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    IFS – Finance – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    IFS – Finance – Financial Planning & Analysis Leader – Senior ManagerLine of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.Our Accounting team helps internal leaders with fixed assets accounting and asset management, financial reporting, accounting research and analysis, statutory and regulatory reporting, and data security. As part of the team, you’ll assist with monthly closings, financial analysis, oversight and management of controls and compliance, tax and cash projections and data security.- Supporting the Middle East leadership making strategic decisions through providing analysis and insights along with timely & accurate financial reporting.- Responsible for all timely recurring and adhoc internal financial reporting either globally or locally to different stakeholders, and act as the single source of truth for data validation.- Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes for the ME firm, covering internal functions (IFS) and Lines of Service (LOS. Responsibility for the smooth running of the entire annual budgeting process, from planning, guidance, execution, challenge and review and leadership sign off.- Responsible for enhancing user experience through better reporting solutions through PBI dashboards, that provides real time and periodic reporting & insights.- Accountable for alignment of finance function to global data strategy.Financial- Responsible for the structuring, management and integrity of financial data within the core finance reporting tools- Oversee the chart of accounts and is responsible for executing internal cost structures changes into the finance reporting system structures- Oversee distribution of internal reporting to key stakeholders at the end of each period, in the form of Operating Statements, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and / or other tailored system generated reports.- Perform monthly review of business performance and provide commentary summary on results- Provide innovative reporting solutions to ad hoc management information requests from the business- Work closely with the Corporate Development Team on data preparation and validation of the 3 years plan, and ensure the alignment between the Business plan and the annual budget.- Drive the annual budgeting process, working with LoS Finance and IFS leaders to develop and consolidate all LoS / IFS budgets appropriately- Lead the forecasting process during the year and support the leadership with the required analysis- Business partner with all LoS Finance, IFS functions, country Finance and other key functions within the Core Finance team from a reporting and insights perspective.- Responsible for the regional strategy on In Country Value score improvement and success of the annual certification process.Customer- Ensure transparency and visibility of the annual reporting plan and time table to all stakeholders.- Enhance users’ experience through smart reporting using advanced reporting tools like Power BI.- Maintain proper controls over distribution of the reports according to the security metrics.- Support the business with ad hoc reports, and drive continuous improvements of budgeting and reporting solutions.- Ensure LoS and Function requirements for central reporting and creates suite of both standardised and tailored reports to be populated by a single source of the truth- Work with Enterprise Data Team (EDT) on reporting requirements from data warehouse perspective, and responsible for validation of reports- Support all LoS / Function Business Partners and their stakeholders through the annual planning & Budgeting cycle, so that all templates and reports are consistent across deliverables, and continuously work on enhancing the tool and the process through the gathered feedback.Internal Process- Review operating statements and management reports for end users from a quality assurance perspective.- Manage period ends processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of reports, and escalate any variances or issues through proper escalation channels.- Support adjustments to the chart of accounts in line with requirements from other core finance teams following Financial controls approval.- Responsible for ensuring teams drive consistency with internal policies to control access to sensitive/confidential data.- Ensure maintenance of data quality across the function.- Set the firm’s regional budgeting process and guidelines, develop tools and templates for completion by function & LoS, ensuring deadlines are met and the overall management of the budgeting process.- Responsible for review and improvement of end to end financial planning, investment and budgeting processes.- Continuous improvement of processes efficiency through automation and alternative reporting solutions.Learning and Growth- Stay up to date on reporting tools to understand emerging best practices- Build capabilities within the function, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the function’s staff technically and managerially- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database- Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members- Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed- Establish a healthy working environment for employees

    Education- Professional qualification in accountingLanguage- Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 10+ years of experience of which at least 3 years is in a management role- Prior FP&A lead experience essentialSpecific Experience- Budgeting & forecasting experience- Internal reporting & business analysis- Experience in professional services preferableTechnical Skills- Strong reporting and visualisation skills- Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills; as well as the ability to make good judgment and work with both technical and business personnel- Lead a team to work collaboratively with vendors/suppliers to ensure technical application designs meet stakeholder expectation, and adhere to technology roadmaps, quality reviews and standards- Ability to lead a team in evaluating specific infrastructure technology design needs and issues and propose viable solutions for the organization’s business needs- In depth knowledge of designing and implementing policies and procedures related to budgeting, reporting and analysis- Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and Powerpoint/G-suite presentation skillsSoft Skills- Ability to influence senior management and to maintain a strong working relationship with managers across the organization- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload- Strong knowledge in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting guidelines- Ability to manage large or difficult analysis projects- High level of analytical and quantitative ability- Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity needed- Skilled in maintaining client relationships- Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships- Excellent people management skills- Excellent negotiation skills- Excellent customer service skills- Strong decision making skills- Strong work ethic- Ethical 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

