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    Senior Manager – Technology Solutions Delivery | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Manager – SN Solution Architect Lead – Technology Solutions Delivery – TCAbout the job At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.In the digital economy, it takes more than good ideas and strong leadership to thrive. Upgrading outdated processes, systems and information is vital – but can be a risky investment in such a rapidly changing environment. That’s why some of the most prestigious businesses worldwide look to us for authoritative, agile and efficient solutions for business decision-making. As our ServiceNow Solution Architect Lead you’ll play a leading role in that mission, providing the competitive edge our customers need to overcome some of the biggest creative and technical challenges around.The opportunity You’ll be part of a tight-knit team in a growing area of the business. It’s a high-profile role, in which you’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase your ability to not only lead a team, but establish and maintain new customer relationships. As you do, you’ll be expected to showcase your technical, analytical and consultancy skills – along with relationships that could define your career into a Product organization. We’ll support you in developing deep subject matter expertise so you can deliver on and exceed client expectations.Your Key Responsibilities Here, you’ll handle a wide portfolio of clients, each with their own backgrounds, strengths and ambitions, so no two days will be the same. That could mean working to improve our clients’ HR, Customer Service, Compliance, Cybersecurity or IT solutions. Wherever you find yourself, you’ll be making a visible impact on projects that cross borders and challenge conventional wisdom to encourage transformation. You’ll often work on-site to personally understand and influence our clients – which could require you to be ready for some travel.Skills And Attributes For Success – Articulate EY’s core value and express key differentiator on client solution proposal and delivery – Acting as a leader across all aspects of ServiceNow project and solution delivery – Establishing trusted relationship with client executives – Support clients on their digital transformation roadmaps aligning to their business strategy – Overseeing application and workflow configuration – Developing client-specific reporting processes and integration components – Providing industry-standard architectural point of views and solutions – Working closely with ServiceNow technical teams to set up the SaaS platform – Providing trusted advice on how digital transformation and technology enablement can lead to improved performance – Identifying sales opportunities and leading client pursuits to generate new business – Transforming ideas into tangible solutions – Lead and contribute to large sales opportunity by drafting statement-of-work (SOW) defining solution scope, cost and staffing effort estimations, timelines- Monitoring and reporting on quality, risks and potential opportunities for improvement

    To qualify for the role, you must have – Five or more years of ServiceNow technical experience – A thorough understanding of the technical and business aspects of platform development – Ability to design a ServiceNow architecture that satisfies a client’s requirements – A proven record of excellence in managing a solutions-driven team at a senior level – The ability to meet strict deadlines – Experience working in a large cross-functional team environment – Experience in leading medium to large size team in implementation and sales opportunities – A customer-focused approach to work, and the ability to translate often-complex requirements into decisive digital platform strategies – Confidence to build lasting relationships and influence senior colleagues and clients from a wide range of backgrounds – A flair for identifying and capitalizing on new revenue streams – The ability to recognize the importance of mentorship and be able to nurture new resources – Excellent communication and presentation skills Education – A bachelor or master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, or similar discipline; supported by experience in a similar technical environment – ServiceNow certified in and working experience at least two or more modules (ITSM, CSM, GRC, HR, SecOps) – ServiceNow certified Master Architect or Candidate is preferred What We Look For We’re interested in intellectually curious people, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative ways nurture growth. You’ll also need excellent communication and negotiation skills. We’ll look to you to have the ability to express big ideas to influence C-suite leaders while also having technical skills to architect the right solutions for clients. If you’re ready to take ownership of a team that’s poised to take the industry by storm, this role is for you. 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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    Delivery Lead (Senior Manager or Director), Technology Consulting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    SAP Program Delivery Lead (Senior Manager or Director), Technology Consulting, KSA – RiyadhWhole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments – supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service – providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations. As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity EY is looking for a SAP Program Delivery Lead (Senior Manager or Director level) to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. The role will be based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi office, preferably Abu Dhabi. Technical skills requirements – Demonstrated excellence in project management and experience in presentation to senior leadership – You will ideally have 15+ years of relevant professional experience within SAP Digital Transformation with skilled experience as Program delivery lead – Proven experience successfully leading and managing a team delivering Digital transformation projects – Excellent communication skills, both oral and written – Consulting experience and SAP implementation experience is a must Key Responsibilities – Oversee a team of project manager and supervisors delivering projects throughout the entire project life cycle to meet project objectives – Has an overall view of all Regions, workstreams etc. – Ensures PMO has the appropriate governance structure in place. – Ensures all areas have appropriate and achievable plans in place and timelines can be met. – Ensures risks and issues are effectively mitigated or resolved. – Responsible for reporting and raising issues to Business Stakeholders where Programme Timeline / Quality etc. may be impacted. – Attends Steering committee, change control board and any other governance meetings as required – Ensure successful delivery of the program – Stakeholder management and issues resolution – Lead the team to ensure projects are delivered to scope, budget, schedule, required quality, within the client requirements – Actively contribute to: – Delivery of the program – Managing key stakeholders – Excellence in project and program management – The maintenance of a professional, productive and outcome-oriented culture

