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    Associate 1, Private Equity (Infrastructure) | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a private equity fund based in Qatar which focuses on African investments; they are bullish on the African continent and are looking to hire an Associate 1 who identifies with their belief of potential on the African continent.Client DetailsOur client is a private equity fund with experienced bulge bracket investment bankers at the helm, who have significant African deal-making experience and have worked in global financial hubs. They place a high degree of importance on numeric ability, initiative, and the willingness & ability to take ownership of work and projects.DescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to join a PE fund in Qatar which has access to capital and is targeted on the underserviced African continent. The Associate 1 will take primary ownership of financial modelling and be secondarily involved in investment screening, execution, portfolio management and exit readiness.The ideal candidate will currently be an experienced Analyst 2/ Analyst 3/ Associate 1 at an Investment Bank (or recently transitioned to Private Equity), and have significant exposure to M&A transactions across sectors (Infrastructure as a sector is key).The Associate will:* Analyse investment opportunities against investment criteria and evaluate key drivers and commercial assumptions* Run financial modelling of structures & returns for investment opportunities* Run commercial due diligence on investment opportunities, and assist the team in managing and reviewing the work of third party due diligence (e.g. financial and legal)* Prepare equity syndication & debt financing materials* Prepare the Investment Memorandum for review by the Investment Committee* Develop business specific knowledge and an understanding of how value is created within a business* Assist the team in structuring and managing exits* Contribute to the sourcing of new investment opportunities* Work on research related to specific industries and transactionsJob OfferExcellent transaction exposure, globally competitive pay, a career

    * Will have a total of 2.5 – 3.5 years’ of relevant work experience – this will be entirely at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank, or a combination of previously being at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank and now a relevant Private Equity Firm* Will have deal experience (M&A) within the infrastructure sector; if not infrastructure, must be willing to demonstrate a strong case for why sectoral experience is transferable* Will take ownership & have proven experience in ground-up financial modelling – DCF, M&A Models, Accretion Dilution Analysis, Comparables Analysis & other forms of valuation along with Waterfall fee structures (implying advanced Excel skills).* Will have an excellent academic track record from top-tier institutions; will be Degree qualified and preferably have an MBA/ CFA* Will preferably be a strong communicator in English; French is a plus (due to exposure to French speaking countries)* Will have excellent communication and presentation skills – an ability to present views clearly and concisely* Will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Will have a passion to work in Private Equity and motivation to progress with the firm* Will have commendable work ethic – the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

    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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    Lead Mobile Architect | Intaleq

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Manage a team of onshore/offshore technical writers and assign, track and manage their activities in order to achieve the required project outcomesResponsible for various architectural activities within mobile delivery programs including development of high level solution architecture, detailed technical designs, architectural standards and specifications, technical assurance activities, conduct impact analysis for changes made to existing solution in liaison with infrastructure architects, assess and provide recommendations on solutions based on technical and commercial merits, conduct architecture evaluation sessions, ensure that proposed architecture is in line with industry best practice and that solution utilises appropriate technology, keep up to date with the latest mobile applicable technologies and methods and provide expertise within a vast array of software and hardware environments specifically.

    • 8-10 years of relevant experience in the same field preferably with consulting background with exposure to multiple clients and business domains. • 5-6 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry. • Previous experience in deploying large scale technology projects with core experience within iOS and Android mobile platforms.• Well exposed to industry standards and best practices specifically within enterprise application architecture, technical design and delivery methodology.• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or information technology• Certifications related to system and network architecture such as Cisco and Microsoft are preferred.• Proficient in multiple solution architecture techniques such as conducting architecture evaluation using scenarios, component modelling and impacts analysis• Proficient in SDLC, requirements analysis, high level and detailed technical design for mobile technology projects & platforms.• Proficient in XCode and Android Studio IDEs. • Thorough knowledge of Objective-C/Swift as well as Java/Kotlin. • Experience with mobile testing tools such as Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Robot Framework. • Insight on hybrid html5 based applications is appreciated like Xamarin, React Native, Flutter etc.

    INTALEQ is a Qatar based Sports & Entertainment Technology Solutions and Services provider aspiring to be a global technology player in the niche fields of Sports and Entertainment Technology. Established as a joint venture between Aspire Zone Foundation in Qatar and Ooredoo, a Qatar based global telecom services provider, INTALEQ is a spin off from the technology team of Aspire Zone Foundation and is currently playing a lead role in the country’s preparation for the World Cup Football Tournament in 2022.

