Senior Compliance Manager - Global Markets
NSI & Bluefin Talent
UAE
Senior Compliance Manager - Global Markets The main responsibilities of this role is to support the Group’s compliance strategy in their compliance plans to deliver a strong and integrated Compliance agenda. - Provide oral and written general compliance and transactional advice to Global Markets on compliance policies and procedures and relevant laws, rules and regulations - Participate in the New Product Approval and assessment process for relevant Global Markets business areas, providing compliance advice and sign-off on activities/transactions - Engage with senior business management across Global Markets providing them with compliance advice, management information and compliance support with respect to regulatory aspects of the business they operate. - Assist in implementation of new policies and procedures and updating existing policies and procedures in response to or in anticipation of rules and regulation changes - Initiate and lead on strategic projects and initiatives on monitoring and surveillance to implement the function-wide solutions in order to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks - Manage enquiries from stakeholders such as Global Markets documentation, Legal, Middle Office, Operations and Group Compliance and provide subject matter expertise on Global Markets Compliance matters from time to time. - Conducting and leading compliance monitoring on Global Markets businesses to ensure compliance with relevant rules, policies and working with stakeholders on completion and resolution of action items. - Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of the Global Markets Compliance framework and plan that properly addresses Compliance needs and requirements in line with laws, rules and regulations. - Regularly monitor the implementation of the corrective action of compliance related findings for the Global Markets business and provide periodic reporting to Group Compliance and ensure proper compliance through effective communication with related parties across the Group. - Escalate material Compliance issues to the respective Compliance units as necessary. - Execute other duties as directed by the Head of Compliance – Global Markets - Managing Bank’s compliance with standards and regulations
Requirements
Key Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Banking or Finance, preferably with certification in compliance, risk management or internal audit. - At least 8 to 10 years of Compliance experience including Global Markets business Compliance experience - Excellent understanding of regional international laws and regulations pertaining to Global Markets - Excellent project management skills with strong control - Team player, able to meet tight deadlines and manage challenging workload
About the Company
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote.
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Assistant Manager, Treasury Credit Risk
NSI & Bluefin Talent
UAE
The job holder is responsible for working as part of specialist functional team responsible for Treasury Credit Risk. Treasury Credit Risk is primarily engaged in credit risk governance and monitoring of transactions associated with Global Markets and Trading Unit. Main Tasks: - Assist with development & implementation of Treasury Credit Risk Management framework (covering all treasury products including Repo, FX and Derivatives, Issuer Risk, Settlement Risk etc.) - Help develop Credit and Group Risk Committee notes required for better risk management - Work with IT/BO and FO stakeholders to ensure all data aspects associated with Client Appropriateness and Suitability or Product Appropriateness and Suitability are properly captured in treasury s stems and reports - Assist with development & implementation of an updated Counterparty Credit Risk Methodology for key CCR parameters (PFE and EE) - As part of methodology update, work with all key stakeholders (GCD/FO and MO) to setup a governance framework around exposure computation and other CCR methodology aspects - Work with MTCR team to ensure periodic methodology parameter updates are performed effectively - Work with MTCR team to ensure impact analysis and other ad-hoc analysis is presented and discussed with all stakeholders prior to significant parameter changes - Assist in development of Product and Models approval framework to capture all key aspects associated with GM&T enabled products and risk models - Assist with ensuring appropriateness of MTCR methodology, models & parameters to the business and/or asset class. - Help develop, implement, and document the methodology, models & parameters validation, monitoring and maintenance framework for market & Treasury Credit Risk. - Participate in design, testing and implementation of system enhancements requiring Treasury Credit Risk engagement towards enhancing existing systems, processes and controls. - Work with all stakeholders on all treasury related projects including new product setup, new methodology setup, system upgrades etc - Work with IT on preparation and review of BRD and FSD associated with all new project initiatives - Work with IT to implement the updated PFE methodology in system and ensure all system development requirements are captured for successful rollout of PFE methodology - Work with IT to ensure successful rollout of all Post Go Live Issues with ERS - Ensure that the unit's deliverables towards project/milestones deadlines are met within a framework of good governance controls requirements and with proper project management practices, - Participate in Project Working Groups as called for as a key stakeholder. - Develop tools for in house portfolio analytics from TCR perspective. Help in identification of key concentration risks, jump risk and any other ad hoc analysis required as per market movements - Help the team identify counterparty credit risks in various business/asset classes to all counterparties and build appropriate risk measures to assess the identified risk. - Help in the review and approval of new product, business proposals from an Treasury Credit Risk perspective
Requirements
Key Requirement: - Over 3 years relevant experience in large international banking organizations or other financial institutions like Brokerage House or Investment Banks Good analytical capabilities. Good grasp of financial mathematics, products and markets. - Strong Asset class Knowledge: All approved asset classes that the Global Markets and Treasury deals in, such as FX, Fixed Income, Rates Commodities, Credit, Precious Metals etc. - Experience of working in a fast paced trading floor environment and having dealt with Trading, Sales, Structuring and Credit functions - Graduate qualifications in Business, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative field of study. CFA/FRM desirable.
