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    Manager – Digital Strategy – Private/Public Sector, Financial Sector – Top-tier Strategy Firm | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A top-tier strategy house is looking for Managers for their digital-centric practice. You will be part of a team that creates business value strategically by helping clients to navigate the technology/digital world and to accelerate their transformations to be technology/digital businesses. The practice delivers competitive advantage through Data, Technology, and Digital. This digital-driven practice orchestrates and accelerates end-to-end Digital transformation efforts. They deliver services ranging from Digital strategy definition, Digital maturity assessments to Digital transformation program implementation, by harnessing an unparalleled team in digital projects.Responsibilities:- Leading small but high-impact consulting teams and owning content and day-to-day client interactions.- Re-scope client’s strategies to include a digital focus in business strategy.- Educate and inform clients proactively about state-of-the-art digital strategy and how it can bring value to their business.- Lead role in presenting key findings to C-level executives.- Actively building and managing multiple senior client/stakeholder relationships throughout the strategy development and decision-making process.- Contribution to the development of go-to-market digital offerings, methodologies, toolkits, benchmarks, and enablement material for the Digital strategy initiatives.

    Candidate Profile:- Masters’ degree or any further studies from top universities. MBA from a top business school is ideal.- At least 4-6 years of strategy/management consulting experience at a top tier global management consulting firm with exposure to digital-related topics- At least 2/3 years of strategy/management consulting experience and 5/6 years of relevant experience in a technology/digital focused player- In-depth industry knowledge in the digital space in at least two or more topics (digital transformation, Automation, Digitization, AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, etc.)- Willingness to travel 50%-80% of the time.

    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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    Python Developer | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Python DeveloperEmployment Type: Full timeSalary: up to 15K AED, all-inclusive depending on the experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:Top Retail company in the UAE, also operating across GCC as a one stop shop for high quality global brands at a competitive price.Job Description:? Lead the team in planning, strategy and back-end implementation for Python -driven website development? Write effective, testable and scalable codes? Create dashboards for visualizing data using in depth knowledge of Python? Take part with front end manipulation for website as needed

    Qualifications:? Open to Indian nationality? Male, 50 y/o and below? Minimum 5 years of similar work experience ? Key skills – SQL, Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, Sqoop), ETL tools (Talend, Apache airflow), etc.? Immediate joiners will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Junior FX Sales Associate | Ebury

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Begin your career within Ebury, one of the fastest growing Fintech companies in the world.Join as a Junior FX Sales Associate (Business Developer) where you will gain extensive knowledge from industry-leading professionals. Throughout your career you will be supported by our world-class Ebury training academy, where you will learn about macro and microeconomics, the psychology of sales, and a range of financial products, incorporating this knowledge into your selling technique.Even through our tremendous growth, we maintain a vibrant and enjoyable company culture, and those who excel in our highly meritocratic and fast-paced environment will be generously rewarded.What we offerCompetitive salary and package• Thanks to our induction and full training program you will get introduced to our products, teams and culture, feeling a member of our community from the day you join.• Continuous learning: our Sales training bootcamps will help you to become more proactive, gain confidence and boost your sales by putting your learning into practice. • Career Path: At Ebury, we are a meritocracy – your success and efforts will be rewarded.Enjoy our Team Building activities and get to know your fellow Eburians.Your Career PathYour performance as a Business Developer will be measured in terms of new business generation, activity and quality performance targets. The revenue generated from the accounts you bring on for the company will gauge your performance.Over time Business Developers can move into more senior sales positions, from industry sector specialist to Head of Desk, or progress into a dealing or account management role. The speed of progression is dependent on performance and capability, Ebury is a genuine meritocracy.The RoleAs a Business Developer, you will create, manage and develop new business client opportunities, from cold-calling to close of business, working alongside an experienced team. Specifically, you will:• Generate Leads• Develop a database of leads/prospective clients through cold-calling segmented by industry sector and by foreign exchange turnover, as well as trade finance perspective. • Take advantage of Ebury’s cutting edge, data-driven lead sourcing technology “Sonar”. • Attend exhibitions or networking events where potential new business opportunities could be pursued.Create the Ebury Value Proposition• Research the client and sector to identify possible client needs and solutions Ebury can offer. • Present Ebury services to prospects and create solutions for their foreign exchange, hedging, payment and/or trade finance requirements. • Where appropriate set up meetings for you and a senior colleague to visit the client and close business. • Increase your market knowledge and develop relationships with clients by keeping them up to date on currencyWin business and create opportunities• Manage the relationship with our account management team to speed up the conversion from sign-up to first trade.About UsEbury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.Ebury is a Global FinTech: we apply new technologies to enhance and automate financial services and processes. This allows small and medium-sized businesses to trade and transact internationally by eliminating boundaries related to more traditional procedures. Founded in 2009, we are now positioned among the fastest-growing companies in the sector. Headquartered in London, we have more than 1000 staff covering over 50 nationalities (and counting!) working across more than 27 offices worldwide and serving more than 45,000 clients every day. Hard work pays off: Ebury has just received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won over 20 internationally recognised awards such as the Growing Business of the Year 2019: Larger Company (Turnover £50m+) and Financial Times: 1000 Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies (which we have been awarded twice: 2017 and 2019!).None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced Fintech sector.

