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    Investment Analyst | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role presents an opportunity to join one of the world’s most active fintech investors, with more than $10bn invested globally in payments and fintech M&A and investments.The RoleAs an investment analyst in the M&A and strategy team, the candidate will be responsible to:* Conduct market research and analysis of potential investment targets in the fintech space* Create financial models and perform valuation analysis of companies based on different methodologies* Support on the preparation of investment memorandums and other materials for our Investment Committee* Monitor the performance of portfolio companies on a regular basis* Collaborate with business teams on strategy development to help them develop business plans and strategic analysis* Being involved in other ad-hoc projects for the team

    The Candidate * Have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in Business/ Finance / Economics from a top tier university* Have a minimum of 1-year experience, preferably within an investment banking firm, investment management form private equity, strategy consulting firm, or corporate development role* Have excellent quantitative skills and financial modelling skills including the ability to perform valuation, market sizing, and KPI analysis* Fluency in business English, with excellent communication, writing skills, and presentation skills* Ability to work to high standards with attention to detail while dealing with large amounts of information and working on multiple projects at the same time* Experience in Fintech/Payments/E-commerce sector is a plus

    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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    Social Community Co-ordinator | FTFT Capital Investments

    Employment:

    Full Time

    FT FT Capital Investments are looking for an enthusiastic Social Community Co-ordinator that will help build and grow our business in the UAE. The desired candidate will have the capability to work cross-functionally with internal partners to understand business objectives in order to communicate effectively with its customers. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and excited by the diverse range of opportunities and challenges.Responsibilities:• Managing and engaging with the organisation’s online community in a way that builds brand awareness• Responding to customer inquiries & comments on social platforms in a professional and timely manner• Monitor and provide feedback on engagement/conversation via social media channels to leadership• Build relationships with the online community such as customers, potential customers, industry professionals, and journalists• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry and digital trends• Work with social media managers to generate social content that will drive communications• Manage leads and referrals

    Requirements:• Experience in the Blockchain/crypto industry is ESSENTIAL • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English• Problem Solving and time management skills• Strong customer focus with the ability to convey messages politely, tactfully and confidently in conflicts or challenging situations• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively

    Future FinTech Group Inc. is a leading blockchain technology R&D and application company incorporated in Florida. The operation of the Company includes a blockchain based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall (“CCM”) , an incubator for blockchain based application projects, a digital payment system “DCON” and a cross-border e-Commerce platform “NONOGIRL”. The Company is also engaged in development of blockchain based e-Commerce technology as well as financial technology. More

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    Financial Due Diligence – Manager/Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deals, Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence – Manager/Senior Manager – JeddahLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDealsManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Financial Due Diligence 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 assist organisations with both buy side and sell side due diligence. As part of our team, you’ll help us provide both corporate and financial buyers with peace of mind by analysing and validating all the financial, commercial, operational and strategic assumptions being made.As a 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:- Managing teams through the analysis of financial and non-financial business information.- Identifying and understanding key drivers of a business and potential deal breakers (financial and non-financial).- Writing and reviewing financial due diligence (buy-side, sell-side or refinancing) reports for our corporate, banking and private equity clients.- Sharing your experience and developing other team members through the deal process.- Understanding the processes in due diligence work including dealing with risk management processes and procedures.- Interacting with senior levels of Management, and exposure to business owners to understand areas such as historical and projected business performance, wider commercial issues, etc.- Developing internal and external networks, and adopting a business development mindset.- Travel may be required, which is dependent upon the client/ target’s location.

    – ACA/ICAS qualified (or equivalent). – Previous Due diligence experience. – Good business writing and Excel skills (eg report writing). – Good analytical skills and commercial awareness. – Interpersonal skills (lead teams, mentoring and developing staff, confident interacting with clients and management). – Excellent communication skills (questioning and listening skills). – Experience with Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau and other data analytics and visualisation tools. – Passionate about client service. – Able to adapt to change. – Project manage assignments. – Proactive with regard to self-development. – Wide range of client experience. 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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    Consultant/Manager – Energy Sector – Top Tier Strategy Consulting Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client, a Top Tier Strategy Consulting Firm is looking to expand their team in the Middle East Region. They are seeking to hire an Energy Sector Operations Consultant/ Manager on their Expert Track to be based in Dubai and cover the GCC Region. An ideal candidate comes in from a top tier strategy firm with expertise on Operations topics like supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, cost optimization, performance improvement, etc. across sectors like Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Chemicals, Process Industries, etc.This role helps clients create competitive advantage by enhancing their performance by providing project support in areas such as:- Operations and Cost Optimization- Procurement Strategy, strategic sourcing- Supply chain management- Strategy & Operations Planning- Lean and Industry 4.0

