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    ACS Senior Support Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle Core Database Expert with Exadata skills – ACS Senior Support EngineerAdvanced Customer Services is a global organization within Oracle, providing tailored mission-critical support services to customers with complex IT requirements. We provide customized, proactive solutions for all Oracle applications and technologies: Sun Servers and Storage, Database, Middleware and Applications. Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) provides support in the continuous operational improvement of Oracle environments. ASEs do this by leveraging Oracle’s support-based intellectual property and customers’ experiences throughout their involvement with Oracle’s technologies. Our goal is for every customer to gain ever-more value from their Oracle Solutions by helping them make well informed decisions regarding the implementation; management and use of Oracle technologies. Core Activities and responsibilities: • Delivering high quality technical services to ACS customers. • Ensuring adherence to internal methodology, tools and quality standards. • Proactively foresee existing customer needs and activities to provide better support and remain engaged with customer focused activities • Work with other Oracle LOBs and Partners to ensure that knowledge is transferred both into and out of ACS, and act as technical Subject Matter Experts where required • Be focused on innovation and technology and understand how these can be used to benefit both customers and ACS • Manage and resolve Customer Requests according to product main strategy and model. • Respond and resolve customer issues within Key Performance Indicator targets. • Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of new products. • Ensure the timely completion of planned proactive tasks and Customer Requests. • Owning and resolving problems and managing customer expectations throughout the life cycle in accordance with global standards. • Working towards, adopting and contributing to new processes and tools (ODC, diagnostic methodology, health checks, scripting tools, etc. Related Work Experience • The candidate should have MIN 5-8 years of experience in using and administrating Oracle database server with strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows. • Experience in RAC, DB Performance, or Backup/Recovery is a Must. Formal Education or Equivalent: • The candidates should have a degree in Computer science or similar. • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a must/ (OCM) is a plus in Oracle platform products including database, Cloud certified is preferred.

    Skills • Strong knowledge of UNIX, Linux and/or Windows. • Experience in RAC, DB Performance, DB patching/DB upgrades or Backup/Recovery is a must. • Experience with Exadata is required • More of the following technical areas is a plus: Oracle Security Products, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Tuning, Corruption, Super Cluster, ZFS, ZDLRA. • Having excellent written and spoken English is a must with strong Communication skills. • Candidate should have Customer focus, working globally, team working and results orientation skills. Others (Mandatory): • Excellent Incident and Problem Management skills. • Flexibility to work within a “Follow the Sun” global shift rota, covering local OR non-local day-time hours, including holidays and weekends, on a rotational basis • Ability to be “on-call” support as part of an on-call rotation shared across team members • Willing to travel for long tasks or high frequency

    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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    Business Consultant | A Leading Management Consultancy in UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following roles.• Generating leads, identifying & meeting prospective clients and making presentations.• Liaising with various UAE free zones to submit applications for new company registration and follow up with them until the new business is set up.• Obtaining new and renewing business licenses, residence permits, ID cards, etc. from various free zones.• Selling our products and using online government platforms to obtain new or renew business licenses, freelance permits, residence visas, labor contracts, etc.• Carrying out the necessary licensing and residency transactions at DED, SEDD, ADDED, Amer, Tasheel, Emirates ID Authority etc.• Liaising with GDRFA in obtaining business visas for business visitors.• Studying new rules and regulations from time to time to ensure the company and clients are provided with complete information. • Ensuring the company and clients meet legalities at all times to avoid facing penalties.• Providing expert advice to colleagues and clients on all licensing, visa regulations and other government related procedures by following updates.• Accompanying clients to all government bodies when necessary.

    • In-depth knowledge of business setup and residence visa procedures in UAE free zones and mainland.• Valid driving license.• Exceptional networking and interpersonal skills.• Fluency in English and an additional language (preferably Arabic or Hindi) with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.• Solid knowledge of Microsoft office tools.• Proven experience in lead conversion.

