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    Senior CFD FX Broker Sales | Mayfair Partners

    Employment: Full Time

    We are recruiting for an established CFD Broker based in Dubai, that have offices globally and are looking to hire an experience senior sales broker.• You will work closely with the senior leadership team, to develop high generating relationships with IB’s, Professional and Retail clients.

    Requirements• Minimum 3 years experience working for a CFD Broker• Must have a book of strong clients• Highly professional and looking for the next step in your career in FX• Salary from 25,000 – 30,000 plus very attractive commission plan

    Mayfair Partners are an International Executive Search and Recruitment Solutions consultancy based in Downtown Dubai. We are passionate about providing a superior service to clients. We service both established businesses and also advise those that are looking to set up a business in this region.
    Mayfair Partners was founded by three partners with combined recruitment experience of over 20 years. More

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    Credit and Portfolio Management | Robert Half

    Employment: Full Time

    The RoleCredit Middle and Portfolio Management acts as a middle office function in the company and covers numerous roles to support the front office. The role can be divided into 3 categories:* Reporting* Deal Confirmation* Credit Portfolio ManagementRoles and Responsibilities* Producing and completing various due date reports by closely working with Front office on a monthly basis.* Working with Credit-Risk on the takeover of the Non-Performing Asset (NPA) process for the central bank’s regulation; gaining knowledge in the fundamental provisioning process. Accountable for the calculations, reconciliation and postings of data; from several platforms such as T24, Intellect, OBIEE and Intellect.* Responsible to coordinate with internal stakeholders to create new Standard Operating Procedures, RACI matrix and Delegation of Authority matrix.* Continuously reviewing the current NPA process in place and providing enhancements where possible.* Responsible and accountable for posting monthly account entries that include Non-Performing Loans, Interest in Suspense and Specific provisions for the month.* Leading the user acceptance testing (UAT), which involves conducting scenario analysis to identify the possible outcomes which may arise when migrating from current platforms to future platforms.* Continuously analyzing portfolios in order to make sure resources are being allocated optimally, assess/identify areas of improvement, and to make sure products are aligned with organizations broader strategy.

    Candidate Requirements* Experience in finance (min 5 years)* Advance in excel* Strong attention to detail* Knowledge of credit policy guideline

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    HR Manager – Banking and Financial Services Background | Charterhouse

    Employment: Full Time

    Charterhouse is working with a well-established, multi-national banking client who is looking to hire an experienced HR Professional to join their team in Dubai.You will report directly to Director level and will be chiefly involved in various projects surrounding recruitment strategy within the MENA region, appraisal schemes and retention projects in addition to supporting the team’s standard generalist duties.Your duties will include leading regular team meetings to lead ongoing projects, building strong working relationships with all internal stakeholders as well as to completing all performance management and appraisal responsibilities for the organisation. In addition to this, the successful candidate will be appointed as the Learning and Development Specialist for the Dubai Office, sourcing external trainers and identifying key areas of development needed within various departments of the business.

    The successful candidate will have previous or current exposure to the financial services or banking sector. Ideally, the candidate will be CIPD accredited, and will have had prior experience of managing a HR team. In character, you will be strategic and proactive with an ability to meet deadlines and represent the organisation in a professional light at all times.Due to the scope of the role candidates who are currently working in the UAE or worked in the UAE within the last 5 years will be considered for this role.

    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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    Senior Facilities Manager | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment: Full Time

    One of our client is a leading company based in Saudi Arabia currently looking for a Senior Facilities Manager having experience working as a Service Provider or Managing Agent.This role would be to report directly to FM Director.• Oversee the complete Facilities and operations of multiple sites and manage service providers.
    Salary:SAR 25,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Minimum 10 – 12 years experience is required.• Should have a bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.• Should be have experience in Hard & Soft services.• Previous experience in FM Quality Management Inspection & Audits in Hard and Soft services is preferred.

    Ignite is a specialist Construction and Property Recruitment Consultancy. We are experts in the Middle East and Asia markets which we service from our offices in the UAE and UK.
    Our consultants operate in a niche market making them experts in their sector. This allows us to offer our clients and candidates expert market knowledge whilst building long term relationships.
    We pride ourselves on recruiting Construction and Property staff of all levels and disciplines. We offer the same high quality service whether you are recruiting or seeking work from Engineer through to Company Director level. More