    Requirements:- A Masters or MBA or PHD from a top tier institution- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in the industry, a combination of industry and consulting experience (preferred) for the Consultant level and about 8-12 years for the Manager level.- Willing to travel and work on remote client sites- Proactive and entrepreneurial in nature- Ability to work in multicultural teams- Conduct workshops, lead interviews and support clients during the implementation processProfessional Skills:- Analytical and structured with excellent problem solving and quantitative skills- Excellent communication and persuasion skills to interact and manage stakeholders- Exceptional business sense and ability to work beyond core operations practice areas- Excellent written and spoken English (Arabic would be desirable, but not essential)- Excellent track record of project/team leadership and related achievements

    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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    Tax & Legal Services – Digital Services – Tax Technology Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Digital Services – Tax Technology Manager – CairoLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Digital Strategy and Operations team is a multidisciplinary regional team that supports both public and private sector clients, helping them to navigate the large tax and digital transformation that is taking place in the Middle East. The team has a particular focus on tax transformation projects that impact tax strategy, processes, policies and technologies. We support our clients by enabling their tax function to operate efficiently and effectively. A career within Digital Strategy and Operations, will provide you with the opportunity to work at the heart of the large scale tax transformation that the region is going through. You will have exposure to a variety of different projects and clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and understands how technology can be applied to tax problems.To really stand out and make us ?t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 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: – Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of your comfort zone – Manage differently skilled resources in digital tax team to enhance their development – Participate in growing digital tax team by identifying skills required and work closely with the recruitment team to select the right resources – Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty. – Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their development – Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations – Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations – Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet the firm’s/client’s expectations – Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients – Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties – Focus on building trusted relationships – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

    The ideal candidate has: – A good understanding of different technologies applied in a tax environment – A good understanding of how tax is set up in ERP and other systems – Experience with data analytics for tax – Experience with automation solutions like workflow automation and RPA – Experience with dashboards and data visualization – The ability to articulate how to solve a tax business problem by using the best fit technology by taking into account all circumstances – The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of general business processes and the impact of tax and technology on this – A good understanding of the core elements of a tax department and the implications of technology for tax – Preferably had exposure to different taxes – Preferably had experience with E-invoicing – A mindset to search for solutions – A Masters degree in IT, Economics or similar. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Tax Technology Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Digital Services – Tax Technology Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTechnology StrategyManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe Digital Strategy and Operations team is a multidisciplinary regional team that supports both public and private sector clients, helping them to navigate the large tax and digital transformation that is taking place in the Middle East. The team has a particular focus on tax transformation projects that impact tax strategy, processes, policies and technologies. We support our clients by enabling their tax function to operate efficiently and effectively. A career within Digital Strategy and Operations, will provide you with the opportunity to work at the heart of the large scale tax transformation that the region is going through. You will have exposure to a variety of different projects and clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and understands how technology can be applied to tax problems.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 Associate, 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: – Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas – Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results – Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems – Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends – Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance – Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice – Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives – Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others – Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships. – Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    The ideal candidate has: – A good understanding of different technologies applied in the tax environment. – A good understanding of how tax is set up in ERP and other systems – Experience with data analytics for tax – Experience with automation solutions like workflow automation and RPA – Experience with dashboards and data visualization – The ability to articulate how to solve a tax business problem by using the best fit technology by taking into account all circumstances – The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of general business processes and the impact of tax and technology on this – A good understanding of the core elements of a tax department and the implications of technology for tax – Preferably had exposure to different taxes – A mindset to search for solutions – A Masters degree in IT, Economics or similar. Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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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    Citrix Engineer | Etimad Holding

