Economic Analyst Jobs in UAE

At CPX, trust is at the heart of everything we do just because it is essential to every part of our connected digital world. Whether it is enjoying the freedom of a protected internet, secure transactions or safe communications - we protect, transform and nurture today so that all people can flourish with the freedom to achieve their potential tomorrow.<br><br>As a Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will have strong analytical and investigative skills and be capable of receiving mass data and translate it into bright intelligence findings. You will conduct research and analysis, and will collaborate to author various analytic documents, identifying findings and presenting hypotheses and intelligence gaps and recommendations. The analyst will also review weekly, monthly and on demand reports enabling discussions relating to our mission. The analyst will also contribute to the enhancement of the Threat Intelligence Center, processes, tool selection and capabilities through continuous innovation.<br><br><ul><li>Collection, analysis and distribution of threat intelligence from multiple sources (All-Source Intelligence)</li><li>Manage threat intelligence platforms and monitor feed sources for efficacy</li><li>Preparation of intelligence products, including high-quality papers, assessments, briefings, recommendations, and findings.</li><li>Develop, manage, optimize and continuously improve processes to enhance the overall cyber threat intelligence function</li><li>Develops and validates templates</li><li>Validates TIP processes and procedures – assists in authoring</li><li>Assist in the definition of corporate intelligence requirements (both inside and outside of the team, to include key business areas or units) based on changes to business needs, structure, priorities and technology</li><li>Dissemination of Intel products, to include threat alerts, reports, briefings, etc.</li><li>Contribute to situational awareness activities or processes within the organization, and business, providing business context to active or emerging threats</li><li>Conduct intelligence assessments to determine key characteristics of the attack, attribution, and actor motivation, intent, and capability.</li><li>Enhance the Threat Intelligence Center, processes, tool selection and capabilities through continuous innovation.</li><li>Continuous exploration of future TI developments and mentoring of junior team members.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills/Certifications </strong><em>(Technical &amp; Non-Technical)<br><br></em><ul><li>Expertise in understanding and applying the intelligence lifecycle.</li><li>In-depth awareness and use of open source intelligence-type tools and methods.</li><li>Expertise in collection methods, intelligence production and analysis, analytic writing, argument mapping, and structured analytic techniques.</li><li>Training in critical thinking, cyber intelligence, and cyber counterintelligence</li><li>Strong knowledge of threat intelligence platforms.</li><li>Strong analytic tradecraft is necessary, as is the ability to defend analysis in the face of countervailing opinion. </li><li>Strong understanding of the information security threat landscape</li><li>Formal intelligence analysis training and/or intelligence application experience</li><li>Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced dynamic environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal, facilitation &amp; communication skills</li><li>Ability to learn &amp; perform analysis quickly while balancing attention to detail and thoroughness</li><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of cyber-attack vectors, detection techniques, malware analysis, cybercrime networks and methodologies</li><li>Experience working in large scale security operations especially large corporations, military or government organizations</li><li>Experience with using threat intelligence analytics software</li><li>Strong understanding of threat models, including security kill chain and diamond model<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Work Experience : -<br><br></strong>8+ years' experience working in a cyber threat analyst, threat researcher and/or intelligence analyst<br><br><strong>Education : -<br><br></strong>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

<strong>About our client<br><br></strong>We are working on an exciting opportunity with a successful family office based in Dubai. They are looking for an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join their team based in Dubai, to focus on screening, executing, monitoring and exiting investments across private equity and venture capital. This team invests directly into businesses, co-invests alongside other PE/VC funds and also into best-in-class managers. The team has a global investment remit. The team consists of investment professionals with experience in top-tier institutions. You will enjoy a high level of responsibility from the outset in this entrepreneurial team. <br><br><strong>What the job involves<br><br></strong><ul><li>You’ll play an active role in making new investments and managing the existing portfolio</li><li>This role will incorporate all aspects of the deal cycle, with significant focus on financial modelling, preparing presentations and market research</li><li>Performing in-depth financial analysis on potential investments</li><li>You will work closely with the management teams of portfolio companies<br><br></li></ul><strong>Who we are looking for<br><br></strong><ul><li>This opportunity would be suitable for an Analyst in the M&amp;A or leveraged Finance teams of a top-tier advisory firm or in a private equity or public equity investment team</li><li>Solid financial modelling experience</li><li>A degree from a top-tier university</li></ul>

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities *</strong></p><ul><li><p>Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements for integration initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Prepare API specifications, interface requirement documents, process flows, data mappings, and system integration designs.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with business teams, Product Owner, architects, and developers to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria.</p></li><li><p>Analyze upstream and downstream system impacts for new integrations, enhancements, and platform changes.</p></li><li><p>Support API, messaging, event-streaming, and middleware solution design activities.</p></li><li><p>Define data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation requirements.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate SIT, UAT, defect resolution, and production readiness activities.</p></li><li><p>Assist in troubleshooting integration issues and support root cause analysis activities.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with integration governance, security, and architecture standards.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Required Skills *</strong></p><ol><li><p>Oracle Database</p></li><li><p>WebLogic</p></li><li><p>REST/SOAP/API</p></li></ol><br><p><strong>Required Experience / Knowledge Areas *</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>5-8 years of experience as a System Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, or Integration Analyst.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of integration technologies, APIs, microservices, messaging, and event-driven architectures.</p></li><li><p>Experience with middleware and integration platforms such as TIBCO, MuleSoft, Kafka, API Gateway, or similar technologies.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding core banking business processes.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of data mapping, XML, JSON, REST APIs, and system interface design.</p></li><li><p>Experience working on digital banking, payments, channels, or core banking transformation programmes.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or OCI) and Agile delivery methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, documentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills</p></li></ul>