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    Cyber Security Governance Manager | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment: Full Time

    Position Title: Cyber Security Governance ManagerEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary: up to 40,000 AED, all-inclusive depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client:The hiring company is one of the well-known financial institutions in the UAEJob Role:• Assess and oversee and manage all technology-related compliance across the group, including information security, data privacy, business continuity, identity management, user access and data integrity• Responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures and controls to ensure that the group’s practices remain observant to all pertinent local, Federal and international laws and industry standards in relation to data privacy and security, and specifically GDPR• Determine and maintain an inventory of all regulatory, commercial and group technology compliance requirements and the group’s Privacy Program• Facilitate the creation and modification of all technology-related compliance policies and procedures, privacy policies and procedures, and documentation for the processing of personal data• Create an IT compliance and data privacy risk assessment framework and periodically assess the regulatory, commercial and organizational, inherent and residual IT compliance and data privacy risks• Support the creation of an inventory that documents how and why the group collects, shares and uses personal data• Ensure that data security practices — in particular, logging, monitoring and auditing practices — do not conflict with privacy requirements• Work closely with the technology service teams to anticipate potential privacy problems embedded in the use of emerging technologies• Conduct frequent compliance report monitoring activities on collaborating partners, third-party service providers’ and other data processors’ levels of privacy compliance

    Requirements:• Open to Arabic Nationals• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or any related discipline is required• With advanced degree in law (J.D) or Master’s Degree in Business Administration and (MIS) Information Security or related field is preferred• Minimum 10 years of work experience in privacy, data protection, security, risk management, auditing and/or compliance, preferably in financial institutions• Must obtained two or more certifications of Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Management (CIPM), and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), and one or more of: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)• Experience in auditing frameworks and international standards, such as ISO standards, COBIT and ITIL• Extensive knowledge of local, Federal, and international privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices• Familiarity and experience with cloud computing, online services, web and enterprise applications, and data analytics• Experience or familiarity with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools and how they can be used to support privacy related GRC activities• Knowledgeable of software development life cycles (SDLCs)• Strong knowledge of technology environments, including information security, encryption methods and privacy-based solutions• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic

    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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    Wealth Manager | Seguro Real Estate Brokerage

    Employment: Full Time

    • Responsible for acquiring preferred clients (HNI / Ultra HNI).• Maintaining client relationships and generate AUM from preferred clients.• Advising HNI / Ultra HNI clients on their Investments and managing their overall financial portfolio and deepening the wallet from existing clients• Track the HNI / Ultra HNI segment in the market for new client acquisition.• To research, investigate and update themselves on available investment opportunities / financial market trend to determine whether they fit into clients portfolios.• Use financial acumen and investment expertise to review a client’s personal data, align client’s need through superior service, seamlessly align service delivery for enhanced experience; thereby helping the client to reach his short term and long term investment goals.• Achievement of product-wise targets.• Formulate outbound and inbound sales plan to acquire new HNI customers for increasing customer base of the portfolio.• Conduct risk profiling of all mapped clients for better advisory on investment needs.• Regular contact with all mapped clients through weekly / monthly calls – Resolution of queries of all mapped clients within TAT specified.• Ensuring need based product approach towards clients and regular reporting of product penetration.

    • 2 to 5 years of experience.• Ability to manage & improve relationship value of existing customers.• Ability to build and maintain long term relationships, deepening relationship and growing revenues.• Ability to provide seamless and superior service delivery.• Ability to ensure compliance with key regulatory level requirements.• A thorough understanding of financial markets, their behaviour, movements and expectations with respect to market.• Excellent oral and written communication skills with clarity of thought, speech and expression.• Excellent interpersonal skills.• Good Analytical Skills.

    Since its inception in 2018, Seguro Real Estate Brokerage (SREB) has been delivering services marked by excellence in the real estate market. Our team is highly motivated to ensure that the needs of the clients are catered to with a variety of creative and empathetic solutions. We aid our valued clients by completing their real estate transactions in accordance with their pace and requirements.
    Our brand is associated with constantly exceeding the expectations of all of our customers through our world-class solutions and innovative service. Due to our distinguished service, we have built a strong association with globally renowned developers, EMAAR, Azizi, Sobha, DAMAC, etc. We are committed to maintaining the trust and loyalty of our customers by providing the best service in the business. More

