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  • Structured Products / Cross Asset Sales | Venture Search – Valdere Group

    Employment: Full Time

    An international non-bank financial institution is building a Dubai based Cross Asset Derivative / Structured Products team. This is an opportunity to join a new team being launched by an international nbfi, who are providing strong financial backing, infrastructure, and balance sheet to this new division.This is an opportunity for an experienced structured products professional with a sound knowledge of derivatives structuring and pricing, able to present and pitch to institutional and private clients, to join a greenfield team in Dubai. As a senior team member, it is expected that this individual will take an active role in managing and developing junior analysts.The role:- Building and maintaining commercial network of clients, both institutional and private, in local and international markets- Maximise commercial revenue by creating win-win situations through selling structured products to clients- Working with internal stakeholders, third parties, and issuers to structure financial instruments on behalf of clients- Participate in the establishment of a new team, with the ambition to become a market leading franchise- Managing and developing junior team members

    The candidate:- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in sales, broking, trading or structuring of cross asset structured trades and derivatives- Sound knowledge of derivatives pricing- Background in quantitative research would be preferable- Experienced in selling complex investment products and structured trades to clients, both institutional and private- Commercial network and client relationships which can be utilized in a new role- Proven track record of revenue generation through the sale of structured investment products and multi asset class derivatives- Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset- Fluent English is essential, additional language skills corresponding to geographical markets would be preferable- The candidate must be willing to be based in, or relocate to Dubai

    Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process. By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector. Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms. More

  • Associate Investment | A Government Entity in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

    Employment: Full Time

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Portfolio Management• Under the direction of the Investment Directors and VPs• Perform required research related to industry and company analysis for PRC purposes• Work on the analytical basis of the performance improvement initiatives and follow up jointly with the VPs and Directors on the actual implementation and materializing the impact• Work on the analytical modules of add on M&A transactions to portfolio companies such as projections and valuation. In addition, follow up on the commercial and financial due diligence undertaken by 3rd party advisorsStakeholder Management• Interface with the management of portfolio companies and third party advisorsInvestment• Perform required research related to industry and company analysis for in-house due diligence and initial IC purposes• Work on the analytical modules of M&A transactions such as projections and valuation. In addition, follow up on the commercial and financial due diligence undertaken by third party advisors• Together with the investment team, assess investments against economic goals such as infrastructure development, job growth, and GDP contributionRating Support• Provide periodic support to Rating department with analysis and commentary on GOR financial performance• Effectively and in timely manner address rating’s queries and provide all support in order to further submit to agenciesOther responsibilities• Ensure timely collation, consolidation and submission of management and operational information from OpCo’s as per the reporting templates specified from time to time.• Take responsibility for delivering any formal, informal or ad-hoc information requests• Contribute to the IC and PRC documents preparation and presentation

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:Educational Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or other Professional Qualifications• CA/ ACCA/ CPA / MBA from a recognized professional institution is a plusExperience:• Qualified professional with 4-7 years’ strong business and finance in the transaction service (financial due diligence) arm from a Big 4• Experience of leading complete analytical modules related to industry dynamics and company performance• Total comfort in analytical work, handling large data and making presentation documents

    A government entity in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. More

  • Direct Custody & Clearing Operations Analyst | Citibank UAE

    Employment: Full Time

    Direct Custody & Clearing Operations Analyst is an entry level position responsible for processing orders and transactions originating from trading desks and branch offices in coordination with the Operations – Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the clearance, settlement and investigation of client securities and derivatives transactions.Responsibilities:•Monitor errors and ensure transactions adhere to audit and control policies•Perform moderately complex tansactions efficiently, escalate or perform complex transactions as required•Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) implementation and training activities•Provide feedback on project related activities to help improve processes•Develop and utilize knowledge of required controls and procedures for custody accounts•Provide assistance to operational processes as needed•Assist with training team members•Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

    1-3 years of relevant experienceConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skillsBank Operations ExperienceCustody Experience an added advantageEducation:High School diploma or equivalentAmerican University Graduates an advantage

