Economic Analyst Jobs in UAE

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br><p><strong>Some careers grow faster than others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p><br><br><p>If you’re looking for further opportunities to develop your career, take the next step in fulfilling your potential right here at HSBC.</p><br><br><br><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><br><br><br><p>In this role you will be required to support the Secured lending portfolios through oversight, monitoring, analysis, and governance that we would include residential mortgages, wealth lending facilities, and climate risk-related activities. The role will assist in portfolio risk management, policy implementation, regulatory compliance, management reporting, and risk analytics to ensure sound credit risk practices and sustainable portfolio growth.</p><br><br><br><p><strong>Key Accountabilities: </strong></p><br><br><br><p><strong>In this role you will be accountable for:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><br><br><p>Mortgage Lending Risk</p><br><br><ul><li>Support ongoing monitoring of mortgage portfolio performance, including delinquency trends, vintage analysis, loan-to-value (LTV) movements, debt burden ratio (DBR) trends, and any concentration risks.</li><li>Support portfolio analytics to identify emerging risk trends, geographic concentrations, property market risks, and customer vulnerabilities.</li><li>Support policy reviews and updates in line with regulatory requirements and market developments.</li><li>Assist in post-implementation reviews of underwriting policy changes and risk appetite adjustments.</li><li>Stay abreast with market developments, changes and sentiments.</li></ul><p>Wealth Lending Risk</p><br><br><ul><li>Monitor risk exposures arising from Lombard lending, securities-backed financing, margin facilities, and other wealth lending products.</li><li>Track collateral quality, concentration risks, margin utilization, and collateral shortfall trends.</li></ul><p>Cimate Risk</p><br><br><ul><li>Support collection, validation, and reporting of climate-related portfolio metrics.</li><li>Assist in preparing climate risk submissions for regulators, internal committees, and sustainability reporting requirements.</li></ul><p>Others</p><br><br><ul><li>Work closely with Business, Credit Underwriting, Compliance, Collections, Wealth Management, and Data Analytics teams.</li><li>Support responses to internal audit, regulatory reviews, and external audit requests.</li><li>Participate in cross-functional projects related to lending products, risk frameworks, and regulatory initiatives.</li><li>Assist in drafting and maintaining credit policies, underwriting standards, and portfolio management procedures.</li><li>Support preparation of committee papers, risk appetite reports, and governance materials.</li><li>Support periodic policy reviews and gap assessments against industry best practices.</li><li>Assist in documenting risk decisions, exceptions, and portfolio management actions.</li><li>Adheres strictly to all compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC’s and regulatory standards, policies and practices.</li></ul><br><p>In order to apply for this role, you will have the following:</p><br><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Risk Management, Banking, or related discipline. This is required in order to obtain a UAE work permit.</li><li>1–3 years of experience in retail banking, credit risk, portfolio management, risk analytics, or related functions.</li><li>Exposure to mortgage lending, wealth management, or risk reporting is desirable.</li><li>Understanding UAE banking regulations and retail lending practices is advantageous.</li><li>Strong analytical and quantitative skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power point.</li><li>Ability to interpret portfolio performance metrics and risk indicators.</li><li>Understanding of secured lending products and collateral-based financing.</li><li>Familiarity with climate risk concepts, ESG principles, and sustainability frameworks is desirable.</li></ul><br><p>For further details and application information please visit our careers site.</p><br><br><p>We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals.</p><br><br><p>HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.</p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5"> Preferred candidate </h2> <div class="row is-m v-align-top t-small bg-mute"> <div class="col is-3 p5" data-automation-id="label_Nationality"> <b>Nationality</b> </div> <div class="col is-9 p5" data-automation-id="data_Nationality"> United Arab Emirates </div> </div>

☁️ We're Hiring: Cloud Governance Manager???? Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)???? Employment Type: Full-Time???? Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior???? Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a technology-focused organization committed to building secure, scalable, resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud environments. Our distributed teams collaborate across Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Dev Ops, Infrastructure, Data, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Application Development, and Executive Leadership to establish governance frameworks that enable responsible cloud adoption and sustainable digital transformation. The Role We are seeking an experienced Cloud Governance Manager to lead cloud governance strategy, policies, architecture standards, security controls, financial governance, compliance, risk management, and operational oversight across enterprise cloud environments. The ideal candidate will establish practical governance frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining security, regulatory compliance, resilience, performance, and cost control. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement enterprise cloud governance strategies, policies, standards, operating models, control frameworks, and governance roadmaps. Establish governance across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, ensuring alignment with business strategy, technology architecture, security requirements, and regulatory obligations. Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Dev Ops, Infrastructure, Data, Application Development, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership. Define cloud account, subscription, tenant, resource-group, landing-zone, identity, networking, tagging, logging, monitoring, and resource-management standards. Establish cloud architecture review, workload onboarding, technology selection, exception management, risk acceptance, and governance approval processes. Develop and maintain cloud reference architectures, security baselines, technical standards, guardrails, control requirements, and cloud adoption frameworks. Establish cloud financial governance and Fin Ops practices covering budgets, cost allocation, tagging, forecasting, optimization, chargeback, showback, reserved-capacity planning, and resource utilization. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including cloud spend, budget variance, security compliance, policy violations, resource utilization, availability, architecture exceptions, technical debt, governance adoption, and remediation performance. Lead cloud risk assessments covering cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, third-party dependencies, identity management, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Establish cloud security governance covering identity and access management, privileged access, encryption, secrets management, network segmentation, logging, vulnerability management, configuration compliance, and security monitoring. Coordinate cloud compliance assessments, internal audits, regulatory reviews, security assessments, risk reviews, and third-party assurance activities. Develop and maintain cloud governance documentation including policies, standards, control matrices, architecture principles, governance checklists, decision records, exception registers, and operating procedures. Establish cloud workload lifecycle governance covering planning, design, deployment, operations, modernization, migration, optimization, retirement, and decommissioning. Govern infrastructure-as-code, Dev Sec Ops, CI/CD, automated policy enforcement, configuration management, and cloud platform engineering practices. Lead cloud migration and modernization governance, ensuring workloads meet security, architecture, financial, resilience, data, and compliance requirements before migration and production deployment. Drive cloud resilience and continuity standards covering backup, disaster recovery, availability zones, geographic redundancy, recovery objectives, incident response, and operational readiness. Develop cloud vendor and third-party governance processes covering service evaluations, contractual requirements, risk assessments, supplier performance, exit strategies, and service-level agreements. Drive digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted cloud governance, automated policy enforcement, predictive cost analytics, intelligent workload optimization, configuration anomaly detection, and automated compliance monitoring. Utilize Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Kubernetes, Git Hub, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, Service Now, Cloud Health, Apptio, Fin Ops platforms, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, and cloud security technologies. Manage cloud governance budgets, consulting services, technology platforms, Fin Ops programmes, compliance assessments, cloud optimization initiatives, and strategic governance projects. Prepare executive cloud governance reports, cost-management dashboards, security and compliance assessments, risk registers, architecture review summaries, migration governance reports, optimization roadmaps, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop cloud governance specialists, cloud architects, Fin Ops professionals, technology risk analysts, security governance professionals, and cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, security, transparency, and continuous improvement. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree in Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Business Administration, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, or a related field is highly advantageous. Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure certifications, Google Cloud certifications, Fin Ops Certified Practitioner, COBIT, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent credentials are preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud governance, cloud architecture, cloud engineering, IT governance, technology risk, cloud security, infrastructure, or related roles. At least 2 years of experience managing cloud governance programmes, multi-cloud environments, cloud transformation initiatives, Fin Ops programmes, security governance, or multidisciplinary technology teams preferred. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, governance frameworks, cloud security, identity and access management, compliance, risk management, Fin Ops, Dev Sec Ops, infrastructure-as-code, resilience, disaster recovery, and cloud operating models. Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Git Hub, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, Service Now, Cloud Health, Apptio, Fin Ops platforms, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, and cloud security technologies. Familiarity with AI-powered cloud optimization, automated governance, policy-as-code, predictive cost management, intelligent workload placement, cloud security analytics, and autonomous compliance monitoring is highly advantageous. Strong leadership, analytical, financial, technical, communication, risk management, stakeholder management, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple cloud governance initiatives while balancing innovation, security, compliance, cost optimization, performance, resilience, architecture standards, delivery timelines, and business priorities. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with distributed cloud engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, Dev Ops, infrastructure, data, finance, risk, compliance, and executive teams, with occasional travel for architecture reviews, cloud strategy workshops, audits, vendor meetings, transformation programmes, and strategic planning as required. What We Offer Fully remote work arrangement with flexible collaboration across global cloud engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, Dev Ops, infrastructure, data, finance, risk, compliance, and business teams. Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Professional development and cloud governance leadership growth opportunities. Exposure to AI-powered cloud governance, automated policy enforcement, predictive Fin Ops, intelligent workload optimization, cloud security analytics, and next-generation cloud management technologies. Collaborative culture focused on secure innovation, cost efficiency, resilience, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Opportunity to shape enterprise cloud strategy by establishing governance frameworks that enable responsible cloud adoption, strengthen security and compliance, optimize technology investments, and accelerate sustainable digital transformation.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online in IES (International Emerging Stores - Latam, APAC, MENA and India), this is your chance to make history.<br>Finance is all about the numbers…unless you work at Amazon; it’s knowing the numbers and so much more. Enthusiasm and energy help us deliver new ideas, and solutions. Do you view problems as treasures, and are you willing to dive deep to develop those solutions and deliver results? Will you seek to challenge the status quo, and accept that your ideas and mechanisms may be tested daily? <br>At Amazon, we move with purpose and speed, and this requires we work with a dynamic network of Retail, Operations, Marketing and Tech partners. Our analysts work across teams, help others understand financial decisions and are trusted business advisors. They employ every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision. Come teach us a few things, and we’ll teach you a few things as we navigate Earth's most customer-centric company!<br>Key job responsibilities<br>- Be the go-to FP&amp;A contact for the International Emerging Stores business<br>- Financial modeling, providing analytical support, and validating financial and operational results of the Consumer business.<br>- Ensuring a high level of financial controls are followed, maintaining data integrity.<br>- Lead month-end close activities and planning cycles related to OPEX and headcount. <br>- Controllership of IES Stores financials, mainly OPEX, understanding actuals, challenging variances and tracking action plans to bring financial results back to plan when necessary and possible.<br>- Active business partner driving actuals variances analysis along with other finance teams, such as Payments, Customer Service, Operations, Bad Debts, Prime and Marketing.<br>- Drive automation and process simplification<br>- Orchestrating the whole planning process, from aligning assumptions and calendar deliverables to system load and data integrity checks<br>- Providing accurate and insightful financial reports<br>- Finding opportunities to use global standards and transfer repetitive tasks to global teams<br>- Developing financial skills across the organization<br>- Build great talent inside and outside Finance<br>- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience<br>- 5+ years of finance experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of finance experience<br>- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience<br>- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience<br>- 6+ years of mentoring junior finance and/or business team members experience<br>- 3+ years of working with senior staff (e.g. c-suite) experience<br>- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, MSAccess, Essbase or Cognos) and providing recommendations based on results of ad hoc analyses to management for strategic decision-making<br>- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience<br>- MBA, or CPA<br>Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.</p><br> </div>

