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    Investment Counsellor – Wealth Management | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The role would be focusing on advising clients on their portfolio and investment selectionClient DetailsThe client is a multi-billion dollar wealth management with offices all over the world. They aim to provide their clients with a variety of investment solutions across vanilla and structured products, globally.DescriptionReporting to the MD, the role will have the following responsibilities:* Knowledge in identifying innovative investment ideas / global themes across asset classes.* Tracking market trends across equity / commodity / credit markets worldwide and advising the team on sector/country allocation for all products in line with our in-house research/views.* Preparation of investment ideas (strategic and tactical) in a Client ready format as recommended by all members of the investment team. Articulate clearly defined trade plans and monitor due adherence to the prescribed levels and target prices.* Understanding of Clients’ risk profile, investment needs and construct and execute investment solutions.* Regularly review, recommend, and rebalance client portfolios with Financial Advisors as per the review mechanism prescribed by the Company.* Closely track the performance of trade recommendations issued to Clients to ensure proactive management of the same.* Professionally engage with third party service providers and business partners (including Banks, Prime Brokers, Fund Managers, Family Offices, PE/VC Managers, Fund Administrators, Consultants, etc.) with a view to cultivating and maintaining the external networks that support the Company in enhancing its Client value proposition.* Support the Group CIO in administering ongoing and ad-hoc initiatives and projects that are adopted towards improving and enhancing the asset servicing framework.* Contribute to maintaining a high standards of presentation and communication of all business development collateral including general publications (for instance – market outlooks, trade recommendations, literature for products advised by the Company) as well as customized content (for instance – presentations to facilitate portfolio reviews with individual Clients, decks prepared to engage prospects of the Company)* Actively contribute to the brand building efforts of the Company through publications in business journals, participation in industry forums and seminars, participation in Television media, etc.* Ensure strict adherence and understanding of the License granted by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”)Job OfferExcellent exposure and great benefits

    The ideal candidate will have the following:* A Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Finance / Economics from a reputed Western university* Have a Master’s degree or/and MBA and/or CFA/CA is a preferred* Experience of at least 5+ years in global wealth management in the advisory team, handling portfolios, proposals, and client requests on investments* Understanding of asset classes Equity, Debt, Alternates, Real Estate* Understanding of Products and instruments like stocks, bonds, MF, Insurance, Structured Products, Private Equity, Real Estate* Should have handled multi asset portfolios* Skills to use Bloomberg, Capitaline, Reuters* Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

    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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    Private Banking – Operations Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A rare opportunity to join a bulge bracket institution where you will be leading and strategising much of their private banking/wealth management function.Client DetailsA leading European bulge bracket bank with a strong footprint across the Middle East.Description* Liaising with senior stakeholders regarding strategy implementation* Coordination & implementation of local business development initiatives, Market Area Initiatives Market Management / Sales Process / Client Segmentation, etc.* Coordination & local implementation of Private Banking initiatives* IT-Business Partner and BPM for Private Banking application roll-outs in Middle East onshore locations.* Business Controlling: Reporting, analysis and planning of key result drivers / RM Targets and Reviews / Budgeting process / Referral Cases / Special projects (e.g. Analysis of performance relevant issues) / initiating and monitoring of cost initiatives* Support RMs for completion of enhanced due diligence requirements, PEP assessment, RRRP assessments* Line Manager for ARM Team in Qatar* Resource allocation across the RMs in collaboration with the Team Leader* Support Business Risk Management with operational risk control in line with industry best practice and standardsJob OfferA rare opportunity to join a leading European bulge bracket institution where you will be offered strong progression and development opportunities, as well as a market leading salary and benefits package.

    The successful candidate will have an established background within Private Banking (6+ years), and will be keen to move into a more operationally and strategically focused role.

