Chief Technology Officer - CTO, Kinsei Talent, Dubai, UAE

 Our client is one of the largest leading mobile commerce company dedicated to connecting, digitalising and monetising mobile consumers. The Group provides access to over 1.5bn consumers across 60 countries. With offices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company is committed to enabling digitalisation

across the globe through its distinctive technology, strategic partnerships, extensive network and global coverage. 

The purpose of this CTO role is to lead our technology strategy across the Group by translating business goals into meaningful digital experiences and keeping up with the current best practices in the field of software/app development. You will need to drive the technical culture in an approach which focuses on Scale,
Robust Product Performance and Ease of Use.   

You will also be responsible for training and quality management; guaranteeing that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered. This includes driving accountability for system deployments and monitoring across all operational pillars related to technology.

Tasks

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Build and implement an ambitious strategy to delivery hyper-growth in a scalable manger in the existing Telco business sector in addition to creating a penetration plan to expand beyond Telcos   
• Set ambitious objectives and drive results through effective teamwork; maintain a consistent focus on continuous improvement to ensure the function achieves KPIs and operates in best practice   
• Build a culture of high performance and engagement; through effective leadership; mentoring, developing and retaining superstar talent   
• Drive the design of a robust and scalable architecture, while using the latest technologies and cloud providers   
• Ensure a proper implementation of a technical roadmap / feature set aligned with the product & commercial requirement   
• Own the system operation of our platform, services, and applications to meet all defined SLAs in the most cost efficient & automated manner   
• Define all relevant IT-processes and workflows to ensure the different teams across the world are working in an effective way and the quality of our service towards our internal/external clients is always at the highest level.   
• Lead and own the troubleshooting and resolution of critical technical issues across all systems   
• Effectively collaborate with internal and external customers on business-related support activities for troubleshooting/Issue resolution   
• Act as the face of technology for the Group; clearly communicating the technology strategy/plan that reflects the key business goals to shareholders and investors

Requirements

Requirements:

You will have exceptionally high ownership, excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. You would also be focused on demonstrating excellence in service delivery and problem-solving; breaking down complex information into understandable and actionable items. You will be a visionary team leader who is self-driven and able to work independently.

Must-Have's:

• 15 years of experience in IT
• Strong Telecom background
• Managed several teams with dozens of IT professionals in a corporate environment
• Able to work on-site in either Hamburg (Germany) or Dubai

Details:

• 15+ years of experience with an excellent understanding of different working-models like Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Direct experience with modern software design principles and technologies, including development for mobile & web applications
• Ability to drive accountability for systems deployment and monitoring across operational surfaces (ITSM / ITL)
• Proven expertise in quantitative data analysis, implementation, operation and evolution of IT systems and their specifications
• Experience of software development lifecycle tools such as Jira and CI/CD processes & tools like Jenkins
• Ability to troubleshoot various technologies, from a simple command line, databased to complex programming languages (Java, Node.JS, MySQL, MongoDB) due to hands-on experience
• Experience of virtualization/container deployments like Docker, Nomad and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of automation/configuration management systems such as Ansible, puppet, terraform or other
• Extensive experience of using cloud service provides like Microsoft Azure and/or AWS from an architecture & costs point of view.
• Any kind of experience with data warehouse systems (Snowflake) and the process (lile ETLs with Glue) would be a plus.
• Experience managing international teams manager
• Experience establishing and working with Outsourcing/Outstaffing Partners
• Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical stories into understandable and meaningful messages to the employees and senior management alike
• Shareholder and investor relationship management skills
• Willingness to travel, due to distributed teams
• Background in carrier billing, content aggregation and white labelled digital products would be an advantage

Benefits

Benefits

• Massive potential – music, games... content-agnostic!
• It's like Spotify but for Telco's
• International team (Europe, Middle East, Africa)​
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VP, Business Unit Control, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Al Qurm Business Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Full-time
• Division: Group Finance
• Sub Division: Finance - CCB, IB & International

Company Description

Now it’s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We’re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we’ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Global Markets Business Finance team comprises Product Control, Independent Price Verification and Financial Control & MIS and Change Management teams. The team supports the Global Markets and Group Treasury businesses locally and internationally. The unit falls under the Group Finance department and reports to the CFO, CIB Finance & International.