<p>Position - Change Management Analyst</p><p>Location - Abu Dhabi</p><p>Job Summary:</p><p>We are seeking a proactive and analytical Change Management Analyst to support the successful adoption of business, technology, process, and organizational change initiatives. The role will assess change impacts, engage stakeholders, coordinate communications and learning activities, and monitor readiness and adoption across affected user groups. The Change Management Analyst will work closely with Change Managers, Program and Project Managers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, communications teams, learning teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that change activities are structured, timely, measurable, and aligned with program objectives</p><p><br></p><p>Required Skills &amp; Experience :</p><p>3+ years of experience supporting organizational change, digital transformation, technology adoption, process improvement, or related programs. • Practical experience in stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, readiness assessment, communications, and training coordination. • Ability to translate complex transformation information into clear, audience-appropriate communications and presentations.</p><p><br></p><p>JOB DESCRIPTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize qualitative and quantitative information and identify actionable insights. • Experience maintaining structured change plans, trackers, dashboards, logs, and governance materials. • Good understanding of project delivery lifecycles and Agile or hybrid delivery environments. • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint; familiarity with reporting or survey tools is beneficial. • Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. • Strong attention to detail, organization, collaboration, and ability to manage multiple priorities</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Job Description: IT Business Analyst – Automotive Position Information Title: IT Business Analyst – Automotive Department: Digital &amp; Technology Location: Dubai Reporting To: Director of Digital &amp; Technology – Automotive &amp; Logistics Experience: Minimum 7 years in an automotive dealership IT / BA role, with mandatory hands-on After-Sales (Service &amp; Spare Parts) system experience Languages: English required; Arabic advantageous Role Purpose The IT Business Analyst (Automotive) acts as the bridge between automotive operations and technology delivery.<br> This role ensures that dealership business processes— across Service, Spare Parts and Operations—are clearly defined, audit-ready, and aligned with industry best practices, while being scalable across current and future markets.<br> The role plays a critical part in the ERPNext/DMS implementation, and guiding the business toward standardized, efficient, and technology-enabled dealership operations.<br> Key Responsibilities 1 - Business Requirements &amp; Process Excellence Lead the end-to-end definition, documentation, and validation of business requirements for ERPNext/DMS and future digital initiatives.<br> Map and optimize end-to-end dealership processes with a primary focus on After-Sales (Service, Workshop &amp; Spare Parts).<br> Conduct current vs future state and gap analyses to drive process improvement.<br> Identify inefficiencies and propose pragmatic, industry-aligned improvements.<br> 2 - Automotive Domain Leadership Act as Subject Matter Expert for automotive dealership operations.<br> Ensure ERP and DMS system designs reflect real-world dealership practices, not theoretical workflows.<br> Challenge business assumptions and requirements where misaligned with best practices or scalability.<br>• Actively guide ERPNext/DMS configuration decisions based on dealership standards.<br> 3 - Audit, Governance &amp; Compliance Ensure business processes and system requirements are fully documented and audit-ready.<br> Support Internal Audit reviews and remediation efforts.<br> Embed governance, control, and traceability into business and system processes.<br> 4 - IT–Business Engagement Serve as the primary interface between business stakeholders and IT teams.<br> Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable functional specifications.<br> Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and validation meetings.<br> Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process and system design.<br> 5 - Solution Delivery Support Work closely with ERPNext/DMS implementation and integration partners.<br> Maintain functional design documents, process maps, and specifications.<br> Coordinate with development, integration, and testing teams to ensure requirements are delivered as intended.<br> 6 - Continuous Improvement &amp; Digital Roadmap Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and digital enablement.<br> Promote consistent processes across branches and markets.<br> Contribute to the automotive digital roadmap with a strong process and governance lens.<br> Qualifications &amp; Experience Minimum 7 years as an IT Business Analyst within an automotive dealership environment.<br> Mandatory: Direct, hands-on experience in After-Sales (Service, Workshop &amp; Spare Parts) operations, including process design and systems support for warranty, job cards, technician scheduling, parts inventory, and customer service workflows.<br> This is a specific gap the role is intended to close and candidates without demonstrable After-Sales exposure will not be considered.<br> Strong understanding of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and ERP platforms.<br> Proven experience in end-to-end process mapping and optimization.<br> Experience supporting multi-branch or multi-market dealership operations.<br>• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.<br> Soft Skills &amp; Competencies Structured, analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.<br> Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders.<br> Comfortable operating in fast-paced, changing environments.<br> High integrity, strong governance mindset, and audit awareness.<br> Why This Role Matters This role is central to ensuring that our automotive digital platforms are built on proven dealership industry standards, not adapted ad-hoc processes.<br> By combining deep automotive domain expertise with disciplined business analysis, the IT Business Analyst ensures that ERPNext/DMS and future systems are: operationally realistic, audit-compliant, scalable across markets, and aligned with long-term digital transformation goals.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Location:</b></p><br><br>Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates<br><p><b>Job ID:</b></p><br><br>R0144126<br><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p><br><br>2026-09-15<br><p><b>Company Name:</b></p><br><br>HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C<br><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p><br><br>Sales, Marketing &amp; Product Management<br><p><b>Job Schedule:&nbsp;</b></p><br><br>Full time<br><p><b>Remote:</b></p><br><br>No<br><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><br><br><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><br><br><br><p>Join our global Strategic Marketing team as aGlobal Market Analyst and play a key role in shaping business growth through data-driven market intelligence. In this highly visible position, you will transform complex market, customer, and competitor data into actionable insights that influence strategic decision-making across global businesses and regions. Working within our Integrated Growth Planning framework, you will connect market trends and emerging opportunities with business priorities, supporting forecasting, scenario planning, and executive-level reporting. Collaborating closely with Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Finance, and business leaders, you will gain broad commercial exposure while building a strong international network. This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in energy markets, contribute to high-impact business discussions, and help advance our market intelligence capabilities through analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence, driving smarter decisions</p><br><br><br><p><b>How you'll make an impact</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Analyze global markets, customer segments, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies, and industry trends to uncover actionable business insights.