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    Corporate Safety & Security Analyst | RecruitMe FZE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As a dynamic, driven Safety & Security Analyst, you provide support within the Operations team. Associated responsibilities will include but not limited to security risk analysis, travel tracking, compilation of travel advice & guidance, and research and risk assessment of remote or higher risk locations in the Middle East. YOU’RE GOOD AT• Staying well-informed with local and regional developments given advanced knowledge of the Middle East geopolitical environment as they pertain to Safety & Security and Health & Safety on a personal and corporate level by conducting all-source research. • Update and advise staff and senior leadership about relevant developments, when necessary, to be viewed as a skilled resource.• As a skilled security specialist, able to detect, analyze, and advise on adverse conditions such as political unrest, militancy, governance, and brand risk which may impact safety, security, and operational continuity. • Actively monitor regional security incidents to determine potential impact and maintain an awareness of strategic trends throughout the Middle East region they pertain to ME system offices. • Communicate to senior leadership and all staff on Safety & Security matters, often outlining context of event, forward-looking assessment, and actionable advice. • Act as staff’s point of contact for analysis and questions as they relate to the incidents.• Own and execute current analytical and incident response products, identifying gaps to develop new solutions and methodologies to help improve incident response capabilities. • Draft and maintain products such as escalation matrices and evacuation plans as well as mapping of vulnerable locations in the Middle East.• Direct involvement with Global Security team, regularly contributing to meetings and coordinating with Global Security activities as the lead on tackling ME safety and security matters.• Supporting the onboarding of new colleagues via introductory briefings bespoke to local conditions, ensuring visibility and awareness about security function with new and existing colleagues. • Conduct other related inductions/briefings as required• Conduct drills and test other services and digital tools related to Safety & Security • Review and develop current Standard Operating Procedures related to Safety & Security, and information security, incorporating Global and industry best practices. • Support the Facilities team with the health & safety topics; monitor first aid kits, maintain and stock medical equipment.

    • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a fast paced environment (really fast paced)• Experience in the Safety & Security industry is strongly recommended• Knowledge of current geopolitical situations within the Middle East, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Lebanon• Knowledge and experience of the Middle East and local practices would be an advantage• Proficient computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook • Service oriented, flexible, attentive to detail team player• Leadership and/or customer service experience. • You are highly responsive with strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Resolute willingness to travel on short notice • Excellent time and project management skills. • You have clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once.

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

    What we do:

    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    VP/ Director, Fund Manager – Single Family Office | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Single Family Office based in Dubai which has a 90%+ approval record at Investment Committee level. They are looking to hire a VP/ Director Fund Manager to work directly with the principal and manage a small team.Client DetailsOur client is a well-run Dubai-based Single Family Office with multi-hundred-million-dollar AUMs. They have an exceptional Principal, a institutional Investment Committee and are looking recruit a VP / Director level professional to work directly with the Principal in managing & growing the AUM.DescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to relocate to Dubai and work with a very well-educated team. Our client is trimming their fixed income portfolio and securing exposure to thematic, future sectors (AI, Robotics, etc.) as well looking to invest directly into Pre-Series A/ Series A/ B VC across Europe, the US and APAC. Any existing network within VC is therefore hugely advantageous as our client is extremely bullish on this asset class. There is also some exposure to real estate albeit by means of funds (as opposed to direct asset management), and equities fund manager selection is a requisite.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical mind-set & skills – a CFA to this extent is hugely advantageous. The candidate will bring with them best practice fund of fund & direct VC investment experience, as well as an existing network of connectivity & opportunities. Through the course of this role, they will review the current risk-return framework, existing allocation and align on allocation moving forward.Job OfferCompetitive tax-free compensation as per experience

    The VP/ Director will:* Be willing & able to relocate to Dubai – our client will relocate them from London/ Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Switzerland/ North America* Have an institutional fund management background – ideally at a investment advisor managing funds of endowments, pension funds, UHNWIs/ SFOs/ MFOs* Have between 7-15 years of above experience* Have a strong network, track record and appetite for VC* Have a view on thematic equities & funds* Have strong financial modelling skills & acumen – a CFA is preferred* Be able to work well as part of a team, and able to run independently with work-streams/ investment ideas* Be able to demonstrate a track record managing funds* Have strong academic pedigree – Bachelors expected, a Masters is preferred* Have strong, objective thought processes

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Deputy Head of Product Control | McGregor Boyall

