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    Manager, Fraud Risk | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JOB PURPOSEThe purpose of this job is to establish an enterprise fraud governance and control framework for the bank including the testing of existing fraud controls.Principal Accountabilities – Develop an enterprise fraud risk controls framework, fraud risk assessment standards, RCSA and KRI working in conjunction with the Head of Fraud Risk Management- Knowledge of banking products, operations and systems- Risk assess business and operations activity to identify fraud risks and implement mitigating controls- Assess the design and effectiveness of the banks fraud prevention program- Provide the required support and guidance to the business to embed and implement fraud policy requirements and control measures within their business areas- On a risk based approach undertake fraud risk control assessment to test the effectiveness of existing controls- Develop fraud detection rule strategy to be implemented in the fraud detection system- Analyze rule performance on an ongoing basis and manage the exercise to fine tune rules on an ongoing basis to improve detection rates- Assess risks associated with launch of new products and services to ensure appropriate controls are there in place to mitigate fraud risks- Understand business strategy and fraud risk priorities and work closely with the business units to implement best practice guidelines and controls to enable proactive detection and prevention of fraud- Plan and undertake annual fraud risk assessment partnering with audit, operational risk and other control functions as applicable- Prepare management dashboard for Operational Risk Committee meetings and periodic reporting to management- Provide oversight on the monthly fraud cases investigated – Review investigations reports prepared by the investigators to ensure the reports are clear and concise- Maintain internal blacklist of confirmed fraud cases- Develop content for fraud awareness training and campaigns- Manage the roll-out and completion of fraud awareness training program across the bank- Prepare monthly fraud reports for Head of Fraud Risk and Head of Operational Risk- Support the Head of Fraud Risk to track, manage and minimize fraud losses across all products, segments and service lines- Develop and maintain strong working relationship with internal stakeholders and act as a point of contact for subject matter expertise on topics related to fraud prevention

    RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS- A Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or Master’s degree in business accounting or legal- Certified Fraud Examiner- PreferablyEXPERIENCE- 10+years of experience in a fraud governance and control role within the banking industry or big 4 consulting firm as Manager. – Experience in developing and enhancing fraud prevention programs- Sound knowledge of undertaking fraud risk assessment, developing and implementing control frameworks and best practice guidelines. – Experience interacting with functional heads, internal control, audit and senior management within the bankSKILLS- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Strategy development- Leadership skills- Strong partnering skills across functions- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills- Ability to acquire, build and inspire a high performance team- Advanced knowledge of SQL and Structured Coding- Working knowledge of credit card, core banking and customer facing channel- Risk assessment of new products, digital channels and servicesCOMPETENCIES- Strategy development- Cross functional team work- Analytical thinking and problem solving- Project and change management- Capability development and team building- Result oriented and execution skills

    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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    Technical Project Manager (IT) | MAYKS HR Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • SQL Programming • Database analyst• Handled software implementation• Handle technical meetings, and integrations• Create management, communication plans and processes.• Analyze and develop procedures for management and technical duties.• Define project responsibilities • Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected• Participate along the staff are allocated for the project.• Maintain project time frames.• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members.• Analytical, computer, and problem-solving skills to be able to use software and to explain the software• Organizational skills and time management skills to keep projects on track to the finish• Project managing skills to start projects and finish projects successfully

    • Living in Qatar with NOC• A bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, management information systems, or similar.• A master’s degree in technology management or business management would be advantageous.• Extensive experience in technical management, preferably in a related industry.• Advanced knowledge of SQL Programming.• Ability to diagnose faults, oversee user-testing, and implement required changes.• Ensuring optimal hardware and software functionality, as well as network security.• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

    We are a Multidisciplinary HR Consultancy firm based in Qatar, with channel partners from all over the world.

    MAYKS HR Consulting has the expertise to enable you to get a high return on your company’s most valuable investment. Our headhunting processes are state-of-the-art, utilizing the best technology to perform all headhunting tasks. Our 13 years’ experience in Qatar in assessing and selecting tools, gives us the ability to serve our clients more effectively and efficiently than anyone in the industry.We consistently provide high-quality headhunted candidates from the local and international markets. MAYKS revolves around being proactive and responsive, giving us the flexibility to accommodate your needs and ensure your success. Our experts will work with you in the headhunting process to ensure that your projects are never in delay. More

