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    IT Analyst (Information security) | Middle East Executive

    Employment: Full Time

    Middle East Executive are currently working with a large holding group with multiple business units throughout the Middle East, who are looking for a IT Analyst (Information security) to be based at their head office in Dubai.Overview for the role;To contribute to operation of the Security operations center in triaging security incidents and proactively monitoring the digital assets of the company. Operating within the policies and SOPs of the organization, this level of analysts are the first line of defense in terms of raising/escalating critical incidents and attacks.Specific areas of responsibility involves reviewing the SIEM for security logs and find the correlation between the logs and record findings against the incidents. Other relational security tools like End point security solution, Privilege access management, Email security solution etc. will also be involved in the everyday triage of the incidents and further analysis.This role will have a succession plan to grow into a more senior position within the business and is offering a package between 6,000 – 9,000 AED, depending on experience.
    Salary:AED 6,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Job knowledge & experience required:• Prior experience in working with a SIEM tool, corelating logs and analysing logs from all systems of an enterprise network• Good understanding of Active directory, Servers, Cloud technologies, Networking, Endpoint security, Email security, Office 365 and perimeter security.• Previously assessed, developed and implemented, operationalized, and documented comprehensive security technologies and processes• Solid understanding of a range of compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements and relevant principles, best practices, and standards across multiple industries (e.g., PCI, SOX, GLBA, CSA, PCI, NIST, ISO, IEEE, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and TCG)

    The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.
    We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.
    Our specialist teams internally are;
    Commercial Management & Sales
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Strategic HR
    Strategy
    Engineering
    The industries we focus on are;
    3PL / Freight Forwarding
    Food & FMCG
    Medical & Pharmaceutical
    Ecommerce
    Retail
    Engineering More

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    Graduate Professional Services Consultant | Amazon Web Services

    Employment: Internship

    Do you have a deep passion for utilizing technology to empower businesses? Are you passionate about collaborating with technology and business leaders to deliver cloud-based solutions?Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon and a leader in cloud computing, is seeking early career talent to join our AWS Professional Services Graduate Program. This is a unique opportunity for driven, self-starters to play a key role in a fast-growing business, and to deliver significant value to AWS customers of all sizes from startups to global brands. You will learn from top AWS subject matter experts and train for an exciting career in the tech industry.We work with cutting-edge technologies supporting the largest and most innovative businesses, non-profits, and government agencies around the world. This is an unparalleled opportunity to begin your career path in a role helping AWS to transform the way the world uses technology to solve their business challenges. The skills and experiences you gain will lay foundation for the career of a lifetime.In this role, you must possess the following:· An affinity for the new and unknown. We are always experimenting with innovative concepts including cloud computing, application development, machine learning, and Internet of Things.· Enjoy working with customers of all shapes and sizes.· You will have a passion for educating, training, designing, and building solutions for a diverse and challenging set of customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.About Graduate ProgramThe AWS Professional Services Graduate Program is a 12-month program on our consulting teams. The program focus is to develop early-career talent and future leaders at Amazon. Start date is September 2021. The program consists of technical in-depth training, consulting training, and real-world projects with our enterprise customers, typically large multinationals, or public sector customers.As Graduate Consultant, you will:· Work as part of a team of experienced AWS consultants on-site at our customers and together with our customers’ business and IT specialists to help them achieve their desired business outcomes quickly· Receive continuous mentoring and training to support your personal and professional development both in your field of specialty and beyond· Teach and coach customer teams and external partners in how to best use AWS Services and other technology, thereby helping them make good technology decisions· Innovate on behalf of our customers and contribute to team goals to exceed the quality standards of all deliverables· Get certified on AWS Platform during the program through hands-on and on-the-job trainingThe program offers these specialty tracks: DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Application Developer, Cloud Migrations, Big Data & Analytics, IoT, Data Science, and Security.Appendix of specialty descriptions:DevOps Specialist – A specialist in building advanced computing systems that harness continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines and utilize the strengths of cloud computing to build scalable and economical systems for clients.Cloud Infrastructure Architect – A specialist in cloud-based networking and system rollouts. CIAs specialize in network performance, infrastructure provisioning, and building Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Application Developer and Cloud Migrations – AppDev resources are specialists in designing applications that run natively in the cloud. They are experts in building programs that run on any number of platforms including virtualized instances, containers, or serverless architecture. They help our customer to migrate to AWS cloud platform quicker.Big Data & Analytics – This role supports our teams that leverage data and produce business insights. The specialists in this area help our customers use and integrate data collection, IoT, data extraction, and analytics services in their data pipeline.Data Scientist – Data Scientists use scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data sets. They collaborate with Data Engineers and Machine Learning Ops Experts to deliver results for our customers.Security Consultant – Within AWS, security is job zero. We believe that solid security practices are the foundation for using the Cloud. Security Consultants are trusted advisors and enablers for our customer to make their cloud implementations secure.

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Currently enrolled in or received a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) (or graduated less than twelve months ago)· Experience with one of these: software engineering or development, networking fundamentals, security, databases (relational and/or NoSQL), data analytics, operating systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows), or Data Science concepts· Proficiency in EnglishPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies· Awareness of cloud technologies and AWS services such as EC2, ELB, RDS, VPC, Route53, Lambda, and S3· Entrepreneurial spirit as demonstrated in extracurricular activities· Self-starter with hands-on mentality· Knowledge of local business market, e.g. through internships, part-time work experience, or student body activities

    Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. More

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    Japanese Translator / Speaker | Prime Tech

    Employment: Internship

    • Probation Period: 1~3 months(Paid), after probation Salary is negotiable.• Language: Japanese as First Language, English as second. Fluent in English and Arabic is a plus.
    Salary:AED 5,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree• Working Experience: none specify needed.• Internship opportunities are provided.• Job Types: Full-time, Internship, Permanent

    Prime Tech is a crude oil funds trading firm that is established in Dubai, UAE back in 2020. We build automated trading systems fueled by data-driven quantitative analysis to achieve stable and sustainable investment returns. Our engineering teams do what humans do best – create algorithmic decision processes in order to achieve what no human trader ever could in today’s fast-changing, unbelievably complex financial world. More

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    Senior IT Business Solution Specialist | Azadea Group

    Employment: Full Time

    – Assist and support core users in their daily operational requirements on site and remotely- Execute pre-defined technical analysis and feasibility studies on users’ needs, and suggest integrated solutions with existing business applications- Test, install, upgrade and update the system’s components in order to maintain the system’s performance and security- Review, validate and write the documentation of technical implementation and support, and maintain the updates of the system- Provide appropriate training for new IT Business Solution team members as well as other users- Take corrective and preventive measures in order to keep a stable environment

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Business Computing- 4-5 years of experience in a similar field- Strong experience in Visual Studio development tools and SQL server- Strong Knowledge of the Business field (ERP Systems)- Fluency in English- Certificate in “MCPD” Web, “MCPD” Windows and “MCPD” Enterprise Applications is a plus- Analytical Thinking: level 3- Attention to details: level 3- Decision Making: level 1- Communication Skills: level 3- Customer Focus: level 3- Cultural Awareness: level 2- Self – Development: level 2

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    Speaker / Mentor in Finance / Economic Industry | Prime Tech

    Employment: Full Time

    • Background: Block chains/stocks/futures/crude oil futures• Male, Prefer European• Good image, cleanliness, and orderliness, for representing company’s image• Collaborate with management to identify training needs for corporate training partners• Schedule appropriate training sessions.• Oversee and direct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions, and lectures.• Plan and implement an effective training curriculum.• Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
    Salary:AED 10,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Experience: 3 years +• Highly talented, training professional, with experience of delivering Finance / Project Management courses.• If you are able to deliver additional courses in two, or more, of the following areas: Management & Leadership, Sales & Marketing, HR Management & Training, Customer Service, Personal Development, Business Writing Skills, Microsoft Office, it would be a plus.

    Prime Tech is a crude oil funds trading firm that is established in Dubai, UAE back in 2020. We build automated trading systems fueled by data-driven quantitative analysis to achieve stable and sustainable investment returns. Our engineering teams do what humans do best – create algorithmic decision processes in order to achieve what no human trader ever could in today’s fast-changing, unbelievably complex financial world. More

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    Senior Internal Accounts Controller – UAE National | Black Pearl

    Employment: Full Time

    We currently have an exciting opportunity for UAE Nationals within finance and accounting to work with a large government authority from Abu Dhabi Government.The role is open for Emiratis with family book.The role is of a Senior Internal Accounts Controller with the below responsibilities.• Producing monthly management accounts and reports with strict adherence to company policies and timetables• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of the key drivers of the business in order to derive clear and succinct analyses of the ongoing financial performance of operations• Ensuring compliance with relevant local tax, accounting, auditing, and external reporting requirements• Leading and coordinating the external audit• Preparing and monitoring performance against forecasts and budgets• Providing analysis and strategic insight to senior management on a proactive and as-requested basis• Leading, mentoring, and providing clear guidance to junior finance staff• Continually seeking to improve productivity and efficiency through the development of processes and controls• Building and nurturing relationships with key internal and external parties including banks, auditors, and legal counsel• Highlights potential risks to the line Manager.• Participate in ERP working group meetings and recommend system enhancements.

