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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

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    Senior Cost Manager | Currie & Brown

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Currie & Brown is looking for a site-based senior cost manager for our office in Abu Dhabi UAE.The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.Responsibilities will include:• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients• Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments• Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control• Undertaking cost management services with limited supervision• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner• Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in cost management of projects• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships

    Requirements:• BSc in quantity surveying • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors • A minimum of ten years’ technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm• Pre and post-contract experience • Middle East experience• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible

    Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the procurement, construction, management and utilisation of their physical assets.

    From airports to corporate headquarters, power stations to health and education, leisure and hotel facilities to transportation infrastructure – the sheer range of projects we are involved in gives us a vast breadth and depth of experience. Projects of this kind cannot be tackled with an ‘off-the-peg, one-size-fits-all’ solution. Instead, we apply flexible working and innovative thinking to provide a value-for-money, tailored solution.

    We operate throughout the world and have offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East. More

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    Assurance – ACE Translation Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryDue to the rapid growth of our regional Assurance Centre of Excellence (ACE), we currently have opportunities for ambitious and motivated professionals who are able to communicate comfortably in English and Arabic as part of virtual teams. Translators are required for our in-house translation centre based in Jordan. We support the mainstream Assurance departments and work on a huge range of clients across the region. We pursue developing our capabilities in all lines of service to embed our PwC verbal identify in Arabic. In this business area we utilise SDL Trados to assist in the translation of financial statements, proposals, reports, letters and various other types of documents needed in a professional services firm. We offer full time employment in a modern office environment.What you will be doing: – You will be required to possess strong project management skills to execute the process work flow from the beginning to its final review stage, thereby working with people of different level of experience in the business area. – Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in the translation services and learning the skills needed to execute them to a high level of quality in an efficient way. – Based on request requirements the candidates will provide the service against agreed deadlines and monitors the time spent which is recorded on a time sheet system daily. – Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives. – Keeping up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world in PwC’s service delivery centres. – As Translators in the ACE team, the role includes wider practice communication responsibilities which relate to the execution of the individual work request.

    Qualifications: – Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as English and Arabic language. – Years of Experience: 0 – 2 .- The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output. – Language Skills: Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English, native level of Arabic with ability to localisation in Middle East region. – Prior translation / proofreading experience in financial/accountancy/tax/consulting and related fields and acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar are reflected in our evaluation of your skills.   – Successful candidates who grow in this role aim for certifications in their field. – Ability to learn in a culture where one takes responsibility for their personal growth and development. – Experience to work under pressure and meeting multiple deadlines a day while maintain a positive attitude and exemplary customer service. – Strong interest and passion for attention to detail in a multi-cultural working environment. – Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. – Proven IT skills in the following programmes MS Office: word, excel and power point; SDL Trados.  – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East where the project dictates might be required. – Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different countries in the region on the translation project to ensure it is conducted in accordance with the expectation of the client lead, not breaching PwC brand guidance (verbal and visual).

    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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    Finance (CFA) Trainer | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssurancSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryResponsibility and accountability for his area of the business (Finance, IFRS, CMA & CFA Training Programmes), ensuring that the financial targets are met through the contribution of attendance at client meetings, proposal input, new product innovation, input into marketing collateral, website text, quality monitoring and innovation to provide the business generation team with conversation openers.- Work closely with the resourcing team to build a pool of trusted SMEs who can deliver within his areas of expertise and train them to ensure consistency of quality delivered to clients in accordance with PwC Academy Training Methodology and Gamified Learning Strategy.- Deliver appropriate training sessions related to areas of expertise (open & corporate) to reduce sourcing external trainers.- Develop/review course content in accordance with agreed course objectives- Oversee and direct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions, and lectures.- Prepare hard copy training materials such as module summaries, handouts, worksheets, videos, and presentations.- Train and guide new trainers within his expertise.- Attend client meetings & catch ups when necessary- Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement within the Finance, IFRS programmes offered

    – Bilingual Arabic and English is preferred- Experience in providing professional training in his area of expertise for at least 3-5 years- Practical experience in Finance/IFRS implementation- Should have relevant professional qualification/certification/credentials based on his field (e.g. CMA/CFA/CPA)- Experience in the KSA market and public sector would be a plus- High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with Powerpoint, Excel and Word- Excellent spoken and written English skills- Excellent communication and presentation skills- Flexibility in working hours (evenings and weekends)- Pleasant, dynamic and proactive individual with ability to take ownership- Ability to develop and manage good relations with internal and external stakeholders- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

    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