Economic Analyst Jobs in UAE

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.<br>Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 284+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.<br> For the Good of Tomorrow<br>Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Senior Manager – Strategy & Business Management within the Office of the Group Chief Investment Officer (GCIO). The role holder will serve as a trusted business partner within the GCIO Office, acting as an extension of leadership to help drive strategic priorities, executive governance, stakeholder alignment, organisational effectiveness and cross-functional coordination across both Dubai Holding Investments (DHI) and Strategy & Value Creation (S&VC).<br>Operating in a high-visibility environment, the role combines elements of strategic planning, executive business management, investment support and organisational coordination. The successful candidate will help ensure senior leadership remains focused on the most critical priorities by orchestrating initiatives across multiple stakeholders, driving follow-through, preparing executive materials and maintaining oversight of key actions and decisions.<br>The role is ideally suited to a proactive, detail-oriented individual who combines experience within strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate strategy with exceptional organisational, coordination and stakeholder management capability.<br>If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.<br>Key Accountabilities: <br>Executive Business Management and Leadership Support <br>Act as a trusted extension of the GCIO Office, helping manage strategic priorities, stakeholder engagement and executive commitments. Support leadership in prioritising activities, managing competing demands and maintaining focus on the most critical business objectives. Establish and maintain visibility of key initiatives, decisions, risks, dependencies, stakeholders and deadlines across DHI and S&VC, ensuring effective coordination and timely execution of agreed actions. Anticipate business needs and proactively identify actions required to keep priorities on track. Drive effective follow-through on commitments made in leadership, investment and governance forums by coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables and proactively removing barriers to execution.<br>Stakeholder Coordination & Organisational Effectiveness<br>Act as the central coordination point across strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between leadership priorities, stakeholders and execution teams. Coordinate activities and information flows across DHI, S&VC, business verticals and corporate functions. Build strong working relationships across a broad network of stakeholders and facilitate effective collaboration across teams. Ensure leadership decisions, commitments and action items are clearly communicated, understood and followed through. Identify bottlenecks, competing priorities and execution risks, proactively driving resolution and alignment. Support senior leadership in maintaining visibility across multiple workstreams, stakeholders and organisational priorities. Drive accountability and momentum across initiatives by coordinating stakeholders who do not report directly into the role.<br>Strategic Planning & Priority Management<br>Support the development, tracking and execution of strategic priorities across the Office of the GCIO. Lead day-to-day coordination of cross-functional initiatives involving senior stakeholders across DHI, S&VC and business verticals, ensuring alignment, timely decision-making and execution against agreed objectives. Monitor progress against key strategic objectives and ensure issues are escalated appropriately. Help translate leadership direction into executable workplans, actions and decision-making frameworks. Support special projects and strategic initiatives as required.<br>Executive Communications & Leadership Materials <br>Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing packs, reports, updates and discussion materials for senior leadership meetings. Ensure leadership is fully prepared for key meetings, reviews, governance forums and stakeholder engagements. Translate complex business, investment and strategic topics into concise, executive-ready communications. Maintain exceptional standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail across all outputs. Support preparation of talking points, executive correspondence and leadership messaging where required.<br>Governance & Action Management <br>Coordinate leadership meetings, governance forums, steering committees and strategic reviews. Maintain oversight of key decisions, actions and stakeholder commitments. Ensure actions are assigned, tracked and delivered in a timely manner. Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure execution remains aligned with expectations. Support the preparation of governance materials and executive updates as required.<br>Investment & Commercial Support<br>Support investment reviews, strategic initiatives and value creation activities through research and analysis. Prepare market assessments, investment summaries and strategic business case materials. Conduct commercial and financial analysis to support decision making. Identify key insights, risks and opportunities to inform leadership discussions. Support the development and assessment of strategic initiatives across the portfolio.<br>Who we are looking for:<br>6–8 years of experience within strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or similar high-performance corporate strategy environments. Strong preference for candidates who combine strategy consulting experience with investment banking, private equity, sovereign wealth fund, corporate development or other investment-related exposure. Experience working directly with senior executives, leadership teams or executive offices. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders, functions and business units, often without direct reporting authority. Experience operating in highly demanding, fast-paced and dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities.<br>Critical Success Profile<br>The successful candidate will be:Highly proactive and self-directed. Exceptionally organised and detail oriented. Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited direction. Able to influence without authority. Commercially minded with strong business judgement. Able to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and detailed execution. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders across multiple businesses. Calm under pressure and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Exceptional at stakeholder coordination, alignment and follow-through. Willing to take ownership beyond their formal remit to ensure successful outcomes.<br>As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days. This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Summary/Main Purpose<br><br>The Specialist in the Quality Control division at Julphar HQ - RAK is responsible for adhering to c GMP principles and maintaining them effectively. The role involves carrying out chemical and physical analysis of finished products, raw materials, and stability samples, as well as process validation. The Specialist operates various QC equipment, follows GLP, GMP, and safety procedures, and maintains hygienic conditions in the lab. Additionally, the Specialist is responsible for entering data on SAP, recording all working data, assisting supervisors, training newly joined staff, and ensuring final products adhere to all specifications and regulations. The role also includes creating and processing HPLC & GC analytical methods, performing investigations for lab incidents, and supporting external and internal audits.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>To adhere with the c GMP principles and to maintain them in an effective manner. Responsible to carry-out chemical and physical analysis of FP/RM/Stability, process validation Responsible for the operation of various QC equipment (depending on the section) Prepare to follow GLP, GMP and safety procedures and maintain hygienic conditions in lab Entering data on SAP. Responsible for recording all working data. Helps supervisors in assigned tasks To ensure and follow GLP, GMP, safety procedures and maintain hygienic conditions in lab. Training newly joined staff Entering and checking data of analyst on SAPAssist in trouble shooting and solving problems that may come up in the day-to-day operation of the department. Ensure Final Products adhere to all specifications and regulations. Create HPLC & GC analytical methods from approved STM/Pharmacopeia for all analysts before starting analysis Processing and approval for all HPLC &GC analytical data for all analysts, review and check all the Audit trial for all the instruments. To train the QC personnel on all the applicable procedures, specifications, testing methods and qualify analysts to perform various QC analysis. To ensure the analysis is performed correctly as per applicable procedures To perform investigation for the lab incidents, OOS, OOT results, deviations and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions. To lock the results in SAP, to create notifications & reservations for maintaining enough stock of chemicals & consumables. To involve and support external and internal audits and to close the audit observations on time. Review and approve protocols and reports such as method validation, method transfer, process validation and stability. To handle and close the Quality management system actions like Deviations, OOS, CAPAs, AMS and Change controls using Amplelogic system. To follow and ensure data integrity and good documentation practices are implemented in the QC labs. Apart from the above, the works assigned by the Head of the department/designee.