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    Office Management – Executive Assistant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & Summary- To provide support and administrative assistance for defined routine administrative workstreams to groups of internal clients within the firm, on a virtual basis from a remote location.FinancialExpenses and Timesheets- Coordinate and prepare monthly expenses claims and fortnightly timesheet submissions for executives if required and own expenses and timesheets by due dates using the firm’s systemCustomerTravel Bookings- Organise business travel and accommodation bookings for executives- Maximise cost reduction opportunities through timely and appropriate travel choices- Liaise with travel approvals team to follow up on approvals- Organise visas and taxi bookings as required Meetings, conference calls and Webex- Organise and coordinate logistics for both internal and external meetings (boardroom bookings and refreshments)- Prepare and send out the call information to all concerned parties- Organise conference calls as needed and maintain call record for accounts purposesClient relationships- Develop good working relationships with executives via phone and email communication Internal ProcessPartner and Executive general admin- Develop understanding of PwC standards and formats- Prepare documents when required i.e. presentations, proposals, letters- Ensure all documentation is filed in a systematic manner- Assist fellow EAs when required and work collaboratively with Learning and Growth- Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role- Comply with PwC policies and procedures in all aspects of the role- Build network of strong working relationships both internally and externally- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Education- Bachelor’s DegreeOverall Experience- 3+ years experience in an administrative roleLanguage- Proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic is an advantageSpecific Skills- Experience with a professional services firm preferredKnowledge and Skills- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative, highlighting issues and suggesting possible solutions- Good spoken and written communication skills- Good listening skills and ability to take instructions and direction from Partners and Directors who are based in a different location and to work independently with minimal guidance- Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of role at all times- Good interpersonal skills- Must possess a professional telephone manner- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, on a virtual basis and with an often traveling partner/executive- Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service- Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor- Knowledge of administrative systems and processes- Proficiency in Google including G suite

    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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    PMO Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Project Manager is a key role within the Technology team and will be responsible for leading and delivering key projects and managing the PMO activities. They will oversee the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review and benefit realisation, working in close alignment with key Technology business stakeholders across the Middle east region, Finance and central other IT Leads, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions aligned to the firms RiD, TT and I&G strategic pillars, establishing key BAU capabilities to enhance Tech Operations, and leading a programme of continuous improvement within the Tech PMO.The role holder will also work with the Agile Tech PMO Lead to establish key working practices will include developing the framework for project initiatives, prepare packs for the key Governance meetings, create and maintain the Tech capacity plan, defining and tracking WIP limits across the Tech teams, supporting the Business Relationship Managers and overall promoting and embedding a culture of agility and trust of Tech PMO delivery within the firm.

    Key Responsibilities:- Manage assigned projects following the agile project framework.- Ensure assigned projects are fully scoped, have a robust Business Case and key stakeholders are identified.- Work closely with the IT Leads and Business Relationship Managers, Tech Comms Lead  to ensure all Business Readiness, Communications and People changes are identified, planned and delivered.- Ensure required business and technical architecture assessments and analysis is undertaken for each project so there is a clear vision for the future state and the change actions required.- With the Agile Tech PMO Lead, establish the PMO and the necessary governance framework and cadence.- Lead on PMO activities and play a key role in the Tech enabled delivery tracking and ensuring that the construct of the projects are set up to delivery iterative value throughout the lifecycle.- Experience & personal attributes.- 3 – 5 years Project Management experience having lead a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology changes.- Experience of working within Transformation as either a Project Manager or PMO Manager would be highly advantageous.- Previous experience of PMO set-up and PMO delivery.- An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a varied portfolio of change- Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatory.

    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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    Senior Relationship Manager – Public Sector – UAE National | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeEstablish new business and manage the existing government and semi-government relationships to retain and grow their banking relationships with the bank in a profitable mannerPrincipal Accountabilities• Build new business relationship with potential government and semi-government entities to increase product volume and deposits • Develop strategic partnerships with government and semi-government entities to offer bank digital products and solutions in coordination with products partners including PCM, PSP and treasury.• Identify, solicit and acquire new government relations across all geographic areas and in line with bank approved strategy and guidelines.• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio of existing government relations to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.• Interact with Government officials and arrange business meetings on a regular basis in order to strengthen the relationship by marketing and cross sell PCM & PSP services and products to the existing and potential government. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports, which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Ensure disciplined approach towards Pipeline Report Management.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Keep abreast of developments in the area of digitalization and its impact on government entities to spot potential business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop government relations business strategies.• Develop a strong level of local contacts with the government and semi-government entities.• Ensure strict adherence to laid down procedures and SLAs to avoid delays, errors, irregularities and risks to improve service standards on continues basis to support the bank’s service quality excellence and to improve customer satisfaction.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank

    RequirementsEducation and Experience • Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 8 – 12 years of experience in corporate banking with 5 – 6 years of exposure to government entities in the UAE.