    Citi works tirelessly to provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative and responsible. Citi has been present in the Middle East and North Africa since 1955 and conducts business in 16 countries in MENA of which 12 have in-country presence. It offers full scale corporate and investment banking services in Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Pakistan and maintains a representative office in Iraq. Citi’s institutional capabilities in the region include Treasury & Trade Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Global Markets and Islamic Banking.
    Present in the United Arab Emirates since 1964, when the bank opened its first branch in Dubai, Citi has been known ever since for delivering excellence while consistently bringing world-class banking products and services to the local market. Citibank, the consumer banking arm of Citi, is currently a major player in the UAE’s credit card market and a leading provider of Wealth Management and Consumer Credit services. Citibank’s branch network in the UAE includes and a network of 60 ATMS located at various commercial centers across the UAE. More

  • Chief Executive Officer | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    CEO to lead established boutique investment and asset management firm based in Bahrain. Reporting to the board this is both a strategic, operational and ‘hands on’ positionClient DetailsBoutique investment and asset management company based in BahrainDescription* Running of entire business and company day to day operations* Reporting to the Board and executing the vision and business plan agreed* Driving, leading, developing and enhancing the existing team to achieve results* Taking the business to the next level of growth and successJob OfferCompetitive package and Bonus

    * The successful person will have the following skills and experience* 20 years experience in financial services, investment and asset management sector* 5 years at CXO level role in a strategic role within a business* Middle East and Islamic financing law experience and knowledge from working within the region* Arabic speaker is preferable for this role* Should be familiar with operating in a boutique company culture and capable of gaining results there

    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

  • Investment Manager – Brokerage | Ahli Bank

    Employment: Full Time

    – Establishing and managing multi-asset portfolios for the company as well as clients- Ensure that the portfolio activities contribute to the organizational strategies and are within the risk parameters approved by management.- Investing in equities as well as fixed income markets while inputting trades of all investment transactions- Constructing, implementing and managing derivative overlays.- Preparing daily, monthly, quarterly valuation reports.- Preparing regulatory, audit, and internal reports to management.- Reviewing and managing existing accounts as well as building relationship with prospective clients.- Setting priorities within a portfolio to ensure resources are targeted and effective.- Escalating investment risks to management- Manage and supervise financial analyst- Represent the company in all investment management meetings- Prepare and amend investment policies after taking ABC investment committee and management’s approval- Managing customers’ account details, holdings and statements having an investment contract and having access to Operations Department’s systems related to investment portfolio and producing investment analyst reports

    – Strong analytical skills- Strong customer service ethics- Analyzing problems and solving it.- Organization Awareness & Concern for Impact.- Teamwork & cooperation.- Bank Commitment- Initiative- Ability to co-operate with diverse culture- Managing Own Learning- Getting the Job done- Log and report writing- Dealing with crisis- Committed to quality- Good communication skills- Computer literacyQualification & Experience:- 3-5 years of experience- B.S degree Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting- Good Finance and Banking Regulations Experience- Good PC Knowledge- Excellent knowledge of MS Applications

    Ever since Ahli Bank QSC (Ahlibank) was founded in 1983, more than 30 years ago, we have stayed true to our traditional values – qualities that define who we are today. Ahlibank’s vision is to be at the heart of the community and our promise is to give our customers the most personal banking experience and retain our strong traditional values whilst embracing change.
    We updated our brand in 2014 to symbolise the changes taking place at the bank. As part of this initiative we have launched new branches, rebranded existing branches and ATMs, a new website and online banking platform. In the coming months, Ahlibank will continue its journey to deliver modern banking at the heart of the Qatar community. Our brand identity is a modern interpretation of a potent symbol from Qatar’s past, the oyster shell.
    Our vision is simple and captures our ultimate goal to be at the heart of the Qatar community. More