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Deputy Head of Product Control – leading UAE BankBrief on the role:Reporting to the Head of Product Control this is high profile role to provide support and drive the change agenda for the Global Markets & Treasury business covering key business finance functions including: PL reporting / attribution, Hedge effectiveness testing and financial control activities. The job holder is part of the Markets Business Finance team responsible for providing insightful Finance support to the Segment/ Product Heads in the business in key tactical and strategic decision making. The job holder will support the Segments/ Products business teams to provide analytics and support decision making and ensuring that Group financial policies and control framework are consistently applied across the segments/ products in GMT business units.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

    Key criteria:* Candidate must be a Chartered / qualified Accountant and have at least 5 years of Product Control / Global Markets Business Finance experience ideally across Credit/Money Markets/Derivatives* Experience from international banks is preferred* FRM / CFA preferable* Experience with core BAU Product Control activities like Reporting, Attribution, Analysis, Upstream and Downstream interfaces is essential* Understanding of Risk measurement, Account set up and valuation set up is required* Exposure to hedge accounting / effectiveness assessment testing processes is preferable* Exposure to IPV activities (like Price testing, valuations adjustments) is preferable* Exposure to Calypso (Trade capturing / Risk management system) is preferable* Exposure to Financial / Regulatory reporting activities is preferable* Project / change management experience is required either across automation, systems implementation, process change/reengineering/optimisation* Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience with track record in creating value for the business and driving best practice in an international banking environment

    Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

    Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. More

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    VP/ Director, Fund Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is a Single Office based in Dubai which has a 90%+ approval record at Investment Committee level. They are looking to hire a VP/ Director Fund Manager to work directly with the principal and manage a small team.Client DetailsOur client is a well-run Dubai-based Single Office with multi-hundred-million-dollar AUMs. They have an exceptional Principal, a institutional Investment Committee and are looking recruit a VP / Director level professional to work directly with the Principal in managing & growing the AUM.DescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to relocate to Dubai and work with a very well-educated team. Our client is trimming their fixed income portfolio and securing exposure to thematic, future sectors (AI, Robotics, etc.) as well looking to invest directly into Pre-Series A/ Series A/ B VC across Europe, the US and APAC. Any existing network within VC is therefore hugely advantageous as our client is extremely bullish on this asset class. There is also some exposure to real estate albeit by means of funds (as opposed to direct asset management), and equities fund manager selection is a requisite.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical mind-set & skills – a CFA to this extent is hugely advantageous. The candidate will bring with them best practice fund of fund & direct VC investment experience, as well as an existing network of connectivity & opportunities. Through the course of this role, they will review the current risk-return framework, existing allocation and align on allocation moving forward.Job OfferCompetitive tax-free compensation as per experience

    The VP/ Director will:* Be willing & able to relocate to Dubai – our client will relocate them from London/ Hong Kong/ Singapore/ Switzerland/ North America* Have an institutional fund management background – ideally at a investment advisor managing funds of endowments, pension funds, UHNWIs/ SFOs/ MFOs* Have between 7-15 years of above experience* Have a strong network, track record and appetite for VC* Have a view on thematic equities & funds* Have strong financial modelling skills & acumen – a CFA is preferred* Be able to work well as part of a team, and able to run independently with work-streams/ investment ideas* Be able to demonstrate a track record managing funds* Have strong academic pedigree – Bachelors expected, a Masters is preferred* Have strong, objective thought processes

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Team Leader, Card Operations & Switch | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:- Jobholder is responsible for development, delivery, implementation and maintenance of Cards Issuing & Acquiring, eDirham, ATM Switch and allied applicationsPrincipal Accountabilities:- To design, develop and implement secure business function on cards applications as per existing software development standards.- Providing support and advice to IT Development and Support teams with regard to ATM, Cards applications as well as eDirham applications.- Maintain an overview of the infrastructure and users to constantly reassess the environment and rationalize them.- To be as a reference and guide to your colleagues in the cards industry in order to mentor them.- Maintaining relationship with business users to manage the delivery of cards projects.- Maintain relationships with Schemes, vendors, and regulatory organizations for all cards and payments industry related matters as well as delivery.- Ensuring uniform and cohesive monitoring applied across the relevant infrastructures.- Review and re-engineer architecture of Cards systems, technical models, etcu2026- Managing internal projects and providing reporting to the management team.- Participate in the transfer of the system to the state of production and review the results and make the required modifications for the purpose of extradition to the beneficiaries or the technical divisions concerned- Responsible for a delivery team with wide range of experience, expertise, and technology knowledge.- Business oriented person who can provide and add value to service delivery lifecycle.

