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    People and Change – Senior Consultant | KPMG Saudi Arabia

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant – People & ChangeWe value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm or another ‘Big Four’ organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one.Whatever your background, you will be able to use the knowledge you already have and see it develop quickly. You can look forward to working with a wide range of businesses from multinationals to smaller, local companies and the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. With at least 1500 KPMG firms’ professionals on an international assignment at any one time, there are also likely to be opportunities to work at an international level.If you have more than five years’ experience, you will almost certainly be looking for a senior position. We recruit at all levels — right up to Director — and value skills and experience gained in industry, the public sector, NGOs and other professional services organizations. There are great opportunities for senior professionals in client-facing and business service areas, including the opportunity to work at a regional or global level. Browse our profiles to read about several people who have joined KPMG firms from elsewhere.Whatever your reason is for wanting to look for a new job, joining one of KSA’s largest Advisory practice will be the best next step for your career.KPMG KSA is currently seeking to hire an experienced Senior Consultant, People and Change for a permanent opportunity to work with our Management Consulting Function.Job Role & Responsibilities:Support on the execution of KPMG People and Change consulting engagements but not limited to organization design, talent management, human resources transformation and workforce optimization.Assist in the creation of proposals and practice administration. This should include experience across the project lifecycle including requirements gathering, reporting, implementation support and review.Perform in-depth analysis, prepare reports in a clear, logical, and concise manner.The overall objective of the role is to be able to drive all aspects of business development, propositioning, pre-project planning, and planning and engagement delivery, including engagement risk and financial management activities across all the P & C areas described above.Actively build and maintain business relationship with current and potential clients.Serve as mentor to team members including new hiresOur Benefits:KPMG Al Fozan & Partners provides several benefits which are as follows:Health: KPMG offers medical insurance option to meet your needs through Premium Medical Care Coverage for employee & dependent family members.Career Development & Trainings: KPMG always focus on the career pathing & training of its employees. It gives you a platform for unparalleled learning & development.Personal Time Off: In KPMG, employees are entitled to take 25 days Annual leave & 11 days paid Holidays.Money-Saving Benefit: KPMG offers several benefits, including Mobile Allowance, Schooling Allowance, Annual Air Tickets Allowance & Relocation Allowance.Financial Matters: KPMG Al Fozan & Partners also provides Housing Allowance in Advance for regular employees to support their home financial matters.Competitive Salaries & Free Tax Salary: KPMG offers competitive & tax-free salary.

    Skills & Experience:A bachelor’s degree in human Capital Management, Business Administration or related fields or a master’s degree will be a plus.Professional qualifications (e.g. SHRM) is a plus.Strong industry knowledge in government and public sector as well as the private sectorMinimum 5 years relevant experience in HR manager/ senior manager position with good understanding of organization re-alignment (including: Organizational Design, Job analysis & Grading, Competencies Development, Change Management, Performance Management System) and HR operations and processDemonstrate effective management to ensure the team perform at high levels of achievement and commitment and to meet deadlinesA team player who is proactive, possess curiosity and client services-oriented mindsetGood experience working with senior management in project/scope management, reporting on project status, issue escalation and risk managementStrong capability in working and managing multiple stakeholders (e.g. cross-culture) in large and complex projectsHave passion in solving people related issuesDemonstrate good mentoring and coaching experienceStrong communication (written, verbal) and presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with “can-do” attitude with fast learning abilityProficient MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project skillsAbility to travel as required

    KPMG is the global network of professional services firms of KPMG International. Our member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services through industry-focused, talented professionals who deliver value for the benefit of their clients and communities. We operate in 144 countries and have over 6, 600 partners, 76, 000 client service professionals, and 21, 000 administration and support staff working in member firms around the world.

    KPMG Al Fozan & Bannaga in Saudi Arabia is enjoying rapid growth in its business which resulted in new exciting opportunities for young professionals in Audit/Tax/Advisory services.