    Over the years, INTALEQ has created several innovative IT products and solutions related to Sports Venue Management and Event Management that have been deployed for a wide range of events & tournaments hosted within Aspire Zone Foundation’s multi-sports complex since the Doha Asian Games in 2006. The highly skilled team of in-house Sports Technology professionals have also been instrumental in the creations of several unique solutions across multiple areas of Sports Science, Sports Performance, Sports Medicine and in addition several unique Fan Engagement Solutions. With the World Cup at its door steps, Qatar is also going through transformation in its Sports technology sector where INTALEQ is playing a lead consulting and service provider role.

    With our deep rooted passion for sports, INTALEQ believes that it can contribute to the success of any sports entity or event organizer by establishing long-lasting partnerships that leverage our wealth in sports technology for the betterment of sports, athletes and the global fan community. More

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    Information Security Officer | Intaleq

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Primary responsible for planning, coordinating and organizing information Security activities • Enforce and monitor the implementation and compliance with IT Information Security Policy.• Develop and manage the implementation of Information Security Policies and Procedures.• Ensure Risk Assessments are conducted on all information systems such as people, process, technology and information processing facilities.• Ensure implementation of all Information Security controls, as set forth in the Risk Treatment Plan, to ensure adequate security for the respective system.• Conduct Information Security communications and outreach by leveraging the Information Security Management System (ISMS) committee.• Establish appropriate measures to assess operational capabilities and determine compliance and effectiveness levels with Information Security Policy.• Supervise other related assurance functions, as necessary• Ensure the compliance of Information Security Policies in the organization.• Develop and ensure implementation of Information Security procedures.• Develop and ensure implementation of incident handling and reporting.• Follow-up, escalate and report the resolution of Information Security issues identified during security assessments, penetration tests and audits. • Develop, implement and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures and infrastructure in relation to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP)/ IT Service Contingency Plan.• Conduct and coordinate Information Security awareness and orientation programs• Responsible for conducting Committee meeting. • Incident Management: Establish a formal procedure for internally reporting and tracking security incidents ensure incident response and escalation procedures are followed, and inform all employees, contractors, and third-party users of their responsibility to report security incidents.• Incident Handling: Participate and/or oversee in the investigation and management of information security events and policy violations and track to conclusion.• Incident Notification and Reporting: Follow policy for the notification and reporting of incidents immediately upon discovery.• Lessons Learned: Develop and document corrective action plans and implement Preventive actions to mitigate recurrence.• Analyze a Security incident to detect an underlying problem exists, or is likely to exist.• Categorize and prioritize the problem based on the frequency, severity and impact of incident• Investigate and diagnose the root cause of the problem• Test and apply the temporary workarounds• Document the known error record• Risk Management Program: Create a formal process to address risk through the coordination and control of activities regarding each risk.• Risk Assessment: Conduct formal vulnerability assessments of the environment on a regular basis.• Provide guidance and direct input to the development plans and performance management of direct reports to meet the objectives. • Operational Procedures: Lead in the development and documentation of operating procedures• Protecting Against Malicious Code: Activities required for the prevention and detection of malicious code, which could cause a disruption in business.• Backup Functions: Lead activities required for the integrity and availability of information and systems.• Network Security Management: Activities required for the protection of networks and supporting infrastructure.• Media Handling: Activities for the prevention of unauthorized disclosure, modification, removal, or destruction of information • Exchange of Information: Lead in the development and implementation of a formal information and application exchange with internal and external entities.• Electronic Messaging: Lead in the development of policies and procedures needed to protect electronic messages and systems. • Electronic Online Services: Lead in the development of security measures to ensure the integrity and confidential of information systems accessed from outside.• Monitoring: Ensure that operational policies and procedures are being followed.• Internal Compliance: Implement internal procedures to ensure compliance requirements are met, organizational records are protected and controls are in place.• External Compliance: Ensure Aspire zone foundation is adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, statutes, and state requirements.”

    • 8-10 years of experience in systems, Network & IT security;• 5-6 Year of experience in Information Security;• Management skills.• Bachelor’s engineering degree in Computer Science/Electronics & Communication Science. • Certification in Information Security by an international established, approved consortium like ISACA, ISC2 etc.• Subject matter expert in Information Security ”

    INTALEQ is a Qatar based Sports & Entertainment Technology Solutions and Services provider aspiring to be a global technology player in the niche fields of Sports and Entertainment Technology. Established as a joint venture between Aspire Zone Foundation in Qatar and Ooredoo, a Qatar based global telecom services provider, INTALEQ is a spin off from the technology team of Aspire Zone Foundation and is currently playing a lead role in the country’s preparation for the World Cup Football Tournament in 2022.

