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    Consulting – Senior Consultant – Financial Services – UAE National | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Consulting – Senior Consultant – Financial Services (Dubai) – UAE NationalLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.PwC Middle East OverviewEstablished in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.Business Unit OverviewThe Financial Services Consulting team provides a full range of services to our Banking & Financial Services clients, including Strategy and Revenue Growth (Entry strategy, Product portfolio analysis, Business plan development and Optimization of revenue generation), Operational Excellence (Organization restructuring, Corporate governance development, Organisation Transformation, Performance Management, Outsourcing & Shared Services strategies and Cost optimization), Risk consulting (Risk appetite definition, Risk framework development, Risk reviews, and alignment), Technology enablement (System selections, Implementation program management) and Analytics.We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive, and hardworking experienced consultants who have a passion for shaping financial services positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles.Responsibilities:- Build and enhance team capabilities by always being up to date with trends in the market and understanding the impact on our clients so that you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market.- Work with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate.- Keep up to date with current trends from the region and from across the world. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with the engagement team members; stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.- Knowledgeable in Digital banking, international branch set up.- Experienced in Digital channel sales, sales optimization, and revenue expansion within the banking sector.- Understanding of banking products, consumer banking, corporate banking, treasury, and private banking.- Working on Strategy and innovation – Strategy definition, market/competitor scanning, targets definition, new product launches, fintech partnerships, open banking.- Transformation and PMO – Program development and execution, portfolio management, annual planning, budget allocation, and approval.

    Requirements:- Willingness to be based in Amman, Jordan.- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, and Economics, Technology, or other related major required.- Years of Experience: 1 – 5 years of experience in the Financial Services field. In-depth previous experience with Digital and Fintech.- Previous experience within the Middle East is a plus, particularly towards the latter part of the career.- Excellent organizational skills, and able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.- Proven IT skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.- Language Skills: Excellent English and Arabic communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form (PowerPoint reports, charts, etc.).- The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East and worldwide where the project dictates.- Strong ability to manage large project/ consulting teams (10+).- In-depth financial sector acumen and the underlying market forces affecting organizations’ performance and strategic objectives.- Proven strong conceptualized thinking and analytical capabilities.- Should have gained previous experience in managing staff and the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.Travel RequirementsUp to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    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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    Consulting – Government – Legal – Senior Consultant | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorG and PS – OtherSpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Government and Public Sector Business Unit and its Strategy and 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 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 exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences of numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.As a Senior Consultant, 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: – Support the legal Strategy and Transformation Management Consulting team within the Government and Public sector with a special focus on Legal Services.  – Continuously expand on knowledge of the Middle East legal and 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. – Support legal strategy development and execution, as well as managing national legal transformation agenda.  – Support with the delivery of large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative legal solutions for Public Sector entities, helping them update their legal frameworks in response to new organizational structures, and service delivery models. – Implement and oversee the quality of legal deliverables, effectively manage the functional and technical team, support functional tracks of the transformation and relationships to ensure exceptional performance.   – Support and participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities. – Delivery legal consulting services, including legal strategy development, contract review, development and implementation, legal instruments design and drafting, legal functions design and build out. 

    Requirements: – Proven experience in a legal consulting environment working closely with public sector clients.  – Experience in the Middle East region is an asset. Knowledge of the KSA laws and regulations is preferable.  – Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English AND Arabic – Education: Bachelor’s degree in a law, public policy or relevant major with a preference for a Masters – Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience, out of which at least 1 year is in a legal 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.

    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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    Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Tax & Legal – Tax – Transfer Pricing, Financial Services – ManagerLine of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismTransfer PricingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Transfer Pricing services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients develop compliant, tax efficient structures that help advance their business goals. You’ll focus on all aspects of documentation planning, dispute resolution, and advance pricing agreements.Our team is responsible for all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property, transfers of tangible goods, services and loans, and other financing transactions. As a member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities within the wider financial services sector (i.e. banking institutions, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, etc.).Assist and advise clients on their Transfer Pricing in the Middle East region by: – Preparing regional and local country transfer pricing documentation (masterfile, local file and Country by Country reporting);  – Advising on Transfer pricing planning projects for continuous optimization of clients inter-company transactions; – Managing various projects across multiple jurisdictions and leading the day-to-day delivery processes – Advising on special transfer pricing projects related to clients restructuring, acquisitions and divestitures, statistical tools and modeling methodologies; – Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; – Actively identifying and managing new opportunities for business development   – Preparation of value propositions on various transfer pricing projects;  – Financial management of resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections;

    We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and experience:  – A track record of delivering quality work for clients with particular focus on the financial services sector; demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and relevant professional standards and maintaining respectful client relationships. – Experience of advising multinational clients on transfer pricing. Wider experience of other corporate tax or related international issues would also be an advantage. – Experience in identifying and assessing clients cross-border inter-company transactions; developing local country transfer pricing documentation, strategizing on local- country revenue authority transfer pricing audits, performing global planning for continuous optimization of intercompany transactions as well as special projects related to clients restructuring and acquisitions.  – Managing a portfolio of clients and projects including all aspects of financial and risk management. – Strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice – Excellent communication skills and experience in building internal and external relationships and networks. – Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential. – Background in economics and/or an MBA desirable but not essential.

