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    Industry Marketing Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryImplement marketing plans and carry out marketing activities to support the brand identity and positioning. Development of thought leadership, connecting with the Clients and Markets Business Partners to address the LoS marketing and business development needs. Support sales efforts through marketing publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to the LoS/Industry/Proposition.Primary duties and responsibilitiesCustomer – Work closely with Industry and Proposition leaders to deliver their strategic objectives, and profiling activities  – Deliver impactful and innovative campaigns across the region with a strong focus on digital content to resonate with our client – Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East and Strategy& ME in the region and ensure that the work is aligned to the overall corporate brand identity – Deliver quality thought leadership thinking to clients, publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to them and support the brand positioning – Work with the Events team to professionalise and deliver high quality events – Work closely with the design team and agencies on contracted creative production – Embrace digital tools and improve our processes – Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals  Internal processes – Implement the regional marketing plan  – Promote marketing activities in the region including enforcement of corporate branding and marketing strategies, implementation of branding guidelines in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network – Work closely with creative production agencies and market research firms for marketing campaigns and development of marketing plans – Work with the PR & Communications Team Lead on participation in marketing events, industry forums and conferences in the region, and the business development team on sales activities – Support in the measurement of the  effectiveness of marketing campaigns and produce update reports for management – Work with the Account Drivers and Clients & Markets Director to incorporate relevant market trends and insights.   – Support Marketing Team Lead in budget preparation  – Ensure cost efficiency of all marketing activities – Adhere to the Marketing budget – Review business results and ensure the adherence of the marketing activities and plan towards achieving the plan – 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 environment

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- Degree educated  Language- Fluency  in spoken and written English,  proficiency in Arabic is an advantage    Overall Experience- 5+ years of experience in the Marketing field   Specific Experience – Proven track record in a marketing function  – 2+ years of experience in the Professional Services Industry in a top tier big 4 firm specifically in PR, Communications or  Marketing is an advantage – 2+ years  experience in a management capacity – Industry experience within the Middle East is preferred Knowledge and Skills- In depth knowledge of Marketing and Branding principles – In depth knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends – Strong knowledge of new and traditional marketing channels – In depth knowledge of service offering for all PwC LoS and industry sectors in the Middle East – Commercial awareness – Knowledge of business planning and budgeting – Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills, including public speaking and interviewing skills, and ability to represent the organization in diverse forums – Subject matter expertise in marketing and branding – Knowledge of monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns – Solid knowledge of corporate reputation and business ethics – Knowledge in  online media, social media Marketing, and developing user friendly digital platforms – Excellent Marketing research skills and conducting competitive intelligence analysis  – Good project management skills  – Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills  – Significant personal presence, enabling successful interaction directly with senior consultants, clients, and knowledge professionals

    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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    Business Development Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a leading provider of Concierge Services in the UAE with a unique Fintech offering for the region. We are currently engaged on a mandate for a Russian speaking Business Development Manager.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the sales cycle. They should be confident with building new client relationship and maintaining existing ones. They should have evidence of strong skills and possess good negotiation skills. Preferably with experience in business development within luxury, concierge and Financial Services. The candidate will also have a good network within the GCC within the UHNW arena.Responsibilities* Build relationships with prospective clients* Maintain consistent contact with existing clients* Manage sales pipeline* Analyze market and establish competitive advantages* Track metrics to ensure targets are hit

    The Candidate* Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years in sales industry* Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing Demonstrated sales success* Excellent UHNW / HNW Contacts and Network* Strong negotiation skills* Strong communication and presentation skills* CRM experience is preferred* Russian Speaking is a must, with Arabic being advantageousSalary and BenefitsAED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    Admin Manager – Mandarin Chinese Speaker | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a renowned Financial Services who are at the top of their game within the Tech Business, they are looking to hire a driven Admin Manager to work remotely in Dubai. This is an exciting new opportunity to work for an international financial services business in a start-up environment in Dubai. This role will see you manage the administration functions and support the local team as well as the head office.Your duties will include drafting and reviewing of policies, completing expenses and support staff with administrative standards, coordinating with service provides and assisting staff in any travel matters. You will also assist with any events, projects or staff activities and complete any ad hoc admin tasks as necessary.This role allows for flexible working and will be working from home until an office is set up. This position offers an excellent benefits package and growth progression.

