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    CFO, Emerging Markets | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    CFO, Emerging Markets, DIFCThe CompanyA small and highly dynamic boutique investment firm with a focus on emerging markets. The organisation is headquartered in DIFC and is comprised of a group of related companies located across the world. The focus of the firm is sourcing, structuring and selling global early-stage emerging markets.The Role:The CFO will report to the CEO, and will oversee all Operations, Finance, including Cashflow Management, Accounting and Auditing requirements and related Operations and Administration functions for which support staff are already in place.The CFO will also be the firm’s key relationship manager with external Administrators (such as Trustees for Special Purpose Vehicles or companies) in Jersey, the UK and Luxembourg and also oversee back-office administrative support to the FCGL team in various interactions with clients, investors and third-party vendors.In addition, the CFO will be responsible for representing FCGL in facing the DIFC regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in terms of overseeing a smooth functioning of quarterly, annual and ad hoc regulatory reporting requirements in conjunction with FCGL global compliance competencies in the UAE and USA.You will receive some on-the-job training in understanding complex financial transactions but is expected to bring significant accounting and financial management experience with respect to cash and derivatives instruments to the company.You will be based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will be expected to work from the office. Some travel outside of the UAE is expected.In more detail, the CFO will:* Manage an existing team of two staff (Senior Operations manager and one (or two) Finance officers.* Work very closely with the portfolio management and risk team to ensure a seamless integration of the* Assets & Liabilities (ALCO) management, cash flow, liquidity, etc.* Manage and own the relationship with the directors and teams of issuing companies* Liaise with the accounting teams (in-house and outsourced) of some of the subsidiaries;* Produce, develop, monitor and manage group budgets & forecasts, and update group policies when required.* Manage the treasury function (liquidity & cash) across all group entities.* Prepare dashboards and management reporting on a regular or, as needed, ad-hoc basis.

    The Candidate:* Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent job experience.* Understanding of IFRS and revenue recognition for financial instruments.* Experience and/or educational background in accounting in fixed income and structured products and swaps gained in an established commercial/investment bank/investment manager, chartered accountancy firm or audit firm.* Experience and/or educational background in accounting/bookkeeping, financial analysis and/or controller essential.* Previous experience in auditing or experience working with auditors.Salary and Benefits:* 40-45k DOE

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

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    Senior Investment Analyst – Venture Capital | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Exciting senior opportunity in growing venture capital company.Client DetailsEarly stage start up venture capital based in RiyadhDescriptionFor my client I am looking for a Sr Investment Analyst. In this position you will work closely with the Managing Director. The client is looking for someone that can work by him (or her) self in their modern office in Riyadh. Because of the network and opportunities Riyadh office, they have decided to make Riyadh the main office for the company. The Managing director will be located in Al Khobar and you will be reporting directly into him. You will play a crucial role in achieving the objectives of the company in the coming period, which are:• Establish own fund• Increase portfolio size from 20 million USD to 30 million USD• Rationalize what we have between funds and investments (construction, mobility, healthcare etc).The portfolio has more than 50 startups. You will need to research on them and try to get involved directly or indirectly.Furthermore you will be developing synergies between portfolio companies in ventures and the holding. You will screen new opportunities and focus on deal execution, reporting. Lastly you will create and present at meetings.Job Offer• Competitive salary package.• On the long term the Senior Investment Analyst should become a Team lead and could be promoted to the Chief Investment Officer eventually. You will be exposed to the holding projects as well; M&A which are starting at 15 million SAR and above.

    The ideal candidate for this position needs to have:• A strong background in Private Equity and Venture Capital ( 5+ years) in the early stage of a start-up• Investment analysis and modelling skills• Valuations for both early stage and mature businesses• Knowledge VC & PE investments• Knowledge M&A process• Due Diligence• Presentation and business writing skills• Experience with ticket size 2-2,5 million USD and to companies 1 million USD.• You need to be passionate about the opportunity in Riyadh• Must have high and positive energy and no 9-5 mentality• Additionality it is important to have interest in the company and intrinsic motivation to be part of the company. • Qualifications: CFA. MBA is a plus