  • Investment Analyst – Ahli Brokerage | Ahli Bank

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsible for analyzing the financial data of listed companies in Qatar as well as Qatar’s economy and preparing recommendation reports.Collecting financial data of listed companies using online and other sources and coordinating and maintaining databasesResponsible for writing and publishing research reports as well as communicating recommendations to investment manager and clientsConduct financial modeling and valuation of Qatari listed stocks as well as Qatar’s economy.Listening to and summarizing investment conference calls of listed companies.Create and manage partnerships with key external market professionals, including clients and prospects, to identify additional commercial opportunitiesReview business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies to be coveredPreparing daily, monthly, quarterly valuation reports.Preparing regulatory, audit, and internal reports to management.Escalating investment risks to managementWriting research notes, in-depth reports, and presentationslisted stocks valuation experience

    -3 years of experienceB.S degree Finance, Economics, Business Administration, AccountingGood Finance and Banking Regulations ExperienceGood PC KnowledgeExcellent knowledge of MS Applications.Analytical SkillsFinancial Analysis

    Ever since Ahli Bank QSC (Ahlibank) was founded in 1983, more than 30 years ago, we have stayed true to our traditional values – qualities that define who we are today. Ahlibank’s vision is to be at the heart of the community and our promise is to give our customers the most personal banking experience and retain our strong traditional values whilst embracing change.
    We updated our brand in 2014 to symbolise the changes taking place at the bank. As part of this initiative we have launched new branches, rebranded existing branches and ATMs, a new website and online banking platform. In the coming months, Ahlibank will continue its journey to deliver modern banking at the heart of the Qatar community. Our brand identity is a modern interpretation of a potent symbol from Qatar’s past, the oyster shell.
    Our vision is simple and captures our ultimate goal to be at the heart of the Qatar community. More

  • Investment Operations Manager – 3 Month Contract Extendable | Manpower Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    Responsibility Activities / DutyTransaction processing / Execution• Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and per agreed procedural checklists• Ensure the effective completion of transaction authorization execution ensuring confirmed transmission of instructions through to settlement• Receive and reconcile all confirmations from counterparties to ensure, accurate and timely transaction completion• Maintain audit trail and ensure effective archiving of documentation• Ensure smooth and timely communication of transaction execution details to accounting team prior to execution and post execution to facilitate accurate record keepingTransaction Settlement and holding reconciliation• Ensure timely and effective settlement of investment transactions• Ensure all necessary funding requirements have been considered by Treasury• Ensure all FX transactions have been executed by Treasury to facilitate settlement• Ensure monthly reconciliation of holdings with counterpartiesInvestment management and performance management systems – data management• Ensure all relevant source data is uploaded or input to CLIENT’s portfolio management, performance management or CRM Systems in a timely and accurate manner• Complete verification, validation and reconciliations of systems data based on approved procedures• Investigates, archives, sources, collate, verify and reconcile historic data and upload into CLIENT’s system to ensure full data history is loaded, organized and maintained in an accurate and logically accessible manner• Actively contribute in the efforts to improve CLIENT’s management and performance system in a logical and systematic mannerInvestment pricing / valuation• Ensure accurate asset pricing from agreed sources• Complete monthly revaluation of assets and ensure effective communication of asset pricing to accounting team• Ensure accurate records and evidence of monthly asset valuation is stored and archived in a central locationCorporate Actions processing• Ensure the effective tracking, accuracy checking and recording of corporate actions and interest flows• Ensure all corporate actions requiring decisions are referred to investment management in a timely manner for execution• Follow up on settlement of corporate action receipts and distributions providing advance notices to third parties where necessary of receipt of cash or stock• Provide timely information to accounting team of dividend and interest inflows to facilitate accurate accounting• Prepare forecast of expected corporate action events annually updated quarterlyTreasury operation support• Work closely with Treasury team to ensure efficient and effective transaction execution and settlement• Provide forecast cash flow information on a periodic basis to the Treasury team• Liaison and relationship management• Create effective relationships and ensure effective communication with internal investment management and risk management team to ensure that internal requirements are met• Manage effective relationships with external custodians and banks to ensure that service providers are supplying effective servicesTaxation management• Act as liaison for external tax advisory services ensuring that tax advice on new transactions is communicated to the legal and investment management teams for review• Monitor outsourced provider performance on accuracy and timeliness of tax return services for US federal and state tax returns and any other non-US tax filing provisionsManagement Reporting• Review requirements tailor reports to meet executive requirements• Produce monthly management reporting in a timely and accurate manner• Assess potential improvements to reporting formats and delivery mechanisms• Develop dashboards and reports• Complete adhoc reporting on requestResearch and analysis• Provide research and analysis and actively seek to reduce transaction costs• Complete adhoc research and analysis projects on requestPolicies and procedures• Ensure the accurate completion of documentation of process charts• Prepare and review policies and procedures and make recommendations for changesGeneral Coaching and Mentoring• Assist in coaching and mentoring of UAE Nationals in relation but not limited to the Investment Operations function• Assist in coaching all employees and managers on Investment Operations policies and practices as and when requiredGeneral Maintenance of the Department• Assist in ensuring that the department constantly delivers high quality service and output in a timely manner to both internal and external stakeholders• Assist in actively finding ways to make the department more process and cost efficient

    • 7 – 10 years’ of industry experience• Have direct experience in a middle and or back office environment one of the following:• Operations function at Asset Management with diverse portfolio of holdings across asset classes• Operations function at a Global Custodian• Operations function at a major UAE Bank• Operations function at an Outsourcing Service Provider• Familiar with the formation and rating of SPVs• Familiar with the completion of standard KYC and AML documentations• Familiar with business practices and culture in the region• Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills and project management• In-depth Investment expertise across all processes

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.
    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.
    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.
    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:
    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
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  • Industrial Development Expert | Parsons International

    Employment: Full Time

    Principal ObjectiveFacilitates all activities required to ensure the successful addition and expansion of mega-industry investors in the Industrial City of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The investor relationship begins during the business development phase and continues throughout project execution, completion and close out. Will ensure that all stakeholders are appropriately aligned with particular emphasis on early project activities and scope development. Function as liaison between Owner-investor, the Royal Commission and key stakeholders. Facilitate effective communications during the entire project life-cycle.Organizational RelationshipInterfaces with the Industrial Investment Department Director and other Royal Commission Departments. Involved early in the project life-cycle and may be involved during the entire execution phase.Major Activities Performed• Develops professional in-depth understanding of project requirements based on specific investor requirements. These may include space, site conditions, infrastructure, utilities, logistics, accessibility, labor resource availability, environmental requirements and many other variables of interest to potential investors.• Must be able to prepare and present material on matters pertaining to industrial expansion and on matters that are of particular interest to the potential investor. In this regard, will function as an advocate for the industrial City of Yanbu and is an active participant in the business development process. Power Point skills are required.• Provides industry required information and regular support to stakeholders.• Assist Project Managers during project charter development., scope definition and during the execution phase. May also be required to support and participate in start-up and operational project activities.• Participates in project design and kickoff meeting and proposes improvement if necessary.• Facilitates the removal of roadblocks and ensures that the project completion schedule meets investor requirements.• Maintains an interface with the project execution team and ensures that RC and SAPL leadership are appropriately advised with regard to the progress or potential issues of concern.• Conduct a wide variety of feasibility studies that may be dependent on individual investor needs. Will be required to lead an evaluation of studies results and facilitate a solution to problems (technical & other).• Prepare and issue periodic progress reports.

    Experience and Qualifications1. Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business Administration (Master’ Degree or equivalent) from a western recognized university.2. Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in project coordination on mega projects with different stakeholders.3. Candidate should fully understand project coordination concept, professional expertise, financial orientation, self-starting initiative.4. Candidate must have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.5. Must have excellent communicate skills in English language.6. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.7. Knowledge of computers and basic software applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).8. Strong Administration, Management leadership skills.9. Details oriented and organized.

    Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.
    Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. More