???? We're Hiring: Card Services Manager???? Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote) ???? Employment Type: Full-Time ???? Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior ???? Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a financial-services-focused organization committed to delivering secure, reliable, customer-centric payment and card solutions through operational excellence, technology, risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous innovation. Our distributed teams collaborate across Card Operations, Product, Payments, Technology, Risk, Fraud, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Legal, Banking Partners, Payment Networks, Processors, and Executive Leadership to deliver seamless card services and protect customers and organizational assets. The Role We are seeking an experienced Card Services Manager to lead card operations, issuance, servicing, transaction processing, customer support, card lifecycle management, fraud controls, operational risk, and service performance. The ideal candidate will combine strong card-services expertise with operational leadership, payments knowledge, regulatory awareness, risk management, process improvement, and customer-experience capabilities. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end card lifecycle, from application and issuance through activation, transaction support, disputes, replacement, renewal, suspension, closure, and reconciliation. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement card-services strategies, operating models, policies, procedures, and service standards aligned with organizational objectives. Manage end-to-end card lifecycle operations covering application, approval, personalization, issuance, activation, usage, servicing, replacement, renewal, suspension, closure, and disposal. Oversee debit, credit, prepaid, corporate, virtual, and other card products where applicable. Manage card issuance and fulfillment processes, ensuring cards and PIN-related services are delivered securely and within established service levels. Coordinate with card processors, payment networks, banks, personalization bureaus, couriers, technology providers, and other external partners. Monitor card-production and fulfillment performance, including turnaround times, delivery accuracy, failed deliveries, returned cards, and service exceptions. Manage card activation, PIN management, card blocking, unblocking, replacement, renewal, expiry, and account-status processes. Ensure appropriate controls are in place for lost, stolen, compromised, damaged, expired, or otherwise restricted cards. Monitor card transaction processing and coordinate with Payments and Technology teams to resolve transaction-processing issues. Manage card-related customer inquiries, service requests, complaints, escalations, and operational incidents. Establish customer-service standards for card-related support and ensure timely resolution of service issues. Work with Fraud and Risk teams to monitor suspicious card activity, fraud trends, transaction anomalies, and potential card compromise. Support the implementation of fraud-prevention controls, transaction-monitoring rules, authentication processes, card controls, and customer alerts. Coordinate with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure card operations comply with applicable UAE financial regulations, payment-network rules, consumer-protection requirements, AML requirements, data-protection obligations, and internal policies. Monitor changes in card and payments regulations and assess their impact on products, processes, systems, and customer servicing. Manage card disputes, chargebacks, transaction investigations, and related operational processes in coordination with relevant teams and payment networks. Establish procedures for dispute intake, investigation, documentation, representment, resolution, and customer communication. Monitor chargeback trends and identify opportunities to reduce financial losses and operational inefficiencies. Coordinate card-related reconciliation activities with Finance, including settlement, transaction clearing, fees, adjustments, refunds, chargebacks, and financial exceptions. Monitor card-program financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost management. Manage card-related fees, pricing, service charges, interchange-related processes, and other commercial considerations where applicable. Work closely with Product teams on new card products, features, digital-card capabilities, rewards, loyalty programs, and customer-service enhancements. Support card-product launches, migrations, system upgrades, processor changes, and major operational transformation projects. Manage relationships with payment networks, processors, issuing partners, banks, fintech providers, technology vendors, and other strategic partners. Negotiate and monitor service-level agreements, operational requirements, performance standards, commercial terms, and escalation procedures. Establish business-continuity and disaster-recovery procedures for critical card services. Coordinate incident response for card-processing outages, system failures, cybersecurity incidents, processor disruptions, and other operational events. Maintain comprehensive card-service records, operational logs, incident registers, dispute records, reconciliation reports, vendor-performance records, and compliance documentation. Develop and monitor card-service KPIs, operational dashboards, risk indicators, and performance reports. Analyze card transaction volumes, approval rates, decline rates, fraud levels, dispute volumes, service requests, operational costs, and customer behavior. Identify opportunities to automate card-service processes and improve straight-through processing, digital servicing, and customer self-service. Evaluate emerging payment technologies such as virtual cards, tokenization, contactless payments, mobile wallets, digital issuance, and enhanced authentication solutions. Lead continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce processing times, operational errors, customer complaints, fraud exposure, and service costs. Prepare management reports, operational reviews, risk assessments, vendor-performance reports, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be measured through a combination of operational, financial, customer, risk, and service KPIs, including:Card issuance turnaround time Card activation rate Card delivery success rate Card-service availability Transaction approval rate Transaction decline rate Card transaction processing accuracy Customer-service response time Customer complaint resolution time Card replacement turnaround time Renewal performance Chargeback resolution rate Chargeback loss rate Fraud-loss rate Fraud detection effectiveness Operational error rate Reconciliation accuracy Service-level agreement compliance Vendor performance Customer satisfaction Digital-card adoption Self-service adoption Card-program operating cost Business-continuity performance Candidate Profile The successful candidate should have strong experience in card operations, payments, banking operations, fintech, transaction processing, or a related financial-services discipline. Experience managing debit, credit, prepaid, corporate, virtual, or other payment-card programs would be advantageous. The candidate should have strong knowledge of the card lifecycle, payment processing, card servicing, disputes, fraud controls, regulatory requirements, and operational risk. Experience working with international payment networks, card processors, issuing banks, or fintech platforms is highly desirable. What You'll Bring Proven experience in card services, card operations, payments, banking operations, or fintech. Strong understanding of the end-to-end card lifecycle. Experience managing card issuance, activation, replacement, renewal, suspension, and closure. Strong knowledge of card transaction processing and payment operations. Experience with chargebacks, disputes, refunds, and transaction investigations. Strong understanding of card fraud, transaction monitoring, and operational risk. Experience working with payment networks, processors, banks, or card-technology providers. Strong knowledge of financial-services compliance and regulatory requirements. Experience managing service-level agreements and external vendors. Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and negotiation skills. Experience with card-management systems, payment-processing platforms, CRM systems, and operational reporting tools. Strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities; SQL, Power BI, or similar tools are advantageous. Experience with digital wallets, tokenization, virtual cards, or contactless payments is advantageous. Highly customer-focused, commercially minded, detail-oriented, and risk-conscious. Ability to manage multiple operational priorities and high-volume service environments. Ability to work independently and effectively within a fully remote environment. Relevant degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, Technology, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications in payments, banking, risk, compliance, or operations are advantageous. Experience working within the UAE or wider GCC financial-services market is highly desirable.

Job Description<br><br>Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.<br><br>The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.<br><br>We’re looking for a Head of Public Policy, MEA to join Snap Inc. As a member of the EMEA Public Policy team, the role reports to the Senior Director Public Policy EMEA. You will be responsible for the public policy and government relations work across the MEA region, with a particular focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as Qatar and potentially further afield in Africa. Working from our office in Dubai, you will co-design, and execute the implementation of the public policy plan for relevant markets. The Middle East and Africa are key growth regions for Snap and our relationships with the governments and other key public stakeholders are of the utmost importance. Ensuring that Snap’s distinctive voice is heard and accommodated in policy-making circles will be a key priority.<br><br>The Head of Public Policy is co-responsible for development of positions on key local and regional policy issues impacting Snap and for developing effective strategies to achieve policy outcomes and mitigate risk. This person will work closely with the rest of the Global Public Policy team, wider Legal team, regional Sales teams, the Communications team, Platform Integrity and Product teams and, on occasion, senior business executives to ensure the public policy program supports business growth and protects the company’s interests.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br><br>Serve as the main day-to-day policy representative of Snap Inc in the Middle East and Africa. Further deepen relationships with relevant government officials, NGOs, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and other influential stakeholders. Work closely with the Senior Director EMEA of Public Policy, the EMEA Public Policy team, the SVP Global Policy & Platform Operations and, on occasion, the senior executive organization. Being the Policy spokesperson of the company in the region in various fora, events etc. Be the first to act and respond to the appropriate public policy inquiries. Collaborate with Public Policy, Legal and Business teams to analyze legislative initiatives, advise on risks and opportunities and develop company policy positions and messaging Partner with the Communications team to help them appropriately respond to Policy-related media inquiries, by providing the correct policy narrative that best represents Snap Inc. <br><br>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:<br><br>A proven ability for shaping, and working with, government officials, NGOs, coalitions and other stakeholder groups. Good tech policy understanding and existing relationships within government and the wider stakeholder community in the region. Excellent communication and advocacy skills and sound political judgment. Forward thinking and proactive ability on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues. Ability to rapidly understand and master complex policy issues. Ability to work with Snap business to identify pertinent issues and orient the public policy team to meet priorities. Ability to work independently/ self-starter in a fast-paced, multicultural environment Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of external groups and individuals, including those who are opponents or critics. Teammate with a positive attitude, motivation and a sense of humor Articulate and thoughtful. Able to adapt communication on complex issues for different audiences. A passion for Snapchat and creativity. <br><br>Minimum Qualifications<br><br>Master's degree or advanced studies in law/economics/public affairs10+ years relevant experience in MENA public policy and public affairs Strong experience (4+ years) on MENA tech policy, ideally working on platform regulations <br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br><br>Working experience in Dubai or Riyadh Previous experience working with the Government or regulators or other Public institutions is a plus Full Arabic and English proficiency necessary<br><br>If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.<br><br>"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.<br><br>At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.<br><br>Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!<br><br>Job Details<br><br>Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://careers.snap.com/ Job Function: Others Company Industry/<br><br>Sector: Software Development<br><br>What We Offer<br><br>About The Company<br><br>Searching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life. The TALENTMATE Portal idea is to fill and help professionals doing one of them by bringing together the requisites under One Roof. 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About BDO<br>BDO provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.<br>As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.<br>From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.<br>At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.<br>About the Role Support the VAT department in delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services across a diverse portfolio of clients spanning multiple sectors, including Financial Services, Real Estate, FMCG, Hospitality etc. Lead and manage complex VAT engagements from inception to completion, exercising sound judgement on technical positions, risk areas, and client-specific considerations at every stage of delivery. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients by understanding their business models, commercial priorities, and VAT risk exposure, and proactively anticipating their needs. Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring consistent, high-quality communication, timely delivery of outputs, and a professional client experience throughout the engagement lifecycle. Drive business development by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, actively participating in pitches and proposals, and converting prospects into long-term client relationships. Ensure client retention by maintaining high standards of service quality, responsiveness, and proactive advisory support that adds measurable value beyond transactional compliance. Research and interpret UAE VAT legislation, FTA public clarifications, Cabinet decisions, and Ministerial resolutions to provide clients with accurate, well-reasoned, and commercially practical guidance. Monitor GCC VAT developments and apply relevant regional precedents and cross-border considerations where applicable to client matters. Review and occasionally prepare VAT returns, advisory memorandum, technical opinions, and client correspondence, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable laws and FTA guidance. Manage FTA audit processes, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and objections on behalf of clients, leading engagements professionally and safeguarding client interests throughout. Supervise, coach, and mentor junior and mid-level VAT Consultants, providing regular feedback, technical guidance, and support to strengthen their professional capabilities and career development. Contribute to the training and development of the VAT team by sharing technical knowledge, delivering internal training sessions, and promoting a culture of continuous learning within the department. Adhere to all applicable professional ethics standards, including those prescribed by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), and uphold the firm's values of integrity, objectivity, and professional independence in every client engagement. Apply Know Your Client (KYC) and conflict of interest assessment procedures at the onboarding stage and throughout the engagement lifecycle, in accordance with the firm's risk and compliance framework and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Tax practice and other service lines to ensure integrated, coordinated service delivery and to identify cross-functional opportunities for clients. Contribute to the development of the firm's internal knowledge base, VAT technical library, and standard methodologies to support consistent quality across the practice.<br>Key Attributes:Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT law, Executive Regulations, FTA administrative procedures, and the broader UAE tax legislative framework. Excellent client management skills including the ability to build rapport, manage expectations, navigate difficult conversations, and sustain long-term professional relationships. Strong business development instinct with experience in identifying leads, supporting proposals, and converting opportunities into fee-generating engagements. Effective people management skills including task delegation, workload planning, performance monitoring, and the ability to develop and motivate team members at different levels of seniority. High standard of written and verbal communication in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Ability to produce clear, well-structured technical memorandum, advisory opinions, and client-ready deliverables that are accurate, concise, and appropriately tailored to the audience. Sound understanding of professional ethics obligations under IESBA, including independence, conflict of interest and confidentiality. Familiarity with KYC, client due diligence, and conflict of interest assessment processes as applied in a regulated accounting, audit, or tax advisory environment. Experience with the Emara Tax portal and tax compliance tools is expected. Detail-oriented and well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain quality under pressure.<br>Key Experience Parameters:A professional qualification from a recognised accountancy or tax body is mandatory - acceptable qualifications include ACCA, CPA, ICAI, CA, CIOT, ADIT or a comparable qualification. A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, with the majority of that experience gained in a UAE VAT-focused role within a professional services firm. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. UAE Tax Agent accreditation issued by the Federal Tax Authority is a strong advantage. Evidence of continued professional development in UAE and GCC tax matters, including attendance at relevant seminars, training programmes, or technical courses.<br>BDO's Story:<br>The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.<br>In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.<br>Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.<br>We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.<br>What It's Like to Work at BDO:<br>While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.<br>We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.<br>Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate. At BDO, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.

