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Employment:

Full Time

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorG and PS – OtherSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment:

Full Time

IFS – IT – Business Process Analyst – Senior Associate – (12 Months Fixed)Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Data and Analytics Technology services, will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.• Be focused on business process analysis and data flow across the firms Business operating solutions platform (BOS platform).• You will be working with different product and process owners across the BOS platform to understand how their processes are designed, how they change as the platform evolves and also how they govern data flow across the platform.• Another key focus of your role will be working with the data team to understand data definitions and the business context in which data is being used.• The output expected from you is to summarise how business processes are aligned to each other , against network standards and where gaps exist.• Your role will also include providing thought leadership to enable PwC to operate on a Business operating solutions platform that has mature business processes.Requirements• You will be required to have high level understanding of system capabilities of the BOS platform• Detailed understanding of business processes that are operational across the platform.• Detailed knowledge of data flow across products, interfacing systems and master data management systems• Working with system and process owners in analysing current processes for network process alignment or for driving improvement and efficiency.• Working with the data team to understand data definitions, business context for data usage and ensuring the designed processes will align.• Documenting and maintaining end to end process architecture for all business operations cycles.• Analysing impact on end to end business processes from changes on business platform platform and working with team lead and change owners in managing change• Managing local business platform demand process and escalating to Global teams as required.

Qualifications• Very good understanding of business functions, workflows and processes.• Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing information with accuracy.• Project management experience• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-moving environment.• Experience working with different teams at all management levels.• Track record of ramping up quickly in an evolving and challenging role.• Excellent written and oral English communication skills to successfully engage with customers and colleagues. This role will require the creation of content such as presentations, project plans and other written deliverables.• Presentation skills; high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.• High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizationsEducation• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration or a relevant qualificationLanguage• Fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience• 6+ years of experience working in a business or process analytical role

PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

Employment:

Full Time

Our client, a well-known financial institution, is currently looking for a KYC Specialist/ Enhanced Due Diligence Specialist who will be based in Sydney, Australia.In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:- Performing Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) on higher risk, complex clients or clients falling within special frameworks, as per operating processes- Identifying clients posing higher risk due to existence of red flags or other high risk triggers- Analyzing customer relationships, documentation, activity patterns, and transactions to detect potential suspicious activity or activity that is not consistent with the client’s profile, and escalating as appropriate- Complying with relevant legislative and regulatory standards, and internal processes and procedures- Assessing negative media and Politically Exposed Persons (“PEP”) alerts generated during client onboarding and client review processes- Providing relevant recommendations based on the discrepancies, patterns and risks identified during the course of performing EDD- Working cooperatively with Financial Crime Compliance and other business stakeholders to evaluate and mitigate the risks associated with new and existing high risk clients- Resolving day-to-day issues arising during the EDD process, and escalating more complex challenges via the appropriate channel- Support in the delivery of induction training for new starters- Support in ad-hoc projects within the department and wider business, as requiredPlease note that this role is Sydney based, however there may be opportunities in both Hong Kong & Dubai

To be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria- Should have at least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role – Advanced knowledge of CDD and EDD processes and requirements, including the regulatory basis for these. Knowledge of multiple jurisdictions is an advantage.- Advanced knowledge of red flags and AML typologies relevant to the payments and FX space- Proactive, with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and high pressure environment- Diligent, with excellent attention to detail- Effective critical thinking skills, with the ability to find solutions to problems independently- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal- Co-operative, and comfortable working in a team environment- Curious and engaged, takes ownership of own learning journey by asking questions and seeking out new information- Adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing products, processes and proceduresDisclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.

Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market. More