms of market value, the world’s largest bank by deposits, and the world’s most profitable bank.

    In October 2008, the opening of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited ( regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority) allows ICBC to become the pioneer among the Chinese financial institutions for the Middle East market. With strong support from its Head Office located in Beijing, ICBC Middle East support the financial needs of the UAE and the Middle East area, provide a comprehensive international trade,overseas financing against domestic support, project finance, clearing and settlement, and a series of financial services, become a link of economic and trade exchanges between China and Middle region. More

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    Business Setup Adviser ( Sales) | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we have some fantastic opportunities for dynamic Sales Professionals to help drive new business in our fast-paced Revenue team.Your responsibilities will include:- Structuring high impact solutions for clients in business setup and company formation- Facilitating and participating in meetings with key client stakeholders to develop an understanding of their business- Generating awareness of the product and services offered related to business setup- Ensuring the client receives the necessary assistance to carry out their desired business- Presenting recommendations to clients regarding the business opportunities and advantages of starting business in different jurisdictions in UAE- Providing excellent service and support to clients to keep them regularly updated- Completing all administration duties associated with the role as required- Updating internal CRM process and systems- Communicating regularly with Operations and Client Relations departments- Preparing and presenting monthly sales reports and participating in meetings as required- Developing cultural awareness activities to improve opportunities in the market- Contributing to the development of marketing materials and sales promotions- Attending networking events to promote our services- Participating in team meetings, working in partnership with colleagues

    To join our team you will have:- Bachelors Degree qualified in a relevant discipline- Minimum 3 years Sales experience in a target driven, KPI focused environment- Experience in business setup / company formation in the UAE is desirable but not essential- Strong networking skills, able to demonstrate your business development capability- Passion for achieving results and exceeding targets- Initiative and commitment, able to manage clients independently- Exceptional communication skills in English, other languages are also desirable but not essential- Currently based in UAE.

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More