    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 leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen 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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    Cash Collection Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceTaxSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelManagerJob Description & Summary• Support the Tax & Legal Services Finance lead and take ownership of the managing billing and collection according to the billing and collection terms, focusing on outstanding invoices while enforcing company policy. • Maintain controls over billing to clients and interoffice, credit notes, write offs, and take ownership to get disputes sorted by the respective teams.• Maintain records of Letter of Guarantees issues in TLS, keep records of the status of each, ensure it is collected once the projects are completed.• Lead self and others to achieve the healthy working capital and meet the TLS targets, build a lead team as required with clear roles, responsibilities and KPIs, and provide the required guidance and coaching to the team membersManage, coach, and guide team membersFinancial • A good understanding of billing and collection process & terminology. • Analyse receivables and debt ageing on a regular basis by Market/Network & Partner and have the required discussions with the respective teams to bring days to the agreed target. • Focus on all long outstanding invoices highlighting exposure early to avoid provision charges. • Regular review and follow up to collect and clear all balances in provision. • Review of debts on a regular basis and in line with the firm’s policy. Any write offs are communicated to the TLS Finance Lead/Market Leads on a regular basis. Customer• Interface across all levels on an engagement project (partners and managers). • Work closeley with TLS Cluster & Central finance and act as a single point of contact • Ensure a high quality, timely, consistent delivery of service. • Build a strong business relationship with Client facing, Finance and Operation teams across ME Internal Process • Confident in using systems & tools • Lead in discussions with Engagement Teams • Agree targets and communication • Liaise with business leaders and central finance Collections and AR Management• Build and maintain records of debtors’ billing and collection terms, and channels of raising and communicating the bills to clients to ensure no delay caused by following a wrong process or communication channels. • Build and maintain billing schedules and follow up with respective teams to ensure billing on time, and prepare monthly billing and collection plans. • Analysis of debt aging by Market, Client and Industry, monitor the days of receivables and have the required discussions with the respective teams to bring days to the agreed target. • Responsible to follow up with all parties (client engagement team, operations support, other LoS, interoffice, clients) to ensure timely collections of receivables before being overdue & hit the monthly target, summarise any issues and follow up to ensure all actions are taken on time. • Responsible for managing and controlling all interoffice bills, ensuring all are settled in accordance with the firm’s policy, ensure adequate actions taken to clear any disputes and escalate any overdue balances that are not settled. • Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients with the support of the engagement teams, to ensure smooth and ease follow up and collection process. • Control write off process, ensure firm policy is applied, ensure agreed recovery efforts taken before taking any write off. • Maintain all data related to cash collection and meet with the respective teams on a regular basis to update the data and prepare cash flow projection, and forecast the impact on the provisions and revenues. • Monthly review of CN, investigate the reasons behind it, and summarise the impact of it, analyse the CN by client, Partner, etc, and agree the required controls to reduce its volume. • Ensure all received comments are updated on iPower through AR note by coordination with the responsible FinTech team. • Maintain records of all back to back agreements within PwC, ensure billing raised when approved from the other side and collected accordingly. And monitor cash collections for back to back agreements to confirm when we should bill our share • Prepare a monthly report for cash collection performance, challenges, achievements and focus areas. • Prepare historical analysis on clients that are not paying or time or have regular write offs. • Maintain records of any post-dated cheques with the date of settlement to ensure it is cleared on time. • Review of all Bank Guarantee Letters and ensure proper process is placed cancelling or extending guarantees on engagement and coordinating with the firms treasury team as required. Monthly Reporting• Prepare monthly cash flow projection, forecast the impact on the provisions and revenues • Provide an in depth analysis and commentary on the expected provision impact and cash collection • Prepare a monthly report for cash collection performance, challenges, and focus areas • Review historical habits of clients analysing slow or non paying clients or those with regular write offs • Ad hoc reporting Learning & Growth• Act as a key resource and liaison to other areas of the business, building cross-team relationships as needed • Keep connection with other LoS Finance & Operations team, as well as cash collection teams