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Identify growth opportunities, market risks, and evolving demand patterns that shape strategic business decisions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Develop robust market forecasts using consistent methodologies, validated assumptions, and high-quality data sources.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Support scenario planning and evaluate potential business implications across multiple market and economic environments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Translate complex market intelligence into clear, compelling recommendations for business and executive stakeholders.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contribute strategic insights that inform Integrated Growth Planning and long-term growth initiatives.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Create impactful dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that support data-driven decision-making.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure market intelligence is accurate, transparent, traceable, and aligned with governance standards.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Partner with business and regional teams to validate assumptions, challenge perspectives, and strengthen market understanding.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Advance market intelligence capabilities by leveraging analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve research efficiency, insight generation, and decision-making effectiveness.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Your background</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Proven experience in market intelligence, market research, strategy, business analysis, consulting, or a similar analytical role.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and convert data into meaningful business insights.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience building market forecasts, conducting trend analysis, and developing evidence-based recommendations to support strategic decision-making.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business intelligence tools such as Power BI; familiarity with data visualization and analytics platforms is an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and communicate key findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional and global environments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to create compelling reports, presentations, and executive summaries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Curiosity about market dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry trends, with a continuous improvement mindset.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience leveraging analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence tools to enhance research, forecasting, and decision-making processes is desirable</p><br><br></li></ul><br>More about us<br><p>We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.</p><br><br><br><p>The minimum salary for this position in the Italy location specified is as follows:</p><br><br><ul><li><p>Starting from:&nbsp;38,000 € gross annual</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p>The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.</p><br><br><br><p>Our benefits offering for this role&nbsp;generally includes:&nbsp;</p><br><br><ul><li><p>Incentive Plan, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,&nbsp;Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><p><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodation</b></p><br><br><p><b>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a </b><span><b><u>general inquiry form</u></b></span><b> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</b></p><br><br><br><p><b>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</b></p><br><br><br><p><b>Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment</b></p><br><br><p><b>As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as </b><span><b><u>Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</u></b></span><b><br><span>Background Screening and Security Checks</span></b></p><br><br><p><b><span>As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.</span></b></p><br><br><p><b><span>For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.</span></b></p><br><br><p><b><span>The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.</span></b></p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br><p>Some careers shine brighter than others.</p><br><br><p>If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential.</p><br><br><br><p><br>HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.</p><br><br><br><p><br>Credit &amp; Capital Management Services (CCMS) under CIB are in the process of implementing a new, modern, and consistent E2E operating model. &nbsp;A key component of this operating model is the introduction of a first line credit management office, the Business Credit Office (BCO). The BCO function will complete tasks currently owned by multiple actors in the management of the first line credit risk responsibilities including structuring, credit analysis and rating recommendation, client credit monitoring tasks, credit terms and docs negotiation with WCMR and clients acting as a single handoff from a RM to the BCO for all Credit &amp; Lending (C&amp;L) tasks, creating a single control point. The function will be client facing and customer service orientated.</p><br><br><br><p><br>We are currently seeking an ambitious UAE National to join the team as an Analyst who will provide credit advisory and support services to BCO Managers and Relationship Managers (RMs) / Coverage. The role holder is responsible for co-ordinating and completing credit applications or renewals as well as managing risk escalation. In discharging their duties, the role holder must implement a common, reliable, and predictable underwriting and lending process, that protects the business from exposure, whilst responding to clients borrowing needs. &nbsp;The role holder will report to the BCO Manager and will work closely with the Coverage and Transaction Support teams to ensure seamless customer experience and consistency of service for all customers.</p><br><br><br><p>In this role, the key responsibilities will include:</p><br><br><br><p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Responsible for the delivery of BCO tasks in line with agreed OKRs, SLAs and KPIs<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Support the end-to-end Credit &amp; Lending servicing journey, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for both customers and internal stakeholders<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist the Relationship Manager with credit analysis and the timely submission of credit proposals for facilities for both existing and prospective clients • &nbsp; &nbsp;Liaise with relevant teams for the preparation of facility letter and any other internal security documents. &nbsp;Ensure completeness of security documentation prepared by external legal counsel. &nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proactively manage the credit quality of the supported portfolio by i) conducting periodic credit reviews; &nbsp; &nbsp; ii) tracking and reporting of compliance with covenants and conditions of approval; and iii) promptly &nbsp;escalating deviations to the Risk team for resolution.