<br><br>Core Competency<br><br>In terms of competency, you are highly oriented with a strong sense of accountability & ownership. High on process compliance and implementation skills with strong attention to details. Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required. Business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality. Must be able to manage tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Highly disciplined and must be organized, self-motivated to learn new learnings and implement them at workplace. Must be able to work in a cross-functional environment interacting with other internal and external departments<br><br>Qualifications, Key Experiences / Functional Knowledge Requirements<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy/science. Minimum 3-6 years’ experience in the same field. Proficient with computer software applications. Adhering to c GMP principles and maintaining them effectively. Conducting chemical and physical analysis for RM, FP and stability Operating various QC equipment and ensuring compliance with GLP, GMP, and safety procedures.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong><span>Regulatory Remediation Analyst<br></span></strong></p><br><br><p><strong><span>GCB 7 (Part-time Opportunity)<br></span></strong></p><br><br><p><strong><span>Some careers grow faster than others.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br></span></strong></p><br><br><p><strong><span>If you’re looking for further opportunities to develop your career, take the next step in fulfilling your potential right here at HSBC.<br></span></strong></p><br><br><p><strong><span>Role purpose<br></span></strong></p><br><br><p><span>This role sits within GCOO Regulatory Projects and supports delivery of regulatory remediation and control uplift initiatives. This role supports delivery of central bank regulatory remediation requirements by contacting customers to obtain missing/updated identification documents and ensuring customer records are accurately updated on the bank’s core banking systems. The Analyst will manage assigned remediation cases end-to-end, provide clear customer communications, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure timely closure in line with regulatory and internal standards. The Analyst supports end-to-end remediation project delivery including requirements definition, stakeholder coordination, governance/MI, and implementation tracking to ensure timely and evidenced closure of regulatory commitments in line with internal and external expectations.<br></span></p><br><br><p><strong><span>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<br></span></strong></p><br><br><ul><li><span>Manage assigned regulatory project deliverables/workstreams end-to-end, ensuring milestones are achieved within agreed timelines and governance.</span></li><li><span>Maintain remediation project artefacts including plan, decision log, and evidence repository to support audit/regulatory scrutiny.</span></li><li><span>Monitor remediation delivery health (ageing, slippage, blockers), escalate at-risk deliverables through agreed governance and propose recovery actions.</span></li><li><span>To be in regular contact with RMs on operational issues and take prompt follow-up action on outstanding matters.</span></li><li><span>Take ownership of Client Maintenance and Servicing activities including ad hoc client queries and escalations. </span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Manage a portfolio of central bank remediation cases, ensuring completion within agreed timelines and service standards.</span></li><li><span>Perform customer ID outreach activities (calls/emails/letters as approved) to request required identification documents and follow up until receipt/closure.</span></li><li><span>Update customer static data and ID details accurately in the bank’s core banking system(s) in line with approved procedures and “zero avoidable error” mindset.</span></li><li><span>Maintain accurate case notes, documentary evidence, and audit trail to demonstrate remediation actions taken and outcomes achieved.</span></li><li><span>Monitor ageing items and take appropriate follow-up actions; escalate overdue/at-risk cases to the team lead in line with agreed governance.</span></li><li><span>Communicate clearly and professionally with customers to explain document requirements, how to submit, and expected timelines.</span></li><li><span>Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Relationship Managers where applicable, Operations, Compliance/Financial Crime, KYC/CDD teams) to resolve exceptions and progress cases.</span></li><li><span>Provide regular status updates (dashboards/trackers) on case progress, customer responses, and outstanding document gaps.</span></li></ul><br><br><p><span>&nbsp;<strong>Experience &amp; Qualifications:<br></strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li><span>Experience in operations, client servicing, remediation, or KYC/CDD support with strong attention to detail.</span></li><li><span>Confident written and verbal communication skills for customer outreach and explaining document requirements clearly.</span></li><li><span>Ability to manage multiple cases concurrently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure.</span></li><li><span>High discipline in maintaining accurate trackers, notes, and audit evidence.</span></li><li><span>Exposure to core banking/static data maintenance and/or client data platforms.</span></li><li><span>Understanding of KYC/CDD concepts and how identification documentation supports regulatory compliance.</span></li><li><span>Experience working with quality assurance, exception handling, and structured case management processes.</span></li><li><span>Typically 1–3 years’ relevant experience in banking operations/client servicing/remediation/KYC support (flex based on local market and role scope).</span></li><li><span>Takes responsibility for own case outcomes and flags issues early.</span></li><li><span>Works inclusively and effectively with different teams and perspectives.</span></li><li><span>Practical, outcome-focused approach: moves cases forward, keeps customers informed, and closes items cleanly.</span></li><li><span>Kept strong control, data integrity, and stakeholder collaboration elements (core to remediation work)..</span></li></ul><br><p><span>For further details and application information please visit our careers site, searching under reference number <strong>52286.</strong><br></span></p><br><br><p><span>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.<br></span></p><br><br><p><span>Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited</span></p><br><br><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 are hiring Business Analysts for Dubai location with Retail Banking experience .<br>Request you to go through the below JD and if its suitable please share your resumes to below mentioned email id.<br>jobs.bfs2@valuelabs.com<br>Experience : 6 + Years Skill : Business Analyst Domain : Retail Banking ( mandate ) Location : Dubai & WFO<br>Job Overview: Your role is responsible for bridging business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver effective CRM solutions. Leverage strong techno functional expertise in retail banking and servicing journeys, along with an understanding of regional (Middle East) regulatory and customer requirements, to support strategic CRM and digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead business and functional analysis for CRM initiatives across branch, contact centre, and assisted digital journeys, ensuring requirements reflect real operational workflows and customer servicing needs. Translate complex business, regulatory, and operational requirements into clear CRM functional flows, data mappings, and system behaviors, supporting accurate and scalable solution design. Own the end to end requirement lifecycle for CRM features, from initial discovery and impact analysis through to UAT sign off and post release validation. Partner with Product Owners to provide functional insights and dependency analysis, enabling informed prioritisation decisions without assuming product ownership accountability. Define CRM specific acceptance scenarios, including role based behaviour, audit trail validation, maker checker controls, and exception handling across servicing journeys. Act as the functional authority during build and testing phases, clarifying CRM behaviour, resolving requirement ambiguities, and ensuring consistency across channels and user roles. Lead business led UAT activities by coordinating test scenarios, validating end to end journeys, assessing defect severity, and confirming readiness for production deployment. Perform release readiness and sanity validation from a business and operational perspective, ensuring CRM changes do not negatively impact frontline productivity or customer experience. Analyse defects, change requests, and operational feedback to distinguish between functional