About the Company
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote.
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Head of Compliance & Internal Control
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose Summary: - To manage the Compliance and Internal Control activities with the tenacity of complying with the regulator and internal control requirements. - To execute regular and comprehensive compliance reviews and internal control oversight. - To report regularly on compliance matters as per the Group Compliance reporting system. - To Report all identified breaches and remedial action taken on internal control matters. - To ensure that the Compliance and Internal Control Officers comply with all Incident Reporting Requirements.
Requirements
- To prepare and implement the annual compliance and internal control review plan and submit it for Group Compliance approval. - To implement specific steps within the compliance program to ensure effective implementation of regulations and statutory requirements concerning Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorism Finance (CTF), The banks standards and Regulatory requirements. Implement a checklist of regular internal controls including regulatory requirements, - Monitor adherence of business and support management to Central Bank/ Legal Authority regulations and statutory requirements. Oversee the standard of accounting and financial information - Oversee global risk management by setting and ensuring the cohesion and efficiency of ongoing control procedures throughout the entire branch. - Conduct on-going compliance reviews as per the approved annual compliance review plan. - Implement all changes in regulations at the Branch, and communicate them to Group Compliance including maintenance of appropriate registers to record receipt of new regulations and their subsequent implementation. - Promote the employees’ awareness by providing Compliance/ AML training courses to the Branch (es) staff and Senior Manager. Review system changes and or enhancements of Central Banks Provide advice service to the Branch Management in relation to product services (policies and procedures) - RSA, CSAs and KPCIs reviews unit responses on a rolling basis with spot checks and verify veracity and completeness of reporting. - Ensure implementation of Group Compliance/ Group Internal Audit / banking commission / external auditors’ recommendations. - Submit periodic reports to Group Compliance detailing cases of non-compliance to Central Banks’ regulations and statutory requirements. - Prepare and submit the monthly compliance reporting to Group Compliance. - Prepare and retain monthly internal control reports for Group Compliance and the Country General Manager. - Prepare annual report on internal control in coordination with Senior Management and Group Compliance. - Prepare internal control report for every assignment conducted detailing the review objectives, scope and outcome. Make compliance and internal control record file of all of the branch’s activities Liaise with local Central bank Coordinate between Regulator inspectors - Carry out the mandatory verifications and reviews required by Central Bank/ Legal Authority. - Develop and Implement Anti-Money laundering policies and Procedures. - Implement the World Check System as required by Group Compliance. - Implement the AML Profiling and ensure proper monitoring. - Perform the regular monitoring of the customer names and transactions to identify any unusual transactions, through Safe Watch and MQ Series. Recommend improvement in branch’s policies and procedures Knowledge Skills and Experience: - 8-10 years’ experience of control/audit procedures and knowledge of compliance in banking institution or regulatory agency preferably in compliance or internal audit function. - Bachelor degree with professional qualifications such as CCO/CPA/CIA/CA. - Good oral and written communication skills (incl. report writing) in English. Depending on each country requirements Arabic or French is required. - Extensive Knowledge in the following areas; o Banking and IT applications. o Current regulations and financial instruments. o Bank accounting procedures o Banking products and services o Regulatory and tax matters. - Self-discipline, initiative, organizational skills & relations building skills.
About the Company
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote.