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    IFS – IT – Cloud Service Delivery Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Information Technology Development team helps develop and supports internal information technology systems and applications for use by all staff levels. You’ll help our team develop programmes and applications that cater to PwC’s strategic technology needs using your knowledge of technical domains of application.In this role, the successful candidate will:This role will manage the overall delivery of managed cloud services for PwC internal customers. In this role, you will be working in collaboration with a wide range of customer teams to onboard cloud services. You will act as the liaison between the end customer and managed cloud services technical staff and management. This is a fast-paced, highly-collaborative role where you will be interacting with a variety of internal teams to support our customers. In additionto the management of services, you will be leading the change in culture and practice of the teams to embrace Agile and Continuous Delivery practices.You will be providing thought leadership to develop and implement a new operating model for the services moving to the cloud. You will lead the delivery teams in embracing the digital transformation and enabling PwC to foster a more collaborative and agile way of working both internally and with the service providers.Requirements- You will manage the services delivered as they are migrated to Azure.- As a key stakeholder in the program, you will work closely with the teams implementing the program, providing service input, but also coaching in their move to Agile practices.- As a leader in the team, you will define new operating models and processes.- Working in a team, you will help identify and then implement the necessary structures, roles & responsibilities required within the teams.- Your role will define the cloud centric measures and performance metrics which will track the effectiveness of the services we deliver to our customers- You will work with our operational teams across the IT organization to get the best out of our range of skills.- As an agent for change, you will positively influence the culture of the teams, helping them embrace new technologies and ways of working.

    QualificationsYou have experience in the following areas:- Working in a customer facing in a service based role- Leading teams delivering services migrating to and based on the Cloud- Good technical understanding and ability to keep up to date with rapidly changing market trends- Track record in managing P&Ls and financial forecasting- Producing great documentation including target operating models, service designs, service descriptions, processes & procedures- Experience of managing DevOps teams and of Continuous Delivery- Use of the SAFe Agile framework- Cloud ArchitecturePreferred Qualifications- Technical Program or Project Management experience.- 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.- Track record of ramping up quickly in an evolving and challenging role.- Well-honed troubleshooting skills at various levels of complexity.- Experience managing multi-tier application stacks from the OS up through custom applications.- Experience with Azure service offerings.- Experience in Service Level Reviews, Reporting and Management.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast- moving environment.- Presentation skills; high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences.- High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizationsEducation- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or relevant experience.- Certifications in AWS, Azure and GCPLanguage- Fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 6+ years of experience working in a customer facing service delivery/technical account management role with a high level of accountability.- 6+ years of experience in a customer facing technical role (design/implementation/ consulting) at a cloud services provider, managed services provider or managed hosting provider.

    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

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    Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Purpose• Professional management & maintenance of Corporate banking relations, in coordination with Corporate Area Manager & Head of Corporate Banking.Principal Accountabilities:Work Management• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio with existing Corporate clients to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new Corporate clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Treasury Sales.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes.• Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services to Corporate clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet.• Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals to Wealth/Consumer Banking.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Manage a team of Support Officers, set, agree and measure annual targets, provide professional advice, guidance, training & motivation to enhance their potential & capabilities to hold higher responsibilities, and conduct their performance reviews.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank• Keep abreast of developments in the local business environment to spot business opportunities.• Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of local contacts with the local business and financial institutions community.

    Requirements• Education and Experience:• Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 4 – 6 years of experience in Corporate banking with 2-3 years of exposure to Corporate Banking in the UAE with existing Corporate Portfolio. Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.• Corporate acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Risk Internal Audit and Cyber Security Executive Director | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    • To plan, direct and lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures related to Risk, Internal Audit & Cyber Security, ensuring the proper establishment of related frameworks, controls, tools, etc. that will enable company to proactively identify, monitor and mitigate any potential business risks.Client DetailsRisk Internal Audit and Cyber Security Executive Director / Public Sector / Riyadh / KSA NationalDevelopment projectDescriptionRisk Internal Audit and Cyber Security Executive Director / Public Sector / Riyadh / KSA NationalStrategic Contribution• Participate and contribute to the development and refinement of companys’ vision and long-term strategy from Risk, Internal Audit &Cyber Security perspectives, and contribute to the overall process of corporate governance, management and corporate decision making to ensure that the organization maximizes returns to its stakeholders.• Lead the development and oversee implementation of the Risk, Internal Audit &Cyber Security division’s strategy by ensuring that companys’ long and short-term plans are effectively converted into the acceptable divisional performance objectives in line with established service levels.• Ensure proper implementation of the corporate strategy by managing the day-to-day operations of the Risk, Internal Audit & Cyber Security division, providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating delivery of work processes in order to achieve high performance standards.Leadership• Lead the effective achievement of the Risk, Internal Audit & Cyber Security divisional objectives by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating employees in order to maximize individual and functional performance.• Coordinate the activities of the team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the annual business plans, policies and procedures.Risk Management• Lead the development, implementation and continuous updating of companys’ corporate Risk Management strategy including risk identification, analysis, response planning, monitoring, and control to identify the root causes and highlight the potential risk related implications.• Lead the development of corporate risk prevention plans, mitigation plans, emergency plans and ensure consistency of risk mitigation analysis and contingency plans across all departments to manage risk exposure.• Define and manage companys’ risk framework including risk policies and procedures and reputational risk in order to enable proactive risk management within the context of a dynamic operational environment and best practices.• Identify the risk appetite of companys’ and set the framework in which it will be executed in order to enable the efficiency and compliance of operations within the set standards. · Overview the preparation of risk management dashboards and reports, registering any potential dangers based on their impact assessment and suggest risk mitigation measures to facilitate protection of companys’ interests.• Communicate risk policies to all departments within companys’ and facilitate capacity building and awareness sessions to enhance effectiveness of implementation and proactive risk mitigation.• Ensure that the risk, internal audit and cyber security implications are appropriately addressed during discussions on undertaking new projects so that the organization will not get exposed in unnecessary business risks.Internal Audit• Direct and lead the preparation and establishment of annual audit plans and priorities and receive regular status on their progress in order to ensure all annual plans are properly in place and adhered to.• Lead the development of internal audit reporting mechanisms and protocols for companys’ divisions in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit process.• Advise and oversee, the design and implementation of the internal audit manual and related policies and procedures in order to ensure alignment to the organization culture as well as global audit practices.• Lead the audit process, review and provide continuous, coherent, and structured feedback to the Internal Audit team on audit mechanism and reports ensuring that the conclusions and recommendations are accurately and concisely noted.• Provide assurance to the Board of Directors and the management that internal controls and systems covering various operational procedures are designed and implemented effectively and in alignment with the internal policies and external regulations.• Coordinate audits performed by external consulting auditing firms to companys’ to ensure unbiased assessment of compliance and reporting of any potential findings /deviations.Job Offer• Risk Internal Audit and Cyber Security Executive Director / Riyadh / KSA National• Competitive salary package