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence (Contractual Based Hire)</p><br> <br><br><br><p><span><strong>THIS IS WHERE GAME-CHANGING HAPPENS</strong></span></p><br><br><br><p><span><strong>BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY</strong></span></p><br><br><br><p><span><strong>Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence&nbsp;</strong></span><span><strong>(Contractual Based Hire)</strong></span></p><br><br><br><p><span>The team provides and supports the systems that glue the business together. That means maintaining all IT from the most basic desktop support to the most complex flight information systems. As importantly, they’re game changers for the industry. They bring us smart developments and advanced processes which revolutionise what we do.&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><span><span>What you’ll deliver</span></span></p><br><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll conduct hunt missions on Business Environment (on-prem, cloud) with the use of Digital Forensics tools &amp; techniques and Custom tools and scripts</span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll conduct offensive on Business Environment (on-prem, cloud) using security including tools such as Metasploit, exploit development, Open Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT), and designing ways to breach enterprise networks</span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll analyze attacker techniques at all stages of a breach with the capability of mapping to ATT&amp;CK framework</span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll perform incident response and forensics of active breaches</span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll report measurable improvement of overall security posture</span></p><br><br><br><br><p><span><span><strong>What you bring</strong></span></span></p><br><br><p><span>•You should be educated to a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science/ engineer, acquired 3 – 5 years of relevant experience</span><span><span> &amp; 5 – 7 years of relevant experience</span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•You’ll have experience in using Threat Intelligence Platforms (Recorded Future, Flashpoint, Blueliv, Anomali, ThreatIQ etc.)</span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•You’ll have experience in using Cyber Kill Chain</span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>•</span></span><span>You</span><span><span>'</span></span><span>ll advanced knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms</span></p><br><br><br><p><span><span><strong>Life at Dubai Airports</strong></span></span></p><br><br><p><span><span>Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an Impact that delivers for Dubai.</span></span></p><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span> </span><p><span><span><span>Revenue Analyst - Marine, Waterpark &amp; Retail</span></span></span>&nbsp;<br><span><span>(<span>21086</span></span></span>)</p><br> <p><span>Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International, and home to two extraordinary resorts: the world-renowned Atlantis, The Palm and the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal. Together, they represent world-class service, bold innovation, and unforgettable experiences brought to life.</span></p><br> <p><span>With over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities, Atlantis Dubai operates as one team, with many departments and back-of-house functions seamlessly supporting both resorts. Across every role and department, our shared purpose is the same: to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories - not only for our guests, but for our colleagues too.</span></p><br> <p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><br> <p>The MWP &amp; Retail Revenue Analyst supports the Revenue Management team by delivering data-driven insights to optimize pricing, forecasting, and commercial performance across admissions, experiences, and retail. The role is key to identifying revenue opportunities, improving processes, and enhancing strategic decision-making through accurate analytics and cross-functional collaboration.</p><br> <p><strong>About You</strong></p><br> <p>You are an analytical and commercially focused professional with experience in revenue management, business analytics, or commercial strategy. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, you enjoy working with data to identify trends and support business performance. Experience with hospitality or theme park operations, as well as systems such as Galaxy, Simphony, or Power BI, would be advantageous.</p><br> <p><span>We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.</span></p><br> <p><span>With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.</span></p><br> </div>

<p>The Financial Planning Analyst in Abu Dhabi, UAE will be responsible for supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis. The ideal candidate will play a key role in helping management make informed financial decisions by providing accurate financial insights, reports, and strategic recommendations. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and improve overall operational efficiency. The Financial Planning Analyst will assist in preparing monthly management reports, variance analysis, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasts to support strategic and operational objectives. The candidate will also contribute to the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. In addition, the role involves monitoring key financial KPIs, supporting cost optimization initiatives, and enhancing reporting processes through automation and continuous improvement practices. The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights for senior management and stakeholders. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role. </p><ul><li><p>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.</p></li><li><p>Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain financial models for business planning and decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Monitor operational and financial KPIs to support management reporting.</p></li><li><p>Support cost control initiatives and profitability analysis.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with different departments to gather financial data and assumptions.</p></li><li><p>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information and reports.</p></li><li><p>Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>5–10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting. </p><p>Experience with ERP systems and financial software is preferred. </p><p>Professional certifications such as CMA, CFA, ACCA, or CPA are an advantage </p><p>Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. </p><p>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.</p>

<p>We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Business Analyst (BA) – in FMCG industry to join our team. In this role, you will act as the vital bridge between our commercial field sales teams and our external IT providers, responsible for optimizing, integrating, and supporting our field sales technology ecosystem for an operation of 100+ active users. You will oversee the entire systems integration lifecycle — from business requirements gathering and system integration through to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and hands-on user training — while driving field sales efficiency through diligent monitoring of application adoption and performance. In addition, you will support the IT team with the SAP Business Objects reporting tool, delivering actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between field sales teams and external IT vendors/software providers Gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional specifications for system integrations Lead end-to-end systems integration projects, including data mapping and API-based integrations Design test cases and manage the full UAT process to ensure data accuracy and system reliability Conduct hands-on user training and drive adoption of field sales applications Monitor application performance and usage, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities Validate and troubleshoot data using SQL/Oracle Support the IT team with SAP Business Objects reporting to provide actionable insights for stakeholders Manage vendor deliverables and hold third-party providers accountable to agreed timelines and quality standards</p><p>Requirements Experience: 3+ years as a Business Analyst, specifically supporting Sales Operations in FMCG Industry (Van Sales / Pre-Sales / Collection / Merchandising) Vendor & IT Collaboration: Proven track record of managing deliverables with external IT vendors and third-party software providers System Integration & UAT: Hands-on experience designing test cases and running UAT; comfortable with data mapping, API concepts, and verifying data accuracy Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL/Oracle for data validation and troubleshooting MS Excel: Advanced skills for data analysis and reporting Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across commercial and technical teams Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-driven</p>