    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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    Human Capital Manager | Gulf Researcher

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are looking for a Human Capital Manager to help us grow an exceptionally talented team. The Human Capital Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction as well as administrative support in all areas related to employee experience including: recruitment, onboarding, training and development, performance management and employee engagement.Areas of responsibility include but not limited to:- Developing and implementing human capital and talent management strategy- Devising a performance management system- Creating and refining job descriptions- Managing recruitment and onboarding programs- Facilitating and tracking employee training and development- Executing and following-up on employee engagement survey results- Establishing and measuring human capital metrics- Analyzing data and making recommendations for process improvement- Assuring compliance with Bahrain Labour Law and liaising with authorities- Participating in career fairs- Develop HR-related policies- Advise on a range of other human resource matters including company culture, people management, etc.The manager will be someone who can work autonomously and who is continuously seeking/proposing areas of improvement based on industry trends and best practices. The manager must be a proactive team player and ready to help in a variety of areas, even those outside the original scope of responsibilities.

    – A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources, or any other relevant field- Strong communication skills including the ability to design and develop well-structured written material- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint- Ability to set and manage expectations- Strong multi-tasking skills, high attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    We are a custom research company based in the Middle East. We provide high-quality business research tailored to our clients requirements. Our service offerings include secondary and primary research across multiple industries and geographies in the MENA region and beyond. More

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    Bilingual EA to CEO | Irwin & Dow

    Employment:

    Full Time

    A fluent Arabic speaker with exceptionally strong English language communication skills is required to support a CEO on a 1:1 basis. With an office based in Dubai with a headcount of 100+ and additional global offices, this vacancy is the first time the CEO has had a dedicated Executive Assistant and it is required urgently due to his ever-increasing workload and travel itinerary.Based in Dubai you will be joining a fintech organisation involved in the most current crypto and fore-ex sales and technology trends. The CEO is a fast paced and highly motivated individual and you will therefore be required to keep the pace and anticipate his every need on a 24/7 basis. There is a complex and detailed calendar and travel schedule to manage and it is expected that the Executive Assistant will take on this workload and hectic schedule to ensure the CEO is organised, prepared and able to maximise his time to concentrate his efforts fully on the business. You will also free up his day by organising his personal schedule with medical appointments, social events and dinners, family time and vacations and you will also interact with family members to assist with this. There is a great deal of document management with this role and it requires an exceptional eye for detail in both the Arabic and English languages to manage and review contracts, banking documents and highly confidential agreements. The organisation represents a large volume of UHNWI clients and they often attend the office for meetings. As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be adept in hosting such individuals and ensuring they are handled in a highly professional manner at all times, acting as a representative of both the CEO and the organisation as a whole.

    The most suitable Executive Assistant will be accustomed to a 24/7 environment and communication through WhatsApp to maximise their time. You will be highly proactive and able to be a step ahead constantly. It is essential that you are a fluent Arabic speaker for this position as there are several documents and meetings performed in Arabic that you will be privy to. It therefore requires a discreet and highly confidential Bilingual Executive Assistant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting those at a C-suite level.

    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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    Assurance – Controls Assurance – IT Audit Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Controls Assurance – IT Audit Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Risk and Security Controls practice, within Information Technology Risk Assurance services, will allow you to develop and apply strategies that help clients leverage enterprise technologies so they can get a higher return on their investment, mitigate risks, streamline processes, and find operational inefficiencies. We assist clients in understanding and challenging their current risk profiles and develop strategies to build digital confidence by embracing opportunities to stay competitive through building trust and resilience into their technology systems. We cover a wide range of disciplines, including risk evaluation, operational and strategic Information Technology processes, project governance, application implementation, data integrity, cyber security, and accounting/audit.Our team helps organisations analyse and assess the security environment and application of our client’s information technology systems. You’ll help develop strategies to increase the reliability of system outputs, enhancing systems security and integrity, and developing strategies for ongoing maintenance.ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the project- Prepare deliverables- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen- Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues- Ensure you are adhering to compliance matters- Work on developing internal relationships and your PwC brand

    Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Travel and Logistics Coordinator | Charterhouse

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Charterhouse are working with a leading Fintech group which specialises in Cryptocurrency trading for high net-worth individuals. Our client who has recently set up their office in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Travel and Logistics Coordinator to support their Managing Partner.This is an exciting new opportunity and the role will see you support a HNWI and Managing Partner of a leading Fintech Group with all their Travel coordination. This will involve you arranging and managing the logistics of all complex global travel arrangements; including VIP operational and logistical activities, international private flights, hotel bookings and organising of business travel to manage events and meet clients globally. You will also be responsible for managing travel expenses and budgeting.You will not be required to support with any other EA type duties as the Managing Partner is very self-sufficient, however you must be flexible to assist on ad-hoc administrative tasks when appropriate. You will be based in the Abu Dhabi office, however there is flexibility for hybrid working.

