Executive Assistant - Support Services
Protiviti India Member Private limited
Kuwait
Job Description
We have a new role opened up for an Executive Assistant as part of our support services.
Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to key leaders for their day to day business needs (e.g. gathering background information, researching issues, preparing executive summaries and other materials coordinating with other departments to secure materials etc.), maintaining schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences etc. Role Requirements Some of the key responsibilities of this role are: - Organize internal and external meetings, events, teleconferences. - Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes of meetings. - Follow up on action plans and prepare updates - Make travel bookings and other related arrangements. - Undertake secondary research based on requirements of Managing Director. - Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications. - Proper filing of confidential and other papers. - Coordinate with multiple teams for information gathering. - Prepare day to day schedule and manage calendar, including coordinating to schedule meetings and appointments. - Take notes and prepare draft of official correspondence. - Prepare presentations as per the requirements - Prepare expense claims - Maintain contacts database - Other ad hoc requirements as per need Desired Profile - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Additional qualification will be useful. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills. - Good interpersonal skills. - Proficient in MS Office Suite. - Relevant professional experience working with organizations leaders. Key Personal Attributes - Action oriented, self-starter with pleasant personality. Must be professionally dressed at all time (as per official dress code) - Flexible and open to learning new skills and undertaking additional initiatives. - Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in times of high stress. - Maintain confidentiality at all time. - Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi-task. Location Selected personnel will be based out of our Kuwait office
Salary:Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry:Accounting / Finance
Functional Area:Accounts , Finance , Tax , Company Secretary , Audit
Role Category:Other
Role:Outside Consultant
Employment Type:Permanent Job, Full Time
Education-
UG:Any Graduate - Any Specialization
PG:MBA/PGDM - Any Specialization
Doctorate:Doctorate Not Required
Company Profile:
Protiviti India Member Private limited
Protiviti delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders face the future with confidence. Our consulting solutions span critical business problems in technology, business process, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions and internal audit. We are committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce of professionals that share the common value of collaboration. As an organization, we believe that by teaming together, with each other, and our clients, we can see beyond the surface of changes and problems organizations face in this fast changing world to discover opportunities others might miss and face the future with greater confidence. Our more than 4,500 people serve clients through the network of Protiviti and independently owned Member Firms in more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. We have served over 60% of FORTUNE 1000® companies and 35% of FORTUNE Global 500® companies. Our people and organization have consistently been recognized by FORTUNE and Consulting Magazine as a best company to work for. In the Middle East Region, Protiviti's member firm is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, forensic and fraud investigation, human capital and transaction services. Protiviti member firms are separate and independent legal entities, are not agents of other firms in the Protiviti network, and have no authority to obligate or bind other firms in the Protiviti network.
Director, FCC, Commercial Banking
Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
UAE
The Role
The Director of Commercial supports the Regional FCC Heads by providing advisory support and oversight of the Commercial client segment, as well as integrating the global FCC framework for the segment in the region. Strategy (Responsibilities that are related to the development and implementation of a strategy) * Input to Group/Region/Country/Client Business operating model design of relevant FCC and business processes. * Ensure that there is adequate support (people, processes, tools, frameworks, systems) in the [Region/Country/Department] for necessary FCC controls. * Set and implement the vision, strategy, direction and leadership for the [Region/Country/Department], consistent with the vision and strategy for FCC and in support of the Group's strategic direction and growth aspirations. Business (Responsibilities related to the delivery of business and / or financial objectives) * Analyse comprehensive impact of financial crime related regulatory matters on the relevants business area and its operations. * Ensure that key changes (to laws, rules, regulations) are communicated and cascaded (in region/country), in coordination with group communications. * Support relevant stakeholders to make decisions based on current and possible future policies, practices, and trends. * Keep track of and provide advice to relevant stakeholders on the interpretation and application of regulatory expectations, laws, best practices and policies related to FCC. Processes (Processes for which the role is responsible under the ORF as 1st & 2nd line; for executing / completing, and for supervising) * Develop, keep up to date and recommend for approval by the relevant Risk Committee, appropriate policies/processes/DOIs to address financial crime risks, aligning with relevant regulatory requirements. * Providing governance and oversight over the implementation of FCC-related policies and procedures in [Globa/Region/Country/Business] to ensure compliance with such policies and procedures. * Provide advice to relevant stakeholders on compliance with Group standards relating to [AML/Sanctions/ABC]. * Act as (second line) Risk Control Owner under the Group's Risk Management Framework for those aspects of Regulatory Compliance relating to [AML/Sanctions/ABC], and escalate issues as appropriate. People and Talent (Responsibilities related to people and talent matters) * Provide leadership, management and coaching to direct reports to ensure they are highly engaged and performing to their potential. * Promote and embed a culture of openness, trust and risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm. * Stimulate an environment where forward planning, prioritisation, deadline management and streamlined workflows and collaborative, inclusive yet effective and efficient work practices are the norm. * Collaborate with training teams to input to training curriculum to support closing of capability gaps. * Ensure [Region/Country/Department] is adequately resourced and staffed by an appropriate number of competent staff sufficiently independent to perform duties objectively, to support sustainable business growth and address financial crime risks. * Ensure staff in [Region/Country/Department] have