    KPMG’s strategic direction is to provide solid career opportunities to outstanding young professionals who will meet the challenges of a dynamic growing business. Opportunities exist in all our offices: Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlKhobar. More

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    Customer Relationship Manager | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Meeting customers and solicit business for the Bank; arrange meeting with potential customers.• Provides recommendations on business development strategies and works closely with the Head of Department on such strategies and targets.• Draft monthly plan for marketing activities under the supervision of the Head of Department.• Provide the Department with all relevant and necessary information to assist the credit evaluation process.• Prepare marketing proposal for submission to Credit Committee;• Review and satisfactory completion of all relevant loan documentation.• Ensure that all loan agreements are kept safely in fireproof cabinets• To follow up any credit risk issues identified by the Department and prepare an investigation report• Ensure compliance with credit and marketing procedures/policies and operate within guidelines/limits.• Make monthly marketing report.• Responsible for marketing and establishing relationship with target local corporate/institution customers, and fasten ties with customers through daily banking services.• Absorption deposits.• Keep good relationship with Ministries and exploring business opportunity, such as Ministry of Finance and SAMA and PIF, Visit client monthly.• Be responsible for marketing of valuable banking accounts opening.• Post-lending management of loan customers and clients routine maintenance.• Accomplish other daily work assigned by Head of the department.

    • At least 3-5 years of working experience with the same field.• Good knowledge of corporate banking business• Good experience in marketing• Proficient in Microsoft Office.• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.• Proficient in English and Arabic.• Familiar with the Saudi market and international market.• Can do part of Administration work.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Digital Business Analyst | Stanley James

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are currently recruiting a Digital Business Analyst on behalf of a leading European Digital IT services provider that specialises in WCM solutions, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience enterprise scale projects across EMEA. This role can be based in KSA or UAE.

    Applications are sought from those with 1-2 years plus experience from a consultancy perspective in a functional client facing role. You will have been a Business Analyst with excellent domain knowledge within digital experience projects (websites, ecommerce, portals, marketing automation). It is essential that you have an understanding of end to end project implementation and can demonstrate experience in driving a large amount of documentation. A Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject is required and industry certifications are advantageous.

    Stanley James is a privately owned recruitment business with offices in both Dubai and Cape Town allowing us to have global reach and a strong presence across EMEA and APAC. We have an expert team of recruitment specialists that are people centric, knowledgeable and driven to connect talent across all corporate functions. We are the partner of choice for SMEs, niche industry specialists and enterprises across the Technology, Financial Services, Management Consultancy, Legal, Construction & Engineering and Energy & Oil Gas sectors.

    We typically recruit a wide range of skillsets across all corporate services, front/back office functions and commercial leadership teams. This includes Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, C-Level/Leadership, Business Change, Operations, Special Projects and Business Support Services. More

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    Asset Data Analyst | Stantec

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Due to the continued success of our Middle East operations, we are looking for a Asset Data Analyst to join our diverse team in Doha, Qatar. Roles and Responsibilities:• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, that optimize efficiency and quality• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources to update and maintain databases• Collaborate with stakeholders and understand the requirements to develop key performance indicators and translate it into formulas in MS Excel• Develop MS Excel based tools to improve workflow• Filter and clean data by reviewing reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems• Work with management to prioritize business information needs• Generate financial models for Spend/ Revenue/Savings Forecasting• Produce presentations, circulars and other marketing material to promote achievements of the business• Provide guidance and coach team members in data analytics• Present and convince stakeholders of the analysis conducted• Create project schedules and update them• Create proposals for data analysis improvements

    • Bachelor’s degree (computer science, engineering, economics, finance)• IBM/Google/Microsoft certificates related to data analysis /data science will be advantageous • 2 years post graduate work experience• Analyzing large data sets• Creating reports in MS Excel and presenting them to stakeholders• Coding in VBA to create and amend MACROS (use of other programming languages such as Python or R will be advantageous) • Advance user of Microsoft Office software Suite • Capturing and amending process flow diagrams• Creating workflow automation• Generating insights with visual representation • Developed dashboards using various tools (either Power Bi, Tableau etc)• Use of statistics and statistical analysis tools • Automating routine data analysis functions• Use of Microsoft SharePoint and creating InfoPath forms• Experience in neural networks or machine learning will be advantageous

    Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

    We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

    We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. More

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    Microsoft Solutions Director / Business Unit Head | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Search and Selection are currently working with one of the leading Technology consulting firms in the Middle East. They are looking to recruit a Microsoft Solutions Director / Business Unit Head for a position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Responsibilities for this role will include the following,- Maintain deep technical expertise in the Microsoft portfolio of Azure, AI, BI, Security, and Modern Workplace technologies; and understanding market trends in the target industry, competitive insights to develop and deliver the right value proposition to the market. – Build the internal delivery team and all needed capabilities and certifications across the different Microsoft portfolio. – Increase deal velocity by assessing the progress of technical engagements at every stage by orchestrating team members, other Microsoft technical resources, and Partners on most digital transformation deals. – Help the partners and directors on understanding and reflecting the business requirements, challenge assumptions to develop the right value proposition, and implantation a strategy to deliver tangible business value.

    Must have requirements for this role,- Minimum of 12 years of experience with experience in Software Engineering, Design, and Development. – Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Design, or a related field. – Solid experience and relationship with Microsoft in the Middle East region with Microsoft and Microsoft partners. – Deep understanding of large-scale distributed Microsoft architecture using all portfolio like Azure, Data, BI, and AI technologies, with the technical aptitude and experience to learn new technologies and understand relevant trends. – Successful track records in delivering and implementing Microsoft systems in the domains of Data, DevOps, and cloud mainly and other –Microsoft technologies in general. – Strong customer focus with the ability to work effectively across multiple business and technical teams to ensure continued customer satisfaction

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Client Relationship Manager (Account Manager) | A Leading Consulting, Advisory & Management Solutions Firm In The UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for working with clients and their advisors from all over the word, in selecting and structuring their holdings in our areas of operation, and coordinating the incorporation process with the jurisdictional authorities.• Assisting clients in choosing the most suitable business environment within jurisdictions in UAE, and subsequently supporting clients with administrative work and application process.• Conducting meetings with the local banks to understand the regulations, requirements and procedures for bank account opening, and also to understand the offerings of each bank.• Assisting clients with bank account facilitation (corporate and personal) with commercial and investment banks in UAE, and internationally.• Constantly developing and managing the strategies used to deliver and maintain strong client experiences, and ensure that excellent client services are being delivered at all times. • Assisting clients with ongoing maintenance of company, including visa arrangements, coordinating with our associates to arrange accounting and auditing, and other bespoke services.• Undertaking business development campaigns across Middle Eastern, European, African, and Asian markets to develop B2B relationships with accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers.• Religiously follow up on business development campaigns and proposals to potential clients, to bring prospect to fruition. • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients and associates, and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts. • Assisting with the development of marketing literature and business development campaigns.• Responsible for managing her/his client portfolio and addressing all of her/his client’s needs in relation to our services.

    Salary:
    AED
    12000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
    Additional benefits: Paid holiday, Annual Insurance, Annual flight home, Discretionary bonus policy

    • The ability to carefully listen to the client, understand their problems and associate those problems with the firm’s products and services. • A deep understanding of structuring companies across jurisdictions (e.g. free zones, offshore, LLC) or the ability to learn quickly. This is the basis of the job.• Ability to process information and be able to present in a simple format in order to be understood by clients with potentially little knowledge on the subject matter.• Strong passion and experience in sales and business development. • Ability to cross sell and upsell the firms’ other products services • Good organizational and project management skills.• Good client relationship skills with a lot of patience and grace.• Client oriented, experienced dealing and interacting with clients face to face, via email and over the phone.• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Essential• Must have Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Accounting, Legal, Paralegal or similar.• Excellent command of the English language both verbally and written, especially in business writing. • Candidates with banking and sales experience will be given preference. Desirable• Additional languages are highly valued especially Greek, Russian, French, or German.