About BDO<br>BDO provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.<br>As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.<br>From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.<br>At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.<br>About the Role Support the VAT department in delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services across a diverse portfolio of clients spanning multiple sectors, including Financial Services, Real Estate, FMCG, Hospitality etc. Lead and manage complex VAT engagements from inception to completion, exercising sound judgement on technical positions, risk areas, and client-specific considerations at every stage of delivery. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients by understanding their business models, commercial priorities, and VAT risk exposure, and proactively anticipating their needs. Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring consistent, high-quality communication, timely delivery of outputs, and a professional client experience throughout the engagement lifecycle. Drive business development by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, actively participating in pitches and proposals, and converting prospects into long-term client relationships. Ensure client retention by maintaining high standards of service quality, responsiveness, and proactive advisory support that adds measurable value beyond transactional compliance. Research and interpret UAE VAT legislation, FTA public clarifications, Cabinet decisions, and Ministerial resolutions to provide clients with accurate, well-reasoned, and commercially practical guidance. Monitor GCC VAT developments and apply relevant regional precedents and cross-border considerations where applicable to client matters. Review and occasionally prepare VAT returns, advisory memorandum, technical opinions, and client correspondence, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with applicable laws and FTA guidance. Manage FTA audit processes, voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and objections on behalf of clients, leading engagements professionally and safeguarding client interests throughout. Supervise, coach, and mentor junior and mid-level VAT Consultants, providing regular feedback, technical guidance, and support to strengthen their professional capabilities and career development. Contribute to the training and development of the VAT team by sharing technical knowledge, delivering internal training sessions, and promoting a culture of continuous learning within the department. Adhere to all applicable professional ethics standards, including those prescribed by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), and uphold the firm's values of integrity, objectivity, and professional independence in every client engagement. Apply Know Your Client (KYC) and conflict of interest assessment procedures at the onboarding stage and throughout the engagement lifecycle, in accordance with the firm's risk and compliance framework and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Tax practice and other service lines to ensure integrated, coordinated service delivery and to identify cross-functional opportunities for clients. Contribute to the development of the firm's internal knowledge base, VAT technical library, and standard methodologies to support consistent quality across the practice.<br>Key Attributes:Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT law, Executive Regulations, FTA administrative procedures, and the broader UAE tax legislative framework. Excellent client management skills including the ability to build rapport, manage expectations, navigate difficult conversations, and sustain long-term professional relationships. Strong business development instinct with experience in identifying leads, supporting proposals, and converting opportunities into fee-generating engagements. Effective people management skills including task delegation, workload planning, performance monitoring, and the ability to develop and motivate team members at different levels of seniority. High standard of written and verbal communication in English; Arabic language proficiency is an advantage. Ability to produce clear, well-structured technical memorandum, advisory opinions, and client-ready deliverables that are accurate, concise, and appropriately tailored to the audience. Sound understanding of professional ethics obligations under IESBA, including independence, conflict of interest and confidentiality. Familiarity with KYC, client due diligence, and conflict of interest assessment processes as applied in a regulated accounting, audit, or tax advisory environment. Experience with the Emara Tax portal and tax compliance tools is expected. Detail-oriented and well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain quality under pressure.<br>Key Experience Parameters:A professional qualification from a recognised accountancy or tax body is mandatory - acceptable qualifications include ACCA, CPA, ICAI, CA, CIOT, ADIT or a comparable qualification. A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, with the majority of that experience gained in a UAE VAT-focused role within a professional services firm. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognised institution. UAE Tax Agent accreditation issued by the Federal Tax Authority is a strong advantage. Evidence of continued professional development in UAE and GCC tax matters, including attendance at relevant seminars, training programmes, or technical courses.<br>BDO's Story:<br>The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.<br>In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.<br>Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.<br>We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.<br>What It's Like to Work at BDO:<br>While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.<br>We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.<br>Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate. At BDO, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}</p><br>Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department ("the Department") is seeking to attract qualified and talented professionals to join its team as an Innovation and Future Readiness Executive within the Innovation and Future Foresight Section, Knowledge Management Department. The role contributes to the activation and development of institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks, in accordance with approved policies and procedures, and in alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, relevant international standards, and best practices.a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}<br>Key Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Perform daily tasks and provide executive support to activate, implement, and achieve the requirements of institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks, as well as related requirements across all organizational units, ensuring their operation and sustainability in line with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, relevant international standards, and best practices.</li><li>Carry out daily activities related to the operation and implementation of institutional innovation requirements, the Innovation Management System, and the Advanced Thinking System, while following up with organizational units on all related requirements and procedures.</li><li>Support and monitor organizational units in fulfilling the requirements of <strong>ISO 56001</strong>, including the preparation of relevant templates, documents, records, and evidence.</li><li>Support the implementation of future readiness and institutional foresight programs and requirements, and participate in the development of future scenarios and related studies.</li><li>Follow up with organizational units regarding the preparation of future studies, analysis of local and global trends, and identification of opportunities and challenges impacting the Department’s operations, in coordination with the Studies Section.</li><li>Monitor organizational units in relation to innovation and future readiness performance indicators and prepare periodic progress reports.</li><li>Support the development and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and technologies for data analysis, study preparation, process improvement, and the enhancement of institutional operating frameworks.</li><li>Coordinate with organizational units to obtain the data and information required for institutional studies and analyses.</li><li>Prepare executive presentations and reports related to innovation and future readiness.</li><li>Support the development and preparation of draft audit and institutional assessment files related to innovation and future readiness.</li><li>Perform any other duties or assignments related to the activation, operation, and development of institutional innovation and future readiness frameworks, as assigned by the Section Manager and/or Director General, ensuring alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, international standards, and best practices.</li></ul><p>a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}</p><br>Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Comply with the use of the <strong>Tawqeet System</strong> for documenting all tasks and activities completed on a daily basis, in accordance with the applicable guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Prepare a weekly report covering all assigned transactions and the actions taken thereon, in line with the relevant instructions.</li><li>Adhere to all work procedures adopted by the Department concerning the <strong>Documentation Transaction Management System (Tawtheeq)</strong>.</li><li>Comply with the Department’s approved <strong>Information Security Policies</strong>.</li><li>Adhere to all circulars issued by the Department regarding attendance and working hours, ensuring the timely, efficient, and quality completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.</li></ul><br><br> <p>a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb;}tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;}tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5;}</p><br>Qualifications and Years of Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Innovation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Futures Studies, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence</strong>, or any other related field.</li><li>Professional certifications in <strong>Institutional Innovation, Foresight, Data Analytics, Knowledge Management, or Artificial Intelligence</strong> are preferred.</li><li><strong>3–5 years of professional experience</strong> in the fields of institutional innovation and/or future foresight, including experience with <strong>ISO 56001</strong> requirements.</li><li>Knowledge of the <strong>Dubai Government Excellence Program</strong> and the strategic directions of the Government of Dubai in this area.</li><li>Experience working within a <strong>government entity</strong> or a <strong>consulting firm serving government organizations</strong>.</li></ul><br> </div>

Company Description<br> <br>Work with Us. Change the World.<br> <br>At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.<br> <br>There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.<br> <br>We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.<br> <br>Job Description<br> <br>We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Cost Management team in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will deliver comprehensive cost management and quantity surveying services across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working collaboratively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders, you will provide expert commercial and contractual guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring successful project delivery and exceptional value for our clients.