clearly articulated and well understood roles and responsibilities through meaningful and accurate job descriptions. Risk Management (Responsibilities Under Risk Management Framework - both execution and supervisory) * Maintain oversight of risk mitigating action plans. * Understand technical aspects of systems relevant to CDD, Client Risk Assessments, Name and Transaction Screening, AML Monitoring and Case Management [EDIT IF REQUIRED]. * Provide advice on the application of risk management frameworks (e.g. ORF, GRA). * Apply Group and FCC policies and processes (AML surveillance, client screening, risk assessment) to manage risks. * Make recommendations (and/or implement) to relevant stakeholders on possible risk management responses to identified risks and/or findings of concerns from investigations. * Assess risks arising from products / segments / geographies / customers / transactions. * Inform senior management and relevant regulators of serious regulatory breaches (or where risk tolerances have been breached) and ensure that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or activities are ceased. * Advise relevant stakeholders on outcomes of [AML/Sanctions/ABC] risks identification and assessment methodologies. * Provide intelligence (to internal forums) on specific clients, client-types and emerging risk typologies. * Provide intelligence inputs to support calibration of bank's Risk Methodologies (including aggregate client risk, product risk and country risk assessments). * Oversee the review and analysis of the client base to identify and manage high risk clients, or specific country reviews. Governance * Attend relevant leadership meetings. * Provide [or support] senior oversight of FCC region/country/function. * Ensure tracking and remediation of surveillance and investigations related regulatory findings. * In the event of serious regulatory breaches, or where risk tolerances have been breached, ensure senior management and relevant regulators are informed and that actions are taken quickly to remediate and/or activities are ceased. * Prepare and cascade lessons learned from audit findings, FCC assurance activities and specific investigations. * Track significant issues arising from FCC metrics, FCC Assurance activities, Audit reviews and regulatory inspections, providing validation of issue closure where necessary. * Propose control improvements, enhancements and simplifications where appropriate. * Be accountable for identification and escalation of potential risks and issues to senior management through appropriate governance channels and the Quality Assurance framework. * Collate, analyse and interpret data in reports to senior management and relevant governance/risk committees. * Analyse and interpret data to produce reports that help the bank identify and manage emerging areas of risk / vulnerability and thus drive remediation action within the FCC function. Project/Change Management * Lead or influence significant programmes of work in support of the financial crime compliance objectives. * Review new business requirements and provide solutions where required. * Regulatory & Business conduct (The below is mandatory standard wording, do not remove) * 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. * Lead FCC AME Commercial Banking to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Operation of Financial Markets; Financial Crime Prevention; The Right Environment * Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Key Stakeholders * Senior FCC Management in Region * Senior Compliance Management in Region * Group FCC Head, Commercial * Various Business Stakeholders, including Regional AME Commercial Banking Head Other Responsibilities * Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in AME FCC Commercial Banking Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures.
Requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES * Compliance Policies and Standards * Compliance Advisory * Compliance Review and FCC Assurance * Surveillance (including Screening and Monitoring) * Investigations * Compliance Risk Assessment * Regulatory Liaison * Manage Change * Manage Projects
About the Company
Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group\\\\'s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.
Head of Sales
Clarendon Parker Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
The Role
Job Purpose • To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of the company’s activities including but not limited to business development, business renewals, sales, marketing, bids and proposals, publicity, communications and support to clients' maintenance In the market. • The Geographical limit can be changed based on the company requirements Primary Duties Performed • Develop and sources new business through market awareness and thorough understanding of business trends and competition; • Develop new business by identifying opportunities of growth and cross selling with existing clients. • Organize, track and report all new and existing business and commercial activities; • Support, review and follow up quotations, proposals and tenders; • Negotiate new contracts, renew existing portfolio and provide solution to improve unprofitable contracts or to solve problems and conflicts related to payments or accounting; • Coordinate with other departments (Administrations, Finance, Operations, IT) the processes related to his/her commercial activity. • Acquire and maintain a reasonable understanding of underwriting techniques and procedures; • Manage and coordinate Company's commercial and marketing activities in all the sector the company covers ; • Monitor, manage all relationships with customers and establish and maintain a Customer Relationship Management system; • Creating and maintaining a client’s data base. • Develop, manage and execute the strategic business plan of all Commercial products; • Conduct presentations, prepare routine progress reports and ensure proactive communication of business development activities; • Represent Company at business and technical conferences, executive forums and tradeshows to gather market intelligence and promote Company; • Any other job or task directly related with the commercial activities of the company. • Undertake ad hoc tasks as and when required by commercial director but always related to the commercial activities of the company
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or management, Insurance studies is an advantage; • Minimum 5 years of experience in related field; • Well organized, customer oriented and respond quickly to customer requests; • Initiator and motivator with a transparent communication style towards both customers and colleagues; • Team player, open, flexible and committed to results; • Knowledge of essential software tools (internal and external) that would help to keep a proper technical control of his portfolio; • Must possess a strong professional network; • Able and willing to undertake extensive regional travel; • Proficiency in English and Arabic is a must with strong communication skill.
About the Company
Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!
Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:
Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas
The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities