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

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      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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      Consulting, TMU – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

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      Employment: Full Time

      Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorRegional, State, Local and City GovernmentSpecialismPPMManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations and Technology.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.You will be part of PwC’s Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities- Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc.- Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects- Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards- Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects- Organise the activities of specific program/project areas- Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports- Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance- Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place- Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes- Coordinate with others to utilise learning and development tools and techniques to analyse, identify and communicate requirements for change

      Preferred skills- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders- Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models- Be passionate about client service- Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic- Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs- Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector- Experience of driving large-scale change- Sector exposure and experience of different labour reforms.- Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)Minimum years experience required- 7-10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector

      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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      Manager Financial Crime Systems | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

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      Employment: Full Time

      Job Purpose:- The role holder is responsible for owning, managing and optimizing the Financial Crime Systems in Compliance as well as providing subject matter expertise to system control and compliance issues.Principal Accountabilities:- Day-to-day management and ownership of key compliance systems including transaction monitoring, customer screening and payment screening.- Work closely with the AML and Sanctions teams to write rules, tune and optimize system filters to reduce false positives.- Conduct regular testing of systems and tools to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction data from primary source systems to Financial Crime systems.- Manage upgrades and enhancements for the financial crime systems.- Identification and escalation of system control and compliance issues, assess and document the related risk, and make recommendations for resolution.- Perform proactive data analytics work and manage the data quality and integrity in the systems- Ensure our systems are compliant with applicable UAE laws and regulations, industry best practices and recommendations from respected third parties such as FATF and Wolfsberg.- Propose enhancements to the systems used by Compliance to generate efficiencies and/ or improve our financial crime risk management.- Provide the Head of Compliance with assurance that system controls are operating effectively- Provide regular reporting and management information relating to system performance and efficiency for senior management and relevant governance committees.- Assess the effectiveness of the parameters set up in the systems for sanctions screening and the percentage for matching dependent on the type of screening conducted.- Ensure that all customers and transactions are subject to sanctions screening.- Manage the implementation of the new Sanctions systems – including designing and developing rules that are fit-for purpose and define system requirements, parameters, scenarios, logic and underlying rules.- Provide updates to Senior Management on external events or regulatory changes affecting monitoring and screening.- Provide guidance to the AML and Sanctions Officers on interpreting system output to aid their investigations.- Manage the resources efficiently and prioritize system enhancement/up-grades.

      Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university (preferably computer science or similar).- Financial Crime qualifications is preferred.Experience:- At least 8 years of experience in the financial services or IT sector- Familiarity with Compliance and Financial Crime related systems.- Data analytics experience including testing of data from a data quality and data integrity perspectiveSkills:- Knowledge of working with various database formats and file formats, conducting data analysis and analytics, communication skills, critical thinking, judgment and decision making and complex problem solving.- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

      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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      Assistant Manager, Sanctions | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

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      Employment: Full Time

      Job Purpose:- Manage the allocation of sanctions alerts, transactions and RFIs to be reviewed within the team.- Supervise the review process of sanctions alerts, transactions and RFIs to ensure compliance with the Bank’s internal policies and procedures.- Support the Manager Sanctions with response to Correspondent Banking KYC requests and Queries.- Act as Sanctions advisor for queries from the business and operationsPrincipal Accountabilities:- Sanctions alerts escalated to Compliance by the outsourced team in India or directly triggered by the Bank’s screening systems.- Transactions referred to Compliance from the Bank’s remittance and trade finance teams.- Requests for Information (RFIs) received from the Bank’s Correspondent Banks as well as of their KYC profiles refresh.- Supervise the investigation process followed by the Bank to review sanctions alerts and determine whether it complies with the Bank’s documented procedures.- Support on the ongoing assessment of the Bank’s Sanctions screening systems to ensure it is optimized and the volume of false positives is minimized.- Review and investigate all breaches, discrepancies and irregular activities, and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with the bank’s Sanctions policies/procedures and mitigation of identified risks for the bank.- Support the Manager in advising on a wide range of international trade, regulations, economic sanctions and other compliance related issues.- Work closely with the business and IT to identify business and compliance related process improvement opportunities.- The role holder will allocate the alerts, transactions or RFIs to the most suitable Sanctions Officer based on the staff workload and the complexity of the case.- Support the Sanctions team by reviewing escalated sanctions alerts, transactions or RFIs when the volume is higher than the average or when there are staffing constraints that could limit the team’s capacity.- Prepare weekly and monthly Management Information (MI) reports for alerts and cases investigated to ensure timely reporting of volumes and pending cases.- Support on the identification of any sanctions issues to ensure the Bank do not enter into any business relations with individuals or entities listed in the Central Bank of UAE blacklist or in the applicable international sanctions lists.- Provide guidance to the Sanctions Officers on their investigations.- Perform periodic Quality Assurance of closed alerts and cases on a sample basis.- Review and make recommendations on necessary changes and potential gaps in Sanctions related policies and procedures. Develop and recommend mitigating controls for the identified control weaknesses.- Develop and keep up to date the Bank’s Sanctions related training materials in line with the latest Sanctions regulations.

      Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.- Well versed with local regulations, banking systems, concepts and banking best practices.Experience:- At least 5 years of experience in the banking/financial services sector.- Direct Experience in working in a Sanctions function.Skills:- Good written and oral communication.- Planning and organizing skills- Report writing skills- Management skills- Familiar with OFAC, EU, UN, UAE and OFSI sanctions regime

      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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      Assistant Manager, AML Investigations | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

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      Employment: Full Time

      Job purpose:- Review the AML/CFT alerts which have been escalated for further investigation and report to the MLRO or Deputy MLRO those genuine cases for which it should be considered whether the Bank need to file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).- Document and complete the process to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the MLRO or Deputy MLROPrincipal accountabilities:- Conduct an in-depth investigation as per the Bank’s internal procedures of those alerts which have been escalated as unusual transactions and need to be further reviewed to determine whether they should be reported to the Bank’s MLRO or DMLRO. The MLRO or DMLRO would then decide whether to report it as a money laundering suspicious activity to the UAE Central Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).- Document the rationale and analysis of the review conducted by the role holder to justify the closure or escalation of the alert.- Document and complete the process as per the Bank’s internal procedures to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank’s FIU once the decision has been taken by the Bank’s MLRO or Deputy MLRO.- Review responses received from the UAE Central Bank’s FIU on the STRs submitted and inform the MLRO or DMLRO accordingly in order to define an action plan to comply with the notified regulatory requirements.

      Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.- Well versed with banking systems, concepts and banking best practices- CAMS or ICA or CFCS or CRCMP or other related certificate is preferred.Experience:- At least 6+ years of experience in the banking/financial services sector (at least three in an AML/CFT Compliance role).Skills:- Good understanding and awareness of financial crime regulatory requirements and international best practice.- Experience in analyzing and interpreting relevant regulations and regulatory requirements.- Analytical and attention to detail.- Problem identification and solving skills.- Good written and oral communication.- Management skills: ability to lead a team and manage performance.

      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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      Senior SAP Consultant (Subject Matter Expert) | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

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      Employment: Full Time

      – Saudi Networkers is hiring a number of SAP Consultants for one of their projects providing cyber-security solutions developed by experts to protect critical digital assets, while contributing, through its services and solutions, to the enrichment of local content in the digital, cyber-security and data science industries.

      – Project Management (PS-PPM-CPM)- Finance (FI-CO-FM)- Be actively involved in the preparation, conceptualization, realization and Go Live of customer implementation projects.- Perform feasibility studies and process design reviews.- Develop detailed plan of process implementation.- Define detailed blueprint for development requirements.- Participate in industry /corporate process implementation across all related applications (SAP/non-SAP).- Assist in the development of individual work plans; acting as liaison with client for troubleshooting (investigates, analyses, and solves software problems)- Analyze and map clients’ business requirements, processes and objectives; develop necessary product modifications to satisfy clients’ needs.- Support the internal Public Sector Consulting Practice with pre-sales support, spot consulting and internal projects and commit to the success of customers, partners, colleagues, and SAP.

      Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
      Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
      Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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      Business Analyst – Basel Reforms / Management Information Reporting | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

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      Employment: Full Time

      • End to end involvement in process of implementing new Finance Projects.• Involvement in all project lifecycle activities from concept, Implementation by facilitating tracking, coordinating and reporting project activities to meet business deadlines and complying to IT governance policies and processes• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing SAS/Qlicksense/Oracle Hyperion Financial Management solutions.• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes gaps• Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings• Performing requirements analysis• Documenting all business findings• Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management• Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports• Working closely with vendor IT, project manager and managerial staff• Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements and escalating any issues or concerns on a timely manner• Performing/assisting system integration and user acceptance testing• Updating, implementing and maintaining procedures• Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements• Serving as a liaison between vendors and stakeholders/ other businesses and users• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats• Construct workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications• Recommend controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures• Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed• Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing operational issues• Review understanding document and functional specification document and provide feedback to vendors• Ensure UAT’s are conducted in a through manner and the same translates to quality deliverables• Prepare/assist in test planning to ensure complete system functionality is tested• Document the test data along with the test results to ensure resolution of the error and its impact on any other related functionality

      • A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA• A minimum of 5 years experience in business analysis or a related field• Experience of all stages within the Programme / Project lifecycle including initiation, scope definition, requirements gathering and traceability, testing, training• Previous delivery of Basel 2/3 is recommended• Basel 3 reforms knowledge is desirable• Prior experience in SAS/Qlicksense/Oracle Hyperion Financial Management is desirable• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills• Significant experience of working with a combination of Relationship Bankers, Credit Risk, Regulatory Reporting, and Finance teams globally• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions• Advanced technical skills• Excellent documentation skills• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Access and/or SQL experience strongly preferred• A track record of following through on commitments• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.• Experience leading and developing top performing teams• A history of supporting successful projects• Ability to impact operations and effect change without being confrontational• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive• Ability to work independently and with others• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver within tight schedules.

      Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.
      Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.
      Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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      Organization Trainer/Coach | Propel Consult

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      Employment: Full Time

      We are seeking an Organization Trainer/Coach for a 3 month contract initially to train and mentor our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has delivered high level training within corporate environment.In this role you will be responsible for:• Liaising with managers to determine training needs• Design effective training programs.• Conduct group training sessions.

      To be considered for this role, you must have over 10 years experience in :-Experience in training senior executive/leadership team- Experience in designing, planning and delivering training courses for over 100 employees- Experience in delivering training for mentoring program- Technical , Functional , team building training- Training in soft skills – interpersonal , communication , team building skills.

      Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:
      Banking & Finance
      Human Resources
      Oil & Gas
      Construction
      Architecture & Engineering More