    The successful candidate should have great attention to detail, be good at prioritising tasks and have excellent English communication skills. Our client is looking for someone that is switched on, organised and has a real interest in Tech/Financial services. Ideally you should have at least 3 to 5 years of Administrative experience and it would be advantageous if you have worked within the Finance/Tech Business previously and are Degree educated. You should have a pro-active and motivated mind set and able to multi-task effectively. You must be based in Dubai and must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese to meet the criteria for this role.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Russian Speaking Business Development Manager | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client is a leading provider of Concierge Services in the UAE with a unique Fintech offering for the region. We are currently engaged on a mandate for a Russian speaking Business Development Manager.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the sales cycle. They should be confident with building new client relationship and maintaining existing ones. They should have evidence of strong skills and possess good negotiation skills. Preferably with experience in business development within luxury, concierge and Financial Services. The candidate will also have a good network within the GCC within the UHNW arena.Responsibilities* Build relationships with prospective clients* Maintain consistent contact with existing clients* Manage sales pipeline* Analyze market and establish competitive advantages* Track metrics to ensure targets are hit

    The Candidate* Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years in sales industry* Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing Demonstrated sales success* Excellent UHNW / HNW Contacts and Network* Strong negotiation skills* Strong communication and presentation skills* CRM experience is preferred* Russian Speaking is a must, with Arabic being advantageousSalary and Benefits* AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    IT Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    “•Be resposible for the operation and maintenance of Network devices(Router/Swith),UPS and Server. •Provide ITsupport services and be in charge of day to day IT operations. •Install and conduct testing of the systems to ensure their normal operation •Resolve the various problems arising from IT application systems and liaison with software vendor/local network service provider. •Be responsible for some development work.Discuss with the business department to form a requirements specification.Discuss the specific implementation plan with the development center and follow up the progress •Ability to communicate in Chinese and in English.• Complete other tasks assigned by the Head/Deputy Head of Banking Department.”

    Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the Department Other interactions: The other Dept. of the BranchUniversity Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT/Information Security/Network /Software or related field from a reputed universityOther Certifications obtained: With Network engineer certification Electrician certification would be a plus Specialist Knowledge• With IT back office experience. • With knowledge on network, server, infrastructure of server room and development.” Soft Skills and Personality Strait • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with varied needs from different dept.• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal-fluency in English is essential

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Team Leader – Corporate Services | Rethink

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Clients with their structuring needs through:Adhoc Services• Administration of client bank accounts• Assisting client for Free zones and Embassy Attestation of various Company Documents• Maintaining client entity records in line with operational procedures• Preparing a monthly and quarterly report for use by the management and/or to facilitate monitoring of recurrent tasks. • Arranging Amalgamation of Companies, Drafting of Amalgamation Agreement• Economic Substance Regulation (ESR): Filling of ESR Notification and Reporting to FTA• Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Declaration: Assisting client for filling UBO Declaration as per Guidelines of Cabinet Resolution• Handling client inquiries for structuring of various vehicles (company, trust, foundation, e.g.) in all UAE jurisdictions, Free Zones and abroad, via phone, e-mail or personal meeting, with an emphasis on timing and quality• Oversee and manage Adhoc team including daily team meetings• Manage files during absences within team• Be the first point of contact for escalation of client issues and report to Team Manager for any issues

    Experience & Qualifications• At least 4 – 5 years’ experience in a corporate service provider, private family office or private client law firm• Knowledge, experience and exposure of free zones and the UAE’s federal regulatory regime; • GraduateOther expertise • Proficient in MS Office (MS word & MS excel etc.)Essential characteristics • Confident and presentable• Culturally aware and sensitive to clients and colleagues• Flexibility to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English• Experience working with people of different backgrounds and a high level of cultural competency • The ability to juggle and track multiple tasks and responsibilities • Demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and to the organizational mission.