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Actively participate in training sessions to continue to develop credit skills, product knowledge, industry knowledge and client management skills.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure the consistent application of HSBC policies and adherence to regulatory, financial, and legal standards to minimise business and reputational risks&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Support the BCO Manager and Team Lead on ad-hoc requirements and other strategic initiatives to streamline and simplify end-to end credit &amp; lending process<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Participate in deal discussions and meetings with clients as required<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Protect the Bank by acting as First Line of Defence and adhering to all controls<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations, along with addressing any issues raised by external regulators.</p><br><br><br><p><br>To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:</p><br><br><br><p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience gained at a boutique advisory or big four institution is highly preferred<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or a related field is desirable<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Analytical with a keen eye for details &nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp;Comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience in ensuring compliance (self and others) with organisational and regulatory requirements&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;A graduation degree is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. If your university certificate is from outside the UAE, up-to-date attestations and equivalency are also mandatory (Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications Issued Outside The UAE).”</p><br><br><p><br>You’ll achieve more at HSBC.<br>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.Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br><br><br><p>Management of Risk&nbsp;</p><br><br><p><br>The jobholder will ensure the fair treatment of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, both personally and as an organisation, and promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand.<br>The jobholder will also continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology. This will be achieved by ensuring all actions take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring. &nbsp; Also by addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with line management and/or the appropriate department.</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>

<ul><li>Design and implement comprehensive performance test strategies, including load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing, aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust performance test scripts using industry-standard tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling) to simulate realistic user behavior and system load.</li><li>Analyze complex performance test results, identify bottlenecks across application tiers (frontend, backend, database, network), and provide actionable recommendations for tuning.</li><li>Collaborate closely with development, operations, and architecture teams to understand system architecture and integrate performance testing early in the SDLC.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>▪ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or Information Systems ▪ Tricentis NeoLoad certification (e.g., NeoLoad Certified Professional) is preferred. ▪ ISTQB Foundation plus Advanced Test Analyst/Technical Test Analyst or ISTQB Performance Testing is preferred. Work Experience Minimum: ▪ 7+ years of experience in performance testing of enterprise applications. ▪ 4+ years of hands-on experience in NeoLoad, including scripting, correlation, test execution, and monitoring. ▪ Proven ability to translate user journeys into workload models (load, stress, spike, endurance/soak). ▪ Strong results analysis: turning metrics (response time, throughput, error rate, resource utilization) into clear, prioritized recommendations. ▪ Solid grasp of web & API fundamentals (HTTP/REST, caching, sessions, CDNs), basic networking (latency, bandwidth), and concurrency concepts. ▪ Proficiency with APM/observability tools and system logs to isolate bottlenecks across app, DB, and infrastructure layers. ▪ Working knowledge of database performance basics (query patterns, indexing, connection pools). ▪ Experience integrating performance checks into CI/CD (e.g., Azure DevOps/Jenkins/GitLab) with automated pass/fail gates and trend reporting. ▪ Clear written and verbal communication for both technical and executive audiences.</p></li></ul>

<p><strong>Real Estate Market Analyst</strong></p><br><p><strong>Location:</strong> Business Bay, Dubai<br><strong>Company:</strong> Lifer Realty Co.</p><br><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Real Estate Market Analyst</strong> with strong knowledge of the Dubai property market.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Work closely with brokers</strong> and support them with market, project, pricing, ROI, demand, supply, and competitor-related queries.</p></li><li><p>Prepare detailed research reports with valuable information beyond what brokers usually receive from developers or standard market analysis.</p></li><li><p>Analyze projects, communities, rental yields, capital appreciation, payment plans, buyer demand, risks, and investment opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Identify market gaps and provide practical insights that can help brokers advise clients and close more deals.</p></li><li><p>Use Dubai Land Department, Bayut, Property Finder, developer data, and other reliable sources.</p></li><li><p>Use <strong>AI tools for research, data analysis, comparison, forecasting, and report preparation</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Present clear weekly and monthly reports to brokers and management.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>NOTE</strong></p><p><em>The Market Analyst should provide unique, data-driven market insights and strategic analysis that brokers cannot easily obtain from developers, sales presentations, or publicly available broker reports, enabling brokers to make more informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.</em></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 3–4 years of Dubai real estate market research experience.</p></li><li><p>Must have previously worked closely with real estate brokers and sales teams.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of Dubai projects, developers, areas, pricing, ROI, and market trends.</p></li><li><p>Familiar with AI tools, Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and reporting platforms.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Above age of 29.</p></li><li><p>Must be based in the UAE.</p><p><br></p></li></ul>

<p> Google Ads for "AudioCityUSA" the largest E-Commerce Brand in the USA with a $200K monthly budget. Consistently delivered high-converting campaigns at the lowest cost, showcasing expertise as a Google Ads Expert & Business Strategic Analyst</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> Google Ads for "AudioCityUSA" the largest E-Commerce Brand in the USA with a $200K monthly budget. Consistently delivered high-converting campaigns at the lowest cost, showcasing expertise as a Google Ads Expert & Business Strategic Analyst</p>

Work Experience & Qualification<br><br>▪ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or Information Systems<br><br>▪ Tricentis Neo Load certification (e.g., Neo Load Certified Professional) is preferred.<br><br>▪ ISTQB Foundation plus Advanced Test Analyst/Technical Test Analyst or ISTQB Performance<br><br>Testing is preferred.<br><br>Work Experience<br><br>Minimum<br><br>▪ 7+ years of experience in performance testing of enterprise applications.<br><br>▪ 4+ years of hands-on experience in Neo Load, including scripting, correlation, test execution,<br><br>and monitoring.<br><br>▪ Proven ability to translate user journeys into workload models (load, stress, spike,<br><br>endurance/soak).<br><br>▪ Strong results analysis: turning metrics (response time, throughput, error rate, resource<br><br>utilization) into clear, prioritized recommendations.<br><br>▪ Solid grasp of web & API fundamentals (HTTP/REST, caching, sessions, CDNs), basic<br><br>networking (latency, bandwidth), and concurrency concepts.<br><br>▪ Proficiency with APM/observability tools and system logs to isolate bottlenecks across app,<br><br>DB, and infrastructure layers.<br><br>▪ Working knowledge of database performance basics (query patterns, indexing, connection<br><br>pools).<br><br>▪ Experience integrating performance checks into CI/CD (e.g., Azure Dev Ops/Jenkins/Git Lab)<br><br>with automated pass/fail gates and trend reporting.<br><br>▪ Clear written and verbal communication for both technical and executive audiences.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Whiteshield combines artificial intelligence with economic expertise to solve real policy challenges.<br> Our AI Economics unit transforms complex data into actionable insights that shape how governments and businesses design policies, manage resources, and plan for growth.<br> Role Overview As a Data Science Manager , you will lead analytical projects that integrate AI, machine learning, geospatial analysis, and economic modelling to drive evidence-based decision-making.<br> You’ll manage end-to-end data workflows — from ideation to delivery — and work with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, economists, and policy experts to build tools that have real impact.<br> Key Responsibilities Lead data-driven projects across public policy and economic domains.<br> Design, automate, and optimize data pipelines and analytical workflows.<br> Apply AI, ML, and geospatial techniques to extract insights from satellite imagery, trade, and macroeconomic data.<br> Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, ranking systems, and predictive models .<br> Translate technical results into clear, actionable policy recommendations .<br> Mentor junior data scientists and oversee code quality, documentation, and best practices.<br> Real influence and access – Shape national policy, competitiveness strategies, and sustainable growth plans while working directly with senior government officials, global institutions, and major corporations.<br> Room to innovate – If you see a better way, try it.<br> We encourage new methods and actively pilot new technologies.<br> Cutting-edge tools – Work with AI, LLMs, predictive modelling, geospatial analytics, and simulation platforms.<br> Structured growth – Learn from senior experts through hands-on mentoring and project-based skill transfer.<br> Masters degree in Computer Science or Data Science Proven experience leading data projects or small teams 5+ years experience with Python 5+ years experience with SQL 5+ years experience with APIs Experience with machine learning or predictive modelling Experience building data pipelines or ETL processes Experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Excellent English communication skills Nice-to-haves: Experience with geospatial data (e.<br>g., GIS, satellite imagery, GeoPandas, QGIS) Experience with economic or policy-related datasets Experience working in consulting or public sector projects Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Familiarity with TensorFlow or PyTorch Master’s degree in Data Science, Economics, or related field</span> </div>

<p>Job Description – Financial Analyst (FP&amp;A)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fujairah - UAE</p><p><strong>Function:</strong> Finance / FP&amp;A</p><p><strong>Designation:</strong> Financial Analyst – FP&amp;A</p><p><strong>Qualification:</strong> <strong>CA – Mandatory</strong></p><p><strong>Industry Preference:</strong> Construction Chemicals / Building Materials / Construction Products</p><p>About the Role</p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Financial Analyst – FP&amp;A</strong> to support financial planning, budgeting, costing, profitability analysis, and business performance management. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in <strong>financial analysis, budgeting, costing, margin analysis, forecasting and management reporting</strong>.</p><p>Candidates with experience in <strong>construction chemicals, building materials, specialty chemicals, adhesives, waterproofing, sealants, or related manufacturing industries</strong> will be preferred.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and manage <strong>annual budgets, financial plans and forecasts</strong>.</li><li>Conduct detailed <strong>FP&amp;A and financial analysis</strong> to support business decision-making.</li><li>Perform <strong>product, project and business costing</strong> and analyse cost structures.</li><li>Conduct <strong>margin and profitability analysis</strong> across products, customers, projects and business segments.</li><li>Analyse <strong>actual vs. budget vs. forecast</strong> and identify key variances and business drivers.</li><li>Prepare <strong>monthly management reports, MIS and financial dashboards</strong>.</li><li>Analyse <strong>gross margin, contribution margin, operating costs and profitability</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>pricing and commercial decisions</strong> through cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Develop financial models for <strong>forecasting, scenario analysis and business planning</strong>.</li><li>Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and provide insights to management.</li><li>Analyse <strong>material, labour, manufacturing, logistics and overhead costs</strong>.</li><li>Support cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve margins.</li><li>Work closely with <strong>Sales, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance</strong> teams to understand business performance.</li><li>Assist in <strong>month-end financial analysis and management reporting</strong>.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations based on business and market data.</li><li>Support senior management with <strong>ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic business planning</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>As part of our continued growth and commitment to IT and digital excellence, we are building a talent pool of talented Emirati IT professionals for future opportunities across various IT functions in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for individuals who bring strong technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and a drive to contribute to transformative business initiatives.</p><p><br>If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic and technology-driven environment, we encourage you to submit your profile for consideration.</p><p><br><strong>Available Positions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Application Developer</p></li><li><p>Business Analyst</p></li><li><p>Engineer - Product Architect</p></li><li><p>Graphic Designer</p></li><li><p>Principal Application Developer</p></li><li><p>Principal Business Analyst</p></li><li><p>Principal Software Test Engineer</p></li><li><p>Senior Application Developer</p></li><li><p>Senior Business Analyst</p></li><li><p>Senior SharePoint Administrator</p></li><li><p>Senior Software Test Engineer</p></li><li><p>SharePoint Administrator</p></li><li><p>Software Test Engineer</p></li><li><p>Supervisor - Application Developer</p></li><li><p>Supervisor - Technical Delivery</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong> · Emirati National · Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline · Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience · Willingness to work full-time in Abu Dhabi <strong>Technical Competencies</strong> Candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following areas: · Software Development (.NET, Java, Python, C#, JavaScript) · Application Architecture and Solution Design · Business Analysis and Requirements Management · Software Testing and Quality Assurance · SharePoint Administration and Development · UI/UX Design and Digital Content Creation · Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS) · Database Management (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) · API Development and Systems Integration · Agile Delivery and Project Management · Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Management <strong>Why Join Our Talent Pool?</strong> · Access to current and upcoming career opportunities · Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives · Professional development and career growth <strong>Qualified Emirati professionals who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their updated CV for future consideration.</strong> </p>

<p>Business Analyst (Freelance) Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, UAE (Hybrid) Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract with possibility of extension Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor About the Role We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team on an initial 6-month freelance contract. This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of onsite and remote work. As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives and transformation projects. This role offers the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period, based on project requirements and performance. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements. Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization. Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements. Facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with stakeholders across multiple business units. Create and maintain business requirements documents (BRDs), user stories, process flows, and functional specifications. Work closely with development, testing, and project teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives. Support change management activities and user adoption initiatives. Participate in testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to validate delivered solutions. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues where appropriate. Provide regular status updates and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Support process documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within technology, digital transformation, or IT projects. Strong experience gathering, documenting, and managing business requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience creating process maps, workflow diagrams, and business documentation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies. Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or equivalent. Experience working on enterprise-scale transformation or digitalization projects. Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies. Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding tools. Understanding of change management principles and best practices. Previous experience working within the UAE or GCC region. Apply Now If you are passionate about driving business improvements, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions, we would love to hear from you.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Business Analyst (Freelance)</p><p><br></p><p>Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, UAE (Hybrid)</p><p>Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract with possibility of extension</p><p>Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team on an initial 6-month freelance contract. This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of onsite and remote work.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives and transformation projects.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period, based on project requirements and performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements.</li><li>Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.</li><li>Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with stakeholders across multiple business units.</li><li>Create and maintain business requirements documents (BRDs), user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.</li><li>Work closely with development, testing, and project teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives.</li><li>Support change management activities and user adoption initiatives.</li><li>Participate in testing activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to validate delivered solutions.</li><li>Monitor project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues where appropriate.</li><li>Provide regular status updates and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Support process documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Required Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within technology, digital transformation, or IT projects.</li><li>Strong experience gathering, documenting, and managing business requirements.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience creating process maps, workflow diagrams, and business documentation.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience working with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Professional certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience working on enterprise-scale transformation or digitalization projects.</li><li>Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies.</li><li>Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding tools.</li><li>Understanding of change management principles and best practices.</li><li>Previous experience working within the UAE or GCC region.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Apply Now</p><p>If you are passionate about driving business improvements, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div>

AMS International is supporting a prestigious client in Dubai in the appointment of a Global Markets & Expansion Expert. We are seeking an experienced professional to help shape strategies and frameworks that support SME internationalisation and access to global markets. The role will focus on developing internationalisation readiness frameworks, identifying and prioritising markets and sectors, defining market-entry approaches, and building partnerships with trade agencies, business networks and other international stakeholders.<br>We would be particularly interested in professionals with strong experience across international trade, economic development, export development, global market expansion, market-entry strategy or SME internationalisation. Candidates should bring 12+ years of relevant experience, including a strong track record in developing international expansion or market-access strategies. Experience working with government entities, chambers, trade agencies and international ecosystem partners would be highly relevant.<br>This Contract role is based in Dubai, UAE. If your experience aligns with the above and you are interested in exploring the opportunity, please contact me directly or share your profile.<br>#International Trade #Economic Development #Global Markets #SMEDevelopment #Dubai

IC Global is one of the most renowned Forex CFD provider, offering trading solutions for active day traders and scalpers as well as traders that are new to the forex market. IC Global offers its clients cutting edge trading platforms, low latency connectivity and superior liquidity. IC Global is revolutionizing online forex trading. Traders are now able to gain access to pricing previously only available to investment banks and high net worth individuals. Our management team have significant experience in the Forex, CFD and Equity markets in Asia, Europe and North America. It is this experience that has enabled us to select the best possible technology solutions and hand pick some of the best pricing providers available in the market.<br>Role Overview We are looking for a Business & Systems Analyst to play a key role in defining clear business and system requirements for our trading platform – MT5/ DxTrade / ICTrade. The role focuses on analyzing and documenting existing processes, eliciting and structuring business requirements, and ensuring consistent, unambiguous requirements are delivered to the development team. Acting as the bridge between Product Manager and the engineering team, the analyst ensures every integration service meets business needs. This role demands a solid understanding of how trading platforms / mobile trading operate and how they integrate with the wider broker ecosystem — client area, public website, back-office systems, payment providers and the trading desk.<br>A core part of this role is using AI to work smarter. The analyst is expected to apply AI assistants and large language model (LLM) tools to accelerate requirements analysis, documentation, data mapping and test design — always using them responsibly and in line with IC Markets’ data-handling, confidentiality and regulatory obligations.<br>Key Responsibilities1. Requirements Gathering & Elicitation• Work with the Product Owner, other squads and the development team to capture system requirements for ICTrade/ MT5/ DxTrade trade platforms.• Conduct backlog grooming with the PO for the technical teams to elicit requirements from a broad range of stakeholders.• Maintain and manage development backlogs aligned with product roadmap planned.• Continuously identify gaps, redundancies and opportunities for process improvement.• Collaborate with the Product Manager, Technical Lead, other Squads and developers to design business flows and system solutions for trade platform(s).<br>2. Documentation• Produce requirements, business process and flow diagrams, and data mapping across ICTrade / MT5/ DxTrade.• Maintain a robust knowledge base so other teams can collaborate with the trade platform squad effectively.• Work with Product Owner and create guides and user manuals for stakeholders where needed.<br>3. Testing & Validation• Participate in system testing, UAT and validation.• Ensure data accuracy, system stability and compliance across all entities for the trade platform (FSA, ASIC, CySEC, MiFID II).• Identify and address behavior that is not aligned with the defined business processes.<br>4. Communication & Change Management• Act as the liaison between Product Manager and technical teams.• Support the development team with clearer estimation by resolving requirement uncertainties early.<br>Qualifications & Experience• Proven experience as a Business / Systems Analyst working with trading platform—plugins, middleware or similar backend services.• Hands-on exposure to MT5 and DxTrade; familiarity with DxTrade and in-house platforms is a strong advantage.• Practical, hands-on experience using AI assistants / LLM tools (e.g. Claude, Chat GPT or similar) in day-to-day analysis, documentation or delivery work.• Clear command of user stories, acceptance criteria and use cases.• Excellent documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders.<br>Desirable• Understanding of the broader broker ecosystem — client area, CRM, back office, payments and reporting.• Exposure to Agile / Scrum delivery and tools such as Jira and Confluence.• Awareness of regulatory frameworks relevant to forex / CFD brokers (FSA, ASIC, CySEC, MiFID II).

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br>About the opportunity<br><p>This is an individual contributor role on the Performance Marketing team. You will own the day-to-day execution of paid campaigns across channels, manage budgets, and drive customer acquisition for instashop.</p><br><br><p>You will work directly with the Head of Marketing at instashop on Marcomms strategy, incentive tracking, and business performance analysis, but also work as a dotted line with Talabat’s performance marketing lead. This is a hybrid role: part campaign executor, part strategic analyst. You need to be comfortable switching between both.</p><br><br><p>The team expects you to run lean. That means embedding AI into your workflow, cutting manual steps wherever possible, and operating at a pace that matches the business.</p><br><br><p><strong>Campaign Execution</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Own end-to-end campaign setup, bidding, and optimisation across Meta, TikTok, and other paid channels.</li><li>Take creatives live, test new formats, and iterate based on performance data.</li><li>Manage daily budget allocation and pacing to hit CAC targets.</li><li>Monitor campaign health and flag issues before they compound.</li></ul><p><strong>Performance Analysis</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Analyse campaign performance across the full funnel, from impression to conversion.</li><li>Build and maintain regular performance reports for the Head of Marketing and senior stakeholders across the two main markets (UAE &amp; Egypt)</li><li>Track incentive performance and contribute to business performance reviews.</li><li>Identify CAC efficiency opportunities and bring data-backed recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Experimentation</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Design and run A/B tests on creatives, audiences, bids, and landing experiences.</li><li>Document test hypotheses, results, and learnings in a structured way.</li><li>Propose new experiments based on platform signals, competitive benchmarks, and your own analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategy and Marcomms Collaboration</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Work closely with the Head of Marketing at instashop on marketing communications planning and calendar.</li><li>Support incentive design and tracking, aligning promotional activity with acquisition goals.</li><li>Contribute to quarterly planning with performance data and channel insights.</li></ul><br>What you need to be successful<br><p><strong>Platform Depth</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Strong working knowledge of Meta Ads Manager: campaign structures, bidding strategies, Advantage+ campaigns, and creative best practices.</li><li>Working knowledge of TikTok Ads: smart campaigns, TopView, In-Feed, and short-form content performance patterns.</li><li>Familiarity with how short-form content (Reels, TikToks) behaves differently in paid vs organic and how to use that to brief or iterate on creative.</li><li>Working knowledge of other platforms such as Google, Apple Ads, Snapchat etc.</li><li>Understanding of attribution and MMP mechanics: how platforms like Adjust or AppsFlyer measure installs, events, and in-app revenue, and where discrepancies come from.</li></ul><p><strong>AI-First Way of Working</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>You are expected to use AI tools actively in your day-to-day: for reporting, analysis, brief writing, and workflow automation.</li><li>The goal is to reduce manual overhead, not just stay busy. If you are doing something repetitive that a well-prompted tool can do, you should already be automating it.</li><li>Comfort with prompt engineering and integrating AI outputs into real workflows is a strong plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Analytical Rigour</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>You can pull data, build a view, and explain what it means without being hand-held.</li><li>You understand incrementality vs. last-touch attribution, and you can have an informed conversation about channel contribution.</li><li>You know what CAC, LTV, ROAS, and CPM mean in practice, not just as definitions.</li></ul><p><strong>Speed and Ownership</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>You do not wait to be told what is wrong. You monitor, spot it, and fix it or flag it.</li><li>You manage your own workload across campaigns and strategic tasks without dropping either.</li><li>Fast-paced environment is not a cliche here. It is the actual pace of this team.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>3 to 5 years of hands-on performance marketing experience, with at least 2 years focused on paid social.</li><li>Experience managing and allocating performance marketing budgets across channels and markets with the ability to optimize spend based business objectives.</li><li>Proven track record running Meta and TikTok campaigns, not just setting them up.</li><li>Experience working with MMPs (Adjust, AppsFlyer, or equivalent) and understanding attribution at a platform level.</li><li>Exposure to q-commerce, food delivery, or e-commerce is a strong plus.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Experience running campaigns across both brand and performance objectives simultaneously.</li><li>Experience briefing creative teams and giving structured feedback on short-form video assets.</li><li>Hands-on use of AI tools in a marketing context (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar).</li></ul><br>Who we are<br><p>instashop, headquartered in Dubai, is the leading online local marketplace in the UAE and Egypt . Since joining the Delivery Hero family in 2020, the global leader in online food delivery and q-commerce, instashop has been setting the standard for excellence and convenience in the region.</p><br><br><p>With a dynamic and motivated team fueled by passion and innovation, every day at instashop is an opportunity for growth and success. We champion inclusivity, diversity and collaboration, creating an environment where everyone’s achievements are celebrated and where success is the only way forward. As we continue to grow, our team keeps expanding across the UAE, Egypt and Greece, and we’re always on the lookout for new talents to join us on our success journey.</p><br><br> <br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>ROLE PURPOSE The Senior Paid Media Specialist is a hands-on operator inside Driven's Performance Marketing &amp; Growth function - one of two specialists reporting directly to the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth.<br> Working to the channel strategy, budgets and targets set by the Head, the role plans, buys and optimises media across Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, X and programmatic (DV360), turning approved budget into qualified buyer, seller and tenant leads at or below target cost per lead.<br> It matters because paid media is Driven's most scalable demand channel, and disciplined in-platform execution is what converts the growth plan into pipeline.<br> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Strategy &amp; Execution Execute the quarterly channel plan set by the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth: plan, launch and optimise full-funnel paid campaigns across your assigned channel portfolio (split across Meta, Google Ads - Search, PMax, YouTube - TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, X and programmatic/DV360), mapped to off-plan launches, exclusive listings and leasing demand Build audience strategies - geo, language, in-market, lookalike and CRM-based retargeting - tuned to Dubai's international buyer segments (GCC, UK, Europe, India, China, Russia/CIS) Translate campaign briefs from the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth and sales leadership into channel plans with forecast leads, CPL and spend by platform Deliver the paid-media workstreams of the growth experimentation roadmap: run structured A/B and incrementality tests on creative, copy, landing pages and bidding strategies, and document winning variants for scaling Budget &amp; Performance Management Manage the monthly budget allocated to your channel portfolio by the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth, pacing spend daily and recommending reallocations to the best-performing mix Deliver the CPL, ROAS and lead-quality targets set in the quarterly growth plan by channel and campaign, reconciling platform-reported results against CRM-verified qualified leads with the BI Analyst (Marketing) Maintain accurate conversion tracking - pixels, server-side events (CAPI), GA4, UTM governance and CRM lead-source mapping - with the GIT team Feed the weekly growth scorecard with accurate channel data and produce the monthly paid media performance report for the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth with insights, anomalies and next-month plan Creative &amp; Cross-Team Collaboration Brief the design and production teams on ad creative requirements per platform spec, and feed performance data back to improve creative win rates Coordinate with the Content Manager and Web Content Specialist so landing pages, lead forms and listing pages convert paid traffic efficiently Peer-review the other Paid Media Specialist's campaign builds before spend goes live - every launch is QA'd by the second operator or the Head Adopt and operationalise the automation and AI tooling introduced by the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth (bid automation, predictive audiences, creative testing tools) within day-to-day campaign operations Compliance &amp; Platform Discipline Ensure every property ad carries a valid Trakheesi permit number and complies with RERA advertising rules and platform property-ad policies Maintain account hygiene, naming conventions and access governance across all ad accounts, Business Managers and DV360 seats Stay ahead of platform updates, privacy changes (ATT, cookie deprecation) and UAE digital advertising norms, adapting tactics proactively WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, based on experience Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, flight allowance, and employment visa - per UAE Labour Law and Driven policy A senior operator seat with direct exposure to the Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth and a clear runway as the function scales Fast-paced, innovation-led environment with access to proprietary technology, an in-house marketing team, and the Forbes Global Properties network.<br> CAREER PATH Progression is from paid media specialist roles into this senior operator seat, and onward to Performance Marketing Lead if a deputy layer is introduced as the function scales, or toward Head of Performance Marketing &amp; Growth.<br> REQUIREMENTS 5+ years of hands-on paid media / performance marketing experience across social, search and programmatic channels Proven hands-on command of Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads Manager, Snapchat Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager and X Ads; DV360/programmatic experience a strong advantage Track record managing six-figure (AED) monthly budgets with documented CPL/ROAS improvement Strong analytical skills: GA4, conversion APIs, UTM governance, spreadsheet modelling and dashboard tools (Looker Studio or similar) Experience generating real estate or high-ticket leads and reconciling platform data with a CRM Understanding of UAE real estate advertising compliance, including Trakheesi permit requirements for property ads Sharp copy judgement and ability to brief creative teams precisely; comfortable operating within a defined growth plan and reporting cadence English required; additional languages relevant to Dubai buyer markets are an advantage</span> </div>