    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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    Investment Accounting Specialist, Global Investment Fund | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    The CompanyOur client, a global investment fund who are based in DIFC, are looking to hire an Investment Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.The RoleOver the past 10 years the fund has gone from strength to strength, continually growing their portfolio of long-term strategic investments. As the Investment Accountant, you will assist in the formulation of financial accounting policies and procedures across the fund. On a daily basis you will be working alongside an extremely experienced team along with some very senior stakeholders, allowing you plenty of exposure. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant with experience in the Investment space and is interested in working in Dubai, to become an integral member of the team.Responsibilities* Contribute to the preparation and approval of the capital budgets* Contribute to the preparation of the financial statements and help maintain the monthly accounts* Participate in the implementation of a new accounting system* Assist in the preparation and review of the month-end and year-end closing schedules* Coordinate with the internal audit team, ensuring the proper maintenance of all financial records* Participate in the drafting of policies, procedures and controls across all accounting areas* Ensure timely and accurate provision of financial data to the various departments with the fund

    The Candidate* Experience working in the DIFC* ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified is an essential* IFRS 9 experience would be advantageous* Experience in general ledger management and preparation of financial statements* Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other applied systemsSalary and Benefits* AED 20,000 DOE

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

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    Database administrator | Almawarid Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.• Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s information needs and views.• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner.• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.

    Salary:
    SAR
    18,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    • Proven working experience as a Database Administrator.• Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools• Familiarity with programming languages API• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.• More than four years of experience in application support.• Knowledge of Oracle databases.

    We are a national group formed on the foundations of social responsibility and building the acquired value with hard work and quality of outputs that contribute to creating a fertile production environment for our esteemed customers so that they can present their work in accordance with standards of balanced performance that ensures continuity and reduces the expected risk. More

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    Cryptocurrency Trader | Emirates Consortium

    Employment: Full Time

    • The position will require some exposure to day trading of stocks and shares, and preference will be given to candidates who have traded cryptocurrency assets previously.• You will be expected to manage a significant portfolio of assets, cash and online trading accounts, and to follow markets, sites and apps that will generate potential trades, and be competent in following a pre-defined mandate of what types of trades to execute.• You will report to a private, single Client who will be your day to day manager, supported by a small Head Office team for back office functions.• You will be expected to report daily/weekly/monthly results, the profitability of the portfolio, and actively suggest improvements to the trading mandates.• Ideally, you will be able to analyze historical recommendations and build better recommendations based on results from the portfolio.• You will be expected to conform to the highest ethical standards and be renowned for being reliable, dependable and professional.• Confidentiality and tactfulness are essential to the role.

    Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:• Finance related university degree• Accountancy qualification• CFA student or graduate• MBA student or graduateRemuneration:• 10-15k AED monthly salary, all inclusive, depending on background and experience.• Visa (obligatory that visa is provided by the Company)• Medical insurance (single status)• Annual airfare to home country (single status)• Discretionary annual bonus

    Emirates Consortium LLC (EmCon) is a dynamic, diversified investment holding company based in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, with investments locally and globally. Founded in 2010, it has made quick and powerful steps to establish itself intelligently in a wide range of industries both in the local UAE market and Internationally, capitalizing on the best opportunities in all economies. Its subsidiaries and joint ventures are made up of companies in the Manufacturing/Industrial, Food and Beverage, Energy, Travel, Marine and Construction industries. This investment holding is supported by a professional team of executives recruited from various sectors around the globe to steer, guide and implement a world-class investment strategy to achieve not just short term goals but to create long term shareholder wealth and mutually profitable ventures with selected companies around the world. More

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    Wealth Manager | Seguro Real Estate Brokerage

    Employment: Full Time

    • Responsible for acquiring preferred clients (HNI / Ultra HNI).• Maintaining client relationships and generate AUM from preferred clients.• Advising HNI / Ultra HNI clients on their Investments and managing their overall financial portfolio and deepening the wallet from existing clients• Track the HNI / Ultra HNI segment in the market for new client acquisition.• To research, investigate and update themselves on available investment opportunities / financial market trend to determine whether they fit into clients portfolios.• Use financial acumen and investment expertise to review a client’s personal data, align client’s need through superior service, seamlessly align service delivery for enhanced experience; thereby helping the client to reach his short term and long term investment goals.• Achievement of product-wise targets.• Formulate outbound and inbound sales plan to acquire new HNI customers for increasing customer base of the portfolio.• Conduct risk profiling of all mapped clients for better advisory on investment needs.• Regular contact with all mapped clients through weekly / monthly calls – Resolution of queries of all mapped clients within TAT specified.• Ensuring need based product approach towards clients and regular reporting of product penetration.