    A leading management consultancy in UAE. More

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    HR Business Partner | Deriv DMCC

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job DescriptionAs an HR Business Partner at Deriv, you’ll partner with our team leads and management to build a performance-driven organisation focusing on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Relying on your strong communication and adaptability skills, you’ll develop and execute HR strategies to enhance the company’s performance and overall employee experience. Your challenges?* Set up, implement, and oversee, effective HR processes and policies involving employees’ onboarding and integration, career transitions, company management, and performance planning.??* Identify and conduct skill gap analyses and devise strategies to fill the skill gaps to boost overall employee learning and development.??* Anticipate HR issues impacting business operations; provide recommendations and solutions when needed.??* Increase leadership and functional capabilities through effective career development and internal promotions.??* Manage internal communication for employee engagement and help build a dynamic organisation.??* Identify employee key challenges across the employee lifecycle and provide solutions to improve the productivity of the entire workforce.

    Requirements* University degree in human resources, psychology, business, or any other related field* Complete understanding of HR functions and best practices* Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software* Analytical mindset with a goal-oriented approach* Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures* Ability to handle complex situations in a fast-paced environment* Exceptional time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines* Excellent spoken and written English communication skillsWhat’s good to have* Proficiency with HRIS* HR professional qualification from Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), or equivalent certificationBenefits* Exciting work challenges* Cooperative work environment* Career advancement opportunities* Market-based salary* Annual performance bonus* Health benefits* Casual dress code* Travel and internet allowances

    We’re Deriv. We’re all about trading. We’re the geeky upstarts who pioneered an industry. That was more than 20 years ago, and we’re still going strong. Today, we work across continents and serve over a million traders from around the globe. Join us. Grow with us. More

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    Principal AppsDBA Support Engineer | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a member of the Support organization, your focus is to deliver post-sales support and solutions to the Oracle customer base while serving as an advocate for customer needs. This involves resolving post-sales non-technical customer inquiries via phone and electronic means, as well as, technical questions regarding the use of and troubleshooting for our Electronic Support Services. A primary point of contact for customers, you are responsible for facilitating customer relationships with Support and providing advice and assistance to internal Oracle employees on diverse customer situations and escalated issues.As an Advisory Systems Engineer, you are expected to be an expert member of the problem-solving/avoidance team and be highly skilled in solving extremely complex (often previously unknown), critical customer issues. Performing the assigned duties with a high level of autonomy and reporting to management on customer status and technical matters on a regular basis, you will be expected to work with very limited guidance from management. Further, the Advisory Systems Engineer is sought by customers and Oracle employees to provide expert technical advice.

    Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Because of substantial customer interfacing, a demonstrated ability to work with customers on an independent basis with exceptional communication skills, while consistently achieving the absolute highest levels of customer satisfaction. Both a Bachelor*s and Master*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience 8 years related experience prior to taking this position. In addition, experience with Oracle*s core products, applications, and tools.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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    Assurance – Core Assurance – Director (Non FS) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Core Assurance – Director (Non FS) – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.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 Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, 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:- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.- Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.- Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.- Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.- Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.- Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Marketing, Comms & Events Support – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWe have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Marketing, Communications & Events Senior Associate to join our Clients and Markets team. Based in Riyadh, you will provide support to the KSA Country Senior Partner and wider stakeholders of our Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar offices. You will play a key role in bringing our marketing and communication strategy to life in one of our strategic growth markets for the firm. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in marketing and communications that will bring fresh thinking, creativity and innovative ideas to their work. You will be passionate and driven with excellent project management skills, leading multiple projects while working to tight deadlines. Working with all grades, from partners to support staff, you will process strong networking skills building relationships at all levels.Key responsibilities: Marketing & Events:• Work closely with PR & External Communication Director To develop a marketing & communication plan for KSA• Support in the Implementation and delivery of impactful and innovative marketing activities campaigns to profile our KSA Partners and market activities in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns providing update reports for management• Support the local stakeholders, Account Drivers and Clients & Markets Director to develop quality thought leadership, incorporating relevant market trends and insights to support our brand positioning in the KSA market• Support the regional Marketing & Communication team in promoting regional, Line of Service (LoS) and Industry marketing campaigns, developing social media campaigns and delivering high quality events in KSA• Manage all third party creative agencies to produce high quality photography and videography outputs for the KSA officeExternal communications:• Support the central PR team to provide external communication on KSA related activities Internal communications:• Support the PR & External Comms Leader in developing an internal communication plan for KSA and the Country Senior Partner.• Provide communications support to the KSA office in areas such as – Corporate Social Responsibility, Women in Business and internal events• Support the central internal communications team with local communications initiatives • Draft key stories for PwC Middle East internal platforms to help promote the KSA office in their market activities Brand• Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East and Strategy& ME in the KSA market whilst adhering to the global brand guidelines and overall corporate brand identity• Act as a brand champion for the KSA office and guiding internal stakeholders on the appropriate brand execution • Work closely with the Creative Design Centre on the production of all branded material for the KSA officeLearning & Growth:• Liaise with the marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities• Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals• Support in the recruitment and termination of staff as needed• Responsible for people management including nurturing talent, coaching and counseling• Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve targets/service level agreements• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed• Establish a healthy work environmentFinancial:• Support in managing the marketing budget and report on all associated marketing spend related to KSA marketing and comms activities