← Back to All Insights<br><br>Investment<br><br>Inflation: The Silent Force Affecting Your Wallet<br><br>June 30, 2025 By Bob Wolfe, CFP®, EA, CSLP®<br><br>Investment Economics<br><br>Listen to this article<br><br>Speed 1x<br><br>Welcome to a world where a dollar doesn’t quite stretch the way it did last year, or even last month. Sound familiar? At some point, you may have wondered why your favorite loaf of bread or morning coffee seems more expensive, even though it looks and tastes the same. That mysterious force working behind the scenes is none other than inflation.<br><br>But what is it, really? Why does it matter to you, your paycheck, or even your long-term goals? Let's unpack inflation to help you better understand its impact on your financial life.<br><br>What Really Is Inflation?<br><br>Understanding the Basics<br><br>Inflation is the gradual rise in the prices of goods and services over time. It’s not just about higher prices, it’s a systematic shift that reflects how much a unit of currency (like the dollar) loses purchasing power.<br><br>For example, if $1 bought you a loaf of bread in 1980, that same loaf could cost over $3 today. But it’s not just the bread, everything from rent to healthcare drifts upward, sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically.<br><br>Why does this matter? Because inflation makes the value of your cash decrease over time. For many of us, this means the cost of living will rise unless our wages keep pace.<br><br>Nerd Note: Did you know? If your income doesn’t grow as fast as inflation, you’re technically losing purchasing power! A 5% salary increase feels good, until you realize inflation was 7%.<br><br>Inflation vs. Deflation<br><br>On the other side of the spectrum is deflation, or when prices fall. While this might sound like a win for your wallet, it’s often a red flag for the economy. Deflation can signal reduced consumer spending, leading to stagnation, a lesson Japan learned during its “Lost Decade” in the 1990s.<br><br>Sometimes, inflation is the lesser evil, as it indicates an active, growing economy. The challenge is keeping it stable.<br><br>What Causes Inflation?<br><br> Demand-Pull Inflation<br><br>Ever notice how concert tickets or the latest tech gadgets skyrocket in price when everyone wants them? That’s demand-pull inflation.<br><br>Essentially, when consumer demand outpaces supply, businesses increase prices. Think of holiday shopping season surges or a massive boom in housing demand.<br><br> Cost-Push Inflation<br><br>On the flip side, cost-push inflation originates from rising production expenses. If materials, wages, or energy costs climb, businesses often raise the prices of their goods or services to stay profitable.<br><br>Imagine this domino effect with oil prices. If crude oil gets more expensive, not only does gasoline rise at the pump, but transportation costs increase, driving up the price of anything that relies on delivery, like your groceries.<br><br> The Role of Monetary Policy<br><br>Central banks, like the Federal Reserve, influence inflation by controlling interest rates and money supply. A lower interest rate makes borrowing cheaper, stimulating spending and investment, which can inevitably fuel inflation. Conversely, higher rates are used to cool inflation by curbing spending.<br><br>Is Inflation Good or Bad? It Depends. <br><br>Who Inflation Helps<br><br>Debt holders often benefit from inflation, as their fixed-interest debts become easier to pay off over time.<br><br>Nerd Note: A 30-year fixed mortgage can morph into an asset during inflationary times. While your monthly payment stays the same, your property value and rent prices around you might soar, boosting your financial position.<br><br>Who Inflation Hurts<br><br>Savers and creditors take the hit. If you’re stashing your money under a mattress or in a low-interest savings account, the real value of that cash dwindles as inflation rises.<br><br>Take retirees on a fixed income. Every dollar they saved might feel smaller when day-to-day expenses surge unexpectedly.<br><br>Stagflation<br><br>Then there’s stagflation, a terrifying trifecta of economic conditions that includes high inflation, low growth, and high unemployment. The 1970s are infamous for it, and no one wants to revisit that era of economic frustration.<br><br>Inflation and Your Personal Finances<br><br>How It Affects Wages<br><br>Inflation is tolerable, maybe even invisible, if wages rise at the same pace. But when they don’t, the true weight of inflation hits home.<br><br>Picture this example: You earn $50,000 a year, but grocery costs jump by 10%. If your salary doesn’t adjust to meet inflation, you’ll feel like you’re falling behind despite working as hard as before.<br><br>Smart Strategies to Prepare<br><br>The good news? You can outsmart inflation. Here’s how to protect your wallet:<br><br>Invest in inflation-friendly assets like stocks, real estate, or commodities. Historically, these have outpaced inflation. Avoid holding excessive cash, as its value diminishes over time. Instead, explore inflation-protected bonds like Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Revisit your budget regularly. Allocate more towards rising costs (like utilities) while scaling back on discretionary spending when necessary. Keep learning, financial literacy can be your sharpest tool to adapt.<br><br>Wrapping Up Insights and Action Steps<br><br>Inflation is an unavoidable economic force, but it doesn’t have to control you. By understanding its causes and impacts, you can make better decisions to weather its effects.<br><br>Remember, inflation isn’t inherently “good” or “bad.” It’s the strategies you employ that determine whether you’re adapting, or falling behind.<br><br>Start today. Review your investments, adjust your budget, and explore inflation-hedging opportunities like TIPS or real estate. Need personalized advice? Connect with Healthy FP, because nothing beats a well-prepared wallet.<br><br>Planning your financial future is like riding a bike uphill, maintain balance, focus ahead, and keep pedaling. Even inflation can’t slow you down when you’re prepared!<br><br>Invest smarter, not harder<br><br>Get evidence-based investment insights and portfolio strategies delivered monthly.<br><br>');background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 12px center;padding-right:36px;"> Which best describes you? Early Career Professional Mid-Late Career Professional Healthcare Provider Business Owner Retiree Caregiver<br><br>You May Also Find Helpful<br><br>Investment<br><br>Navigating Financial Innovations Through the Ages<br><br>5 min read<br><br>Investment<br><br>Debt and Deficits: The US Economic Landscape<br><br>6 min read<br><br>Investment<br><br>Smarter Portfolio Design: The Case for Factor Investing<br><br>5 min read<br><br>Investment<br><br>What Happens to Employee Equity When a Company Gets Acquired<br><br>5 min read

← Back to All Insights<br><br>Investment<br><br>Inflation: The Silent Force Affecting Your Wallet<br><br>June 30, 2025 By Bob Wolfe, CFP®, EA, CSLP®<br><br>Investment Economics<br><br>Listen to this article<br><br>Speed 1x<br><br>Welcome to a world where a dollar doesn’t quite stretch the way it did last year, or even last month. Sound familiar? At some point, you may have wondered why your favorite loaf of bread or morning coffee seems more expensive, even though it looks and tastes the same. That mysterious force working behind the scenes is none other than inflation.<br><br>But what is it, really? Why does it matter to you, your paycheck, or even your long-term goals? Let's unpack inflation to help you better understand its impact on your financial life.<br><br>What Really Is Inflation?<br><br>Understanding the Basics<br><br>Inflation is the gradual rise in the prices of goods and services over time. It’s not just about higher prices, it’s a systematic shift that reflects how much a unit of currency (like the dollar) loses purchasing power.<br><br>For example, if $1 bought you a loaf of bread in 1980, that same loaf could cost over $3 today. But it’s not just the bread, everything from rent to healthcare drifts upward, sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically.<br><br>Why does this matter? Because inflation makes the value of your cash decrease over time. For many of us, this means the cost of living will rise unless our wages keep pace.<br><br>Nerd Note: Did you know? If your income doesn’t grow as fast as inflation, you’re technically losing purchasing power! A 5% salary increase feels good, until you realize inflation was 7%.<br><br>Inflation vs. Deflation<br><br>On the other side of the spectrum is deflation, or when prices fall. While this might sound like a win for your wallet, it’s often a red flag for the economy. Deflation can signal reduced consumer spending, leading to stagnation, a lesson Japan learned during its “Lost Decade” in the 1990s.<br><br>Sometimes, inflation is the lesser evil, as it indicates an active, growing economy. The challenge is keeping it stable.<br><br>What Causes Inflation?