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Business Analyst- eGov (Moroccan/Algerian/Tunisian)
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Doha, Qatar
Purpose: To assist the Project Manager, coordinate with the IT project team for successful project transition and delivery. Collaborate directly with the assigned project team and clients to analyze and examine project model and workflow plan and design an appropriate improved IT solution to translate client needs into functional IT solutions. Duties & Responsibilities: • Interview customers/stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into functional specification design solutions. • Research, gather and analyse data in support of business functions, proposed projects and systems requirements. • Work with the IT consultants and the project team to understand the context of the program and project, project concept, project approach and desired future result. • Track and analyse business unit trends and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the project implementation plan. • Coordinate directly with the appropriate Professional Services personnel to identify and maximize opportunities. • Develop and analyze detailed documentation of project systems and client needs, including workflow, program functions and steps required to develop and modify programs. • Assist the Manager Consultancy by providing information on potential technology solutions, costs, and timescales for the clients. • Work with project teams to understand their needs, manage expectations and ensure the proposals for change are the customer-centric focus. • Conduct extensive research and analysis on the local and global e-Government services to create and maintain domain expertise and provide accurate and timely information to the client. • Establish and maintain key contacts for research through conferences and events and maintain an up-to-date understanding of market changes and demands.
Requirements
• University degree in Business Administration with specialization in Information Technology from a recognized university. Professional Certification such as PMP is preferable. • About 7-10 years of related experience of which a minimum of 5-6 years should be in a similar position/responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry • Customer orientation, Professional development, Problem-solving & Process excellence
About the Company
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote.
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eGov Project Manager (Moroccan/Tunis/Algerian)
NSI & Bluefin Talent
Qatar
eGov Project Manager required for a leading consultancy based in Qatar, key responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Work with eGovernment program director and client leadership team to develop eGovernment strategy • Manage the eGovernment service selection process through interface with key customers, and internal/external stakeholders • Oversee the design and implementation of the entire program through interface with eGovernment PMO and design and implementation vendors • Act as the client representative and facilitator for business requirement capture and deliverable approvals between client and external vendors and consultants • Act as the single point of contact for all project management team resource requests and assignment of resources • Present program updates to senior management team and other internal and external stakeholders • Define, document, and communicate the team’s objectives, direct staff on project tasks, eliminate productivity barriers and promote collaboration. • Drive standardized scalable project delivery processes to increase project success, improve transparency, and ensure effective resource allocation. Lead a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts facilitating the implementation of business and systems initiatives. • In addition to managing program level activities such as assessing dependencies/conflicts and generating metrics/dashboards, develop strong collaborative relationships with key customers and stakeholders within client team to ensure successful execution and delivery of strategic initiatives. • Where appropriate, directly manage key projects that require the experience and knowledge to ensure successful delivery. • Manage project management and business analyst teams to deliver technical solutions to meet business requirements and solve operational problems. • Direct the management and implementation of multiple large and complex projects and internal cross-functional technical projects • Develop project plans and timelines; make staffing decisions based on assessment of team members' skills and workloads; and identify obstacles to completing projects on schedule and within budget • Provide and ensure (either directly or through Project Managers) integrated oversight and controls from initial project assessment through to launch for all business readiness and solution activities and deliverables to ensure that scope is met on schedule and within budget • Manage project integration with the client, internal stakeholders, and external customers • Evaluate performance of each team member, generate development plans and set goals within the context of the corporate policy. Motivate, coach, counsel and develop team members within the context of the corporate policies.
Salary: QAR 25,000 to 27,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field Master’s degree is a plus. • 5+ years in Project management role • Management Consultancy experience is a major plus • Business process re-engineering experience • Proven track record of setting priorities and multi-tasking between many simultaneous strategic projects and day-to-day maintenance related activities. • Project management certification e.g. PMP, PRINCE 2 is required • eGovernment experience is a major plus • Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with information technology professionals and senior management team. • Ability to effectively present information to groups and to function effectively in a matrix-team environment. • Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Must be able to coach, develop and motivate staff. • Experienced in running large business transformation programs involving IT solution • Expert understanding of the Project Life Cycle deliverables: Project Charter, Business Requirements Document, Business Case, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and deliverables. • Expert understanding of Project Life Cycle methodologies: agile, interactive, waterfall and ability to apply the correct methodology to best meet the business requirements.
About the Company
New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.
Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.
We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.
Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.
Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote.
Apply Now