    Knowledge, skills and experience:• 4+ years marketing and communications experience working in a marketing field• Experience working in the Professional Services Industry, Big 4 or Multinational company specifically in Marketing, PR or Communications capacity• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR and Communications or related field• Commercial awareness and solid understanding of the region and the KSA market• Experiencing in working independently or as part of a wider regional team• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high quality outputs under pressure• Experience of executing brand campaigns in line with global brand guidelines• Fluent in English. Arabic (speaking and writing) desirable• Middle East Industry experience desirable• Strong IT skills in MS Office and Google. Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud desirable

    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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    HR Manager – Boutique Consulting | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    HR Manager – Boutique Consulting Dubai, U.A.EA Boutique Consulting in Dubai is looking to hire an HR Manager, this will be an exciting opportunity to have a leading role in one of the prestigious firms. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes.She will be the go-to person for all employee-related issues. Duties will involve managing activities such as job design, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development, and talent management.

    Qualifications:• Can start immediately• BSc/BA in business administration, social studies, or relevant field; further training will be a plus• Female• Arabic Speaking highly preferred but not mandatory• Understanding of UAE labor laws and disciplinary procedures• Proven experience as HR Generalist/manager• Ability to multitask• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.• Ability to maintain confidentiality.Interested candidates can send their updated online.

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    People Advisory Services Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    People Advisory Services Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager – Saudi NationalsAs the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Advisory Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place, for the right cost, doing the right things. We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams to address complex issues relating to organization transformation including culture and change management, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results. The better the question. The better the answer. The better the world works. The opportunity To manage change effectively, businesses must establish people and organizational strategies that allow them to respond flexibly to market forces. As a people and organizational change advisor, you will work with clients in delivering their HR and workforce transformation and organisational agendas and providing change management support with large scale Business Transformation. Working in networked, high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, you will play leading role in executing different clients agendas and needs as it relates to HR transformation, change management, culture, rewards and recognition among other areas of speciality. Through structured learning & development, and project experience working with EY People Advisory Service experts, you will gain the consultancy and change management skills required to solve complex people challenges. Your key responsibilities You are expected to have strong project management skills and experience as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills (Both Arabic and English written and verbal communication). As a consultant, you must have an entrepreneurial mind-set and an ambition to develop your People and Organizational Change and Industry expertise to continuously bring the best to our clients. You will also be part of projects involving organization design, performance management, rewards business transformation and cultural changes, developing the capabilities of leadership and employees, talent and learning optimization etc. Furthermore, you will work in projects, together with colleagues from different service lines to address their most complex issues and deliver tangible results as well as establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered to clients by our offices are of the highest standards and done on time.

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Holds a primary degree (from a leading university preferred) – Strong oral and written communication skills both Arabic and English, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) – About 4 years work experience within an industry specific environment as change agent or in change enablement roles with exposure to change readiness assessment, change management plan, training strategies, cultural transformation plans, stakeholder management and communications, HR transformation, HR departments, rewards, Training and Development Ideally, you’ll also have – Experience in large-scale transformation programmes – Looking for Bachelors or Masters in Business and HR – Relevant professional experience, working in Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche HR organisational houses, niche consultancy or blue chip company/public sector – No requirement for sector specialisation but insight into one or more of the following is desirable: Government & Public Sector, Power & Utilities, Financial Services, Technology & Communications What we look for We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for technical knowledge experience – we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways. 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