    Qualifications:- Graduate in Computer Science or Similar Discipline- Wide understanding in EFT, Fintech and Payments.- Fair understanding of PCI DSS, PCI PA DSS and Secure Coding Standards.- Experience with EMV, ISO8583 and other payment industry protocols and standards.Experience:- 8+ years in experience in similar job- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Payment systems , in particular- Cards Acquiring, Issuing & Card management system- POS & ATM- Mobile Wallets- Payments Gateways -Cybersource, merchant settlements etc.- Tokenization, Key Management- Business oriented person with a deep technical background and good understanding of the Cards and Payment BusinessSkills:- Business Analysis- Development- Vendor management- Project Management- Team Management- Report writing skills

    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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    Collections Team Manager – Medical Device Company | NonStop Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Collections Team ManagerOne of Saudi Arabia’s top medical device companies are looking for an Collections Team Manager to join their team of dynamic professionals. Our client is a true leader in the Kingdom and Gulf Regions, with a region-wide portfolio that has already opened offices in the United Arab Emirates and works with reputable partners in Bahrain, Kuwait & Oman.The company therefore has the technical expertise and geographical reach to sell and install medical equipment and supplies to private and public hospitals and medical centres throughout the Gulf region, with your help!Our client offers uncapped personal and professional growth potential with state-of-the-art medical technologies in the Middle East. You can make a concrete contribution to global healthcare while representing countless prestigious companies, networking and building your own personal portfolio.Our client is looking for one collections team manager based in Jeddah and one based in Riyadh.Some Responsibilities include:• Provide support to the finance/collection/accounts receivable department• Supervise and oversee the plans and programs related to collection• Ensure prompt reimbursement policies and that all receivable amounts are collected from the debtors on time.• Evaluate the accounts periodically and record the amount of collection• Review all collection and credit reports and statements• Coordinate with hired government or private agencies or lawyers to resolve all issues relating to dues.• Identify current and potential problems in proper revenue management• Suggest remedial measures to solve all outstanding financial issues in consultation with the department employees and senior management.• Monitor the delivery of projects with perfection and timeliness.• Maintain good client relation and provide customer service in line with the issues and complaints raised by customers/clients.• Work in coordination with all departments to meet organizational goals• Supervise, oversee and evaluate the team’s work performance• Review and oversee the team’s performance• Manage and review account statements, receivables and payables, balance sheet, etc.• Prepare financial reports and statements and present it to the senior board of management.

    Requirements;• 3+ years of experience with knowledge of finance and accounting, and of the healthcare industry trends.• Ability to gather and use data effectively• Excellent organizational, management and problem solving skills• Detail oriented and timely delivery of projects• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to handle multiple projects and issues at a time• Knowledge of latest collection principles and procedures• Knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft suite, Excel.• Experience in healthcare, medical company receivables and/or medical device company.• Saudi National. Benefits:• Attractive bonus and commission structure.• Diverse job activities and excellent personal and professional growth opportunities.• Join a team with a great working atmosphere and who organise after work activities• Play an active role in developing skills of healthcare providers with the support of our suppliers.• Enrich your portfolio both personally and professionally.• Work with a company that genuinely care about your well-being and career development• Work for one of Saudi Arabia biggest players in the medical healthcare industry with great job security.We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Romania, the US, and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across Europe. Please visit our website for a full list of the niche markets we cover.

    NonStop Consulting is one of the fastest-growing recruitment and staffing firms currently supporting the pharmaceutical and medical device industries across the US with expert consultants providing contingency, search and selection, contractors or labor leasing services, and managed vendor services.

    As a company, we are renowned for professionalism, unrivaled industry knowledge and extensive candidate networks with the service our multinational, multilingual teams provide being underpinned by an in-house Quality Assurance team, something unique in our industry. More

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    Assistant Finance Manager | GroupL

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are working with an exciting company that is growing massively in the Energy/Trading sector – if you are looking for the next step in your career then then this may be the role for you.  Over the years they have grown organically. Considering their further ambitions, they would like to welcome a Finance Manager into their team. They will already be on a successful career path and looking to take the next step with increased responsibility and be a part of their growth story. Experience is indeed valuable however they place immense value in raw talent and potential. As a result, they are also considering professionals with only 2 years of experience in a finance environment. Job Description:We are looking for an ambitious Finance Professional to join our rapidly expanding business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help scale up the business as well as head up the Finance Department.The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, financial analysis, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives.We are looking to build a department with sophisticated financial systems that can scale as we continue to grow.Experience is indeed valuable however we place immense value in raw talent and potential. As a result, we are also considering professionals with only 2 years of experience in a finance environment.What we offer in this roleCommitted and remarkably talented colleagues.An exciting and challenging career with unlimited growth opportunities.An opportunity to build things from scratch and make independent decisions.Ability to work remotely.Opportunity to be part of the leadership team.Requirements