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    Managing Consultant – Security | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today’s businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM’s clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs. You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client’s organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world.Your Role and Responsibilities IBM Security Consulting team takes a holistic approach to building and operating cyber security and response solutions and capabilities that support the cyber threat management and regulatory compliance needs of the world’s largest enterprises. Our team combines robust methodologies for security intelligence and operations with industry-experienced consultants and market-leading technology. Position Description The Senior Security Consultant will take direction from the SIOC leader and work directly with the client to ensure the security solutions are implemented or improved according to the client’s business requirements. The Senior Security Consultant will work to develop solutions and capabilities to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber attacks, violations, and abuse within the client environment. Responsibilities – Manage the day-to-day interactions with various business groups, executive management, and other key business stake-holders. – Manage or lead the day-to-day operations of a cyber-defense capability on behalf of the client (if needed/required) . – Develop solution processes, procedures, and information workflows. – Develop threat models – Develop business lead use cases and correlations rules – Assist the client and consultant team as needed to ensure all aspects of the project are completed on-time. – Establish and manage project plans for SIOC engagements. – Communicate on a regular basis with the client and with IBM leadership team regarding the overall progress of the project, current challenges, risks, and other information that may impact the project – Manage engagement risk and define deliverable content. – Assist with team selection (recruiting, interviewing, etc). – Manage skill development, training, and career progression of client solution staff (if needed) . – Develop client solution staffing schedules and training plans. – Serve as the primary IBM approver for solution processes, procedures, and information workflows for the engagement. – Engages in peer-to-peer dialogue with clients about their industry and their situation – Opens new discussions and builds new opportunities with clients – Builds strong rapport with clients creating respect and trust – Opens new relationship opportunities within the client environment – Understands how to construct and gain agreement for business cases – Selects appropriate tools available to develop and validate business cases – Shapes and influences client attitudes to outcomes and key benefits for both the client and IBM – Plan and lead delivery of workshops and facilitated client events

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 7+ years working within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion detection and analysis, firewall deployment, compliance efforts, and security event analysis. – 4+ years’ experience leading a security operations center team to solve business problems – Experience in designing and building security or network operations centers, implementing and managing (processes, technology, governance model, people) – Incident management process development and/or incident management experience – Ability to train level 1 and level 2 security operations center analysts/engineers – Product knowledge of SIEM: Qradar is a plus, ArcSight, SPLUNK, etc. – Depth of Knowledge in Threat modeling, Use Cases and response runbooks (A Must) – Experience in building Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting capabilities, log management or security information management tools, Security Assessment tools (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Netcat) Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Great customer service skills – Strong communication and presentation skills – A dvanced technical writing skills – Strong analytical skill s – Good project management skills – Comfortable working in a project based / client serving model – Drive client pursuits and engage in complex deals – Ability to work with global and diverse teams in a dynamic environment – Professional certifications to include CISSP, SANS GCIA, GMON, Cloud certifications are a plus (i.e. AWS)

    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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    Application Developer – EAI (Internship) | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and Responsibilities – Demonstrates proficiency in Development of message flows using open-source or proprietary ESB tools and technologies – IIB, Software AG, WebSphere DataPower, SI, Tibco, Mule, others. Experienced working with Web Services SOAP and HTTP, HTTPs with SSL, Encryption, decryption. Knowledge or experience in Problem analysis, Requirement Analysis, High level Design, Low-level Design, Development, Deployment process, Testing, Documentation, production support, and Configuration of the Integration Environment. Knowledge on one or more relational database like IBM DB2, Oracle.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Excellent Communication Skills – Fluency in Arabic and English- Bachelor degree in similar field

    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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    Pursuit Strategist | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As an experienced Manager within the Deals Activation team, you’ll support us in making this happen The opportunity The Pursuit Strategist partners with Account Teams to support Regional strategic, high-value pursuits. They engage at multiple stages during the pursuit process and are responsible for developing a tailored communications strategy to articulate a compelling ‘Why EY’ proposition in all pursuit collateral. The Senior PS and PS is responsible for the tactical management of all pursuit work-streams including the touchpoint campaign, draft value proposition, proposal development, facilitation of pursuit readiness sessions and orals preparation. Additionally, the PS is required to identify, develop and implement innovative approaches to pursuit management and drive adoption of these across the Region. Your key responsibilities – Partner with Account Teams to provide a full-service pursuit management model for Regional strategic, high-end opportunities – Serve as a facilitator/key contributor in pursuit strategy sessions, manages output and drives actions – Manage a repository of Regional, Market Segment or Service Line client-facing collateral as appropriate – Develop strategic messaging and lead conceptualization of all client-facing pursuit collateral – Manage and lead the development of opportunity value propositions – Ultimately responsible for quality control of all client-facing materials during the pursuit – Act as the knowledge steward for the pursuit – Lead post pursuit analysis and review; makes recommendations for process improvement – Maintain relationships with other Deal Activation teams and key interdependency groups across the organization – Oversee other pursuit support resources including third-party resources (e.g. Pursuit Coordinator, external translation services, etc.) and ultimately responsible for the overall quality of the corresponding outputs – Champion Gold Standard pursuit management tools and processes- Influence / challenge the account team to optimize the chances of winning

    Skills and attributes for success – Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management – Solution-oriented and makes sound decisions quickly, given tight timeframes- Demonstrate versatility in a constantly evolving environment with a wide variety of social styles To qualify you must have – A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in fields such as Business, International Relations, Marketing, and related fields- 5 – 7 years of Pursuit Management experience – Significant experience in developing external marketing communications – Significant experience working in a cross-border, multi-cultural environment- Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) – Excellent project management skills – Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersIdeally, you will also have – Arabic language skills – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision – Ability to influence without authority as well as lead and coach others – Flexibility to work around client needs and varying time zones What we look for We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success. 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. 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