    The successful candidate should be a confident and experienced travel coordinator with relevant experience working for a HNWI. The successful candidate will already be living in Abu Dhabi. You should be an excellent communicator and experience dealing with UHNWIs, VIPs and other team members, whilst demonstrating good negotiation skills. You should be highly organised with great attention to detail. You should be hard working, have a down to earth, no fuss personality and bring a good energy.

    The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

    Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. More

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    Team Leader, E11 (eDirham) | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Commercial Bank of Dubai is on a Default Digital strategy and is executing several focused initiatives in Personal Banking Group & Wholesale Banking Group to drive increased adoption of digital channels. This role is responsible for setting-up, enhancing and managing multiple hybrid delivery teams and for development, delivery, integration, implementation and maintenance of a portfolio of up to 15 Class A & Class B Applications.• This role would be the primary owner of the assigned portfolio of applications used by Bank and will own and drive the application roadmap and enhancements for these applications. • To design, develop and implement secure business function on a portfolio of applications as per existing software development standards and the Bank’s policies (such as risk, audit etc)• Work with the Group Leader to drive and validate end-to-end solution design (people, process and technology) to ensure completeness of solution that meets business requirements.• Oversee and manage the delivery for the applications portfolio as part of the overall programs and project progress to meet approved project budget and schedule. • Providing support and advice to IT Development and Support teams with regard to the assigned portfolio of applications• Build, manage and nurture a delivery team with relevant experience, expertise, and technology knowledge. Responsible for the team P&L (budget gathered, projects and non-project spends via contracting external resources/vendors) as well as day to day administration of the team.• To be as SME and guide to the wider team from a business-technology perspective• Maintain relationships with schemes, vendors, and regulatory organizations for all related matters, not limited to delivery.• Maintain an overview of the infrastructure and users to constantly reassess the environment, to rationalize and ensuring uniform and cohesive monitoring across the technology stack.• Collaborate with the Architecture team to review and re-engineer architecture of managed applications• Participate in the transfer of the system to the state of production and review the results and make the required modifications for the purpose of extradition to the beneficiaries or the technical divisions concerned

    • Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in Information Technology in a Banking / Financial Services Context• Experience on implementing and supporting a significant number of applications within the portfolio is mandatory• Experience in managing large projects with internal and vendor based development models• Hands-on functional knowledge around the assigned Application / Business portfolio• Hands on technical experience in individual, team and managerial capacity• Familiarity with Cloud, Dev Ops, IT QA.• Relevant experience in strategic planning and execution in a matrix organization• Experience on handling EFT Switch processing and the Govt payments.• Having experience in migrations and implementing large scale acquiring solutions and deriving the end-to-end processes.• Should have clear understanding of Scheme clearing processes and settlements solutions to merchants.• Experience in implementing multiple schemes on Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners and UPI from acquiring perspective.• Experience in handling internal/external Govt auditors and timely closure of all the audit findings.• Experience in designing and building complex solutions, which requires changes at multiple levels of applications.• Experience in achieving PCI PA-DSS certifications and scheme compliances on timely manners.• Should be having experience on Cards Issuance applications.• Have extensive experience on handling scheme certifications and yearly compliances.• Ability to manage multiple vendors and resources to drive them to deliver the projects on time.• In depth knowledge on EMV Co standards, ISO 8583 message protocol and industry standards.• Having experience in Vision Plus and IST Switch is an added advantage. • Candidate should be able to design, develop and delivery of end-to-end cards related integrations.• Should have knowledge on the EMV CHIP specifications and end to end process for CHIP certifications like WNS, CPV and white plastic certifications.

    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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    Tax – Customs & International Trade Services – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal Services – Tax – Customs & International Trade Services – Senior Associate – DubaiLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismVAT/GSTManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Customs and Trade Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions.Our team helps organisations manage indirect tax implications that results in cash flow optimisation and risk reduction. You’ll help with structuring business transactions, developing efficient supply chain models, handling customs and indirect tax disputes, and implementing VAT for new to market organisations.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.

    Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?Yes

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More