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    Deals, Transaction Services – Valuations – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismValuationManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryWho we are looking for:Do you have strong financial analysis skills, combined with an ability to see the commercial “Big Picture”? Are you comfortable with financial models but equally interested in the strategic decisions which drive business value? We have an excellent opportunity to join our Dubai office as a Senior Associate in the Valuation team.About the roleAs part of the leading global valuation practice with over 1,700 dedicated valuation professionals in 50 countries, we have the right people to support clients for various different type of valuation related work. Our Middle East valuations team operates on a regional basis but with team members based in each territory who understand thelocal market dynamics.Within the practice, the UAE valuations team represents a group of more than 20 professionals based mainly in the Dubai office, working across various industry verticals as required. We also work collaboratively with the regional valuation team members and provide support on large complex regional valuation engagements. You could be working remotely with colleagues anywhere in the region.You will enjoy potential for fast personal development in a dynamic team by playing an important role within the local and regional valuations practice. From the outset you will be exposed to a diverse range of challenging valuation work across industry sectors including company share valuations and/or financial instruments and valuations ofintangible assets. Interaction with senior colleagues and senior client individuals will also provide plenty of opportunity for candidates to build business development and marketing skills.You will- Assist managers/senior manager/directors in carrying out valuation engagements- Engage with clients on a day to day basis for carrying out the valuation fieldwork- Provide support to junior team members in guiding and reviewing their work outputs- Present valuation findings internally and, where required externally to clients- Build a network around your peer group internally within PwC and externallyMore specifically your role will involve- Carry out financial modelling assignments as part of the valuation process- Prepare detailed analysis of peer group across a wide variety of industry sectors- Prepare substantial written sections of valuation reports which supports the valuation conclusion- Working with colleagues across all lines of services to deliver valuations alongside other services provided by PwC- Although you would be based in the UAE, a degree of flexibility in travelling between regional offices maybe required as part of the role.

    RequirementsWe are looking for an individual at Senior Associate level who has an excellent track record and meets the followingcriteria:Work and academic background- 3-4 years of previous commercial, client-facing valuation work experience ideally in a big four- ACA, CFA or ACCA qualified and/or Master/Bachelors’s degree in Finance/Accounting- Hands on financial modelling experience with proficiency in Ms Excel- Experience with PowerBi, Tableau will be a plusOther required attributes- Strong analytical skills but tempered with an ability to think laterally- Ability to deliver high quality written work- Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see the big picture- Ability to work effectively in teams- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when interacting with others- Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers and specific valuation issuesCompensation- Attractive expat compensation package, commensurate with the level of the experience.

    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 – Government – Director | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorIntl Government, OrganisationsSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy & Transformation Management 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 the Middle East.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 organizations, 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 a high performing team  team, interacting with industry professionals and experts who will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage technical and  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.ResponsibilitiesAs a competency, you will be expected to lead and build on multiple areas within the public sector. However, we expect you to bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: the Education, Sports, Public Policy, or Economics sectors. Additional responsibilities include:- Lead the growth of the Strategy and Transformation Management team and develop strategic partnerships within the Government and Public sector.- Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East business environment and work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Manage strategy development and execution, as well as managing national transformation agenda. – Lead and deliver large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them restructure their organizational structures, and service delivery models.- Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance.  – Manage and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.- Delivery consulting services, including strategy development, contract evaluation, and process management.

    Requirements- Proven experience in one or more of the following sectors: Education, Sports, Public Policy, or Economics. – Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the Qatar market is preferable. – Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English. Arabic speaking capabilities are preferred.- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major with a preference for a Masters- Years of Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience, 6 of which are in a Consulting firm. – Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards..- 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.- Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services and Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control).

    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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    Real Estate/Projects Manager | A Leading Financial Organization in Qatar