    Education• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance Banking, treasury, or related field required Language• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic Overall Experience• At least 3+ years of experience in a similar managerial role with proven experience managing a cash collection team. Specific Experience• Demonstrated experience with cash collection and accounts receivable background • Experience in enforcing cash collection process across a region • Experience in collection of old debts using different techniques Technical Skills• Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills • In depth knowledge of financial operations and processes, including cash collection and AR reporting would be advantageous. Soft Skills• Communication with impact • Task oriented & ability to set priorities in line with the strategy • Good organisation, project management, and time management skills to ensure coverage of workload • Thoroughness, accuracy, eye for detail, and proactivity. • Skilled in maintaining relationships with external and internal parties at different levels in different locations and roles • Excellent people management skills • Excellent negotiation skills • Excellent customer service skills • Strong decision making skills • High commitment, punctuality and respect of deadline • Strong work ethic Ethical Conduct

    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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    Assurance Core Assurance – Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in our Non Financial Services Audit practice, within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.Our team helps organisations navigate regulatory complexity while strengthening trust and transparency in their business. While many of the rules of business have changed, the fundamentals haven’t. You’ll work alongside senior members of the client’s management team in planning the audit process from beginning to end, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of our client’s information.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. 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 Associate, 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:- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    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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    Business Continuity Manager | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job PurposeThe Business Continuity Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Bank’s business continuity plans and data. The person will support all activities necessary to enable the Bank to respond to a business interruption. Principal Accountabilities• Update and revise all BCP/DR materials and documentation (e.g. Business Impact Analysis, plans, emergency response procedures, call lists, test results, etc.)• Provide guidance and support to all business units, including Branches, for the development, maintenance and testing of unit continuity plans • Manage the planning and co-ordination of all business continuity technical and user testing• Liaise with the Bank’s Business Continuity Coordinators to develop effective working relationships• Conduct and manage the risk analysis process for functional areas to identify points of vulnerability, single points of failure, assist with the identification of risk avoidance and mitigation strategies• Active management and participation in the event of a business interruption• Develop status reports (e.g. report cards) on departmental continuity plans and prepare management reports as necessary• BC/DR Program Management: Manage the execution and direction of the program. • Manage the scheduling budget, and scope of recovery programs. • Assist with preparation and maintenance of the program status to CEO and Management Committee as well as Auditors. • Manage and participate when required to determine risk, priorities and BCM investment strategies. • Proactive identifications of key risks in the IT and business areas. • Develop and manage the development of action plans and to mitigate or eliminate risk.• Awareness and Training: Promote business continuity management through training and awareness. • Develops service level risk management agreements with other businesses and vendors.• BC/DR Plan Maintenance & Verification: Facilitates the maintenance and verification of the continuity plans• Familiarity with the current regulatory environment on BCP for financial services companies (e.g. CBUAE regulations, Basel II, etc.)

    Requirements• Bachelor’s degree preferably in commercially oriented discipline or Higher Secondary education with recognized diploma in IT or 5 years of relevant experience in the fields of BCM.• Thorough understanding of IT services, Business Continuity and program management disciplines are required. • Experience supporting Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities.• 5 to 7 years of relevant IT or BCP experience.• 3 to 5 years of project/program management.

    In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

    By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

    Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years. More

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    Senior Relationship Manager, Institutional Banking (GRE's) | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:• Professional management & maintenance of Government Related Entities client relations, growing the GRE book for CBD.• Work done in coordination with team Head and Assistant Relationship Mangers/Relationship Officer.Principal Accountabilities:Work Management• Manage, maintain and expend a portfolio of GREs. Ensure risk intake is properly managed, optimizing returns, cross-sell and relationships are cultivated to maximize contributions to CBD in support of the team’s growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new New to Bank clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Financial products to meet given sales targets.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal, and execution for all kinds of securities (Asset, Shares and Bonds) • Seek credit-mitigating solutions to mitigate risk or improve RoE on client / transaction basis where applicable and have the ability to structure and arrange structured transactions.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. • Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services including introduction of investment portfolios to corporate clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. • Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, financial covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Manage a team of Relationship Officers, set, agree and measure annual targets, provide professional advice, guidance, training & motivation to enhance their potential & capabilities to hold higher responsibilities, and conduct their performance reviews.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank. Comply with and adhere to all relevant regulatory and Central Bank requirements and uphold the highest professional standards.• Keep abreast of developments in the local and regional business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of contacts with the relevant target business and financial institutions community.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience:• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management or Engineering. • 8 – 12 years of experience in Corporate banking with 4-5 years of exposure to Corporate Banking in the UAE.• Commercial acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.• The ability to forge close relationships with external constituents as a senior representative of the bank.