    Over the years, INTALEQ has created several innovative IT products and solutions related to Sports Venue Management and Event Management that have been deployed for a wide range of events & tournaments hosted within Aspire Zone Foundation’s multi-sports complex since the Doha Asian Games in 2006. The highly skilled team of in-house Sports Technology professionals have also been instrumental in the creations of several unique solutions across multiple areas of Sports Science, Sports Performance, Sports Medicine and in addition several unique Fan Engagement Solutions. With the World Cup at its door steps, Qatar is also going through transformation in its Sports technology sector where INTALEQ is playing a lead consulting and service provider role.

    With our deep rooted passion for sports, INTALEQ believes that it can contribute to the success of any sports entity or event organizer by establishing long-lasting partnerships that leverage our wealth in sports technology for the betterment of sports, athletes and the global fan community. More

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    Banking Lawyer | MENA Recruit

    Employment:

    Contract

    Here is a splendid role for the banking lawyers out there to work in-house at a leading Bank.- Contract role for 3-6 months in Dubai but some remote possible- Mix of finance, wealth management and some consumer finance work- Ideally looking for a 5-8+ PQE qualified lawyer with UAE banking experience

    – Law degree- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a lawyer in banking and finance- Must be available immediately- Fluent English- Excellent communication skills- Open to a remote worker who can do Dubai hours or be based in Dubai

    MENA Recruit is a boutique Executive Search and Recruitment firm focused on meeting recruitment needs from Business Services through to Partner and General Counsel level within the legal sector. This extends to in-house and private practice in multiple industries covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt along with a select group of tier one international firms in Australia.

    With over 20 years’ recruitment experience in London and Dubai, we have developed strong international ties in the UK, USA and APAC and have an extensive local Middle East network to draw from. We are committed to providing a bespoke service to clients and candidates. More

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    Agile / Devops Lead – Banking | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Agile / Devops Lead | Banking / KhobarAgile/Dev Ops LeadLarge Bank in Saudi looking for an Agile/Dev Ops Lead to join the organisation to be part of a technical transformation process.Client DetailsLarge Bank in Saudi- This role spearheads the creation of new technology infrastructures and maintains configuration management and automation toolsDescription* The DevOps Lead manages and develops continuous integration and deployment solutions for production applications across various sites/software. * As an Agile and devops lead your role will be to spearhead the creation of new technology infrastructure and maintains configuration management and automation tools. * This is a Permanent role, based in Khobar working as an Agile and Devops Lead, Paying competitively* This role will be involved in developing, managing & enhancing deployment infrastructure to ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and reliable. * This role is to develop self-service solutions to deliver software with quality and speed. * This role is to provide DevOps thought leadership and mentoring to the business and technology. * Working with the head of IT to evolve the technical landscape.Job OfferPermanent role, based in Saudi Paying competitively + Bonus and Benefits.

    Skills required:* Agile Lead Experience* DevOps principles in an Agile environment.* Experience with distributed data systems i.e. Elastisearch, Cassandra, Hadoop* Experience working on Cloud environments Including design, document, and implement highly scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.* Unix/Linux, monitoring, editing, and command-based tools* Banking and finance experience* Demonstrated knowledge of Unix/Linux, monitoring, editing, and command-based tools

    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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    Solution Architect – CRM – Banking | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Solution Architect – CRM – Banking – Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSolution Architect / CRM solution architectSolution Architect within Application Design with CRM experience will be required and this would suit a Senior manager from a Banking or Telecommunications environment.Client DetailsThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for one of the largest banks in Saudi Arabia.This is a vital position as a Senior manager, Solution architect working on CRM applications. This person will Lead from the front and have a team grow around them as well. This hire is part of the digital transformation strategy for the business.DescriptionThe primary role of the Manager solution architect is to provide the solution design for Marketing and Campaign Management part of the CRM, domain and take high-level business requirements and translate them into cost effective technical, functional, and operational high level solution architecture.This is a permanent role, Based in RiyadhJob Offer* Experience as a Solutions architect within Telco or Banking* Architecting and designing end-to-end technical solutions* Ability to do design quality assurance* 8+ years relevant experience.* Management Experience Excellent knowledge of UML standards.* Strong understanding of CRM. * Customer Management Systems / Marketing systems* Good understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) including architecture, modeling, data architecture, and Middleware* Experience in designing and architecting large-scale solutions.* Strong Analytical, Problem Solving and Design skills.* TOGAF certification is a plus

    * Solution Architect within Application Design with CRM experience will be required and this would suit a Senior manager from a Banking or Telecommunications environment. * This is an ideal role for a CRM or Marketing Experienced solution architect, and for someone who has a bigger picture about the marketing solutions will work within a high transactional environment* This is a role for a CRM solutions architect from any business who has high customer usage, need to know how tech works, work with marketing campaigns or people with high traffic systems experience.* This is a hands on role as an individual contributor to quickly grow a team around them, leading from the front technically as a Solutions Architect specialising within the CRM area.