    About You• You may be a graduate with an interest in Financial Services or you may have 1-2 years experience within a B2B Sales environment. • Either way, you will be committed to developing a successful career within FinTech sales and have a strong, self-motivated work ethic. • You will be someone who seizes opportunities to learn and progress and who wants to join us on the next exciting phase of our growth. Qualifications and Skills• Educated to Degree level or equivalent• Working proficiency in English• Arabic/Hindi/Urdu language skills preferred• Connection or Affinity to UAE/Middle East is advantageous• Demonstrable commercial experience or an interest in and/or a basic knowledge of finance/economics• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of group presentations• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and industry-specific analysis software• Research skills• Commercial acumen and drive for results• Basic understanding of the FinTech industry, with the interest and ability to become a subject matter expert.• Motivated to work in a target-driven environment.

    Ebury is a financial services company, specialising in international cash management solutions including cross-border payments, FX risk management, and business lending.

    Our unique product offering helps businesses to accelerate and simplify international finance. We provide expertise and excellent customer service, usually reserved for the bank’s biggest customers, with our innovative technology and unrivaled capabilities.

    Our mission is to make international finance simple and accessible to all businesses. Whether you’re an international trader, an NGO, an e-commerce platform or a small business owner, our solutions are designed to create a seamless international finance process. Thousands of companies around the globe are trading faster and smarter by using Ebury’s services.

    We work with over 49,000 businesses and organisations across Europe, Canada, Australia, UAE and Hong Kong providing them with greater and faster access to finance while helping them to manage currency risk and strategically plan their approach to overseas payments.

    Ebury has traded $23bn in foreign exchange over the past 12 months. From 26 offices across 4 continents, Ebury can process transactions in more than 130 currencies – quickly and easily.

    Regulated as an Electronic Money Institution by the Financial Conduct Authority and backed by the most respected investors in new technologies, Ebury is a trusted partner to clients worldwide.

    Ebury is a member of TechCityUK’s FutureFifty 2017 and the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 2017, which recognises the fastest growing UK based tech companies. More

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    Investor Relatons Specialist | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose: The role is responsible to contribute to the management of the relationship with investors and stakeholders by preparing the relevant documents in order to guarantee updated and clear information on company business strategies, performance and financial results through responding to investors’ requests and questions and transferring them to the respective stakeholders in due time.Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Provides analyses and reports on investors’ expansion project requirements, market positioning against competitors and financial analysts’ studies. 2. Prepares factsheets, reports on company strategies and business performance 3. Develops and maintains relationships with investors and stakeholders though conducting proactive communication which builds the investment relationship and advances the project.4. Meets with investors to identify their plans for investment in Qatar and makes the relevant recommendation5. Manages CRM system to track progress from investment projects activities. 6. Researches current issues and trends in international business expansion and keeps abreast with global knowledge and best practices in the field of foreign direct investment/investment promotion activities across the globe. 7. Provides an effective communication with investors and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction with requirements and initiatives. 8. Handles the administration process ensuring that all proper and necessary documentation regarding the investor relations are delivered to the investors.