    Required skills:• Masters degree in finance or accounting with other relevant certifications.• Principle of integrated cost and general ledger accounting system.• Complete accounting cycle from raw data capture to producing the financial statements.• Working capital management.• Interrelationship of the Accounts Payable with General Ledger and fixed Assets applications.• Function of Accounts Payable.• Sound analytical and intellectual capabilities• High level of accuracy and attention to detail• Good communicator (in English and Arabic)• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with managers / staff from different cultural backgrounds.• Experience in Oracle/SAP preferable

    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

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    IFS – R&Q Compliance and Ethics – Associate (Fixed Term Contract) | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Risk & Quality (R&Q)Management LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryDelivering distinctive quality is a central part of what PwC stands for and a fundamental element of what clients, regulators and other stakeholders expect of a market leader in professional services. As a fast growing firm and in line with our vision to be the largest and best professional services firm in the region, it is critical that quality and risk be proactively managed, by ensuring that we achieve Operational Excellence in all aspects of Quality, Risk Management, Compliance and Independence; both to protect and enhance the PwC brand and to enable the growth of PwC’s service offerings.Responsibilities:This is a full time opportunity to work with the Middle East  Risk & Quality team. It is an opportunity for a talented, self-motivated individual to develop his/her skill set in PwC Middle East and the global PwC network, working with a dedicated team across a wide range of issues.- Executing various background checks by running on-going screening of clients and suppliers to manage risks related to client and engagement acceptance – Reporting adverse check results, sanctions and global/local conflicts of interest- Implementing processes and checks to ensure management of conflicts of interest – Monitoring the timely completion of of mandatory client and engagement risk assessment processes- Handling risk management queries received from the various client engagement teams across the ME- Assisting in monitoring of completion of mandatory training and other compliance tasks- Compliance testing in the areas of sanctions, AML, etc- Assisting in and being part of ME risk management processes to comply with changes made to PwC Network and/or ME local policies.

    Requirements:The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with high energy and at a fast pace that will translate into a high quality output.- Fresh Graduate with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas (such as Risk Management, Finance, Business administration)- Demonstrate ability to build relationships, work across multinational teams and with a wide variety of individuals at different levels – from senior partners to staff- Strong interest and passion for PwC and looking to further develop him/herself and his/her PwC network- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English but multilingual Arabic speaker preferable- Demonstrates analytical skills – Driven with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Personal gravitas and ethical behavior- Seeking opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency gains.

    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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    Business Development Intern | Amazon Web Services

    Employment: Internship

    Applicants must have the legal right to work in Jordan in order to be considered for this role.At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is continually evolving and is a place where motivated employees thrive and also where employee ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.The Amazon EMEA Student Programs Team is looking for ambitious students to join us as a commercial intern, working in one of our core businesses, including retail, Amazon Vendor Services, merchant services, Prime Video, Prime Now, and Amazon Advertising. Each role comes with a variety of tasks and several of the key tasks are outlined below.Amazon retail teams work to help improve the selection and shopping experience for customers across our product categories, from books to fashion, electronics to grocery, movies and music to toys and health & beauty, and everything in between. As a retail intern in one of those categories, you will learn how Amazon handles its e-commerce retail business. Working alongside a vendor manager to help provide a suite of services designed to support Amazon’s most strategic brands within one of our retail categories. Your priority will be to work backwards from the customer, identifying inputs to grow brands and improve their performance.Job responsibilities include:· Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that our people are known for· Support vendor managers as well as Amazonians in other functions, such as in-stock and marketingAmazon advertising sits at the intersection of advertising and e-commerce. Customers visit us every day to find, discover, and buy products, so we’re obsessed with making the shopping experience the best it can be – and advertising is a part of that experience. As an intern, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Amazon’s display advertising products as well as our technical and operational capabilities. You’ll learn when and how we can create custom opportunities, and you’ll help our account managers create compelling presentations to delight our clients.Amazon merchant services covers all third party merchants’ activity related to selling on Amazon as well as the specific services and products we offer to help develop and grow these sellers. As an intern, you will be responsible for helping our account managers to deliver new business growth across Amazon’s third party merchants.Job responsibilities include:· Build an understanding of customer pain points, requirements, and potential value that can be delivered by advertising or merchant services· Identify target accounts using market data and industry intelligence· Learn the advertising or merchant services portfolio and the Amazon culture· Identify opportunities to improve our products, services, processes, systems, and tools· Work with different parts of the Amazon business to implement improvement projects, including working with category teams, product teams, and technical support team

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, management, economics, e-commerce, mathematics, engineering, statistics, or related field· Must be able to complete a 10-12 week full-time summer internship· Minimum one university term/semester remaining after conclusion of internship· Legal right to work in Jordan· Fluent written and verbal communication in EnglishPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Excellent communications and presentation skills· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team· Results-driven focus with analytical capability· Ability to innovate and simplify current processes and practices· Strong direct sales skills and a proven track record of performance· Experience working with clients· High affinity towards data and technology with ability to dive deep and analyze opportunities and processes

    Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. More