    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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    International Tax Manager – International Tax Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax professional to join a growing team in an emerging market. As an International Tax Manager, your primary focus will be advising global companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. Our Tax service line in MENA is experiencing a period of significant growth so now is an excellent time to join. Sound interesting? Your key responsibilities – You will be managing and participating in the successful delivery of international tax engagements and assisting senior managers or above with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. – You will contribute to building and maintaining key client relationships by delivering exceptional client service and collaborate with a team of International Tax professionals across the MENA region and globally to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries. – You will work as part of a multi-jurisdictional / disciplinary team within tax and across other service lines (including working with colleagues from Transfer Pricing, Transaction Tax, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services etc.) in terms of pursuing, managing and delivering engagements and assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. – You will build strong internal relationships within international tax team and across other service lines and counsel and develop more junior staff through delegation and on the job training

    Skills and attributes for success – If you are a client driven and strategically and commercially aware, excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral, enthusiastic with flexible attitude to work and a strong motivator, you will be perfect for the role. To qualify for the role you must have – Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Economics, Accounting or Finance and an approved professional qualification or equivalent (e.g. ADIT / ATT / ACCA / CPA / ACA / CA / LLB or MBA, or MA, MSc or PhD in the fields listed above) – 5 – 7 years of relevant Tax experience, in either business or industry – Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments – Strong managerial, organisational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills – Proven track record with a leading professional services firm – Experience of Managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members Ideally, you’ll also have – Proficiency in Arabic language What we look for You’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of global developments in international tax landscape so that you can better advise our clients. In return we’ll provide investment in the right sort of training and offer you the opportunities on projects and assignments that will develop and challenge you so that you’re in the best place to develop your tax career. The types of project you’ll contribute towards may include: – Expansion into new markets – Group structure reorganization and / or rationalisation – Review of operating model including permanent establishment risk, withholding taxes, transfer pricing etc. – Review of holding structure, capital structure and financing arrangements – Review of IP structure – BEPS risk assessments Whatever the projects and assignments you work on you can be confident that you’re contributing towards helping our clients to develop and execute their international tax strategy ensuring technical excellence and providing the highest levels of client service. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Senior Consultant – Global Compliance & Reporting – Saudi National | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help our clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms that make us an ideal partner for all their tax-related needs. In Tax, we equip clients to make better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value. Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services and People Advisory Services. The opportunity Our GCR tax service line operates as a team of highly experienced tax professionals who focus on delivering efficient and effective resources to companies in the region. Our goal is to improve quality, manage risk, create efficiency and drive value. Our market leading approach combines standard and efficient processes, highly effective tools and an extensive network of local tax and accounting professionals. Our clients benefit from an integrated, consistent, and flexible quality service to address direct and indirect tax compliance, statutory accounting and financial reporting, and tax accounting. As part of a MENA team, you will be providing high quality services to clients across a range of industries. You will look after service delivery, coordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to execute the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region. Your key responsibilities You will work hand in hand with our tax and accounting professionals to help deliver our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will also establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships with clients to help ensure that the services delivered are of the highest standards and are done on time. You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, partake in the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and follow performance-improvement solutions. In addition to the above, you will be supporting the team in marketing and business development initiatives to grow our GCR client base in the region. You are also expected to support GCR proposals by providing assistance on fee gathering for corporate income tax, indirect tax, statutory accounts preparation, and bookkeeping. Skills and attributes for success If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

    To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields. – Preferably an MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification. – Strong knowledge and minimum 3 years of experience in tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. Ideally, you will also have – Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment. – Excellent analytical, management and leadership skills. – Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. – Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Consulting, Economics & Sustainability – Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorGPS X-SectorSpecialismEconomics and PolicyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryYou will be working within the Economics and Sustainability team (E&S). We are an analysis-driven team that uses economic principles and techniques to support the strategy and policy making process. We help governments and private sector organisations make better decisions, grounded in robust and compelling evidence. We provide the necessary foresight that help make and deliver critical business decisions and investments. We work across the Middle East for clients in a range of sectors, including but not limited to central government, real estate, energy and utilities, transport and health.The work we typically undertake includes:- Economic and fiscal policy analysis and development- Socio-economic impact assessment – Economic and financial modelling / forecastingWe are a new and rapidly growing business unit, capitalising on changing trends in the regional market. The team offers you the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge of economics in a commercial environment to solve important problems for our public and private sector clients.To really stand out and make us ?t for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. 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 Manager, 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:- Experience in leading external projects in one of the following areas: economic impact assessment, macroeconomic analysis or forecasting, public finance management, economic policy development  – Proven experience of revenue under management or revenue generation of +$500k p.a – Experience in economic impact analysis or related modelling techniques  – Proven ability to structure issues and use analytical skills to solve complex problems – Ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience through written and oral communication in English and Arabic – Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is mandatory and experience in working with Stata, R, EViews, PowerBI, Tableau, or ThinkCell is preferred – Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries  – Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing – The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate – Proven commitment to continuous learning  