    Qualifications & Experience:• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in international business, economics, management, marketing or business administration.• Minimum Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience in an international business environment specifically in the role of client service and project management.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    Tender Services Specialist for an International Professional Services Firm | RecruitME

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The team provides administrative/BD support the Middle East leadership team through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication to ensure efficient operations. As Tender Specialist, you are responsible for monitoring commercial leads, maintaining communication with clients, and helping coordinate responses to commercial opportunitiesResponsibilties:• Maintaining proper document control for all incoming leads, tenders and other client communication• Coordinating with other functions to organize their contribution/support• Maintaining communications with senior leadership on incoming leads & tenders• Maintaining communication line with prospective clients when requesting clarification, extensions or expressing declines• Providing clients with standard public information when required to meet client procurement team requirements

    The person we are looking:• You excel at creating order with a large amount of data and maintaining oversight• You are good at prioritizing work and managing your time• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to maintain formal communication with client contacts• You have an eye for detail and a habit of keeping track of what’s going on • You are great at managing relationships: You’ll work positively and collaboratively with various teams to understand the requests and deliver effectively• You have a critical eye & the ability to identifying areas for improvement Qualifications:• 4+ years administrative support experience preferably in a professional services firm• Knowledge of and experience in the Middle East business culture• Strong verbal communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is a plus• Advanced level computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook• Advanced analytical and reporting skills – Tableau & Alteryx ideal• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and responsiveness to requests• Organization skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectively• Resourcefulness, solution-oriented attitude and high attention to detail

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Officer Media Relations | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Candidates in Doha to apply*Role Responsibilities:• Media Relations Support to the Head – Media Relations • Maintain good relationships with the media and key personnel• Ensure up-to-date media lists periodically• Invite, follow up, maximize the attendance of relevant media outlets to Company’s press conferences and events • Maximize distribution of press releases locally and internationally • Monitor coverage and report internally Written Communications: • Assist in developing all written communications for the M&C Department: Corporate brochures & collateral materials, reports, press releases etc.• Review and edit stories, articles and copy produced by third party writers and journalists for external audiences.• Develop, write and ensure the accuracy and content of Company’s website and social media accounts.• Support the Head of Media Relations in in writing and reviewing the Company’s portal and selects the relevant stories, news items and pictures to be used in reporting the news and current events.Media Management:• Act under the supervision of the Head – Media Relations, to coordinate with media bodies on the necessary Media coverage for Company’s activities and press release.• Assist in handling the company media monitoring and distribution.External Communications: • Support the Head – Media Relations in writing copies and preparing layouts for all advertisements, banners, greetings, condolences etc. for local and international newspapers, magazines and publications.• Handle the coordination of the translation of the M&C Department communications with the translation agency.

    Professional/Academic Qualifications/Experience:? Bachelor’s degree in Journalism Media, Business Management ? Postgraduate Qualification in a relevant subject area? Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a client facing, consulting, customer relationship, account management or similar role.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    HR Manager (Investment Management) | Hays

    Employment:

    Full Time

    My client is looking for Human Resources Manager from an Investment Management background. This client is a new fund investment vehicle across PE, Private credit, RE, Publics, VC and Hedge Funds. You will be handling the set-up of this new company’s HR department and structure and will help build the foundations and grow the business from scratch.

    – Currently a Human Resources Manager or Director – Willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi – Someone with 10-12+ years of experience- Experience setting frameworks, policies and procedures, recruiting and preparing payroll – Strong educational background- My client is looking for a candidate from Investment Management, Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Funds or Venture Capital companies.

    Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide.

    Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions.

    We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing.