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Design, Install, monitor and provide support of advanced functions of Citrix Systems and associated ecosystem and related applications directly or with the team.• Taking responsibility for technical issues in the environment and providing problem resolution.• Install and update Xenapp (a Citrix virtual app) farms, design and plan Citrix CVAD environments and develop the infrastructure that the Citrix farms run on .• Responsible to deploy and design the Citrix infrastructure• Good hands-on experience in both legacy (XA6.5 & PVS) and New Infra (XA1912.LTSR & MCS) Citrix.• Setting Up Citrix Components like License Server, Delivery Controller, Receiver• Setting Up XenDesktop Resources like Server/Desktop OS Master Image• Configuring the Master Target Device, Creating Machine Catalog and Delivery group as per the requirement.• Managing Citrix licensing & terminal services licensing and windows terminal server• Responsible for managing multiple Clients Citrix Infrastructure• Responsible to resolve all the technical issues for Citrix• Creating and managing the HLD and LLD documents for the Citrix environment Involved in major escalations.• Performing 3rd line administrative and technical duties to provide management & remediation for known issues.• Taking responsibility for technical issues in the environment and providing problem resolution.• Diagnose and repair system problems working closely with vendor support for all servers, software and other hardware directly or with the team members.• Assist in defining, maintaining and monitoring compliance to Citrix related security and software policies for the business.Perform additional responsibilities that may be added from time to time depending on organisational requirements

    Min Bachelor of IT with 5 Years (Citrix environment)Professional Certification: CCE-V,CC-EM Technical/Work Related Skills:• Knowledge of CITRIX/Citrix Loadbalancer . • Storage technologies • Problem-solving • Analytical skills • Communication skills • Task prioritization and time management • Presentation and documentation • Microsoft Windows Server

    Etimad Holding is a technology solutions and services company with dedicated focus on security system solutions, system integration, project fulfillment and execution. We are a dynamic company comprising of highly skilled individuals capable of providing solutions in our field as per the user’s requirements/demands. More

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    Marketing – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – Clients & MarketsManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryIn this role you will focus on implementing marketing plans and carrying out marketing activities to support the PwC Legal business, brand identity and positioning of PwC, reporting to the PwC Middle East Tax & Legal Services Marketing Managers. This includes activities such as event management, running webinars, creating content in various forms (thought leaderships, blog articles, creating videos, creating web pages, developing flyers, drafting newsletters, editing news alerts, etc…). You will be working closely with the PwC Legal Leader, Business Unit leaders and key stakeholders to develop strategies and campaigns that will help drive growth in the business. You will lead various marketing projects – understanding the objectives; developing an action plan; coordinating with relevant stakeholders and creating materials to support the campaign, as well as working with the TLS Marketing Managers to set KPIs and report on delivery success/areas for improvementMain responsibilities:• Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East in the region and ensure that the work is aligned on the overall corporate brand identity• Work with the Legal Business Leaders to execute marketing plans• Liaise with the Industry Marketing Managers to highlight PwC Legal in our key industries• Deliver quality thought leadership thinking to clients, publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to them and support the brand positioning• Work on delivering events (in person/hybrid/virtual) in compliance with ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, and liaise with the Middle East Events team on bigger marketing events• Work closely with the creative design teams and agencies on contracted creative production Internal Process• Implement the regional marketing plan for PwC Legal Middle East• Implement 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 to drive key messages and increase brand coverage in the market ensuring good presence in key publications• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and produce updated reports Learning & Growth• Liaise with the corporate marketing and knowledge teams on global campaigns, knowledge sharing initiatives, and other corporate activities• Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and teams• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed• Support the team in providing the external communication support for campaigns• Work closely with the PR team in arranging and staffing media interviews, when needed• Draft monthly client newsletter that is sent out to clients Internal Communications• Support with local communications initiatives• Responsible for all internal & external Communications for PwC Legal Financial :• Help to manage the budget for PwC Legal• Ensure cost efficiency of all marketing activities

    Language: • Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience : • 3-5+ years of experience in marketing Specific Experience • Proven track record in a marketing function• Experience in the Professional Services Industry in a top tier big 4 firm specifically in PR, Communications or Marketing is an advantageIndustry 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 digital and traditional marketing channels• In depth knowledge of service offering for all PwC LoS and industry sectors in the Middle East• Commercial awareness• Commercial Experience of Salesforce/Salesforce Marketing Cloud is an advantage.• 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.Travel Requirements0%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    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