<br> Deliver comprehensive cost management and quantity surveying services from project inception through completion, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations Prepare, manage, and analyze cost estimates, cost plans, and detailed financial reports with precision and transparency Produce and review Bills of Quantities in accordance with industry standards and best practices Support procurement activities by preparing tender documentation, conducting tender evaluations, and providing strategic commercial advice on procurement routes and contract strategies Manage project budgets effectively, monitor cost performance, and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements Undertake valuations, manage variations, and negotiate final accounts with professionalism and decisiveness Administer and work with JCT and NEC forms of contract, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations throughout all project phases Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and project stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and exceptional service delivery Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development Analyze project data and provide strategic insights to drive informed decision-making and innovative cost solutions Assess and mitigate project risks related to cost and commercial matters Ensure familiarity with local UAE construction standards and regulations to support project compliance <br>Qualifications<br> <br>Education & Certifications<br> Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent professional body, or actively working toward membership <br>Required Experience<br> Proven experience administering and working with JCT and NEC forms of contract Demonstrated expertise in measurement, quantification, and cost planning across multiple project sectors Strong background in preparing Bills of Quantities and developing comprehensive cost plans Experience managing project budgets and monitoring cost performance on complex projects Proven track record in stakeholder management and client relationship building Experience in procurement support, tender evaluation, and contract negotiation Demonstrated expertise in variation management and final account negotiation Proven experience in valuation and contract administration <br>Required Skills & Competencies<br> Proficiency with Cost X software and other cost management tools Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project economics Leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and developing junior professionals Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organizational excellence Strong time management and organizational skills Risk assessment and mitigation capabilities <br>Preferred Qualifications<br> Experience working on projects in the Middle East or UAE market Familiarity with local UAE construction standards and regulations Advanced knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and its application in cost management Experience with additional cost management software platforms Experience in healthcare, education, residential, commercial, or infrastructure project sectors <br>Additional Information<br> <br>At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.<br> <br>About AECOM<br> <br>AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.<br> <br>AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.<br> <br>What makes AECOM a great place to work<br> <br>You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.<br> <br>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<br> <br>Req ID: J10155313<br> <br>Business Line: Water<br> <br>Business Group: DCS<br> <br>Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa<br> <br>Career Area: Survey & Estimation<br> <br>Work Location Model: On-Site

Job Description<br><br>Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.<br><br>The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.<br><br>We’re looking for a Head of Public Policy, MEA to join Snap Inc. As a member of the EMEA Public Policy team, the role reports to the Senior Director Public Policy EMEA. You will be responsible for the public policy and government relations work across the MEA region, with a particular focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as Qatar and potentially further afield in Africa. Working from our office in Dubai, you will co-design, and execute the implementation of the public policy plan for relevant markets. The Middle East and Africa are key growth regions for Snap and our relationships with the governments and other key public stakeholders are of the utmost importance. Ensuring that Snap’s distinctive voice is heard and accommodated in policy-making circles will be a key priority.<br><br>The Head of Public Policy is co-responsible for development of positions on key local and regional policy issues impacting Snap and for developing effective strategies to achieve policy outcomes and mitigate risk. This person will work closely with the rest of the Global Public Policy team, wider Legal team, regional Sales teams, the Communications team, Platform Integrity and Product teams and, on occasion, senior business executives to ensure the public policy program supports business growth and protects the company’s interests.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br><br>Serve as the main day-to-day policy representative of Snap Inc in the Middle East and Africa. Further deepen relationships with relevant government officials, NGOs, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and other influential stakeholders. Work closely with the Senior Director EMEA of Public Policy, the EMEA Public Policy team, the SVP Global Policy & Platform Operations and, on occasion, the senior executive organization. Being the Policy spokesperson of the company in the region in various fora, events etc. Be the first to act and respond to the appropriate public policy inquiries. Collaborate with Public Policy, Legal and Business teams to analyze legislative initiatives, advise on risks and opportunities and develop company policy positions and messaging Partner with the Communications team to help them appropriately respond to Policy-related media inquiries, by providing the correct policy narrative that best represents Snap Inc. <br><br>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:<br><br>A proven ability for shaping, and working with, government officials, NGOs, coalitions and other stakeholder groups. Good tech policy understanding and existing relationships within government and the wider stakeholder community in the region. Excellent communication and advocacy skills and sound political judgment. Forward thinking and proactive ability on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues. Ability to rapidly understand and master complex policy issues. Ability to work with Snap business to identify pertinent issues and orient the public policy team to meet priorities. Ability to work independently/ self-starter in a fast-paced, multicultural environment Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of external groups and individuals, including those who are opponents or critics. Teammate with a positive attitude, motivation and a sense of humor Articulate and thoughtful. Able to adapt communication on complex issues for different audiences. A passion for Snapchat and creativity. <br><br>Minimum Qualifications<br><br>Master's degree or advanced studies in law/economics/public affairs10+ years relevant experience in MENA public policy and public affairs Strong experience (4+ years) on MENA tech policy, ideally working on platform regulations <br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br><br>Working experience in Dubai or Riyadh Previous experience working with the Government or regulators or other Public institutions is a plus Full Arabic and English proficiency necessary<br><br>If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.<br><br>"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.<br><br>At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.<br><br>Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!<br><br>Job Details<br><br>Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://careers.snap.com/ Job Function: Others Company Industry/<br><br>Sector: Software Development<br><br>What We Offer<br><br>About The Company<br><br>Searching, interviewing and hiring are all part of the professional life. The TALENTMATE Portal idea is to fill and help professionals doing one of them by bringing together the requisites under One Roof. 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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br>About the opportunity<br><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><br><br><p>This role owns the commercial and performance engine behind talabat UAE's operations. You'll be the person who understands how the business actually ticks, where margin is made or lost, which levers move the numbers, and what trade-offs leadership is really weighing. You'll own the operational commercials and KPI performance, drive the optimization work that improves efficiency and experience, and turn analysis into decisions. It's a role for someone equally comfortable in a model and in a room full of directors, someone who can read the data and stand their ground on what it means<strong>.</strong></p><br><br><p><strong>What's on your plate?</strong></p><br><br><p><strong>1. Commercial &amp; P&amp;L Ownership for Operations</strong><br> Own the commercials behind UAE operations, cost-per-order, rider cost, and the efficiency metrics that drive the operational P&amp;L. Track budget vs. actuals, protect riders and 3pls earnings, and give leadership clear, data-backed trade-offs between cost, growth, and customer experience. You're the person who can explain why the numbers moved, not just that they did.</p><br><br><p><strong>2. Performance Management</strong><br> Own the UAE operational KPI stack, from forecast to actuals. Anticipate performance gaps before they hit the P&amp;L and drive the interventions that close them. Run the reporting and executive reviews that keep leadership decision-ready.</p><br><br><p><strong>3. Operational Optimization</strong><br> Drive the optimization agenda across the network: rider economics and staffing efficiency, vendor and coverage performance, area-level improvements. Find where the operation leaks cost or time, size the opportunity, and lead the fix, balancing efficiency against rider earnings and customer experience.</p><br><br><p><strong>4. Data, Modeling &amp; Insight</strong><br> Be genuinely good with data, able to interrogate complex models, understand what's driving them, and pressure-test assumptions rather than take outputs at face value. Build the analyses and dashboards that make decisions faster, and translate complexity into a clear "so what." SQL (BigQuery) and Looker/Tableau are a strong plus; the non-negotiable is analytical judgment.</p><br><br><p><strong>5. Strategic Projects &amp; Senior Stakeholder Leadership</strong><br> Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects that shape UAE operations. Build the business case, run the pilot, scale what works. Throughout, work directly with senior leadership, and hold your own with directors and VPs, defending a recommendation with evidence and staying credible under challenge.</p><br><br><p>What you own vs. influence: You own the operational commercials, the performance KPI stack, and the delivery of your optimization projects. You influence the ops, commercial, and product teams whose execution moves those numbers, through insight, credibility, and stakeholder trust rather than direct authority.</p><br><br>What you need to be successful<br><p><strong>What did we order?</strong></p><br><br><br><ul><li><p>At least 4 years in operations, commercial, strategy, or consulting, ideally in a marketplace, logistics, or Q-commerce environment.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Commercial instinct: you understand how a business makes money and which levers actually move it.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong data literacy, comfortable working with complex data and models, interrogating assumptions, and drawing the right conclusion. You don't need to be handed the answer.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Executive presence: able to engage, challenge, and stand your ground with senior stakeholders including directors and VPs.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Financial modeling and P&amp;L fluency, you can read a model, break it, and explain it.</p><br><br></li><li><p>SQL (BigQuery) and Looker/Tableau a strong plus, not a requirement.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Bias for ownership and follow-through, you close the loop rather than hand off the problem.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Readiness to grow into people leadership (1–2 reports over time).</p><br><br></li></ul><br>Who we are<br><p>Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.</p><br><br> <br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <strong>About Keka &amp; the Middle East Partner Organization</strong><br><span>Keka is one of the fastest-growing modern HR-tech platforms, serving 10,000+ businesses globally across HR, payroll, performance, hiring and finance. The Middle East is a strategic growth market for Keka, with active expansion across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and the wider GCC.</span><br><span>The ME Partner Organization is the primary go-to-market engine for the region — operating a curated ecosystem of resellers, implementation partners, technology/ISV partners, and referral partners (HR consultants, payroll bureaus, PROs, advisors). The team runs a Reseller program under a Sell-Through billing model, supported by a structured incentive and enablement program tailored to the GCC.</span><br><strong>Location- Dubai</strong><br><strong>Role Summary</strong><br><span>The PAM owns a named book of Keka partners across the GCC end-to-end — program execution, pipeline, co-sell, operations, GTM, cross-functional alignment, and the partner relationship. You are the single throat-to-choke for your partners' revenue contribution and their experience working with Keka in the region.</span><br><span>This role is based in Dubai and requires regular travel across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and other GCC markets as the ecosystem expands. </span>candidates must hold a valid visa/work permit for Gulf countries.<br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>Program &amp; Partner Mechanics</strong><br><ul><li><span>Execute the ME Partner Program — manage partner onboarding, certifications, MDF usage, branding, incentives, rebates and commissions under the Sell-Through model.