    As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened a dedicated Abu Dhabi desk to further assist with our client needs across the region. More

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    Key Account Director | Ebury

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Key Account Director will have responsibility for promoting the growth of the Ebury brand into new markets and territories through independent research and campaigns. This is a great opportunity to develop the next phase of your career within the FinTech sector and play a key role in the growth of Ebury. Ebury is a true meritocracy – your performance will be recognised and rewarded. The Job• Originate new business autonomously targeting Middle Market prospects (£50M+ turnover).• Collaborate with country sales teams to cross-sell cash management, FX hedging and payment products.• Understand the client’s business environments, strategies, and industry to provide the best solution for their situation.• Know and understand the competition’s capabilities and gaps to better position Ebury’ s Banking solutions.• Promote sales through frequent client meetings and discussions covering new products, market and industry developments working with the Country Manager.• Expand existing business and provide feedback to technology and product managers.• Support the Ebury strong client relationship/servicing culture through on-going customer contact, written call reports via Salesforce, quality customer service and superior product knowledge.About UsEbury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.Ebury is a Global FinTech: we apply new technologies to enhance and automate financial services and processes. This allows small and medium-sized businesses to trade and transact internationally by eliminating boundaries related to more traditional procedures. Founded in 2009, we are now positioned among the fastest-growing companies in the sector. Headquartered in London, we have more than 1000 staff covering over 50 nationalities (and counting!) working across more than 27 offices worldwide and serving more than 45,000 clients every day. Ebury has been in the UAE market since 2017 and is part of the DIFC Innovation Hub ecosystem. We were the first company of our kind to be given the payment services license by the DIFC & DFSA.Hard work pays off: Ebury has just received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won over 20 internationally recognised awards such as the Growing Business of the Year 2019: Larger Company (Turnover £50m+) and Financial Times: 1000 Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies (which we have been awarded twice: 2017 and 2019!).None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced Fintech sector.

    About You• You will have a track record of sales performance in your current role and be able to evidence career progression as a result. • While this is more important than the products or services you have been selling you will have a strong interest and understanding of FinTech and a desire to develop the next phase of your career in financial services.• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and market share goals.• Able to develop sales strategies, techniques and tactics based on customer feedback and market environment; presents key selling points, features, and benefits while focusing message on customer needs and expectations• Skilled negotiator, able to build and leverage relationships at senior levels, including C-suite, within international companies.• Relationship focused, you will enjoy nurturing long-term commercial relationships resulting in repeat business and network referrals. • Financial Services sales experience and a network of contacts would be an advantage but not essential.• Experience of the local UAE market preferable• Ideally with business/finance academic background • Good understanding of the needs and goals that a business has from a treasury & budgeting perspective• Ability to bring passion, energy and motivation to a sales organisation.• First-class communication skills, able to win people’s commitment and buy-in with gravitas and credibility• Quick learner; strong analytical skills• Fluent English essential

    Ebury is a financial services company, specialising in international cash management solutions including cross-border payments, FX risk management, and business lending.

    Our unique product offering helps businesses to accelerate and simplify international finance. We provide expertise and excellent customer service, usually reserved for the bank’s biggest customers, with our innovative technology and unrivaled capabilities.

    Our mission is to make international finance simple and accessible to all businesses. Whether you’re an international trader, an NGO, an e-commerce platform or a small business owner, our solutions are designed to create a seamless international finance process. Thousands of companies around the globe are trading faster and smarter by using Ebury’s services.

    We work with over 49,000 businesses and organisations across Europe, Canada, Australia, UAE and Hong Kong providing them with greater and faster access to finance while helping them to manage currency risk and strategically plan their approach to overseas payments.

    Ebury has traded $23bn in foreign exchange over the past 12 months. From 26 offices across 4 continents, Ebury can process transactions in more than 130 currencies – quickly and easily.

    Regulated as an Electronic Money Institution by the Financial Conduct Authority and backed by the most respected investors in new technologies, Ebury is a trusted partner to clients worldwide.

    Ebury is a member of TechCityUK’s FutureFifty 2017 and the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 2017, which recognises the fastest growing UK based tech companies. More