    A leading consulting, advisory and management solutions firm in the UAE. More

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    Business Development Specialist | Silah

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Analyzing and expanding business operations toward sustained growth.• Monitoring revenue streams and identifying opportunities to increase profitability.• Evaluating and improving sales, marketing, and branding strategies.• Identifying and developing new lines of business based on consumer behavior.• Performing competitor analysis toward obtaining an increased market share.• Developing client relationships and strengthening industry partnerships.• Identifying new clients by researching and creating networking opportunities.• Negotiating and closing business deals that promote sustained revenue.• Liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Management to align strategies aimed at increasing revenue.• Assessing and advising on potential joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.

    Qualifications• Based in Riyadh.• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or relevant field.• A minimum of 1 years’ proven experience in a similar role.• Strong knowledge and experience.• Strong communication skills.

    Silah offers a robust suite of distributed workforce solutions and outsourced capabilities, including Telework Management Services, Time Tracking & Productivity Management Software, SaaS-based talent management platforms, e-Learning Solutions and a wide range of HR consulting & services.

    Our Talent Management Services and platforms enable talent acquisition, development and measurement in a totally virtual environment. And, because of our ability to recruit without boundaries and train 100% virtually through our SaaS-based e-Learning platform, Silah increases operational efficiencies and improves speed to competency.

    Founded in 2013, Silah has become one of the most trusted and leading Telework Service Provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Silah helps companies to be able to manage remote workers just as if they were in the same office, maintaining a high level of productivity when working remotely, Dramatically reduce cost and improve the time spent on productive activities. More

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    Junior Translator – Strategy and Transaction | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The OpportunityAs a Translator, you will provide high-quality translation services to both internal and external clients, with fast turnaround time. You will also support and enable a team of translators who will convert written documents from English to Arabic and vice versa while maintaining the precise meaning of the original text. The role is based in Amman and will be part of our Strategy and Transactions team. Your Key Responsibilities•With in-depth knowledge of the English/Arabic language, perform translation of written text from English into Arabic (and vice versa) in various business and activities (reports, proposals and other engagement deliverables) •Translate a variety of material, particularly formal, legal and technological documentation, with attention to fact and nuance, so that the intent and tone of the original meaning is preserved•Edit, standardize, proofread, revise and finalize translated material prepared by other translators •Review of all assigned tasks before sharing with the requesters •Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, consistency, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology•Research Business, legal and technical and phraseology pertinent to the assigned projects•Consult with experts in specialist areas in order to retain and develop professional knowledge on such areas of translation Skills and Attributes for success •Managing several assignments and priorities at the same time in order to deliver on business commitments without any delay•Obtaining and presenting specialized information within strict accuracy, format requirements and timeframes will be key to being successful in this role•Being able to meet the standard daily productivity of translation +10 page per day (250 words per page) depending on the technicality and complexity of the source content•Making appropriate term base research•Sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues•Receiving good feedback on translation and meeting expectations of all requesters and stakeholdersIn addition, knowing the policies, procedures and practices of EY as well as being aware of the role requirements and how it impacts the business.

    To qualify for the role, you must have•Bachelor’s degree in the English Language or translation•2-3 years of Financial translation experience within the banking and/or Financial institution •Ability to use the translation tool to deliver fast and quality translation in very efficient and timely manner •Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint•Fluent, business level English and Arabic language• skills (both written and spoken)Ideally, you’ll also have•Experience with translating Saudi CMA related documents is a plus •Experience or understanding of the Professional services or similar environmentWhat we look for We are looking for a qualified candidate, who possesses highly specialized knowledge and background of technical and business transaction translation as well as understands how to manage resources and communicate effectively.What we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: •Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. •Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. •Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. •Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More