Key priorities of this role include:

§  Providing world class financial reporting & support services, adding value through providing professional, independent & objective financial advice which assist in the achievement of business objectives whilst complying with Group policies and standards, and external statutory obligations.

§  Production of financial & management accounting reporting statements for the functional area of responsibility in line with Group reporting standards, whilst maintaining a robust control environment.
The Product Control team is responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the Global Markets & Treasury business, acting as a primary control function, and monitoring trading activity to ensure it is in a specified remit. Tasks include Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting and attribution, dealing with ad hoc management reporting queries, reconciliation and substantiation of P&L and Balance Sheet between the General Ledger (Oracle General Ledger and OneSumx) and Murex, and hedge monitoring and effectiveness testing. This role is focused on the day-to-day tasks related to the International Product Control function, such as daily preparation and control of P&L reporting & attribution and general ledger reconciliations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This section shall not be customised to reflect accountabilities, which may be unique to one role. Please use Section 5 to capture any accountabilities specific to the role which are over and above those mentioned in this section.

§  Finance business partner and trusted advisor on reporting and day-to-day support of the Global Markets business, providing prompt and effective support to the Global Markets Front Office, Market Risk, Group Treasury, Group Financial Planning & Analysis, Group Financial Reporting and Product Control management.

§  Comprehensive P&L analysis for the trading desks including detailed analysis and interpretation of daily results, variances, risk positions, realised and unrealised P&L components, revaluation curve movements with P&L attribution, new deals, cancelled and amended trades and price / rate validation.

§  Key finance contact for all Global Markets Front Office related queries, leading discussions, as appropriate, with Front Office to ensure P&L analysis is agreed. Act as one of the prime points of contact across all processes in order to ensure all customer needs are being met.

§  Provide relevant support to Head of Product Control, ensuring all business transacted is ‘compliant, safe and sustainable’

§  Compilation of all daily revenue reporting for the business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of source system interfaces into the General Ledger.

§  Provide independent validation of the financials reported for the GM businesses by maintaining a robust control framework between FO and reported financials. Maintain a strong understanding of the products traded and the trading strategies within the business.

§  Understanding of specific business models, analysis of structured deal packages and application of appropriate accounting standard thereupon. To provide professional & ethical behaviours by ensuring compliance with external legislation, bank standards, internal operating policies and procedures.

§  Managing the day to day and month end controls of P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation, substantiation and reporting for GM.

§  Support of new business requests, ensuring they are controlled through the existing or new system architecture, providing responsive support to front office, ensuring “speed to market” of new products. Delegated authority for New Activity Working Group (NAWG), for new product sign-off.

§  Manage projects driven by new regulatory requirements in International locations to ensure the key criteria of the regulation is met in a sustainable, efficient and effective manner

§  Line of Business and Desk level commentary with market relevance when internal P&L thresholds are breached.

§  Ensure compliance and control of specific accounting processes and practices for proposed new product initiatives or product variations.

§  Responsible for identifying issues which impact GM, and implementing solutions.

§  Act as a central point of contact for Group Finance functions and Global Markets desks: Financial & Regulatory Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Financial Control relating to GM Products, and Valuation Control

§  Maintain key linkages & strong working relationships with Desk Heads, Head of Business Finance, Senior Management, Group Finance, Middle Office, Operations, Business Finance peers Internationally, FP&A, IT, Market Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operational Risk, Regulators, Internal & External Audit.

§  Support the Head of Product Control to work with Treasury on FTP, capital & liquidity matters affecting GM Products as required. Provide input to wider Finance strategy activities and strive to work together effectively on overall regional and global programs.