    Minimum 2 years of experience in FinanceAbility to leverage technology to simplify, improve and innovate finance processes and systems.Entrepreneurial individual ready to take complete ownership of our finance functionAdvanced analytical skillsStrong Excel SkillsSignificant experience performing financial and ad hoc analysis using data reporting tools.Independent thinker with a growth mindset.ResponsibilitiesLead and participate as the key finance stakeholder across the business.Ability to manage or lead others and further develop exceptional talent.Implement and drive the core financial processes and reporting for the business.Use technology to streamline and amplify our finance function capabilities.Build and oversee a treasury management function.Build a deep understanding of Indirect Tax considerations for our business across the different markets in which we operate.Liaise with external consultants to optimise our legal structure and cross border transactions.Liaise with current and potential banking partners to secure facilities to aid our business growth.Build the financial control systems and processes.Desirable Qualities1+ years in a managerial role2 + years’ experience in one of the large accounting /audit firms.Exposure to finance issues in multiple jurisdictions2+ years in similar business activities (e.g., Trading / Electricity Trading)Experience setting up different legal entities.Experience with Group accounting and cross border transactions

    Since its inception, our singular focus has been to enable people to earn a better livelihood by bridging the gap between the immense talent from our 32 recruiting countries and placing them in meaningful positions in the thriving markets across Europe and the Middle East.

    Established in 1973, with a legacy now spanning over four decades, GroupL has always maintained the best-in-class standards of training and placement. We started as an ethical workforce recruiter selecting, training, and placing labor for the Middle East. We have expanded over the past 8 years to a 360-degree recruitment agency working across several job roles, sectors, and countries.

    For workforce recruitment, we take special pride in our training modules that are customizable to suit the unique requirements of the sector and the business.

    Our global collaborations with various technical institutes enable us to train and assess the candidates’ technical and language skills before their selection.

    For white-collar talent acquisition, we bring in our decades of experience to map capability to company culture and enable the right fitment of talent to the industry keeping in mind the requirements of the specific organization.

    Our talent recruitment network spans 32 countries including Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Ghana, Philippines, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. More

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    Risk Analytics Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:This job entails management of all risk analytics work streams, including development and monitoring of comprehensive MI framework, Retail Scorecard development and maintenance of Risk models related to specific Retail portfolios. This is a very specialized role requiring technical and analytics skills. Principal Accountabilities:- The job holder will be responsible for the development of scorecards for Retail Products. This will include data analysis, statistical modelling, taking key decisions on model development and variable selection. – The job holder will be responsible for the IFRS9 ECL model along with Central Bank stress testing and taking key decisions on the variables to be chosen for the same. – End to end Portfolio Analytics’ management including KRIs, MIS, Reports, Management Presentation packs of all Asset Products falling within the domain of Personal Banking, and Retail Attijari Al Islami.- Responsible for management of Scorecard for the Retail Products. This would include use of all retail scorecards.- The job holder will be responsible for studying, analyzing and appropriately highlighting key trends to enable policy changes, if required for Retail Products. – Validation of the Credit Bureau score and other scorecards on CBD data.- Reporting to CB on the Retail Risk portfolio in coordination with Finance. – Monitor and track the Retail Risk Provisioning number for the year for Retail. – Implementation of IFRS9 and IRBB related regulatory requirements in retail risk area – Responsible for the setup, generation and management of all MIS related to StrategyOne. – Responsible for Management of all strategic Projects in Credit and Collections whether these are Technology dependent or non-Technology initiatives by CBD or Regulators.- Responsible for presenting Credit & Risk Management packs in various forums. Job-holder will be a member of various strategic Project steering Committees set-up from time to time, relevant to this Job-role. – Participate in various Special “strategic” Assignments, as and when required by Management. – Consult with Senior Management & PBG- Credit Committee on major Credit & Risk control decisions. – Implement Technology and Reengineering initiatives relating to CWX, CVX-R, BPM and AECB System platforms including process and system migration to WNS for outsourced services besides implementation of various RMD strategic Tools required in accordance with approved Credit Risk Management framework

    Qualifications:- Have an postgraduate degree in an analytical discipline (e.g. maths, statistics)- Have significant experience of credit modelling using statistic tool such as SAS, SQL analytical tools, SPSS.- Strong analytical and scorecard development skillsExperience:- Have 10+ experience of working in credit / risk modelling for retail customers especially unsecured lending in bank – Have strong verbal and written skills that ensure you can explain technical concepts to less technically focused colleagues and produce suitable documentationSkills:- Planning, Organisational and Presentation skills.- High level of Inter-personal and Negotiating skills.- Excellent Communication and strong Analytical skills.- Database management including Risk models and Reporting tools

    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