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    Senior Manager – Consulting | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Manager that will be working on Target Operating Model Design & Process Improvement.Client DetailsOne of the Big 4 ConsultanciesDescription* Senior Manager that will be working on Target Operating Model Design & Process Improvement.Job Offer* Competitive package and benefits.

    * Based in KSA* Bi-lingual* Significant Target operating model / process improvement experience* Preferably with Big 4 experience

    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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    Head of Operational Risk / Head of Risk | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Client – A leading regional Fintech and payments companyLocation – Manama, BahrainReports to – The CEOLeading Bahraini based Fintech and payments company is looking to appoint a Head of Risk who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their operations and promoting the growth of the FinTech Business. This includes undertake all risk assessment and risk mitigation for their Digital business operations and support units to ensure that all major risks are identified and mitigated. The role will require a strong focus on Operational Risk management and in particular to ensure that Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reviews are conducted effectively and comprehensively, on schedule with appropriate risk mitigation advice. Also that the Company has proper, systematic management and compliance with established policies, practices and procedures related to risk management. Our client is looking for a Hands on Risk professional who can help refine the function and identify improvements in current systems, policies and strategies and take actions to mitigate emerging enterprise and related risks. Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred. Well-rounded experience covering all areas around Payment Risk, Fraud and Chargeback Management, Leadership Excellence, Client/Customer Management. Track record of successfully building businesses to profitable scale at leading financial institutions across several global markets.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred.

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    Business Development Executive | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are seeking a Business Development Executive for well-established business across the UAE. The role will promote the tax and advisory services that the business offers to new clients and ensure the maintenance and development of business streams with existing clients. As an ambassador for the company, the successful applicant will represent the firm in a professional and strategic manner to clients directly and in networking situations. You will maintain a strong brand awareness and deliver a consistently high sales performance, contributing to the ongoing growth of the organisation.The role is responsible for customer acquisition, lead generation, and prospect management and will manage client portfolio and advise them on the most appropriate VAT & Financial services & solutions. Actively developing new business, it will also manage key accounts and be the point of contact for those clients. The highest standards of customer service are expected, thereby increasing the satisfaction and quality of experience, and managing the process to deliver high levels of cost-clarity and customer satisfaction at all times. Key skills include strong sales negotiation skills, emphatic listening, and strong organisational ability in the pursuit of converting leads into sales. You will constantly recognize and explore opportunities and areas for future development and present these to management and contribute to the development of marketing materials, promotions, and digital content.

    The successful applicant will be a University graduate in Finance and Accounting and preference would go those who possess a Masters. We are seeking candidates with at least three years’ experience of which at least one must have been in UAE in the VAT & Financial services sector. Candidates must be able to display (and maintain) a high level of UAE VAT and Accounting regulation knowledge with customers in order to be seen as ‘expert’ and a credible source of information, thus demonstrating effectively the services the firm offer which is not only the packages but also the quality of the process overall. Accurate administration and solid knowledge of CRM software and MS Office is essential with strong personal desire to succeed. This is a superb opportunity to join a successful organization, continuing their expansion across the GCC region.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Senior People & Culture Partner | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enterprise business group as they continue to develop across the region. This will be an exciting role, reporting to the Group Head of People & Culture and will partner with two business entities in the company portfolio with a total headcount of approx. one hundred and twenty people. We are seeking an individual with a full HRBP / HR Manager background, who can partner with senior stakeholders in both entities, contributing to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organisational development strategies in support of the business objectives. There will be significant autonomy in this role and experience in delivering HR initiatives with minimum supervision will be required. Key responsibilities will include, business partnering, talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations consultation, policy interpretation and application and compensation and rewards management. The role will also be significantly involved with projects at Group level which will include leading specific HR initiatives.

    A university degree in Human Resources / CIPD qualification in required with at least seven years of experience in a strategic HR role. Knowledge and experience in performance management, talent management, UAE employment law and organisational development is expected, as is a strength of character to be able to partner with key stakeholders in a confident, yet diplomatic way. Excellent communication skills are required, with English fluency of paramount importance. There is considerable room for growth in this organisation and the successful individual will have a strong HR mentor and be challenged to succeed.

    Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.

    Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.

    Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.

    Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates. More

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    Head of Treasury | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Company:An Investment company based in ADGM is looking to recruit a Head of Treasury. The Role:You will lead the Treasury department for this world class organisation in accordance with the overall Finance strategy.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:* Identify liquidity opportunities and develop strategies to enhance liquidity while reducing liquidity management costs. Execute these strategies in a timely and efficient manner.* Ensure the company remains in compliance with all Treasury policies and procedures (i.e., Cash Collection and Concentration Policy, Debt Management, Dividend Policy, Payments Risk Policy, and Investment Policy) as required.* Maintain active and frequent contact with banking partners to stay abreast of latest technology, trends, Central Bank policy changes and economic developments within the region. It is expected that this knowledge will lead to developing and implementing treasury solutions in liquidity and risk management and investments.* Develops the financing policy, negotiates its implementation with external stakeholders including banking/ financing partners* Coordinates treasury management activities in all its affiliate entities* Manages external debt capital market relationships incl. rating agencies* Optimizes the cash management by developing relevant financial services* Oversees & manages the relations with insurance services providers* Develops & implements an efficient foreign exchange management policy* Leads team of treasury experts ensuring optimization of the financing structure* Provides support for project finance of large scale capacity procurement projects* Develops & implements financial risk management policies, e.g. counterparty credit risk* Provides the organization M&A support in case of inorganic growth opportunities* Implement new banking structures and manage liquidity requirements through regional cash pools, intercompany loans and bank facilities* Manages liquidity in order to guarantee financial capacities, particularly given the expected changes in governance and external growth initiatives* Improves the service and security of banking transactions and makes use of the mass effect to reduce costs* Provides sufficient liquidity to commercial functions so that smooth operations are ensures* Minimizes the overall cost of funding* Positions Treasury as a sought-after provider of financial expertise & support within the organization