    Qualifications/Educational background- Masters (preferable) – Economics and/or Public Policy  – Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Econometrics Years of Exp- 9 – 12 years of experience in a similar industry/role, with at least 3-4 years in a Big4 or external consulting environment

    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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    Head of WBG Projects Portfolio | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The Head of WBG Projects Portfolio will be responsible for the management, business analysis and oversight of a portfolio of Tier 1 WBG CBD projects as well as oversight of a subset of Tier 2 projects. The incumbent will contribute to the governance of ECMO standards.• Shaping the change agenda for WBG, working with General Managers and their direct reports to prioritize key change initiatives in line with the strategic direction of CBD• Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including General Managers and external vendors as required and ensuring effective portfolio communications• Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan• Facilitating Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure strategically important changes remain on track for delivery• Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews• Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business units and advising General Managers and direct reports on same• Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementation• Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities• Designing effective strategies to ensure change adoption (e.g. Training and Communications)• Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capability• Providing coaching and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance within the BU / Department• Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence• Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE• Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through realignment of procedures

    REQUIREMENTS• Minimum Bachelor’s degree• Post graduate in business management is a plus• 7 years of banking experience.• 10+ years of experience in projects / change management; preferably in a financial institution• Excellent communication skill• Excellent understanding of project management fundamentals (Prince2/PMP certification is a plus)• Hands-on knowledge and experience executing and managing complex Corporate/Commercial Banking projects• Excellent organizational and time management skills• Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment• Analytical and detail-oriented

    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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    Consultant – Data Analytics, Forensic and Integrity Services | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Successful organizations depend on their reputation for keeping promises, respecting laws and behaving ethically to maintain stakeholder trust. EY Forensic & Integrity Services professionals help organizations protect and restore enterprise and financial reputation. We assist companies and their legal counsel to investigate facts, resolve disputes and manage regulatory challenges. We put integrity at the heart of compliance programs to help better manage ethical and reputational risks. Embracing integrity means doing what you say you will do, with unerring commitment. This can make it easier to attract and retain talented people and harness their skills to grow your business. A foundation built on integrity is critical because today’s talent values purpose-driven organizations. It can also help you develop stronger partnerships with suppliers and work more effectively with employees, investors, regulators and influencers. Our integrated approach ranges from enhancements in areas of perceived weakness or issues – including governance, controls, culture and data insights – to full organizational design and structural implementation. The opportunity As a Data Analytics consultant, you will be responsible for implementing and participate in delivery of digital, analytics and dashboarding solutions to our clients which required a combination between technical and business understanding capabilities to achieve client’s objectives. Your key responsibilities As a Data Analytics consultant, you will 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. This includes: Reviewing and assessing of complex data sets, translating business requirements into data models, designing & implementing end-to-end reporting modules, data migration and visualization and ensuring all activities adhere to the data modelling process, policies and standards. Skills and attributes for success Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. Skills and attributes for success – Data Visualization – Ability to design and implement informative reporting that translates data into business value, strong analytical skills – Data Integration (Sourcing, Storage and Migration) – Capability to design and implement models and solutions to manage data within the enterprise (structured and unstructured, data archiving principles, data warehousing, data sourcing, etc.). This includes data models, storage requirements and migration of data from one system to another – Data Quality, Profiling and Cleansing – Capability to review (profile) a data set to establish its quality against a defined set of parameters and to highlight data where corrective action (cleansing) is required to remediate the data – Preferred candidate will have good understanding of the following tools and technologies, and will be able to prove how to apply them to solve business problems – Experience with machine learning tools (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform) – Experience establishing automation infrastructure for scaled technology deployment (SQL server configuration, virtual machine setup, networking, etc) – Willing to learn new tools and technologies and adapt with new challenges

    To qualify for the role, you must have – Minimum of 2+ years of work experience in the data analytics field preferably with a top consulting firm – Bachelor’s in computer science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Econometrics, Engineering, IT or related field preferred – Established working experience in data visualization tools and data access such as, Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server Reporting Services – Prior experience in the ETL Suite will also be an added advantage (ETL / ELT / Data Fabric Tools – Power BI Dataflows, Power Query M, Alteryx, SQL Server Integration Services, Power BI Composite Models) – Prior experience in object-oriented development, preferably .Net, C# or Java Ideally, you’ll also have – Arabic speaking proficiency – Working experience in a consulting firm What we look for We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More