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field• 16 – 20 years of relevant experience• English: Proficient · Arabic: Working Knowledge• Any professional certification in related areas is an advantage (CIA, CISA, CA, CMA, etc.)

    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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    Transaction Strategy & Execution – Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment: Full Time

    Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, think about pursuing a career with our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team. We have a market-leading proposition to create and maximize value for our clients, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets, or undertaking operational restructuring.The opportunityOur team is looking for high caliber individuals to join us at the Manager level. We work on the most complex and high-profile global transactions across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Our team is made up of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement through synergy assessment, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Manager in the TSE practice, you will spend your time working on executing operational focused projects across various sectors and supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g. integration planning, and tracking). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting focused role.Skills and attributes for successAs a TSE professional, you should be able to:- Be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) sub service lines.- Have the business and commercial drive to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment to drive value for our clients.- Assist in in engaging pursuits and pitches, including presentations and client meetings.- Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team and firm as a great place to work.- Learn and develop your technical and personal skills to support the achievement of your project and career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.- Build strong working relationships with clients, including the ability to influence, advise and support key decision makers.

    To qualify for the role you must have- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a post-graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.- Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.- Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.- Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.- The ability to make detailed assessments of technology, operations or manufacturing infrastructure.- The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts.- The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.- Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% on short noticeIdeally, you’ll also have- A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role.- Experience gained within another large professional services organization.- Established networking skills in a relevant industry.- MBA from a reputable business school/university.What we look forWe are interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.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 worldEY 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

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    Senior Relationship Manager, Institutional Banking | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment: Full Time

    Job Purpose:• Professional management & maintenance of Government Related Entities client relations, growing the GRE book for CBD.• Work done in coordination with team Head and Assistant Relationship Mangers/Relationship Officer.Principal Accountabilities:Work Management:• Manage, maintain and expend a portfolio of GREs.• Ensure risk intake is properly managed, optimizing returns, cross-sell and relationships are cultivated to maximize contributions to CBD in support of the team’s growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new New to Bank clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Financial products to meet given sales targets.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal, and execution for all kinds of securities (Asset, Shares and Bonds)• Seek credit-mitigating solutions to mitigate risk or improve RoE on client / transaction basis where applicable and have the ability to structure and arrange structured transactions.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services including introduction of investment portfolios to corporate clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet.• Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, financial covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Manage a team of Relationship Officers, set, agree and measure annual targets, provide professional advice, guidance, training & motivation to enhance their potential & capabilities to hold higher responsibilities, and conduct their performance reviews.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank.• Comply with and adhere to all relevant regulatory and Central Bank requirements and uphold the highest professional standards.• Keep abreast of developments in the local and regional business environment to spot business opportunities.• Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of contacts with the relevant target business and financial institutions community.

    Requirements:Education and Experience:• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management or Engineering.• 8 – 12 years of experience in Corporate banking with 4-5 years of exposure to Corporate Banking in the UAE, preferably from MNC Banks.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.
    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.
    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More