</span></li><li><span>Maintain clean partner data in CRM/PRM (certifications, contacts, opportunities, license inventory).</span></li><li><span>Oversee deal registration, contract renewals, SLA adherence, and MDF claim validation in line with regional commercial guardrails.</span></li></ul><strong>Pipeline, Co-Sell &amp; GTM</strong><br><ul><li><span>Drive pipeline creation, co-sell support, commercial negotiation, margin discussion and conflict resolution across each named partner.</span></li><li><span>Build partner sales plans, joint customer-success plans, reference-customer development, and upsell/cross-sell motions tailored to GCC buyer behavior.</span></li><li><span>Run joint GTM — country-specific campaigns, key plays, enablement milestones, and co-marketing execution across UAE, Qatar, Oman and adjacent markets.</span></li><li><span>Support land-and-expand within key accounts and contribute to UAE market build-out and new-country activation.</span></li></ul><strong>Operations, Reviews &amp; Cross-Functional</strong><br><ul><li><span>Run QBR / MBR / weekly cadences, forecasting accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and partner scorecard management.</span></li><li><span>Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, Legal, CS, Presales, AE and Channel Leadership across India HQ and the ME region.</span></li><li><span>Resolve commercial, operational and support escalations; manage budgets and deal-desk for partner investments.</span></li></ul><strong>Strategic Relationship &amp; Lifecycle</strong><br><ul><li><span>Executive alignment with founder / VP / C-level stakeholders at top partners; annual business reviews and multi-year growth roadmaps.</span></li><li><span>Partner health-score monitoring, journey mapping, NPS, and advisory-board participation.</span></li><li><span>Voice-of-partner programs, partner community building, and clean exit/offboarding when required.</span></li></ul><strong>Must-Have</strong><br><ul><li><span>6–10 years in channel / alliances / partner-account management at a B2B SaaS or enterprise-tech company; carried a partner-sourced number.</span></li><li>Candidates must hold a valid visa/work permit for Gulf countries.</li><li><span>Demonstrated experience operating in the GCC — UAE, Qatar, KSA, Oman, Bahrain or Kuwait — with an existing network of regional resellers, consultants or implementation firms.</span></li><li><span>Strong commercial instincts — margin, incentives, deal economics, Sell-Through mechanics, and conflict resolution.</span></li><li><span>CRM/PRM hygiene discipline and structured QBR / forecasting cadence.</span></li><li><span>Senior stakeholder presence — comfortable with VP / C-level and founder-led conversations at partners.</span></li><li><span>Willingness to travel frequently across the GCC.</span></li></ul><strong>Nice-to-Have</strong><br><ul><li><span>HR-tech, fintech, or payroll-adjacent industry exposure; familiarity with WPS, GCC labor frameworks, or end-of-service benefits.</span></li><li><span>Arabic language proficiency (spoken or written).</span></li><li><span>Experience scaling a partner book from a handful to 50+ active partners in an emerging market.</span></li><li><span>Prior exposure to PRO services, outsourcing, or BPO ecosystems in the region.</span></li></ul><br> </div>

About Us:<br><br>Mubadala is a global and responsible investment company with US$385 billion assets under management. five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries, with the focus of creating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi.<br><br>We have set the ambition to double the size of our portfolio to half a trillion dollars over the next decade. This brings exciting opportunities for people across the organization, enabling them to access new, diverse and challenging experiences.<br><br>We invest in our people and give you an unrivalled opportunity for growth, development and success, while contributing to Mubadala's positive impact on local and global communities.<br><br>Join us at Mubadala and make change happen!<br><br>What you will do:<br><br>Data solution architecture <br><br>Design end-to-end solutions across source systems, integration services, the enterprise data platform, Snowflake, semantic layers, APIs and business intelligence products.<br><br>Translate business outcomes into solution designs, target-state data flows, source-to-target mappings, transformation rules, interface contracts and non-functional requirements.<br><br>Define reusable integration patterns for structured, semi-structured and external market or Saa S data, spanning batch, API and event-driven approaches.<br><br>Guide technical decisions on data persistence, history, schema design, data product boundaries and downstream consumption, keeping designs scalable, supportable and aligned to enterprise architecture, security and governance standards.<br><br>Data engineering and platform delivery <br><br>Lead, and where required directly contribute to, the design, build and productionisation of ETL/ELT pipelines and reusable data services across cloud and hybrid environments.<br><br>Coordinate ingestion, transformation, orchestration, error handling, reconciliation and monitoring using platforms such as Informatica IICS, Azure services, Snowflake and Neo4J.<br><br>Review pipeline performance, data latency, throughput, failure patterns and operating cost, and drive practical remediation and optimisation.<br><br>Ensure production readiness through automated deployment, version control, environment promotion, rollback planning and runbooks, introducing metadata-driven and configuration-led patterns that reduce manual work.<br><br>Analytics, BI and business solution enablement <br><br>Own the data-readiness layer for dashboards, executive reporting, operational analytics and AI use cases, ensuring trusted definitions and consistent calculations.<br><br>Partner with business teams to define KPIs, validation extracts, dashboard requirements, user personas, refresh frequency, access rules and acceptance criteria.<br><br>Guide Power BI solution design, including semantic models, dataflows, row-level security, workspace promotion, validation and production support.<br><br>Challenge unclear or changing requirements and convert them into signed-off requirements, mappings, formulas and controlled revisions, including executive and mobile analytics experiences where security, performance and clarity are critical.<br><br>Data quality, governance and security <br><br>Embed data-quality checks, reconciliation controls and exception reporting into pipelines and data products, and define reusable data-quality rules with transparent reporting of failures.<br><br>Ensure lineage, ownership, data definitions, business rules, source-to-target mappings and transformation logic are documented and maintained, with auditability across environments.<br><br>Implement role-based security controls and encryption for data at rest and in transit, in line with UAE data privacy regulations and GDPR principles.<br><br>Work with governance teams to align data products with the enterprise glossary, catalogue, classification, retention and privacy requirements, and drive resolution of source-data issues through evidence-based analysis and clear ownership.<br><br>Delivery leadership and stakeholder management <br><br>Lead delivery across multi-disciplinary teams without relying on formal line authority, setting priorities, sequencing dependencies and maintaining clear accountability.<br><br>Coordinate with business product owners, investment teams, Human Capital, audit, finance, AI teams, vendors and managed-service partners to deliver agreed outcomes.<br><br>Run solution workshops, design reviews, backlog reviews, UAT readiness sessions, issue-resolution calls and go-live checkpoints.<br><br>Provide concise, evidence-based status updates covering progress, blockers, decisions, risks and dependencies, balancing tactical delivery needs with long-term platform integrity.<br><br>Testing, release and operational assurance <br><br>Define SIT, UAT, regression, reconciliation and security test scenarios with clear acceptance criteria and traceable sign-off.<br><br>Ensure every production change follows approved release and change-management processes, including impact assessment, rollback, validation and business confirmation.<br><br>Lead incident triage and root-cause analysis for data, access and reporting issues, oversee service transition, support models, SLAs and escalation paths, and convert lessons learned into preventive controls.<br><br>Team enablement, innovation and knowledge transfer <br><br>Mentor engineers, analysts and consultants on solution design, data modelling, documentation, testing, troubleshooting and secure delivery practices.<br><br>Establish reusable templates, coding standards, design patterns, checklists and code repositories, and review technical outputs before business or production release.<br><br>Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal stakeholders, and develop knowledge repositories and best-practice documentation that support reuse and future scaling.<br><br>Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering, serverless ETL, cloud-native orchestration, containerised deployment and observability, where they provide measurable value.<br><br>What will you bring:<br><br>Experience<br><br>Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in enterprise data, analytics, integration or solution architecture, including significant hands-on delivery responsibility. Proven experience delivering data solutions from requirement definition through design, build, testing, production deployment and support. Experience with Snowflake, SQL, data warehouse or lakehouse architecture, ETL/ELT platforms and cloud data services, with strong proficiency in SQL and scripting languages such as Python or Scala. Practical experience with Informatica IICS or comparable enterprise integration tooling, alongside Dev Ops and Data Ops practices including Git version control and CI/CD automation (Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins). Hands-on experience with real-time streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka and data integration for hybrid architectures. Experience designing secure analytics solutions with Power BI, semantic models, row-level security and controlled production release, with practical exposure to wider BI ecosystems such as Tableau for data readiness checks. Experience working with business-critical, confidential or regulated data, applying governance, privacy and access-control requirements. Experience coordinating vendors, consultants and cross-functional delivery teams in a complex enterprise environment. Exposure to investment data, Human Capital analytics, enterprise reporting or AI data enablement is highly advantageous.<br><br>Education and certifications<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative or technical discipline. Postgraduate study or certification in cloud data engineering is an advantage. Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, and Snowflake, Informatica, Power BI or data architecture certifications relevant to the enterprise stack. Data governance, security, TOGAF, ITIL, Dev Ops or Data Ops certification is also valued.<br><br>Expected proficiency <br><br>Architecture and engineering <br><br>Data solution architecture, dimensional modelling, data products, data contracts, ETL/ELT, APIs, batch patterns, orchestration and cloud integration.<br><br>Enterprise platforms <br><br>Snowflake, Informatica IICS, Azure data services, Power BI, SQL, Python or comparable scripting, Git and CI/CD.<br><br>Security and governance <br><br>RBAC, row-level security, masking, least privilege, service accounts, lineage, auditability, classification and privacy controls.<br><br>Delivery management <br><br>Requirements definition, estimation, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, UAT, release readiness and service transition.<br><br>Business engagement <br><br>Ability to convert complex business needs into clear technical outcomes and explain technical trade-offs to senior stakeholders.<br><br>Leadership <br><br>Strong judgement, ownership, mentoring capability and confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity.<br><br>Communication <br><br>Clear written and verbal communication, including concise status reporting, design documentation and decision records.<br><br>Problem solving <br><br>Structured troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, data reconciliation and pragmatic decision-making under delivery pressure.<br><br>What we offer:<br><br>A superior platform to grow your career including:<br><br>A role that has social and financial impact Great working environment with talented colleagues Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay. Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life. Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience. Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership<br><br>Mubadala has an excellent working culture, enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership<br><br>You will operate in a diverse, energetic and forward-thinking environment with hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you grow and develop, and market leading pay and benefits.<br><br>Key Indicators:<br><br>Location: Abu Dhabi<br><br>Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month.

Summary The Programme Manager will lead the design, development, and execution of Pearl Initiative’s (PI) Governance in Family Firms Programme. This role will build Pearl Initiative’s thought leadership and impact in strengthening and enabling the family businesses sector, including supporting next-generation leaders, in the GCC Region. Programming will especially focus on building the long-term success and resilience of family enterprises by advancing corporate governance, ethical, strategic, and accountable decision-making; transparency and disclosure; and innovation. They will lead the business development, revenue generation, and fundraising initiatives of the programme, ensuring high-impact and compliant delivery of all projects and contracts.<br>Success in this role requires a strategic, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven leader who can design and implement high-impact programming. This includes managing a strategic regional working group, delivering targeted interventions and projects, producing research and thought leadership that address the evolving needs of the sector, and hosting convenings and dedicated trainings.<br><br>Key responsibilities<br>Programmatic development and innovation Lead the design, development, and execution of the Governance in Family Firms programme, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic objectives. Continuously innovate and enhance the programme offering, identifying opportunities for improvement and greater impact in family firm governance. Develop and implement programme strategies that address emerging trends and challenges faced by family businesses, ensuring relevance and long-term sustainability. Collaborate with subject matter experts, external consultants, and partners to co-create high-quality programme content and deliverables. Identify synergies between the programme and other organisational initiatives to drive greater impact across multiple sectors. Co-create a strategic communications strategy, including priority social media channels and email campaigning, for the programme.<br>Business development, community enablement, and financial sustainability Develop and execute a business development and market stakeholders’ engagement strategy by identifying key target markets, potential funding sources, and partnership opportunities. Manage an annual market engagement calendar. Co-define funding targets to cover programmatic costs and work towards reserving longer-term working capital to ensure the financial sustainability of the programme. Explore and develop new revenue streams for the programme to diversify funding and enhance financial sustainability. Develop and lead community-building initiatives, such as workshops, convenings, online forums, and networking events, to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and relationship development. Represent the organisation by actively participating in relevant events, building new relationships with potential partners and collaborators, and promoting the organisation's programmes. Lead the development of compelling proposals that effectively communicate the value proposition of programmes to potential funders and partners, highlighting impact, sustainability, and strategic alignment with their objectives. Negotiate and finalise funding agreements and partnership contracts.<br>Projects management and contracts compliance Manage the design, execution, and timely high-quality delivery of collaborative needs-based projects and flagship initiatives, focused on research, executive education, capacity-building, and convenings. Adopt best practices in project management across all projects and initiatives, defining clear project scopes, developing detailed project plans, assigning roles and responsibilities, and implementing robust tracking and reporting. Manage programme teams and insourced third parties to ensure high accountability, strong performance, and preemptive risk management. Oversee the successful execution and delivery of all projects in line with contractual obligations, project timelines, and quality standards. Run projects and initiatives with careful cost control and resource allocation to support efforts to achieve financial sustainability with long-term working capital. Proactively communicate project and initiative updates to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders with timely reports on progress, challenges, and successes.<br>Expertise development and thought leadership Identify, study, and learn from market needs and pain points through research and stakeholder engagement to identify strategic opportunities for impact and growth. Lead the development of market-driven solutions by translating identified market needs and pain points into actionable programme initiatives. Curate and convene the programme’s working group, bringing in together working group members and special guests. Monitor the market’s offering, notable trends, and any disruptions to consistently strategically position the programme. Produce a consistent pipeline of high-quality, original bi-lingual content (e.g., op-eds, articles, blog posts, white papers, research reports, and working group position papers) that showcases expertise and generates meaningful conversations within the industry. Build a strong online presence by actively engaging in priority social media channels (e.g., Linked In, Twitter, industry-specific forums) to share content, participate in discussions, and network with other thought leaders. Cultivate relationships with journalists, analysts, and other industry influencers to amplify thought leadership and reach a wider audience.<br><br>Team mentorship and development Lead, mentor, and develop the programme team members, ensuring ongoing professional growth and skill development. Provide regular performance feedback and create growth opportunities for team members, including guidance on career development and training needs. Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and innovation. Encourage cross-team collaboration and facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance team effectiveness and cohesion.<br>Impact measurement and reporting Co-define quarterly and yearly key impact metrics and engagement KPIs for the programme, ensuring milestones are achievable and validated with feasibility assessments. Develop surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance based on impact strategy, methodology, and templates. Coordinate data collection of surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance. Analyze data of surveys and feedback forms to study and learn from achieved and non-achieved programmatic impact and performance, based on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs identified in impact strategy. Develop an impact baseline assessment for the programme to measure progress towards meeting key market needs and addressing critical market gaps. Recommend and implement programmatic improvements, expansions, and other strategic directions from data and insights. Prepare impact reports and communicate findings on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs at key programme and project milestones. Curate, co-author, and publish programme specific sections for the annual report.<br>Tech-enabled skills development Proficiently use tools and technology solutions to strengthen team productivity, project management, business development, and research through continuous learning and training. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme development, project management, impact management, storytelling and writing. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme and related special topics.<br>Qualifications and experience A master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Corporate Psychology, Business Conflict Management and / or the social sciences, or a related discipline, with proven expertise and strong analytical skills. Additional certifications in project management, corporate governance, negotiations, impact measurement, or family business studies are highly desirable. At least 7 years of relevant experience in managing, coordinating, and executing programmes, academic institutions, think tanks, research centers, member-based networks/councils, or non-profit organizations. Work experience with family businesses is highly desirable, with a deep understanding of governance and impact frameworks, regulatory compliance, succession planning, and sustainability practices. Demonstrated experience leading in business development, revenue generation, and / or fundraising for programmes, projects, and / or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to deliver programmes independently while managing and building relationships with multiple senior market stakeholders, partners, and vendors. Expertise in research, impact analysis, impact-driven programme development, and curriculum design is highly desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a portfolio of published writings is highly desirable. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is required.<br>Personal attributes Self-initiator and self-learner Emotional and social intelligence Cultural awareness and etiquette Strategic and solutions-driven Passionate about subject areas Hardworking and meticulous Natural leader and team manager Collaborative and adaptive Open and transparent communicator Purposeful and driven by impact Strong work ethic embodying good governance and integrity

Summary The Programme Manager will lead the design, development, and execution of Pearl Initiative’s (PI) Governance in Technology Programme. This role will build Pearl Initiative’s thought leadership and impact in strengthening and enabling the technology and artificial intelligence sector in the GCC Region. Programming will especially focus on advancing corporate governance; ethical, strategic, and accountable decision-making; transparency and disclosure; and governance-enabled innovation amongst technology actors and investors. They will lead the business development, revenue generation, and fundraising initiatives of the programme, ensuring high-impact and compliant delivery of all projects and contracts.<br>Success in this role requires a strategic, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven leader who can design and implement high-impact programming. This includes managing a strategic regional working group, delivering targeted interventions and projects, producing research and thought leadership that address the evolving needs of the sector, and hosting convenings and dedicated trainings. <br>Key Responsibilities<br>Programmatic development and innovation Lead the design, development, planning, and budgeting of the programme strategically aligned with organisation goals and impact objectives ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation. Drive programmatic innovation within existing offering, identifying opportunities to enhance programme effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Identify and enable cross-programmatic synergies, intersections, and collaborations. Identify and integrate subject matter experts, executive trainers and coaches, researchers, and any other third parties to co-create programmatic projects and deliverables. Co-create a strategic communications strategy, including priority social media channels and email campaigning, for the programme. <br>Business development, community enablement, and financial sustainability Develop and execute a business development and market stakeholders' engagement strategy by identifying key target markets, potential funding sources, and partnership opportunities. Manage an annual market engagement calendar. Co-define funding targets to cover programmatic costs and work towards reserving longer-term working capital to ensure the financial sustainability of the programme. Explore and develop new revenue streams for the programme to diversify funding and enhance financial sustainability. Develop and lead community-building initiatives, such as workshops, convenings, online forums, and networking events, to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and relationship development. Represent the organization by actively participating in relevant events, building new relationships with potential partners and collaborators, and promoting the organisation's programmes. Lead the development of compelling proposals that effectively communicate the value proposition of programmes to potential funders and partners, highlighting impact, sustainability, and strategic alignment with their objectives. Negotiate and finalise funding agreements and partnership contracts.<br>Projects management and contracts compliance Manage the design, execution, and timely high-quality delivery of collaborative needs-based projects and flagship initiatives, focused on research, executive education, capacity-building, and convenings. Adopt best practices in project management across all projects and initiatives, defining clear project scopes, developing detailed project plans, assigning roles and responsibilities, and implementing robust tracking and reporting. Manage programme teams and insourced third parties to ensure high accountability, strong performance, and preemptive risk management. Oversee the successful execution and delivery of all projects in line with contractual obligations, project timelines, and quality standards. Run projects and initiatives with careful cost control and resource allocation to support efforts to achieve financial sustainability with long-term working capital. Proactively communicate project and initiative updates to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders with timely reports on progress, challenges, and successes. <br>Expertise development and thought leadership Identify, study, and learn from market needs and pain points through research and stakeholder engagement to identify strategic opportunities for impact and growth. Lead the development of market-driven solutions by translating identified market needs and pain points into actionable programme initiatives. Curate and convene the programme’s working group, bringing in together working group members and special guests. Monitor the market’s offering, notable trends, and any disruptions to consistently strategically position the programme. Produce a consistent pipeline of high-quality, original bi-lingual content (e.g., op-eds, articles, blog posts, white papers, research reports, and working group position papers) that showcases expertise and generates meaningful conversations within the industry. Build a strong online presence by actively engaging in priority social media channels (e.g., Linked In, Twitter, industry-specific forums) to share content, participate in discussions, and network with other thought leaders. Cultivate relationships with journalists, analysts, and other industry influencers to amplify thought leadership and reach a wider audience.<br>Team mentorship and development Mentor and coach Programme Associate, providing timely and actionable feedback, creating teachable opportunities, and offering programme career guidance. Define and monitor the development plan of Programme Associate, with regular pulse checks, ensuring time and any needed resources are allocated for training. Enable career growth, including promotions, for Programme Associate.<br>Impact measurement and reporting Co-define quarterly and yearly key impact metrics and engagement KPIs for the programme, ensuring milestones are achievable and validated with feasibility assessments. Develop surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance based on impact strategy, methodology, and templates. Coordinate data collection of surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance. Analyze data of surveys and feedback forms to study and learn from achieved and non-achieved programmatic impact and performance, based on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs identified in impact strategy. Develop an impact baseline assessment for the programme to measure progress towards meeting key market needs and addressing critical market gaps. Recommend and implement programmatic improvements, expansions, and other strategic directions from data and insights. Prepare impact reports and communicate findings on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs at key programme and project milestones. Curate, co-author, and publish programme specific sections for the annual report.<br>Tech-enabled skills development Proficiently use tools and technology solutions to strengthen team productivity, project management, business development, and research through continuous learning and training. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme development, project management, impact management, storytelling and writing. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme and related special topics. <br>Qualifications and experience A master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, and / or the social sciences, or a related discipline, with proven expertise and strong analytical skills. Additional certifications in project management, corporate governance, data governance, impact measurement, or technology management are highly desirable. At least 7 years of relevant experience in managing, coordinating, and executing programs, academic institutions, think tanks, research centers, member-based networks/councils, or non-profit organizations. Work experience in the private sector, including tech companies, startups, or entrepreneurial ventures is highly desirable. Work experience in governance in the tech sector is highly desirable, with a deep understanding of governance and impact frameworks, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices in the industry. Demonstrated experience leading in business development, revenue generation, and / or fundraising for programmes, projects, and / or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to deliver programmes independently while managing and building relationships with multiple senior market stakeholders, partners, and vendors. Demonstrated acumen in AI governance, ethical AI, and emerging regulations in AI/technology, including familiarity with frameworks like ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management System), GDPR, and responsible AI practices. Expertise in research, impact analysis, impact-driven programme development, and curriculum design is highly desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a portfolio of published writings is highly desirable. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.<br>Personal attributes Self-initiator and self-learner Emotional and social intelligence Strategic and solutions-driven Passionate about subject area Hardworking and meticulous Natural leader and team manager Collaborative and adaptive Open and transparent communicator Purposeful and driven by impact Strong work ethic embodying good governance and integrity

Summary The Programme Manager will lead the design, development, and execution of Pearl Initiative’s (PI) Governance in Technology Programme. This role will build Pearl Initiative’s thought leadership and impact in strengthening and enabling the technology and artificial intelligence sector in the GCC Region. Programming will especially focus on advancing corporate governance; ethical, strategic, and accountable decision-making; transparency and disclosure; and governance-enabled innovation amongst technology actors and investors. They will lead the business development, revenue generation, and fundraising initiatives of the programme, ensuring high-impact and compliant delivery of all projects and contracts.<br>Success in this role requires a strategic, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven leader who can design and implement high-impact programming. This includes managing a strategic regional working group, delivering targeted interventions and projects, producing research and thought leadership that address the evolving needs of the sector, and hosting convenings and dedicated trainings. <br>Key Responsibilities<br>Programmatic development and innovation Lead the design, development, planning, and budgeting of the programme strategically aligned with organisation goals and impact objectives ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation. Drive programmatic innovation within existing offering, identifying opportunities to enhance programme effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Identify and enable cross-programmatic synergies, intersections, and collaborations. Identify and integrate subject matter experts, executive trainers and coaches, researchers, and any other third parties to co-create programmatic projects and deliverables. Co-create a strategic communications strategy, including priority social media channels and email campaigning, for the programme. <br>Business development, community enablement, and financial sustainability Develop and execute a business development and market stakeholders' engagement strategy by identifying key target markets, potential funding sources, and partnership opportunities. Manage an annual market engagement calendar. Co-define funding targets to cover programmatic costs and work towards reserving longer-term working capital to ensure the financial sustainability of the programme. Explore and develop new revenue streams for the programme to diversify funding and enhance financial sustainability. Develop and lead community-building initiatives, such as workshops, convenings, online forums, and networking events, to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and relationship development. Represent the organization by actively participating in relevant events, building new relationships with potential partners and collaborators, and promoting the organisation's programmes. Lead the development of compelling proposals that effectively communicate the value proposition of programmes to potential funders and partners, highlighting impact, sustainability, and strategic alignment with their objectives. Negotiate and finalise funding agreements and partnership contracts.<br>Projects management and contracts compliance Manage the design, execution, and timely high-quality delivery of collaborative needs-based projects and flagship initiatives, focused on research, executive education, capacity-building, and convenings. Adopt best practices in project management across all projects and initiatives, defining clear project scopes, developing detailed project plans, assigning roles and responsibilities, and implementing robust tracking and reporting. Manage programme teams and insourced third parties to ensure high accountability, strong performance, and preemptive risk management. Oversee the successful execution and delivery of all projects in line with contractual obligations, project timelines, and quality standards. Run projects and initiatives with careful cost control and resource allocation to support efforts to achieve financial sustainability with long-term working capital. Proactively communicate project and initiative updates to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders with timely reports on progress, challenges, and successes. <br>Expertise development and thought leadership Identify, study, and learn from market needs and pain points through research and stakeholder engagement to identify strategic opportunities for impact and growth. Lead the development of market-driven solutions by translating identified market needs and pain points into actionable programme initiatives. Curate and convene the programme’s working group, bringing in together working group members and special guests. Monitor the market’s offering, notable trends, and any disruptions to consistently strategically position the programme. Produce a consistent pipeline of high-quality, original bi-lingual content (e.g., op-eds, articles, blog posts, white papers, research reports, and working group position papers) that showcases expertise and generates meaningful conversations within the industry. Build a strong online presence by actively engaging in priority social media channels (e.g., Linked In, Twitter, industry-specific forums) to share content, participate in discussions, and network with other thought leaders. Cultivate relationships with journalists, analysts, and other industry influencers to amplify thought leadership and reach a wider audience.<br>Team mentorship and development Mentor and coach Programme Associate, providing timely and actionable feedback, creating teachable opportunities, and offering programme career guidance. Define and monitor the development plan of Programme Associate, with regular pulse checks, ensuring time and any needed resources are allocated for training. Enable career growth, including promotions, for Programme Associate.<br>Impact measurement and reporting Co-define quarterly and yearly key impact metrics and engagement KPIs for the programme, ensuring milestones are achievable and validated with feasibility assessments. Develop surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance based on impact strategy, methodology, and templates. Coordinate data collection of surveys and feedback forms for programmatic impact and performance. Analyze data of surveys and feedback forms to study and learn from achieved and non-achieved programmatic impact and performance, based on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs identified in impact strategy. Develop an impact baseline assessment for the programme to measure progress towards meeting key market needs and addressing critical market gaps. Recommend and implement programmatic improvements, expansions, and other strategic directions from data and insights. Prepare impact reports and communicate findings on key impact metrics and engagement KPIs at key programme and project milestones. Curate, co-author, and publish programme specific sections for the annual report.<br>Tech-enabled skills development Proficiently use tools and technology solutions to strengthen team productivity, project management, business development, and research through continuous learning and training. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme development, project management, impact management, storytelling and writing. Attend expert-led or executive training workshops relevant for programme and related special topics. <br>Qualifications and experience A master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, and / or the social sciences, or a related discipline, with proven expertise and strong analytical skills. Additional certifications in project management, corporate governance, data governance, impact measurement, or technology management are highly desirable. At least 7 years of relevant experience in managing, coordinating, and executing programs, academic institutions, think tanks, research centers, member-based networks/councils, or non-profit organizations. Work experience in the private sector, including tech companies, startups, or entrepreneurial ventures is highly desirable. Work experience in governance in the tech sector is highly desirable, with a deep understanding of governance and impact frameworks, regulatory compliance, and sustainability practices in the industry. Demonstrated experience leading in business development, revenue generation, and / or fundraising for programmes, projects, and / or initiatives. Demonstrated ability to deliver programmes independently while managing and building relationships with multiple senior market stakeholders, partners, and vendors. Demonstrated acumen in AI governance, ethical AI, and emerging regulations in AI/technology, including familiarity with frameworks like ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management System), GDPR, and responsible AI practices. Expertise in research, impact analysis, impact-driven programme development, and curriculum design is highly desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a portfolio of published writings is highly desirable. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable.<br>Personal attributes Self-initiator and self-learner Emotional and social intelligence Strategic and solutions-driven Passionate about subject area Hardworking and meticulous Natural leader and team manager Collaborative and adaptive Open and transparent communicator Purposeful and driven by impact Strong work ethic embodying good governance and integrity

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Company Description<br><p>Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.<br> Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.<br> Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.<br> We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.</p><br><p>Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our organisation in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. You will manage post-contract services with confidence, handling interim applications, change management, variation valuations, and extension of time claims whilst administering contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC.</p><br><ul><li>Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place across all project stages</li><li>Administer post-contract services and manage interim applications, monitor post-contract costs, and analyse actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets</li><li>Deal effectively with post-contract cost variances and manage change control processes, including the valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims, with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification</li><li>Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities</li><li>Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance before approval, and produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial information</li><li>Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC procedures</li><li>Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally</li><li>Lead and mentor junior cost analysts, providing guidance on cost management methodologies, contract administration, and best practices</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li>Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post-contract administration, or similar financial management roles within construction, engineering, or project-based environments</li><li>Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential</li><li>Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is highly preferred</li><li>Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control methodologies, and financial interpretation</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualisation</li><li>Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements, particularly FIDIC standard form contracts</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences</li><li>Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts</li><li>Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p>Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter</p><br><p>Instagram</p><br><p>LinkedIn</p><br> <p><em>It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p><em>Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of&nbsp;Turner &amp; Townsend and are&nbsp;not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,&nbsp;to submit candidates for review.&nbsp;</em></p><br><br><br> </div>

Join the pioneer tribe. AI-First since December 2023.<br>Position: Senior Director of Performance Marketing, AI-First<br>Total Annual Package: Up to $240,000 USD + comprehensive benefits Base: Up to $200,000 USDPerformance bonus: up to 20% of base, paid monthly<br>Location: Remote (Global)<br>Role Overview Puffy, a market-leading, nine-figure D2C brand and Top 5 US mattress brand with over $1 billion in sales, is hiring a Senior Director of Performance Marketing to own a multi-million-dollar monthly paid engine across Google and Meta with full authority over systems, measurement, creative testing, capital allocation, and team, reporting directly to the CEO.<br>This role exists to convert a multi-million-dollar paid budget into maximum contribution margin, building the decision systems, measurement infrastructure, and team that let the revenue engine run and scale without day-to-day executive involvement.<br>The Problems You'll Own:<br>Primary: Grow revenue while holding margin: Grow revenue from a multi-million-dollar monthly paid budget across the two major platforms while holding contribution margin after returns and financing. This is a high-AOV, sparse-conversion category where each added dollar of spend normally returns less. The job is to push growth to the point where margin still holds. Allocate capital on true marginal return, not platform-reported ROAS. Convert efficiency to profit through a contribution-margin lens, after returns and financing costs, not ROAS in isolation.<br>Secondary: Build the system that runs the scaling decisions: Design and document the rules that govern spend: when to pause, when to increase budget, when to pull back, and the measurement each decision depends on. The system should run the scaling without day-to-day executive oversight.<br>The Career Accelerator:This is not a role where you manage dashboards and present decks. The scope is scarce: very few Senior Directors of Performance Marketing get simultaneous authority over multi-million-dollar monthly budgets on both major platforms, full ownership of measurement and creative systems, org design power, and a direct line to the CEO with no layers in between.<br>Your first 12 months: build pause/hold/scale logic and budget guardrails from scratch. Deploy geo-holdout incrementality testing. Architect the creative engine as a system: concept pipeline, testing taxonomy, briefs, hook/hold analytics, UGC, and whitelisting. Design capital allocation on marginal return where every added dollar fights diminishing returns. Design promo architecture across the retail calendar: pulse strategy, financing offers, funnel alignment. Identify and pilot new paid channels beyond Google and Meta. Shape the future of performance marketing at Puffy, where paid media is the primary growth lever.<br>What Is In It For You:This isn't just another performance marketing leadership role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect.<br>1. Full Authority Over the Paid Media Engine You set the strategy, build the systems, and own the outcomes. You'll design and document the rules that govern multi-million-dollar monthly spend across Google and Meta: when to pause, when to increase budget, when to pull back. You own measurement as source of truth: platform attribution vs. backend reality, MER, geo-holdout incrementality. Every number you report, you can defend. You hold the operating standard: accurate forecasts, weekly cadence, no unmonitored 48-hour window, zero CEO-discovered issues. The CEO reads your dashboard, not the ad accounts. Org design authority sits with you (CEO sign-off). The system you build must be operable by any team member, with automation layered where it earns its place.<br>2. Join a High-Performance Organization and Partner with the 1%:???? Puffy: Top 5 Mattress Brand in US with Over $1 Billion USD in Sales???? Great Place to Work Certified???? Work directly with Forbes Council Member CEO. Your vision is the company's vision. Gain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and high-velocity execution that drives a global brand<br>3. Embrace Radical Flexibility Work from anywhere in the world with meaningful time zone overlap. Structure your environment around your best thinking, whether that's a home office, a co-working space, (OR) our Dubai headquarters (with full relocation, visa support, and 0% income tax if you choose). Your output is your credential, not your location.<br>4. Architect Strategy in an AI-Native Environment While other companies are debating whether to adopt AI tools, Puffy has been AI-First since December 2023. You'll architect paid media strategy with an AI-native toolbox, from AI-driven analytics and attribution modeling to automated creative analysis and hook/hold diagnostics. This is a competitive advantage few performance marketing leaders in the world will have.<br>What You'll Need:6+ years in performance marketing, including sustained ownership of $1M+/month Meta spend and $1M+/month Google spend (concurrent or across roles). "Ownership" means direct authority over strategy, structure, and budget, not just execution. Google depth that is PMax-era: structure, feed optimization, brand/non-brand economics High-AOV considered-purchase experience ($1,000+ AOV: furniture, jewelry, home fitness, or comparable): sparse-conversion, long-lag decision-making Has personally built, not inherited, bid/budget/pause decision systems at scale. Candidates will be asked to present a playbook they authored. Statistical decision literacy: volume gating, false-kill vs. wasted-spend trade-offs, threshold derivation, incrementality test design Creative testing systems at scale, post-ATT: concept-vs-variation discipline, creative analytics Team leadership including senior direct reports; experience building or restructuring a performance marketing function Structured approach to new channel evaluation: selection frameworks, pilot design, budget allocation, and kill criteria<br>Good-to-Have:Scripting against Meta/Google APIs; Google Ads Scripts Mixed agency + in-house background Experience with emerging paid channels (Tik Tok, Connected TV, affiliate/partnerships) D2C e-commerce background in home goods, furniture, or comparable high-AOV verticals<br>The Puffy DNA:We're restless, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor, regardless of their size. Be the Owner: We don't hire employees; we welcome owners. You're accountable for results, not activity. Execute with Urgency: We thrive in high-stakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively. Demand Excellence: We solve the hard problems that others can't, pushing the boundaries of our craft. Be AI-First: Daily multi-turn AI conversations challenge your assumptions. Go All-In: When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line.<br>✨ Your Total Compensation & Benefits<br>???? Compensation:Competitive salary up to $200,000 base and monthly performance bonuses (up to 20%), OTE $220K–$240K???? Health & Protection:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on country of hire)???? Time Off:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Public holidays???? Work Environment:AI-First organization with access to AI-native tool stack Remote First: Work from the comfort of your home office Learning & development opportunities International team collaboration (14+ nationalities)???? Rewards & Recognition:Eligibility for selection to the Leaders Club, an elite recognition program featuring premium wellness memberships, exclusive networking with senior leadership, and annual leadership retreats Eligibility for nomination as 'We Are' Champion of the Month, monthly recognition with gift vouchers and company-wide celebration for exceptional contributions<br>Ready to Shape Your Story? Click "Apply" and take the first step.