<br><br> Demand-Pull Inflation<br><br>Ever notice how concert tickets or the latest tech gadgets skyrocket in price when everyone wants them? That’s demand-pull inflation.<br><br>Essentially, when consumer demand outpaces supply, businesses increase prices. Think of holiday shopping season surges or a massive boom in housing demand.<br><br> Cost-Push Inflation<br><br>On the flip side, cost-push inflation originates from rising production expenses. If materials, wages, or energy costs climb, businesses often raise the prices of their goods or services to stay profitable.<br><br>Imagine this domino effect with oil prices. If crude oil gets more expensive, not only does gasoline rise at the pump, but transportation costs increase, driving up the price of anything that relies on delivery, like your groceries.<br><br> The Role of Monetary Policy<br><br>Central banks, like the Federal Reserve, influence inflation by controlling interest rates and money supply. A lower interest rate makes borrowing cheaper, stimulating spending and investment, which can inevitably fuel inflation. Conversely, higher rates are used to cool inflation by curbing spending.<br><br>Is Inflation Good or Bad? It Depends. <br><br>Who Inflation Helps<br><br>Debt holders often benefit from inflation, as their fixed-interest debts become easier to pay off over time.<br><br>Nerd Note: A 30-year fixed mortgage can morph into an asset during inflationary times. While your monthly payment stays the same, your property value and rent prices around you might soar, boosting your financial position.<br><br>Who Inflation Hurts<br><br>Savers and creditors take the hit. If you’re stashing your money under a mattress or in a low-interest savings account, the real value of that cash dwindles as inflation rises.<br><br>Take retirees on a fixed income. Every dollar they saved might feel smaller when day-to-day expenses surge unexpectedly.<br><br>Stagflation<br><br>Then there’s stagflation, a terrifying trifecta of economic conditions that includes high inflation, low growth, and high unemployment. The 1970s are infamous for it, and no one wants to revisit that era of economic frustration.<br><br>Inflation and Your Personal Finances<br><br>How It Affects Wages<br><br>Inflation is tolerable, maybe even invisible, if wages rise at the same pace. But when they don’t, the true weight of inflation hits home.<br><br>Picture this example: You earn $50,000 a year, but grocery costs jump by 10%. If your salary doesn’t adjust to meet inflation, you’ll feel like you’re falling behind despite working as hard as before.<br><br>Smart Strategies to Prepare<br><br>The good news? You can outsmart inflation. Here’s how to protect your wallet:<br><br>Invest in inflation-friendly assets like stocks, real estate, or commodities. Historically, these have outpaced inflation. Avoid holding excessive cash, as its value diminishes over time. Instead, explore inflation-protected bonds like Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Revisit your budget regularly. Allocate more towards rising costs (like utilities) while scaling back on discretionary spending when necessary. Keep learning, financial literacy can be your sharpest tool to adapt.<br><br>Wrapping Up Insights and Action Steps<br><br>Inflation is an unavoidable economic force, but it doesn’t have to control you. By understanding its causes and impacts, you can make better decisions to weather its effects.<br><br>Remember, inflation isn’t inherently “good” or “bad.” It’s the strategies you employ that determine whether you’re adapting, or falling behind.<br><br>Start today. Review your investments, adjust your budget, and explore inflation-hedging opportunities like TIPS or real estate. Need personalized advice? Connect with Healthy FP, because nothing beats a well-prepared wallet.<br><br>Planning your financial future is like riding a bike uphill, maintain balance, focus ahead, and keep pedaling. 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???? We're Hiring: International Development Manager???? Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)???? Employment Type: Full-Time???? Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior???? Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization dedicated to delivering sustainable development programs, strengthening international partnerships, and creating lasting social and economic impact. Our distributed teams collaborate across International Development, Program Management, Partnerships, Grants & Funding, Monitoring & Evaluation, Finance, Sustainability, Government Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Research, and Executive Leadership to implement innovative initiatives that improve lives and support resilient communities worldwide. The Role We are seeking an experienced International Development Manager to lead international development strategies, global programs, and cross-border partnerships. The ideal candidate will oversee program design, donor engagement, stakeholder collaboration, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, and operational delivery while ensuring projects achieve measurable, sustainable, and inclusive development outcomes. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement international development strategies, country engagement plans, and multi-year program roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and global development priorities. Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of international development projects across sectors such as education, health, economic development, humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, governance, infrastructure, and community development. Collaborate with Program Management, Grants & Funding, Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, Sustainability, Government Relations, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Research, and Executive Leadership to deliver high-impact international initiatives. Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, multilateral organizations, development finance institutions, donor agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and private-sector partners. Identify funding opportunities, develop project proposals, negotiate partnership agreements, and support donor engagement to expand the organization's international development portfolio. Conduct country assessments, stakeholder analyses, needs assessments, feasibility studies, risk analyses, and market research to support evidence-based program planning. Oversee project governance, budgeting, procurement, implementation schedules, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) frameworks to measure project performance, outcomes, impact, and continuous improvement. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including program delivery, budget utilization, donor satisfaction, beneficiary reach, project impact, partnership growth, compliance performance, and funding success rates. Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, international donor requirements, procurement policies, financial accountability standards, safeguarding principles, environmental and social standards, and organizational governance frameworks. Manage international development budgets, grants, consulting partners, implementing organizations, technical experts, and strategic development initiatives. Drive digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered development analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), project management platforms, digital beneficiary management systems, workflow automation, monitoring and evaluation tools, and business intelligence solutions. Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, Arc GIS, Dev Results, Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, and project management platforms to monitor program performance and generate actionable insights. Prepare executive dashboards, donor reports, program evaluations, impact assessments, funding analyses, partnership updates, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and funding partners. Lead, mentor, and develop program managers, development specialists, monitoring and evaluation professionals, partnership managers, grant coordinators, and cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. Requirements Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), International Relations, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, or a related discipline is highly advantageous. Professional certifications in Project Management (PMP or PRINCE2), Monitoring & Evaluation, Humanitarian Response, Grant Management, or equivalent are preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in international development, global program management, humanitarian assistance, donor-funded projects, international partnerships, or related roles. At least 2 years of experience managing international development programs, cross-border initiatives, donor-funded portfolios, or multidisciplinary project teams preferred. Strong understanding of sustainable development, project cycle management, donor compliance, monitoring and evaluation, grants management, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, risk management, and international development frameworks. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau, Arc GIS, Dev Results, Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, CRM platforms, and project management systems. Familiarity with AI-powered development analytics, digital data collection tools, GIS technologies, cloud-based collaboration platforms, workflow automation, predictive analytics, and advanced reporting solutions is highly advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, cross-cultural collaboration, analytical thinking, strategic planning, budgeting, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple international programs while balancing donor expectations, regulatory requirements, operational priorities, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder interests. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with distributed global teams, government agencies, donor organizations, implementing partners, consultants, and international stakeholders, with occasional international travel as required. What We Offer Fully remote work arrangement with flexible collaboration across global development and partnership teams. Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. Professional development and international leadership growth opportunities. Exposure to AI-powered development technologies, digital monitoring and evaluation platforms, advanced analytics, and innovative global collaboration tools. Collaborative culture focused on integrity, inclusion, innovation, sustainability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Opportunity to create meaningful global impact by leading international development initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to sustainable economic and social progress.

???? We're Hiring: International Development Manager???? Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)???? Employment Type: Full-Time???? Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior???? Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About UsWe are a globally focused organization dedicated to delivering sustainable development programs, strengthening international partnerships, and creating lasting social and economic impact. Our distributed teams collaborate across International Development, Program Management, Partnerships, Grants & Funding, Monitoring & Evaluation, Finance, Sustainability, Government Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Research, and Executive Leadership to implement innovative initiatives that improve lives and support resilient communities worldwide. The Role We are seeking an experienced International Development Manager to lead international development strategies, global programs, and cross-border partnerships. The ideal candidate will oversee program design, donor engagement, stakeholder collaboration, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, and operational delivery while ensuring projects achieve measurable, sustainable, and inclusive development outcomes. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement international development strategies, country engagement plans, and multi-year program roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and global development priorities. Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of international development projects across sectors such as education, health, economic development, humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, governance, infrastructure, and community development. Collaborate with Program Management, Grants & Funding, Partnerships, Finance, Procurement, Sustainability, Government Relations, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Research, and Executive Leadership to deliver high-impact international initiatives. Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, multilateral organizations, development finance institutions, donor agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, academic institutions, and private-sector partners. Identify funding opportunities, develop project proposals, negotiate partnership agreements, and support donor engagement to expand the organization's international development portfolio. Conduct country assessments, stakeholder analyses, needs assessments, feasibility studies, risk analyses, and market research to support evidence-based program planning. Oversee project governance, budgeting, procurement, implementation schedules, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) frameworks to measure project performance, outcomes, impact, and continuous improvement. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including program delivery, budget utilization, donor satisfaction, beneficiary reach, project impact, partnership growth, compliance performance, and funding success rates. Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, international donor requirements, procurement policies, financial accountability standards, safeguarding principles, environmental and social standards, and organizational governance frameworks. Manage international development budgets, grants, consulting partners, implementing organizations, technical experts, and strategic development initiatives. Drive digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered development analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), project management platforms, digital beneficiary management systems, workflow automation, monitoring and evaluation tools, and business intelligence solutions. Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, Arc GIS, Dev Results, Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, and project management platforms to monitor program performance and generate actionable insights. Prepare executive dashboards, donor reports, program evaluations, impact assessments, funding analyses, partnership updates, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and funding partners. Lead, mentor, and develop program managers, development specialists, monitoring and evaluation professionals, partnership managers, grant coordinators, and cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. Requirements Bachelor's degree in International Development, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), International Relations, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, or a related discipline is highly advantageous. Professional certifications in Project Management (PMP or PRINCE2), Monitoring & Evaluation, Humanitarian Response, Grant Management, or equivalent are preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in international development, global program management, humanitarian assistance, donor-funded projects, international partnerships, or related roles. At least 2 years of experience managing international development programs, cross-border initiatives, donor-funded portfolios, or multidisciplinary project teams preferred. Strong understanding of sustainable development, project cycle management, donor compliance, monitoring and evaluation, grants management, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, risk management, and international development frameworks. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, Tableau, Arc GIS, Dev Results, Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, CRM platforms, and project management systems. Familiarity with AI-powered development analytics, digital data collection tools, GIS technologies, cloud-based collaboration platforms, workflow automation, predictive analytics, and advanced reporting solutions is highly advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, cross-cultural collaboration, analytical thinking, strategic planning, budgeting, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple international programs while balancing donor expectations, regulatory requirements, operational priorities, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder interests. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with distributed global teams, government agencies, donor organizations, implementing partners, consultants, and international stakeholders, with occasional international travel as required. What We Offer Fully remote work arrangement with flexible collaboration across global development and partnership teams. Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives. Professional development and international leadership growth opportunities. Exposure to AI-powered development technologies, digital monitoring and evaluation platforms, advanced analytics, and innovative global collaboration tools. Collaborative culture focused on integrity, inclusion, innovation, sustainability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Opportunity to create meaningful global impact by leading international development initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to sustainable economic and social progress.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Company Description<br><p>Ghobash Group capitalizes on opportunities within promising industry sectors by either acquiring existing companies or establishing new businesses. Aligned with the needs of a growing portfolio, the Group established Aban Investment to administer a host of centralized business functions (finance, legal, HR, marketing, etc.) all aimed at delivering greater cost efficiencies, value and best practices to each of its business units.