    Employment: Contract

    Job Purpose:The Manager – Real Estate/Projects reviews, continuously improves and manages the process of Entity’s designation of buildings and periodic renewals of the Entity’s designated status. The job holder provides guidance, support, and service to all prospective, new and existing Entity’s licensed companies in procuring and managing leased commercial space in suitably approved Entity designated premises.Manages the above with a view to offering clients a streamlined and fair process, while protecting and developing Company’s commercial interests through potential for additional revenues through such services that support its core activities of creating a framework for and promoting Qatar as a destination for business that attracts new economic activity and investment.Reviews and supports the further development of Company strategy in relation to real estate in Qatar to assess and consider establishment, regulation, and management of a seamless process for enlisting entity designated premises and assisting prospective, new, and existing entity’s clients to acquire and retain (renew) appropriate commercial space on lease for their offices in such premises; and related commercial arrangements & revenue prospects for Company.Building Designation:? Reviews the process of entity designation of buildings and considers the potential for periodic/annual renewals of the entity designated status? Conducts property evaluations and technical due diligence, as required? Collates all data required for designation of new buildings and coordinates submissions by the landlord/ entity licensed company to the entity for approval of new buildings.? Lays emphasis on regulations introduced by Qatar Civil Defense (QCD), which require buildings to have their QCD approvals periodically/annually reviewed, as well as adherence to other entity norms as certified by appropriate and timely inspections? Identifies and assesses options to generate revenues from the designation process? Supports the above by developing and maintaining (with regular/monthly updates), a user-friendly database of all the designated buildings with readily available updated information on:- Building name/address (e.g. street/zone names and No.)- Building age- Landlord point of contact- QCD expiry date- List of entity’s licensed companies in the building and database of the lease including term, expiry date and rental charges- No. of floors; total leasable area; availability(floors/sqm); car parking ratio- Office specification/finishes–i.e. shell & core, CATA, fitted or serviced office- Up-to-date quoting terms (rent, service charge and utilities)? Organises re-inspection of the buildings and renewal of entity designation to take place in accordance with QCD expiry dates.? Implements entity building designation renewal that require further consideration, including:- Impact of periodic renewals on occupier’s leases, set time frame to remedy the reasons for potential loss of designation or extending the timeframe for periodic review and in the worst case, managing the process if a building loses its entity designation and resulting requirements for entity licensed companies occupying space in such buildings to relocate- Develops norms for and implements charges to landlord’s for renewal of the designation, this could be an annual fee or fee payable upon designation or renewal.Real Estate Services to Entity’s Clients:? Assists companies establishing a presence in Qatar as a entity licensed client to source suitable premises in a streamlined and effective manner – on favorable terms, within the context of the prevailing market conditions, as well as within the time frames and operational requirements of the company’s operations.? Supports the prospective and new entity clients in the drafting of standardised requests for proposal (RFP) to submit to the landlords of the shortlisted QCF designated buildings with terms that form the basis of lease (new and renewal) negotiations.? Arranges inspections (by clients) of the short-listed properties, as required.? Assists in the final negotiations to secure favorable terms in the context of the prevailing market conditions on the preferred option.? Supports management of the leasing process and final transaction, reviewing lease documentation in conjunction with the entity client and their appointed legal advisors.? Follows a similar process will to lease renewals as outlined above for the acquisition servicesOther Accountabilities:? Advices management in ensuring adherence to organization strategy, by using international best practices and previous experience in the Real Estate and related sectors.? Coordinates closely as an internal service provider with Business Development, Commercial Departments; as well as with Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance Departments.

    Professional/Academic Qualifications:? Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Business Administration, Commerce, or other related business discipline.? Appropriate industry recognized certifications/licensesExperience:? Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in real estate appraisals, property/facilities management and outsourcing or similar role.? Industry experience and knowledge of property regulations, licenses and certifications would be an advantage.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:? Demonstrate good leadership skills and the ability to win trust and get the best out of people.? Establishes and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders? Displays independence and integrity in decision making and business judgment.? Excellent facilitation and communication skills to manage diverse groups of people and personalities to work towards a common goal.? Can handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner and always maintains professional demeanor.? Good interpersonal skills – the ability to work with teams both inside and outside the organisation and establish and maintain positive working relationships.? Business acumen, commercially minded – an ability to do systems thinking and to understand how different areas of the organisation relate to one another and to support and drive initiatives that enhances the organization’s effectiveness, excellence, and revenue growth? Experience in client lifecycle and end-to-end value proposition related projects.? Anticipates, understands and responds to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters? Strategic, operational planning and analytical skills with attention to detail.? Property management, planning skills and ability to multitask and respond to a variety of demands.? Understanding of Company regulations and environment would be an advantage.? Demonstrates a balanced mix of creative and analytical approach in a problem-solving environment.? Results focused for clients and organization objectives. Ability to drive change.? Negotiation and conflict-management skills? Thorough understanding of creating and maintaining budgets? Open to new ideas, ability to research best practices and implement them.? Self-motivated and takes initiative.? Demonstrates high standards of honesty and trustworthiness.? Excellent command of English with good written and oral communication skills.

    A leading Financial Organization in Qatar. More

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    Fitness leader | Al Qudra Sports Management

    Employment: Full Time

    Prepare budget, achieve the goals and the financial targets as per the approved.Managing the health club (Gym, Cafeteria, service provider’s activities, sub-contractors, maintenance, cleaners, product’s sales, sponsors contracts and all other related subcontracts).Managing the working teams in the health club, service providers and the entire sub contracted staff.Design, Supervise and control the training programs.Manage day to day operations.

    Specialized in CrossFit, Group training- Boot camp, HIIT, MMA certification is advantage.Experienced and knowledgeable of the sports equipment and their respective development, and knowledge of the latest technology and market trends.Have administrative qualities that enable him/ her to deal with different personalities of workers and employees.The ability to analyze problems and finding techniques for solving them and writing reports.

    Al Qudra Sports Management LLC (AQSM) is a joint venture between Al Qudra Holding and Dubai Investment Real Estate Company. Established in 2002, AQSM has more than a decade of sports & recreation facilities management experience in the UAE. The Company operates in all aspects of the sports and recreation field by managing and consulting sports & recreation clubs amongst many other sports related services. AQSM specializes in sports & recreation facilities consultation and management with a wide array of services to suit our clients’ immediate and long term requirements.
    Our Vision To promote the healthy life concept through the sports management best practice.
    Our Mission To be the preferred total solution provider in the key sports related projects in the UAE. More