Our client is a top tier consulting firm based in Dubai, looking for an eDiscovery Assistant Manager to join their growing Forensic Technology team.
Job Title: eDiscovery Assistant Manager
Role responsibilities:
Case management of large scale, complex matters.
Taking the lead to identify and understand client needs, recommend technical solutions and deliver - through direct work or by the highly effective supervision of other team members such as Executives and Analysts - an effective solution throughout the life of a matter.
Developing project management plans for each matter, which includes evidence tracking, resource management, preparing and reporting on cost proposals, risk management, risk mitigation and status reporting.
Mentoring and growing out the eDiscovery and Forensics team within the firm.
Idea candidate:
* Experience operating at a senior level in the eDiscovery or technical client data field
* Hands-on, technical proficiency in eDiscovery Software, such as Recommind Axcelerate, kCura Relativity, or similar Expertise in document reviews and case work
* Excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery, existing protocols, practices and relevant legal standards.
* Capable of articulating technical concepts effectively. Able to draft concise, accurate (grammar and spelling) and credible notes/emails to explain the eDiscovery process. Good drafting is essential at Manager level as is the ability to comment upon and develop more junior team members in this regard
Our client is a top tier consulting firm based in Dubai, looking for an eDiscovery Assistant Manager to join their growing Forensic Technology team.
Job Title: eDiscovery Assistant Manager
Role responsibilities:
Case management of large scale, complex matters.
Taking the lead to identify and understand client needs, recommend technical solutions and deliver - through direct work or by the highly effective supervision of other team members such as Executives and Analysts - an effective solution throughout the life of a matter.
Developing project management plans for each matter, which includes evidence tracking, resource management, preparing and reporting on cost proposals, risk management, risk mitigation and status reporting.
Mentoring and growing out the eDiscovery and Forensics team within the firm.
Idea candidate:
* Experience operating at a senior level in the eDiscovery or technical client data field
* Hands-on, technical proficiency in eDiscovery Software, such as Recommind Axcelerate, kCura Relativity, or similar Expertise in document reviews and case work
* Excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery, existing protocols, practices and relevant legal standards.
* Capable of articulating technical concepts effectively. Able to draft concise, accurate (grammar and spelling) and credible notes/emails to explain the eDiscovery process. Good drafting is essential at Manager level as is the ability to comment upon and develop more junior team members in this regard
UX Designer:
* 8+ years' experience in senior design or lead role.
* 2 years Essential experience in banking or financial product design - (Current Account, Loans or Credit Cards).
* Full understanding of user centered design.
* Solid User experience design principles.
* Appreciation of Heuristic standards.
* Wireframing experience.
* Software experience using Sketch.
* Experience using versioning tools such as Abstract.
* Prototyping experience using Invision, Figma, Principle, Marvel or other prototyping tool.
* UI design experience on native and responsive web platforms.
* Experience of design systems.
* Self-motivated.
* High attention to detail.
* Fast mover to get to solution.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Great team player.
UI Designer:
* 8+ years' experience in a senior design or lead role.
* Banking and Finance product design experience.
* Experience creating and using Design Systems in a project.
* Highly skilled Sketch software user.
* Experience using versioning tool Abstract.
* Experience using documentation / collaboration tool Zeplin.
* Pixel perfect discipline in layout and framing.
* Experience designing UI for native mobile and responsive web.
* Understanding of colour theory.
* Experience designing for Accessibility standards.
VP, Marketing & Research
The VP, Marketing & Research will develop and evolve the marketing capabilities across the group. They will conduct thorough research (quantitative and qualitative) and benchmarking to ensure the bank is well informed and positioned to target the right audience, through the right channels and with the right message.
You will manage a team that will deliver comprehensive and end-to-end marketing support to internal clients such as CIB, International, Subsidiaries, HR, Risk and others. This role will help to establish and evolve the brand and promote higher profitability and competitiveness. As part of the research to help build the right foundations, this role will collect, analyze and present research and information to stakeholders and external partners to ensure that opportunities are being identified as well as potential threats mitigated to establish, build and sustain a market leading brand.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of relationships with our partners and stakeholders. As the senior point of contact for an agency, the VP, Marketing & Research also co-ordinates the resources needed to service projects, builds strategic operational plans and balances the expectations of our stakeholders with the execution of creative and operational work.