    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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    Data Architect – Brand New Project | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Data Architect – Tubuk, Saudi Arabia – Brand New ProjectAs a Enterprise Data Architect you will lead the design of a new Energy data architecture. Your role will be to lead the data management policies & procedures and data governance setup enabling the software development teams to deliver quality services, through architecting and building highly available and resilient (big) data platforms.Client DetailsEnterprise Data Architect required within the Utility sector for a Huge Project based In Saudi Arabia being built from Scratch. This is a large brand new greenfield project.Description• Data Architect to work with you will lead the design of a new Energy data architecture. • Your role will be to lead the data management policies & procedures and data governance setup enabling the software development teams to deliver quality services, through architecting and building highly available and resilient (big) data platforms.• This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector. • You will be designing large scale analytics, decision making and reporting solutions, based on big data technology (preferably AWS and/or Azure).• This is a Permanent role, Based in Tubuk, Saudi Arabia, Paying Competitively & Housing and Benefits This is a unique role for an Enterprise Data Architect to Lead from the front to:• Determine the strategic data requirements, its principles and data management standards, data management policies and procedures including risk mitigation.• As a Enterprise Data Architect you will be in charge of Determine, design, develop and managing how data will be collected, transmitted, stored, managed, accessed, used and shared within the organisation.• Create the model blueprints to ensure right level of overall data integration• The data architecture and the implementation road-map of the data management capabilities• Your role will be to promote data integration and ensure solutions meet end-users needs which could be real time, offline and batch processing.• This will include Coordinate all data related projects.

    • Determine the strategic data requirements, its principles and data management standards, data management policies and procedures including risk mitigation.• As a Enterprise Data Architect you will be in charge of Determine, design, develop and managing how data will be collected, transmitted, stored, managed, accessed, used and shared within the organisation.• Create the model blueprints to ensure right level of overall data integration• The data architecture and the implementation road-map of the data management capabilitiesSkills and Experience• 8 -10 Years experience in data architecture• Latest data model & data governance techniques.• Translating business process flows into supporting data models with clear master data & system definitions and corresponding governance structure.• Proven track record in defining & implementing data strategies; data architecture, data design/modelling, data management / governance• Different solution delivery methods (eg prince2, Agile, etc) and tools (eg. dev/ops, CI/CD, etc).Nice to have • Experience as a solution architect designing large scale analytics, decision making and reporting solutions, based on big data technology (preferably AWS and/or Azure).• Understanding of high availability concepts using cloudera, Horton Works, MapR, etc.• Understanding of structured and unstructured data which includes key-value stores, column stores, document stores and graph databases.• AWS & Azure (big) data architecture platforms.• Data applications/platforms such as ElasticSearch• Service-oriented architecture / solution design patterns• Designing batch/stream processing with Spark or Samza• Experience in working with OT data instrumentation & automation (such as Smart meters, PLC,• Knowledge of containerized architectures including Docker and basics of microservices Scada, etc)Job Offer• Competitive salary • Health care you and dependants• School Fees paid for • Housing Provided

    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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    Finance Admin Assistant | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a leading strategic investment management family office. They are looking to hire an experienced Finance and Administration Assistant based in Dubai.Client DetailsOur client is a leading strategic investment management company They are currently looking to expand their finance/administration team and have introduced a position of a Finance and Administration Assistant.DescriptionThe Finance and Administration Assistant will have a variety of responsibilities:* Reviewing and cross-checking financial data* Preparing charts and presentations* Managing petty cash and recording credit card expenses* Following up with banks and various vendors/suppliers* Researching and analysing data* Drafting basic contracts and letters* Assisting the Office Manager with admin tasks* Providing any other assistance to management of the group* Ensuring incoming invoices are in line with VAT legislation requirements and initiating payment requestsJob OfferThe successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic and transport allowances. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance and education allowance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance and Administration Assistant to further progress their career with the leading investment management family office.

    The successful candidate for the Finance and Administration Assistant role:* Possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar role* Have a basic understanding of finance and accounting aspects of a business* Capable to provide exceptionally high-quality deliverable* Attentive to details* Proactive and efficient* Able to work on own initiative as well as in a team* Professional, discreet and trustworthy* Dedicated and highly organised* Able to multitask and prioritise tasks* IT literate with strong command of Ms Excel and Ms PowerPoint

    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