    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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    Unit Head, Sales & Advisory | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeWorking in a front office position you will manage the Sales & Advisory of Transaction Banking Products & Services of defined Coverage Area with direct focus and responsibility of Supply Chain Financing and other structured products. Self-managing Prime TB Clientele of assigned Coverage Area. Leading assigned TB S&A Managers team.Principal Accountabilities• The position represents an integral part of our Sales & Advisory Team working closely with assigned Coverage Teams (Institutional, Corporate & Islamic) and Head TB Sales & Advisory in originating and executing transaction banking opportunities through market leading Transaction Banking, Liquidity/Cash Management, Trade & Working Capital Digital Solutions, and providing on-going client management services to ensure ramp-up of further wallet penetration.• Manage team of Transaction Banking Sales Manager(s) and oversee the SCF portfolio assigned to them.• Responsible for annual revenue targets agreement for assigned portfolio and targets assignment to team.• Establish strong relationship with assigned clientele to be their first point of contact for new transaction banking cum trade opportunities & for providing professional advice on transaction technicalities.• Handling complex trade transactions/queries, proposing appropriate trade finance & transaction banking solutions through transaction banking products assessment note (TPAN) in conformity with client’s business model & bank’s underwriting standards, to competent authorities to facilitate decision making.• Conduct wallet assessment to determine new areas for wallet & products penetration. Account Planning for ETB/NTB clients carries prime scope of this position.• Keep track of assigned portfolio revenues, volumes and monitor against planned targets.• Cross sell other flow products i.e. Treasury to ensure multi-product relationship.• Solicit business/leads through bene-marketing of counter parties.• Ongoing Client Engagement through regular client visits and phone calls.• Ensure professional execution of services by liaising with coverage partners, Trade Ops, FI, Compliance and other internal stake holders• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Facilitate capability enhancement of TB products selling techniques of the coverage team.• Keep abreast with recent developments in the local/international business environment & relevant market in-sights for betterment of the bank and existing product offerings.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience• Masters / Post Graduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Management• Overall banking experience of 15+ years, with 8 to 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Financing/ Trade / PCM products of Transaction Banking Sales function with local / MNC banks in UAE Market having expertise in handling Institutional / Corporate / Business segment clients from TB Products perspective. • Certification in Trade Finance will be an added advantage.

    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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    Account Assistant | ENG Petrochemicals

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Receptionist with accounting experience (documentation, data entry etc.)Managing the office (including service staff supervision, purchasing office needs , responding emails, telephone calls reporting to the managing director

    Salary:
    AED
    2,000 to 3,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    accounting knowledge and experience (documentation, data entry etc.),Microsoft office (specially Excel and word) Managing the office (including service staff supervision, purchasing office needs , responding emails, telephone calls reporting to the managing director

    ENG Petrochemicals Trading LLC is a household name when it comes to Bitumen supply and delivery. From production, selection to delivery, we have quality internal controls to make sure we supply you with the best quality product. More

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    Information Security Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Information Security Manager – 1 Year FTCAs an Information Security Manager, you will work the Head of Security and be responsible to manage security projects related to NESA assessments, PCI DSS, Swift Controls, VAPT, etc.Client DetailsA leading bank in the region revamping their existing security function.Description* Understand & measure adherence on the controls required for the NESA, PCI DSS, Swift (CSCF) regulatory framework.* Verify and validate the closures of the gaps identified during various regulatory assessments & audits and can recommend alternative solutions in case of limitation in closing any of the observations mainly to security projects in first point.* To implement and manage M365 security products.* To evaluate, implement and integrate Cloud Apps with On-Prem Apps.* To evaluate and conduct security assessments on cloud applications.* Prepare report on all the activities carried out, advising the IS management on risk issues that are related to information security and recommend actions in support of the banks wider risk management programs.* Other duties as may be assigned by IS management.Job Offer* Exciting hands-on role with an opportunity to work with the latest technologies* Dynamic work environment.* Opportunity to work on exciting projects.

    * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.* Comfortable with a 1-year fixed term contract and has less than a month’s notice period.* At least 8 years of relevant experience and strong work experience in banking or the wider financial services.* Experience with managing NESA assessments, PCI DSS, Swift Controls, VAPT, etc.* Certifications : CISSP, CCNP, Microsoft Azure Certifications (Azure Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, etc)* Strong advantage for candidates who have Implemented Microsoft Azure products & Integrate Cloud Apps with On-prem Apps.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    IT Specialist | First Gulf Company (FGC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Specialist Job DescriptionWe are a growing company seeking a diligent IT specialist to take care of all our IT needs. You will be responsible for installing or upgrading components, setting up software, assisting with network administration, and resolving all IT support issues.To be successful as an IT specialist, you should have an in-depth knowledge of various computer hardware and software technologies. Top candidates will also have an amiable personality and an aptitude for customer service.IT Specialist Responsibilities:• Installing new software and hardware components.• Regularly evaluating our IT systems to ensure they meet the necessary demands.• Assisting with network administration tasks.• Ensuring data storage is safe and secure.• Resolving all issues coworkers have with their IT systems and software.• Educating coworkers about network security and best practices for computer usage.• Supporting the day-to-day operations of our computer network.

    • High school diploma.• Degree in computer science or a related field is preferable.• Professional certification (e.g. CCNS, CISSP, MCSE).• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.• Good communication ability, both written and verbal.• Personable, professional demeanor.

    The First Gulf Company For Supplies & Contracting LTD (FGC) was established in 2001. The company has diversified into many industries such as Electronics, General Contracting and Trading. Over the past years, the company has built a good reputation supported by highly qualified professionals.

    The Company was formed to create its business with a commitment to quality in order to provide the ideal solutions for each project. The staff of well qualified and trained engineers and technicians come together to produce significant and high quality engineering work.

    Today, FGC dominates the broadcast Systems Integration business in Saudi Arabia, and rapidly growing in its other business of General Contracting and Telecom Value Added Services (VAS) More

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    Enterprise Architect – Strategy – Smart City Program | eMagine Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    eMagine Solutions have partnered with a global technology company who are expanding operations in the UAE and GCC.They have recently been awarded a multi-million, 5 year program to develop a Smart City program within the UAE and are looking for an Enterprise Architect to manage a lead a team of Architects.RESPONSIBILITIES• Clearly understand client’s business vision and strategy, goals and objectives• Provide a deep understanding of business capabilities and functions, processes and information and related issues across the client organization• Demonstrate authoritative knowledge in IT and its implications for the organization and the industry• Link the client’s business strategy to its IT strategy and document this using architectural models that show how the current and future needs of the organisation will met in an efficient, sustainable and adaptable manner• Evaluates the applicability of leading-edge technologies and uses this information to significantly influence future IT strategy• Assess the current state for adherence to target state direction or validate deviation justification and the recovery plans• Review and assess the impact of proposed scope changes to the future state• Translate client’s business issues/opportunities into business requirements and technical solutions• Lead a team of Solution Architects• Develop a conceptual Solution Architecture together with Solution Architects and oversight detailed Solution Architecture Design• Perform program(s) and project(s) execution oversight and overall Architectural Governance• Develop, support and communicate Enterprise Architecture guidelines and best practices• Build strong relationships with client representatives• Accumulate and share competency across the company• Provide mentorship, interview and assess candidates, conduct webinars and trainings, participate in conferences that have an impact on the future direction of technology and provide first-line intelligence on new developments within the community

    Salary:
    AED
    40,000 to 50,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    REQUIREMENTS• Extensive experience working in medium to large scale matrixed technical environments ideally from a technology consulting environment• Strong experience as an Enterprise Architecture• Strong current or previous work history in Solution Architecture• A proven record of delivering Business Value from Information Technology at an Executive level• A deep understanding of markets, industries, business, customers, and technologies• The ability and background experience to provide leadership in the practice and a demonstrated effectiveness in client management• Experience at forming and leading virtual teams• Industry knowledge and experience (Financial Services / Healthcare / Travel and Hospitality / Media & Entertainment / Life Science / Etc.)NICE TO HAVE• Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, IT4IT, COBIT, ITIL etc.)• Body of Knowledges (BizBOK, DMBOK, ITABoK, etc.)eMagine Solutions is a leading technology recruitment agency providing high level consultancy to companies within the Web3 / Web5, Crypto, Blockchain, Enterprise and Technology space.

    eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner.

    Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey’s, market mapping and training and development courses.

    Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion. More