They will be expected to play a positive role in our agency programme and support the team to plan and/or deliver the bank's marketing and communications initiatives, everything from rebranding, advertising/media planning, employee engagement, creative execution, digital and communications.
Typical activities but not exhaustive:
- Conducting thorough research and benchmarking exercises (internally and with agency support)
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Taking a lead in the bank's' planning process for marketing and advertising strategies
- Supporting the team to provide the utmost level of client service (internal and external)
- Liaising with stakeholders at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
- Promoting the expansion of business with existing stakeholders
- Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
- Managing expection of delivery with partners and internal stakeholders
- supporting the end-to-end tracking of all campaigns and creative/operational output
- Leading the marketing research activities from concept to delivery
- Using their relationship management skills to push stakeholders, and the agency, creatively and strategically
- conduct training programmes for employees to socialise new comms strategy, vision, mission and values as required to promote Grow Stronger and The Movement
Skills required
- Strong background in marketing, advertising and/or communications is a must
- Minimum of 8-10 year of experience with a related Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in Financial Services is a must and strong in both B2B and B2C Marketing
- Strong leadership qualities and experience in managing teams
- Significant experience in professional client relationship management
- The ability to plan and strategise at a senior level
- A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (Arabic preferential)
- Effective team management capabilities
- A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
- Full awareness of creative processes and techniques - including digital platforms
- A fast learner that can adapt quickly
The successful incumbent will have to ensure that the risk and control environment across the Operations departments are adequately represented in order to ensure that all material risk have adequate controls in place. It will be essential to perform independent process / control reviews for Operations departments. Also to ensure that controls are embedded within processes with an overall objective of maintaining adequate risk mitigation.
Key responsibilities include:
- identifying, assessing and managing Compliance Risks within their respective business units and support functions on a day-to-day basis.
- designing, implementing and monitoring relevant compliance controls to manage the identified compliance risks.
- assist in the roll-out and implementation of group wide policies and procedures.
- prepare management reports for working committees.
- act as the first point of contact for the operations with compliance.
- assist the department head in implementing and ensuring the completion of all mandatory compliance training.
- Implement the agreed program for control assurance in order to identify / assess key control within the operations department.
- Perform a review of RCSA control testing in line with the agreed internal control framework in order to challenge KRI ratings and overall risk assessment results.
Skills / experience required:
- At least 10 years working experience within a banking environment in one of the following domains (of a combination): compliance / operations / internal controls / operational risk management.
- Working knowledge on RCSA implementation / control reviews for operations within banks.
- exceptional internal stakeholder management capabilities, especially at a high level.
- Fluency in English & Arabic is mandatory.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Successful management of the agency business including the number of deals (As Investment / security Agent).
- Lead and guide the agency desk team members on the best practices and procedures to handle day to day responsibilities, coupled with accurate record-keeping and execution of all transaction activities.
- Assist the internal stakeholders to understand the Agency function roles responsibilities and define the external and internal risk factors that can have an impact on the security position of participants under the syndicated facilities.
- Manage the Agency function activities in accordance with compliance requirements, relevant central bank and other legal regulations and the banks internal policies including but not limited to Risk, Compliance and Operations.
- Manage the execution process of complex syndicated credit transactions for which we act as investment / administrative agents / security agents and as an account bank.
Skills / experience required for this role:
- Relevant degree from a recognized University
- At lest 12 years experience in senior banking roles covering the Syndication function or Agency function.
- Experience from the following areas will also be considered: Acquisition Finance and Sponsor Coverage, Debt/Equity investment portfolio management, Distressed debt, Restructuring / enforcement / liquidation from point of view as lender, equity holder and security trustee, Relationship Management,, Syndicate Management.
- Strong credit analysis skills from a CIBG background
- Solid relationships within the syndication market within the UAE, GCC and MENA regions.
- Experienced in Islamic banking is highly advantageous
- Fluency In Arabic and English is highly advantageous.
As a result of sustained and continued growth, this leading international bank, based in the UAE, can offer an exciting and challenging role to an accomplished and experienced tax professional to join their in-house tax team.
Reporting to the Head of Tax, you be provided with a wide and varied range of responsibilities which includes the following:
*Responsible for the group tax data reconciliation, accounting and preparation of tax
returns timely and accurately compliant to the Federal Tax Authority.