    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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    Transaction Strategy & Execution Manager | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Are you building your tomorrow, today? If that sounds like you, think about pursuing a career with our Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) team. We have a market-leading proposition to create and maximize value for our clients, whether they are acquiring or divesting assets, or undertaking operational restructuring. The opportunity Our team is looking for high caliber individuals to join us at the Manager level. We work on the most complex and high-profile global transactions across a broad portfolio of clients and industry sectors. Our team is made up of experienced industry professionals with a background in operations who are serial transaction advisers, which enables us to bring a wealth of deep sector and functional knowledge to our clients. As a team, we prepare and execute separation and integration plans, identify ideas and sources of value enhancement through synergy assessment, as well as advise on risk mitigation and the successful change of operations, functions and people. Your key responsibilities As a Manager in the TSE practice, you will spend your time working on executing operational focused projects across various sectors and supporting our client service team in developing and executing strategies for transactions. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre-deal (e.g. operational and carve-out planning) and post-deal (e.g. integration planning, and tracking). Having a commercial mind-set is key to this consulting focused role. Skills and attributes for success As a TSE professional, you should be able to: – Manage TSE project teams in delivering high quality work to clients. – Collaborate with colleagues from across the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) sub service lines as required. – Have the business and commercial drive to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment to drive value for our clients. – Assist in engaging pursuits and pitches, including presentations and client meetings. – Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team and firm as a great place to work. – Learn and develop your technical and personal skills to support the achievement of your project and career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences. – Build strong working relationships with clients, including the ability to influence, advise and support key decision makers.

    To qualify for the role you must have – A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a post-graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. – Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights. – Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis. – Experience leading and managing teams in complex business environments. – The ability to make detailed assessments of technology operations or manufacturing infrastructure. – The ability to synthesize approaches to complex integration/divestiture conflicts. – The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts. – Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally. – Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% on short notice Ideally, you’ll also have – A proven record of excellence in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role. – Experience gained within another large professional services organization. – Established networking skills in a relevant industry. – MBA from a reputable business school/university. What we look for We are interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you. 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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    Relationship Manager, Emerging Corporates | Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Purpose:Professional management & maintenance of Business banking relations, in coordination with UH. Principal Accountabilities:Work Management• Maintain & manage an assigned portfolio with existing Business clients to retain & grow their banking relationships in a profitable manner and in line with assigned business growth targets.• Identify, solicit and acquire new Business clients in line with approved corporate strategies for Assets, Liabilities, Trade and Treasury Sales.• Negotiate appropriate credit lines in conformity with the Bank’s underwriting standards and risk adjusted targets after thorough analysis of information necessary for the preparation of a detailed credit proposal.• Making regular visits to clients for both monitoring and business generation purposes. Such visits to be recorded by way of call reports which are to include all pertinent information in a timely manner.• Conduct account planning with Client Service Team Members & cross selling other products & services to Business clients to ensure multi-product relationship and greater Share of wallet. • Facilitating other lines of business in exploiting business opportunities through referrals to Wealth/Consumer Banking.• Establish effective & professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels.• Ensure timely and accurate credit administrations through timely completion of annual reviews and regular monitoring of financials, covenants and other parameters within the review cycle.• Comply with internal audit requirements in line with the policy guidelines, to ensure high standards of uniformity and consistency across the Bank• Keep abreast of developments in the local business environment to spot business opportunities. Contribute to the planning process in order to develop corporate business strategies.• Develop a strong level of local contacts with the local business and financial institutions community.

    RequirementsEducation and Experience• Degree in Economics or Finance or Business Management• 4 – 6 years of experience in Business banking with 2-3 years of exposure to Business Banking in the UAE. • Ideally incumbent should have had exposure to one or more emerging markets.• Business acumen and ability to prepare plans and strategies are essential.

    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