§  In conjunction with FP&A, continuously assess the quality of service provided to the principal customers and strive to ensure that the area adds value to their objectives through the provision of accurate and valuable financial data and advice.

§  Ensure PC adopt a proactive attitude to changing environments, both internal and external, and provide value added solutions for Global Markets Finance business partner and trusted advisor on reporting and day-to-day support of the Global Markets business.

§  Engender and role model a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that operations are kept continually under review and that all opportunities for re-engineering and achieving economies of scale are identified, implemented.

§  Escalate any issues to the management and assist in mitigating any operational risk.

§  Review existing systems / processes / procedures and MIS to proactively identify areas of improvements.

§  Use of sophisticated arithmetic models for numerical analysis and evaluation. Writing papers on strategy or other complex issue with logical sequencing and supporting recommendations. Synthesising information from a variety of sources and extracting relevant concepts / themes. Preparing and delivering presentations with context across business functions to deliver maximum impact.

Specific Accountability

•        Manage and lead personnel within the Product Control team, end-to-end ownership of functions, guiding the team on complex matters and resolution of any issues.

•        Provide relevant support to Head of Business Finance - Global Markets, ensuring all business transacted is ‘compliant, safe and sustainable’. Leading the team which provides independent validation of the financials reported for the GM and Treasury businesses by maintaining a robust control framework between FO and reported financials.

•        Lead and manage projects driven by new regulatory requirements in International locations to ensure the key criteria of the regulation is met in a sustainable, efficient and effective manner

•        Development and ownership of Product Control policies and accountability for adherence therewith. Identification & reporting of any policy breaches.

•        Understanding of specific business models, analysis of structured deal packages and application of appropriate accounting standards thereupon. Encourage professional & ethical behaviours by ensuring compliance with external legislation, bank standards, internal operating policies and procedures.

•        Implement external best practice, legislative changes, financial management approaches and methodologies

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

§  Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks.

§  Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Extensive track record of successfully working in a Product Control function, with proven leadership and managerial experience within a top tier financial institution. Strong networking & senior stakeholder management skills.

§  Min. 10-12 years’ of relevant experience.

§  Advanced degree in a financial discipline or relevant qualifications (CA/ CPA/ ACCA / CFA).

§  Strong understanding of Global Markets and Investment Banking products, with related Technical and Accounting treatments. Excellent understanding of modern governance, risk and control assessment techniques.

§  Highly developed numerical, analytical, presentation & interpersonal skills with expertise to represent the team on strategic initiatives.

§  Working knowledge and experience in Murex, SumX, PowerBI, T24 systems is preferred.

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Director, Net Zero Programme, Standard Chartered Bank, MENA

 

Job

: Institutional Banking

Primary Location

: Asia-Singapore-Singapore

Other Locations

: Europe & Americas-United Kingdom-London, Asia-Hong Kong-Hong Kong, Africa & Middle East-United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Permanent

Posting Date

: 24/Jan/2022, 2:36:20 PM

Unposting Date

: 24/Feb/2022, 5:29:00 AM

 

About Standard Chartered 

We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  

 

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit.  It's about showing how you embody our valued behaviours - do the right thing, better together and never settle - as well as our brand promise, Here for good. 

 

We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

 

The Role Responsibilities

This role will support the Net Zero project manager / programme director leading and managing the project team to successfully deliver the Net Zero project. Working with the Sustainable Finance Enablement and Transition Finance team to ensure effective operationalisation of the Net Zero requirements.  The successful candidate will sit within the Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives team and work closely with colleagues across CCIB businesses and functions. A motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of the assigned projects in time, scope, quality and budget.
• Help management of the project deliverables
• Build and manage positive relationships with external stakeholders across the projects as well as internally, identify and manage anticipated hurdles, and provide support where necessary to drive successful delivery
• Support delivery and creation of effective project communication and supporting documentation
• Prepare and facilitate key governance forums including project working groups and steering groups; including preparing briefing papers and the agenda, ensuring that business concerns are addressed

The precise description and nature of your job may be varied from time to time, and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary to meet business needs.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.