*Be aware of emerging tax laws
*Managing the tax process and establishing appropriate systems and processes for tax
management for the Group
*Act as the key point of contact for the various key point of contact and support for
the various business units on taxation matters
*Ensure compliance with VAT laws and tax regime across the banking group
Ideally, you will be a professionally qualified CA or ACCA or CPA with 5 years' post qualification experience. In addition, it would be beneficial if you possessed Value Added Tax experience within the financial services industry or working for an international firm (ideally Big 4) on financial services clients. The role also requires individuals to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, possess good business acumen and be highly adaptive.
In return, you will be provided with a role which carries great importance within the taxation and finance team. In addition to being offered an attractive and competitive salary package, the role also provides a range of attractive benefits which includes an attractive bonus and full medical cover.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Review and approve the customer on-boarding details with strict attention to detail.
- Support the on-boarding and implementation process both tactically and strategically to ensure satisfaction of all stakeholders and a positive on-boarding experience.
- Manage workload including high priority requests; ensure timely escalation of key risks / issues to the supervisor.
- Monitor progress and activities to ensure adoption and rapid Time-to-Value.
- Build strong partnerships and collaborate with key stakeholders including front office, compliance, audit and technology.
- Own and represent COB in projects eg. data remediation, technology implementations or process design as needed.
- Identify any gaps / red flags and escalate the same in a timely manner.
- Contribute to strategic goals of the team.
- Partner with sales and services teams to define ongoing best practices for on-boarding tasks.
Skills / experience required:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5-8 years experience in Client On-boarding / banking operations.
- Experience in Cash Management application implementation and operational support in Banks.
- Prior experience in customer on-boarding, training, implementation or other significant experience.
- Project management experience
- Understanding of related regulatory requirements that define a strong on-boarding program.
Key responsibilities include:
- To set up, develop and manage the NBFI business, effectively winning and growing the business.
- Ensure efficient management and coordination between clients, senior bankers and junior teams
- Simultaneously work on multiple transactions with various project teams on all critical aspects of transactions, ranging from client development and initial opportunity evaluation to transaction strategy and execution
- Engage teams in the preparation of financial analyses and financial models required for evaluating and completing such transactions, as well as client presentations, information memorandum and offering documents
- Proactively identify new business opportunities across the GCC / MENA region and new ideas for clients that advance their strategic objectives
- Assist in the marketing of services and capabilities with other Wholesale banking teams .
Skills / experience required for the role:
- Bachelor's Degree / MBA or equivalent graduate degree in Finance / Business / Economics with prior experience.
- Experience of managing and growing an NBFI team, with established relationships across the GCC.
- Prior experience of the above-referenced work in an investment banking role, ideally from a combined international and regional banking background.
- Quantitative and analytical skills to develop corporate financial models and valuations; deep understanding of financial statement analysis
- Experience with preparing and participating in client presentations, managing projects and the execution of transactions
- Knowledge of the relevant financial and regulatory environments that surrounds the GCC / MENA region
- Ability to build trusted client relationships and be a primary, value-additive contact person and to the client
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think on their feet and manage multiple high priority tasks simultaneously
- Ability to build a strong working environment within the team, across lines of business and across different geographies, as well as a commitment to developing junior bankers to enhance team productivity
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
These roles report directly into the Head of GTB BBD Sales, UAE. The key responsibilities include:
- To ensure that Transaction Banking revenues and volumes targets are achieved / exceeded in assigned region under Business Banking Department and GTB.
- Planning the sales strategy and wallet sizing to maximize earnings across the GTB customer base without taking any risks.
- Cross sell GTB products / services (cash - payments & collections, trade - import & export, eChannels)
- Keep track and push trade utilization and focus on getting operating accounts on-board.
- To monitor, track and report on sales activities on a periodic basis and to ensure action is taken to meet sales targets.
- Closely work with RM's to promote Trade & Cash Management offerings to significantly increase transaction banking business.
- Ensure call reports are submitted after client calls with identified opportunities / action in CRM.
- Secure GTB related pricing approvals / waivers based on business justification (volumes, values, utilization etc).
Skills / experience required:
- At least 7 years + experience within a Transaction Banking environment
- Proven sales experience with transaction banking (both cash & trade)
- Islamic banking experience is highly advantageous
- Solid understanding of banking operations, treasury, trade finance and local regulations
- Sound knowledge of the risk assessment and credit process.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
- Fluency in Arabic is highly advantageous but not essential.