    Re/think is a boutique accounting, regulatory and compliance, VAT advisory, audit, HR consultancy, recruitment and business advisory firm. We specialize in assisting SME clients with cost-effective, high quality services and solutions. We create value by investing in highly qualified and motivated people and working closely with leading industry partners to provide our clients a one stop shop for all of their business support.

    This support ranges from our core services to CFO and board level advisory for the sectors and markets we serve. Our ability to add value reaches across business size, as our offering can be adopted to start ups through to large complex firms. More

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    Relationship Manager (Trade and Finance) | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Be an energetic member of Trade Finance Team Trade Finance related Customer developing, customer due diligence (KYC), trade background authenticity reviewing, credit approval procedure initiating and tracking, transaction files arrangement and transfer, etc.

    Trade Finance related Customer developing, customer due diligence (KYC), trade background authenticity reviewing, credit approval procedure initiating and tracking, transaction files arrangement and transfer, etc. Interactions: Reporting to the Head of the Department Preferred University Subject: Finance/Economic/International Trading Nature of the role is best described as Relationship Manager Other Certifications obtained: CDCS, ACAMS

    In October 2008, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) formally entered into the Middle East region, establishing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Middle East) Limited (regulated by the DFSA) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (QFC) Branch (authorized by the QFCRA) in quick succession and commencing businesses. This enables ICBC to become the pioneer of China-owned banks in the Middle East region, and will, on the basis of its advanced market position, excellent client base, multiple product structure, strong innovative ability and prominent brand value, allows ICBC to support various infrastructure financing demands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the greater Middle East, and comprehensively provide various financial services including international trade, domestic guarantee and oversea credit, project financing, to become the economic bridge and channel between China and the Middle East region.

    At the end of 2009, ICBC succeeded in acquiring a wholesale banking license from Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, which is seen as a big progress for ICBC in the Middle East region. Now a chain has been formed between the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha to provide more comprehensive financial services to ICBC clients in the region.

    ICBC will keep on improving its network within the Middle East region by relying on abundance of market resources, insistence on prioritizing commercial banking, striving to develop investment banking and asset management, so as to strengthen ICBC’s influence and competitiveness, and become the most influential and respectable bank in the region. More

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    Insurance Consultant | Alliance Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for dynamic sales experts to prospect for new clients, develop & maintain a portfolio by selling life insurance policies. They will be responsible for organizing meetings with clients, conducting financial need analysis, offering personalized guidance on selecting the right life insurance plan, providing after-sales services, and maintaining overall business persistency in line with the company standards.We offer:• Attractive remuneration structure• Training & Coaching by well-experienced industry leaders • Career Growth Opportunity• Excellent Work Environment

    We are looking for candidates who are:-• University Graduate• Preferably 5 years of Successful Sales Experience in Life Insurance / Real Estate / Banking and financial products in the UAE• With a Driving License and a Car

    With over forty years’ experience, Alliance Insurance has grown to become one of UAE’s leading providers of premium insurance services to individuals, corporations and government bodies. Established in 1975, our business was founded on a commitment to excellence by providing unmatched customer service, security and reliability to our clients.

    Building on these traditional values, we are proud to have played a part in the region’s exponential growth over the past four decades, and we continue to look forward and develop as a business to meet the needs of the region’s rapidly changing market.

    Since the early days, our reputation as a leading service provider has grown by putting customers first; a philosophy that’s at the heart of our continued success. Our experience, expertise, professional partnerships and flexible approach give our clients confidence that their individual needs are being safeguarded. More