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    Indirect Tax Senior Consultant | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity Joining our Indirect Tax team, you’ll be a part of a globally integrated team helping leading organizations to move goods and services around the world more effectively. You’ll combine your technical skills and practical experience across industries and geographies to provide tailored advice to clients. This will include identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. You’ll advise clients on VAT treatment of new and complex transactions and help resolve classification or other disputes and issues with the authorities. Your proactive, pragmatic and integrated strategies will help our clients achieve their potential in today’s global environment. Your key responsibilities Client responsibilities You are expected to work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You must also collaborate with a team of VAT professionals to combine diverse cross-border transaction experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. Participating and assisting in preparing for meetings with management teams will be part of your role. You will be assisting in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties. You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the VAT practice, Indirect Tax and across other service lines. Technical responsibilities You must build a deep understanding of the Customs Law and its practical application across the countries. You are expected to understand and apply the regional Free Trade Agreements and key customs concepts such as valuation, classification and origin. You will be identifying and discussing VAT considerations for clients to be aware of in their outbound investments. Engaging with colleagues in overseas offices to deliver VAT advice in respect of global jurisdictions will be part of your responsibilities. You will also prepare for the potential introduction of VAT in the different countries and to discuss with clients how this may impact them as well as work with internal teams to provide indirect tax expertise for audit and transaction projects.

    Skills and attributes for success You must be able to build strong client relationships & excellently communicate in a range of situations in both written and oral English. You should also be able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards. You are expected to be a client focused and commercially aware team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You must also possess project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. You should also be able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically. To qualify for the role you must have – A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting – At least three years of relevant experience as Indirect Tax professional – Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates with from law firms or with relevant industry experience – Customs duty advisory experience is preferable, but we will also consider candidates with VAT/GST advisory experience Ideally, you’ll also have – A relevant Masters degree, CPA or ACA/CA/CPA/CMA/SOCPA/Law qualification/CTA or equivalent tax qualification – Experience working in multicultural teams – Good verbal/written communication skills – Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills. – Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others – Coordination and prioritization skills – Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks – Excellent team player What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Deals, Strategy & Operations – Health Care – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDealsManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Deals Strategy practice, within Deals Transaction Services, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.Our team helps companies navigate the accounting and financial reporting challenges of business combinations. As part of the team, you’ll develop roadmaps of the driving economic objectives, determine the appropriate professionals needed, and consider financial reporting implications for deals.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 Senior Manager, 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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsUp to 20%Available 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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    Data and Analytics Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Analytics Technology practice, within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organizational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organizations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. You’ll make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our stakeholders gain a competitive edge.Our team helps clients navigate various analytics applications to get the most value out of their technology investment and foster confidence in their business intelligence. As part of our team, you’ll help is implement enterprise data products and data management applications that improve operational effectiveness and provide actionable data analytics and insights.As the Lead Data Scientist your responsibilities will include:•    Lead implementation of data products for the Middle East Firm.•    Provide data architecture and technical delivery guidance to the Data Analytics team.  •    Implement enhancements to a central Datawarehouse solution for the firm. •    Lead an agile DevOps software team to create innovative applications.•    Lead a team in data-science and machine-learning efforts in support of PwC clients.•    Oversee exploratory data analysis of sample data sets to advise the Data Lab leads on the incorporation of AI into their labs and applications.•    Analyze requirements, estimate production time, design solutions, code solutions, test solutions, and document work.•    Assist in the definition of application architecture.•    Mentor team of data scientists and provides algorithmic recommendations depending on the data set, acting as SME.•    Ensure adherence to best practices, management processes, and technical constraints.•    Design and conduct training on AI/ML, NPL techniques.•    Assist in the drafting of business cases, project plans, test reports, risk assessments, and other project specific documentation.•    Acts as client liaison in the development of application functional documentation, including technical specs document, technical data sheets, operational manuals, and training materials.•    Must be functional in a coach/player role.

    To be successful in this role, your background must include the following:•    Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or similar engineering discipline.•    Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in agile/scrum software development, data science settings with a focus on developing projects using Data warehousing and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean)•    Strong Experience in Microsoft Development Toolkit (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Visual Studio)•    Experience with Databricks•    Experience with NoSQL, Relational, Multimodal and Graph databases.•    Experience in designing and implementing User Interfaces at an Enterprise Level. •    Strong system architecture and design experience to include deploying production enterprise applications in cloud environments that use AI/ML.•    Experience with scripting and programming languages in Python, R and Java.•    Experience in Design Thinking workshops and all related activities, designing solutions that balance user needs, commercial interests, and technological constraints, and including design strategy, service design, design research.•    Experience planning and executing customer design projects through holistic understanding of problem areas, iterative solution design, executive stakeholder management, and integration of business and technical experts.•    Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and synthesizing to provide insights, identify opportunities, and generate conceptual frameworks.Following skills are nice to have:•    Strong experience with Machine Learning algorithms, techniques and tools.•    Experience with Jira, Confluence, Visio, MS DevOps, and MS Project.•    Experience with Amazon Web Services deployments.•    Master’s degree in Data Science•    Experience with open source development tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).

    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