    The Candidate* 10+ years relevant working experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, Banking or related fields working in a management position* MBA or Master of Science in Management or Degree in Economics, Business or Finance or equivalent educationSalary and Benefits* Up to 60,000aed DOE per month

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

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    Head of PMO | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Provide program lead status regularly for Head of Functions, executives & Board Members.- Program change management – ensure significant program changes (scope, cost, time) are effectively documented and approved- Resource planning and utilization reporting – provide visibility of resource utilization and allocation ensuring company derives full value from its contractor/consultant spend- Ensure overall program budget and actual forecast spend rates are managed and visible to meet the agreed budget, scope and time- Program risks and issues reporting – maintain a central log of program level risks and issues (project level are maintained within the project)- Ensure that prime SI contracts are clearly understood and deliverables/performance is in line with the contracted terms – ORC, OCS, Relex, Toshiba, Idol, Infoera, Cognizant and Infosys- Continuously assess and evaluate the progress of the projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.- Ensure suitable cross project dependency map is maintained to ensure the full impact of change (scope , time ,cost) is understood across the program .- Ensure that the PMO team tracks the projects’ creation, development, and execution as well as documents the project’s scope, budget, and justification.- Initiate and facilitate deep-dive reviews of the undertaken projects to identify and address issues and effectively mitigate risks that threat the achievement of the overall transformation goals.- Help settle disputes between the Owner/Project Manager and the Contractor/Supplier/internal or external Customers in order to fairly address project- related contractual and customer satisfaction issues.- Keep abreast of market trends and evolutions in the area of digitalization and ensure company properly adopts any relevant best practices.- Promote new thinking, creative solutions, and ways of working using the new technologies, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of company’s operations.

    – Regular status reporting to ensure Steering Committee, Executives and Board members are kept appraised of program progress .- Ensure that all reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet company’s organizational requirements, in adherence to the company’s policies and quality standards. Continuous Improvement- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the unit systems, processes, and practices considering international best practices, processes improvement and cost optimization.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Paid Tech Internship | A Leading Technology Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Want a career in tech?Come and learn with usNo experience requiredLearn & EarnBenefits of our bootcamp- Gain valuable industry experience- Work in a high- tech office with modern facilities.- 2-year work visa.- Get paid 1,000 AED salary + extra benefits worth 500 AED.- Build a relevant and high impact portfolio.- Career Mentorship & Digital CV building.- Support from industry peers on the front line.Some of our facilities- 250 fixed work stations.- 40 Seat presentation room.- Podcast studio & 4 meeting/video pods (4 -6 seats).- 9 sleep/ Relax pods.- Outdoor garden area with chill out work areas, work benches.- Pool table area & Table tennis area.- 4 person multiplayer PS5.- Sound proof Meditation room for 10 people.- Green room for photos and recording videos.- Library and Lounge area.Must be over the age of 18.

    – We are looking for individuals who are interested in learning UI/UX Design, Front-End Development, Back-End Development, DevOps Pro, Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, amongst other tech roles.

    A leading technology company in UAE. More

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    Director BI & Data Management | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Manage the identification and provision of business intelligence solutions, analytics and insights to support company in the decision-making process through business intelligence tools and applications for all functions across the organization (e.g. corporate, supply chain, retail, etc.).- Direct the process of developing BI application enhancements based on business needs and best practices and manage their release to ensure they are operating in the most effective manner.- Ensure regular backup mechanisms for the BI applications are in place to avoid loss of any information/ data used.- Review and approve the development of guidelines and standards for the new BI technology solutions and infrastructure and ensure that the approved processes are implemented and follow-up on any identified issues, monitoring compliance with regulations and standards of service quality.- Drive an extensive research initiative to keep abreast of the latest trends in IT for the identification of opportunities to improve, support and optimize BI business processes by introducing new tools, systems, software, etc. to address changing business needs and remain in line with leading IT practices.- Develop recommendations for the automation of BI processes when possible to promote a self-service culture that will render user issue resolution easier and more efficiently.- Establish and maintain partnerships with key vendors and service providers for BI application development, and participate in the RFP development, evaluation and selection of an appropriate vendor in order to ensure a collaborative work environment for quick issue resolution or responding of queries.

    – Lead the design and creation of company-wide IT data storage management and reporting systems in order in order to ensure effective control of data repository, data integrity and effective reporting on the provision of IT services so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are highlighted, and corrective measures are taken.- Coordinate with other IT functions to conduct basic unit, integration, and stress-testing on databases, at different stages of their development, and fix any bugs or defects in order to ensure that the delivered output is fully functional.- Manage, and monitor the database backups to ensure the efficient allocation of data management backup /storage.- Oversee and manage the development of data extraction and processing queries to obtain required data in a timely manner.- Monitor and expedite the streamlining of the data collection process using automated tools to fulfil business requirements.- Design, implement, maintain, and consolidate database systems for to facilitate timely availability of comprehensive data for report generation.- Liaise with other IT heads for the design and implementation of company-wide IT projects and provide expert level advice on data management related to systems integration, compatibility, multi-platforms integration, data architecture design, testing approach, data migration, etc.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More