Key Stakeholders

• Net Zero Transition Programme Director
• Head of Strategic Initiatives, Sustainable Finance
• Global Head of Sustainable Finance
• Global Head of Environmental Social Risk Management
• CCIBMT, CCMT
• Industry Heads
• Head Transition Finance

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree (BA or equivalent)
• 5 years plus banking experience
• Experience in Sustainable Finance (preferred)
• Experience with project and change management

Required skills and experience

• Experience working in climate change, environmental management, sustainability, or related field.
• Good knowledge of the ESG reporting landscape and / or the Science-based Targets Initiative with an understanding of indicators used in frameworks and standards.
• Project management experience and related methodologies and tools including reporting and budgeting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify the complex
• Flexible and resilient, able to work in ambiguous situations to deliver on time and under pressure

Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions. 

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Dry Cleaner/Spotter/Presser, Four Seasons, Riyadh, KSA

 At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Our company values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.

“The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture.  It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Career Opportunity

The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees, people who share a single focus and are inspired to provide exceptional service. Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

About Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh:

Call one of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious addresses home. Share a leisurely brunch with important guests and host memorable meetings in our cosmopolitan oasis. Inside the soaring Kingdom Centre tower, you’ll be met with exceptional views and contemporary cuisine along with Arabic hospitality, elevated with Four Seasons highly personalized service.

Dry Cleaner / Spotter / Presser

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is looking for Dry Cleaner who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our employees have the opportunity to shape our guests experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned organization.

Responsibilities:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Tags Guest items, sorts for appropriate action (Washing, dry cleaning, pressing or repair) and then processes the clothing on the correct equipment using the appropriate chemicals and temperature. Once processed, folds or hangs the clothing as desired.
• Sorts employee uniforms for appropriate action (Washing, dry cleaning, pressing or repair) and then processes the clothing on the correct equipment using the appropriate chemicals and temperature. Once processed, hangs and transports clean uniforms to Housekeeping.
• Operates and maintains washer, dryer, dry cleaning machine, steam tunnel, presser and iron.  Reports any problems or deficiencies to manager. 
• Sorts guest items for appropriate action (washing, dry cleaning, pressing or repair) and then processes the clothing in the correct equipment, using the appropriate temperature and chemicals. Once processed, folds or hangs the clothing as desired. Delivers clothing to guest at time desired.
• Ascertains time completed goods are required. Counts the items and gives guest a completed receipt. Marks guest clothing for identification.
• Operates safely and maintains washer, dryer, dry cleaning machine, steam tunnel, presser and irons.  Reports any problems or deficiencies to manager

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience or related work.
• Good communication skills.

The benefits offered by Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh:

• Living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced accommodation
• 21 days vacation
• 9 days Public Holidays per year
• Paid home leave tickets
• Quality of employee meals
• Regular social and sporting events
• Free transportation to work.
• Laundry/dry cleaning for provided uniforms
• Full medical coverage

Work Authorization

Hotel will apply for the work authorization for the successful candidate

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Air Divers, SubNet Services Ltd, Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

Air Divers Middle East

UK Passport Holders...
15 air divers needed Mid East Client.
Day Rate according experience.
45 days work with possible contract extension.
Laying Grout Bags and setting mattresses.
Qualified Air Divers - IMCA - HSE.
Offshore experience.
Ready To Mobilize.
Covid Test before departure to Abu Dhabi.
14 day on vessel quarantine at 50% day rate..

Prerequisites

Qualified Air Divers - IMCA - HSE.
Offshore experience.
Ready To Mobilize.
Covid Test before departure to Abu Dhabi.

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