    • 2 to 5 years of experience.• Ability to manage & improve relationship value of existing customers.• Ability to build and maintain long term relationships, deepening relationship and growing revenues.• Ability to provide seamless and superior service delivery.• Ability to ensure compliance with key regulatory level requirements.• A thorough understanding of financial markets, their behaviour, movements and expectations with respect to market.• Excellent oral and written communication skills with clarity of thought, speech and expression.• Excellent interpersonal skills.• Good Analytical Skills.

    Since its inception in 2018, Seguro Real Estate Brokerage (SREB) has been delivering services marked by excellence in the real estate market. Our team is highly motivated to ensure that the needs of the clients are catered to with a variety of creative and empathetic solutions. We aid our valued clients by completing their real estate transactions in accordance with their pace and requirements.
    Our brand is associated with constantly exceeding the expectations of all of our customers through our world-class solutions and innovative service. Due to our distinguished service, we have built a strong association with globally renowned developers, EMAAR, Azizi, Sobha, DAMAC, etc. We are committed to maintaining the trust and loyalty of our customers by providing the best service in the business. More

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    Director – Investment Risk Management | One Vision for Consultancy

    Employment: Full Time

    Position: DirectorDepartment: Risk ManagementSpecific Sector in the department: Investment RiskJob Outputs and Responsibilities• Responsible for assisting the Head of the Risk Management in managing Investment risk of the Bank.• Review and analyze new investment opportunities in private equity or real estate domain• Frequent review of the existing investments to monitor their performances• Analysis of real estate development projects managed by the Bank• Arranging periodic meetings/discussions directly with the management teams of all concerned• Analysis of traded investments like traded equities, sukuks and others.• Finalize detailed risk reports for the Board• Establish, monitor and reporting of KPIs• Maintain a risk actionable tracker for all the investments.• Prepare detailed periodical reports on various Risk aspects as required• Assist in regular review of policies and frameworks related to investment risk.

    Job Requirements• ACCA/CPA/CA/CIMA/MBA in Finance or a related discipline.• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is an added advantage.• 8-12 years’ of experience in analyzing investments from investment side or from risk side of an investment bank/PE firm• Strong ability to work with and generate complex spreadsheets and other analytical tools.• Excellent quantitative, analytical, report writing, and presentation skills• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, having good commercial awareness• Strong negotiation, influencing and facilitation skills.• Excellent communication skills.

    “One Vision for Consultancy” is a one stop professional service provider specialising in:
    Employment Consultancy (Human Asset Recruitment & Talent Acquisition): Using a competency based frame work; we indentify the best candidates to fit your unique organisational needs. The objective is to ensure recruitment of high potential talent for long term retention with the capability of achieving succession planning in the organisation. We offer both contingency and retained search.
    Our executive team, with their strong corporate and business backgrounds and track record of success, will help you identify and recruit candidates within a short time frame to meet your business needs and requirements. We source talent worldwide as required by specifics or as set by the client.
    Facilities Managed Services: We provide staffing resources and services for short as well as long term basis to support front and back office requirements.
    Computer Software Design Development and Maintenance: Our objective is to first and foremost understand our clients and their requirements. We work with business alliance partners who have experience, highly skilled technical professionals, a working methodology and good industry knowledge. We provide our clients with solutions that are capable of driving projects to successful completion and customer satisfaction. Provide onsite IT professional for IT maintenance, support, system study, development, implementation or consultancy.
    Technical Assistance to maintenance and operations of facilities: System studies, design, develop, implement, support, maintain and manage operational plant services.
    Staff augmentation of professionals for short and long term projects. More

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    Marketing – Financial Transactions | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    We are working with a large investment fund that require someone with a strong FS Marketing background to manage the announcement of transactions, acquisitions, loans and new companies being formed.Client DetailsOne of the largest financial services organization in the Middle East with significant growth plans.DescriptionCreate and execute a strategy of how to market all financial activity of the organization.This could be (but not limited to):- Announcement of new companies- Acquisitions- Public Market sell / buy- IPO- Loans / debt capitalizationYou will be required to work closely with the legal and investment divisions to understand the right time to release information and mitigate any risks of disclosing before the right time.Job OfferWork in a fast paced and challenging environment with ample opportunities to develop alongside the organization.

    – Minimum of 8 years experience in a progressively senior marketing role- Strong Financial Services background – ideally within investment banking / asset management- High degree of communication skills in both English and Arabic

    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