Join the pioneer tribe. AI-First since December 2023.<br>Position: Senior Director of Performance Marketing, AI-First<br>Total Annual Package: Up to $240,000 USD + comprehensive benefits Base: Up to $200,000 USDPerformance bonus: up to 20% of base, paid monthly<br>Location: Remote (Global)<br>Role Overview Puffy, a market-leading, nine-figure D2C brand and Top 5 US mattress brand with over $1 billion in sales, is hiring a Senior Director of Performance Marketing to own a multi-million-dollar monthly paid engine across Google and Meta with full authority over systems, measurement, creative testing, capital allocation, and team, reporting directly to the CEO.<br>This role exists to convert a multi-million-dollar paid budget into maximum contribution margin, building the decision systems, measurement infrastructure, and team that let the revenue engine run and scale without day-to-day executive involvement.<br>The Problems You'll Own:<br>Primary: Grow revenue while holding margin: Grow revenue from a multi-million-dollar monthly paid budget across the two major platforms while holding contribution margin after returns and financing. This is a high-AOV, sparse-conversion category where each added dollar of spend normally returns less. The job is to push growth to the point where margin still holds. Allocate capital on true marginal return, not platform-reported ROAS. Convert efficiency to profit through a contribution-margin lens, after returns and financing costs, not ROAS in isolation.<br>Secondary: Build the system that runs the scaling decisions: Design and document the rules that govern spend: when to pause, when to increase budget, when to pull back, and the measurement each decision depends on. The system should run the scaling without day-to-day executive oversight.<br>The Career Accelerator:This is not a role where you manage dashboards and present decks. The scope is scarce: very few Senior Directors of Performance Marketing get simultaneous authority over multi-million-dollar monthly budgets on both major platforms, full ownership of measurement and creative systems, org design power, and a direct line to the CEO with no layers in between.<br>Your first 12 months: build pause/hold/scale logic and budget guardrails from scratch. Deploy geo-holdout incrementality testing. Architect the creative engine as a system: concept pipeline, testing taxonomy, briefs, hook/hold analytics, UGC, and whitelisting. Design capital allocation on marginal return where every added dollar fights diminishing returns. Design promo architecture across the retail calendar: pulse strategy, financing offers, funnel alignment. Identify and pilot new paid channels beyond Google and Meta. Shape the future of performance marketing at Puffy, where paid media is the primary growth lever.<br>What Is In It For You:This isn't just another performance marketing leadership role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect.<br>1. Full Authority Over the Paid Media Engine You set the strategy, build the systems, and own the outcomes. You'll design and document the rules that govern multi-million-dollar monthly spend across Google and Meta: when to pause, when to increase budget, when to pull back. You own measurement as source of truth: platform attribution vs. backend reality, MER, geo-holdout incrementality. Every number you report, you can defend. You hold the operating standard: accurate forecasts, weekly cadence, no unmonitored 48-hour window, zero CEO-discovered issues. The CEO reads your dashboard, not the ad accounts. Org design authority sits with you (CEO sign-off). The system you build must be operable by any team member, with automation layered where it earns its place.<br>2. Join a High-Performance Organization and Partner with the 1%:???? Puffy: Top 5 Mattress Brand in US with Over $1 Billion USD in Sales???? Great Place to Work Certified???? Work directly with Forbes Council Member CEO. Your vision is the company's vision. Gain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and high-velocity execution that drives a global brand<br>3. Embrace Radical Flexibility Work from anywhere in the world with meaningful time zone overlap. Structure your environment around your best thinking, whether that's a home office, a co-working space, (OR) our Dubai headquarters (with full relocation, visa support, and 0% income tax if you choose). Your output is your credential, not your location.<br>4. Architect Strategy in an AI-Native Environment While other companies are debating whether to adopt AI tools, Puffy has been AI-First since December 2023. You'll architect paid media strategy with an AI-native toolbox, from AI-driven analytics and attribution modeling to automated creative analysis and hook/hold diagnostics. This is a competitive advantage few performance marketing leaders in the world will have.<br>What You'll Need:6+ years in performance marketing, including sustained ownership of $1M+/month Meta spend and $1M+/month Google spend (concurrent or across roles). "Ownership" means direct authority over strategy, structure, and budget, not just execution. Google depth that is PMax-era: structure, feed optimization, brand/non-brand economics High-AOV considered-purchase experience ($1,000+ AOV: furniture, jewelry, home fitness, or comparable): sparse-conversion, long-lag decision-making Has personally built, not inherited, bid/budget/pause decision systems at scale. Candidates will be asked to present a playbook they authored. Statistical decision literacy: volume gating, false-kill vs. wasted-spend trade-offs, threshold derivation, incrementality test design Creative testing systems at scale, post-ATT: concept-vs-variation discipline, creative analytics Team leadership including senior direct reports; experience building or restructuring a performance marketing function Structured approach to new channel evaluation: selection frameworks, pilot design, budget allocation, and kill criteria<br>Good-to-Have:Scripting against Meta/Google APIs; Google Ads Scripts Mixed agency + in-house background Experience with emerging paid channels (Tik Tok, Connected TV, affiliate/partnerships) D2C e-commerce background in home goods, furniture, or comparable high-AOV verticals<br>The Puffy DNA:We're restless, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor, regardless of their size. Be the Owner: We don't hire employees; we welcome owners. You're accountable for results, not activity. Execute with Urgency: We thrive in high-stakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively. Demand Excellence: We solve the hard problems that others can't, pushing the boundaries of our craft. Be AI-First: Daily multi-turn AI conversations challenge your assumptions. Go All-In: When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line.<br>✨ Your Total Compensation & Benefits<br>???? Compensation:Competitive salary up to $200,000 base and monthly performance bonuses (up to 20%), OTE $220K–$240K???? Health & Protection:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on country of hire)???? Time Off:Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Public holidays???? Work Environment:AI-First organization with access to AI-native tool stack Remote First: Work from the comfort of your home office Learning & development opportunities International team collaboration (14+ nationalities)???? Rewards & Recognition:Eligibility for selection to the Leaders Club, an elite recognition program featuring premium wellness memberships, exclusive networking with senior leadership, and annual leadership retreats Eligibility for nomination as 'We Are' Champion of the Month, monthly recognition with gift vouchers and company-wide celebration for exceptional contributions<br>Ready to Shape Your Story? Click "Apply" and take the first step.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Description<p>Overview of role:</p><br><p>We are looking for a seasoned sales/business development professional to join our dynamic, diverse SSIM Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA) team. Based in our Dubai office, you will be a key member of the State Street Investment Management MEA Client Coverage Group contributing to our prospecting, new revenue generation and client retention efforts.</p><br><p>You will be part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial business development team covering a range of client segments including Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices Financial Institutions, Endowments and Foundations. Product coverage will span the full range of SSIM capabilities including passive equities, global fixed income, cash, ETF’s, quantitative and fundamental equities, private markets, multi-asset and OCIO solutions. &nbsp;</p><br><p>You will need to collaborate with colleagues in investments, research, and marketing. The role requires energy, flexibility, curiosity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</p><br><p>We want you to develop a deep understanding of the SSIM franchise in the Middle East and Africa region to advance our pipeline and actively contribute to the region’s annual gross and net new revenue targets.</p><br>What we will ask you to do:<ul><li>Assume ownership and accountability for growing and converting an existing sales pipeline &nbsp;</li><li>Work with line management on the annual sales strategy and commit to its successful execution</li><li>Take a leading role in retaining existing business by delivering high quality relationship management and anticipating our clients’ evolving needs</li><li>Contribute to new product ideas and build robust business cases for consideration by Product Development</li><li>Successfully deliver on individual KPI’s and contribute to the region’s Annualized Gross and Net New Revenue targets</li><li>Take the lead on dedicated RFP's, product information gathering and client-centric research origination/dissemination</li><li>Harness the expertise of our internal specialists (e.g. portfolio management, portfolio strategy, research, Cash, ETFs, etc.) in order to deliver a consultative sale to clients</li><li>Monitor key product performance and liaise with portfolio strategists to ensure proactive engagement with our client base</li><li>Build strong, positive relationships with key internal stakeholders</li><li>Maintain the highest possible fiduciary standards and ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><br><p><b>What we would love you to be:</b></p><br><ul><li>Academic background in finance, economics, business or a related field</li><li>CFA/CAIA charter holder/ candidate or equivalent</li><li>Proven experience in asset management sales and/or relationship management</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience in investment management client facing roles with a top tier international firm</li><li>Demonstrable network of clients/prospects in the region</li><li>Willing to travel extensively across the region and internationally</li><li>Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A good problem solver and trouble-shooter, with the ability to identify and analyze issues with the creativity and energy to solve them</li></ul><p><b>Who you are:</b></p><br><ul><li>You are articulate, curious and entrepreneurial</li><li>You want to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment</li><li>You are motivated and keen to deliver the best possible result to clients</li><li>You have the patience and resilience to work through lengthy sales conversion cycles</li><li>You are passionate about long-term relationship building</li><li>You understand the importance of risk excellence when representing a global financial services firm in emerging markets</li></ul><span><b>About State Street</b></span><p>Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.</p><br><p>We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.</p><br><p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.</p><br><p>Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers</p><br><p>Read our CEO Statement</p><br> </div>