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>The Portfolio Manager - Private Markets oversees the Group’s Private Markets sub-portfolio, ensuring alignment with investment guidelines, risk limits, and long-term value objectives. To manage the Private Markets portfolio of the Group and achieve consistent investment returns and alpha over medium/long-term period based on return/risk profile set by the Group and market conditions, with a focus on Developed Markets (North America, and to a lesser extent Europe and Asia).</p><br><ul><li>To develop and implement an approved portfolio strategy by the Investment Committee, with the support and supervision of the CIO, with the intent of a long-term compounding approach.</li><li>To screen for new investment ideas, including funds and co-investments across Private Equity (Buyout, Secondary and Venture Capital / Growth), Private Debt and Real Assets.</li><li>To conduct deep research and analysis of funds and companies, as well as sector, regional, economic and asset class trends.</li><li>To stay abreast of market and macro-economic trends that may change the investment landscape over the mid to long term.</li><li>To draft and present investment material to the Investment Committee.</li><li>To monitor the portfolio – monitoring latest news/developments on the underlining companies in the portfolio as well as any possible macro-economic impacts.</li><li>To develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the assets of the portfolio.</li><li>To manage private markets resources efficiently.</li><li>To supervise operational functions of the investment activity including investment banks and other relationships.</li><li>To report to Investment Committee based on agreed framework with the Chief Investment Officer.</li><li>To represent the Group effectively and professionally and develop and maintain frequent relationships within the investment community – e.g., fund managers, investment banks, secondary advisors, placement agents, brokers, investors, government regulators etc.</li><li>To be an advocate of the Group’s brand within the managers’ community and get access to constrained capacity investment opportunities.</li><li>To understand and effectively measure the risks of the Private Markets portfolio in the context of the broader Group asset allocation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree combined with an MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting</li><li>CFA is preferred&nbsp;</li><li>10+ years of work experience in private markets investments</li><li>Hands-on experience with fundamental analysis, due diligence and corporate valuation</li></ul><br><br> </div>

???? We’re Hiring: Product Owner???? Employment Type: Full-Time???? Level: Mid-Level to Senior We are seeking a strategic, customer-focused, and delivery-oriented Product Owner to define product requirements, prioritize the product backlog, align business and technical teams, and ensure the successful delivery of products that create measurable business value. The role will work closely with stakeholders, Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, Developers, QA teams, and Project Managers throughout the product lifecycle. Current Malaysia Product Owner roles commonly emphasize product vision, backlog prioritization, requirements management, stakeholder alignment, Agile delivery, UAT, and measurable business outcomes. (Jobstreet Malaysia)???? Key Responsibilities• Define and communicate the product vision, objectives, priorities, and desired business outcomes.• Own, manage, and continuously prioritize the product backlog based on business value, customer needs, urgency, dependencies, and technical feasibility.• Gather, analyze, and translate business and user needs into clear product requirements.• Develop detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, functional requirements, use cases, and product specifications.• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand customer problems, business objectives, and market opportunities.• Act as the key bridge between business stakeholders and technical development teams.• Work closely with Developers, Tech Leads, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and Project Managers.• Clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities before and during development.• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, product demonstrations, and other Agile ceremonies where required.• Prioritize features, enhancements, technical improvements, defects, and change requests according to product objectives.• Maintain and communicate product roadmaps, release plans, priorities, and delivery timelines.• Review completed features and validate that delivered solutions meet agreed requirements and acceptance criteria.• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and coordinate issue resolution with technical teams.• Monitor product performance, user feedback, adoption, quality, and key business metrics.• Use data, customer insights, market research, and performance analytics to support product decisions.• Identify opportunities to improve product functionality, customer experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate product priorities, progress, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs.• Evaluate competing requirements and make informed prioritization decisions.• Coordinate product releases, enhancements, migrations, integrations, and other product initiatives.• Work with technical teams to break high-level requirements into manageable development tasks.• Identify and manage product risks, dependencies, assumptions, constraints, and scope changes.• Ensure product documentation, requirements, decisions, and acceptance criteria remain accurate and up to date.• Support product launches, user onboarding, training, communications, and post-launch reviews where required.• Gather feedback from customers and internal users and incorporate insights into future product improvements.• Continuously improve product development processes, Agile practices, backlog quality, and delivery effectiveness.✅ Requirements• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or related product-development role.• Typically 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, Product Management, or technology delivery. Current Kuala Lumpur Product Owner postings commonly request 3–5 years of relevant experience. (Jobstreet Malaysia)• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, product development, software development lifecycles, and product delivery methodologies.• Strong experience managing product backlogs, requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product roadmaps.• Excellent ability to gather, assess, validate, clarify, and prioritize requirements. (Randstad Malaysia)• Strong understanding of customer journeys, user experience, product functionality, and business processes.• Experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams.• Strong stakeholder-management, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.• Ability to balance customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, timelines, and available resources.• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops, Trello, Miro, or similar platforms.• Strong understanding of software development, APIs, databases, integrations, system architecture, and technology solutions is an advantage.• Experience coordinating UAT, testing, defect management, release planning, and production implementation.• Strong ability to interpret product data, KPIs, customer feedback, and performance metrics.• Ability to make data-driven decisions and clearly communicate product priorities to senior stakeholders.• Experience in digital products, Saa S, fintech, banking, e-commerce, enterprise systems, or technology platforms is an advantage.• Professional Product Owner certifications such as PSPO, CSPO, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or equivalent are an advantage.• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field is preferred.• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.???? What We Offer• Opportunity to take ownership of product strategy, backlog management, Agile delivery, customer experience, and product performance.• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from discovery and requirements through development, testing, launch, and continuous improvement.• Opportunity to work closely with senior business stakeholders, engineering teams, designers, QA specialists, and customers.• Hands-on experience with digital transformation, technology products, automation, system integration, and data-driven product decisions.• Opportunity to influence product direction, prioritization, user experience, and measurable business outcomes.• Career progression into Senior Product Owner, Lead Product Owner, Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Group Product Manager, Head of Product, or Product Director roles.• Agile, collaborative, and technology-driven working environment.• Professional training, Product Owner certifications, mentorship, and continuous career development opportunities.• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description Zim Trade is the national trade development and promotion organization of Zimbabwe, established in 1991 as a joint venture between the private sector and the Government of Zimbabwe. The organization focuses on driving and supporting the country’s export growth across diverse sectors. Zim Trade works closely with businesses to strengthen their export capabilities and connect them with international markets. Its mandate centers on energizing Zimbabwe’s export performance through strategic partnerships, capacity building, and market development initiatives.<br>Role Description The Owner role at Zim Trade is a full-time, on-site position based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Owner is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, overseeing trade promotion initiatives, and ensuring alignment with national export priorities. Day-to-day tasks include guiding senior leadership, reviewing operational and financial performance, approving key projects, and engaging with government, private sector, and international partners. The role involves monitoring the impact of trade development programs, making decisions on resource allocation, and providing governance oversight to maintain transparency and accountability. The Owner also represents Zim Trade at high-level meetings and events, advocating for Zimbabwe’s export interests.<br>Qualifications<br> Strong background in international trade, export development, or economic development, with experience in leading complex organizations or initiatives. Proven leadership and governance skills, including strategic planning, decision-making, and stakeholder management at senior levels. Solid understanding of public–private partnerships, trade policies, and regional and global market dynamics relevant to Zimbabwe. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with government, business leaders, and international partners. Demonstrated financial and operational management capabilities, including overseeing budgets, performance metrics, and organizational risk. Relevant academic background, such as a degree in Economics, Business, International Relations, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage. Commitment to ethical leadership, inclusive decision-making, and sustainable export growth that benefits diverse communities and sectors.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who<span> hold a Ph.D degree and is still within their first 5 years post receipt of the PhD and </span>have or will soon receive a PhD in sociology, demography, international development, public policy, economics or a closely related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years.</p><br><br> <p>The Post-Doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professor Luca Maria Pesando. The collaborative research will be focused on exploring dynamics of educational inequalities and social stratification in the Global South, with a focus on learning and school segregation. The project quantifies global variations in learning inequality and school segregation, assessing their relationship with economic development, gender inequality, and welfare and institutional arrangements.</p><br><br>Qualifications<p>We seek a candidate with interest in global sociology/demography, international education, economic development, and expertise with large-scale assessment data, household surveys, censuses, and applied data analysis. Ability to handle large volumes of data alongside solid data analysis skills (R, Stata, Python, GIS, etc.) and familiarity with academic writing and publishing are required. Familiarity with fieldwork and data collection processes is a plus.</p><br><br> <p>The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.</p><br><br>Application Instructions<p>For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list and contact of at least two referees, and a writing sample. Letters of reference will be solicited for shortlisted candidates only.</p><br><br> <p>If you have any questions, please email Professor Luca Maria Pesando at lucamaria.pesando@nyu.edu</p><br><br> <p>Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2027 but review will start as soon as possible.</p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>We are looking for an Agro-Economics Expert to lead the technical development of the regional agriculture blueprint covering production systems, value chains, infrastructure needs, investment priorities, and policy reforms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>Primary responsibilities </b></p><p><b>Agriculture Plan Development</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Define the planning framework: objectives, planning horizons, scenarios, and decision criteria</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct supply-demand and food balance analysis; identify strategic commodities and vulnerabilities</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop production system pathways for open field, protected agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture — accounting for resource constraints</p><p><b>Agro-Economic &amp; Investment Analysis</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Build agro-economic models for priority value chains: unit economics, productivity gap analysis, and market competitiveness</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify investment needs across extension services, inputs, mechanization, post-harvest, processing, and cold chain</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prioritize investments using transparent criteria: impact, feasibility, cost, time to benefit, and resource intensity</p><p><b>Spatial &amp; Resource Integration</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate with resource management teams to integrate water availability, energy requirements, land suitability, and climate risk</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incorporate spatial planning inputs including zoning, clusters, and infrastructure corridors</p><p><b>Implementation Design</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Translate the agriculture plan into a sequenced implementation program covering policy changes, institutional capacity requirements, and a capital projects pipeline</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Define governance structures and cross-agency responsibilities</p><p><b>Benchmarking &amp; Best Practices</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benchmark against leading global programs and intergovernmental standards</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish design principles for sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and farmer inclusion</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10+ years in agriculture master planning, agro-economics, food systems strategy, or sector investment programs at leading organizations</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong experience with value chain economics and government planning processes</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regional experience preferred, with the ability to operate effectively within local context, market structures, and public sector constraints</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, or Public Policy; advanced degree strongly preferred</p></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>As an Insurance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in MashreqBank's Retail Banking Group, specifically in the BCA Insurance department. Your primary focus will be on managing insurance sales for Business Banking, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, and contributing to the bank's overall financial goals. This role involves close collaboration with various teams, including the I&amp;I department, Investment Proposition Team, and other key stakeholders.<br>Responsibilities:<br></p><ul><li> Manage end-to-end insurance sales for Business Banking, ensuring a seamless customer journey.</li><li> Generate financial referrals and present investment and insurance products to BB clients.</li><li> Profile customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.</li><li> Promote investment and insurance business through cross-selling wealth products.</li><li> Educate BB teams on I&amp;I opportunities and conduct need analysis.</li><li> Support customer cross-selling for all insurance products in Business Banking.</li><li> Provide regular market updates, trend analysis, and upselling/cross-selling opportunities to clients.</li><li> Handle customer complaints related to insurance and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.</li><li> Work closely with I&amp;I and Investment Proposition teams to understand products and market opportunities.</li><li> Achieve set revenue targets and maintain a strong understanding of global economic scenarios and investment vehicles.</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><ul><li> A graduate degree with a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in insurance sales, preferably in the UAE.</li><li> Excellent communication, profiling, presentation, and analytical skills.</li><li> Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player, coach, and train others.</li><li> Knowledge of global economic trends and various investment vehicles and financial markets.</li><li> Ability to conduct client profiling and risk analysis (CPRA) to understand client needs.</li><li> Specialized product knowledge of all investment and insurance products offered by Mashreq.</li><li> Experience in working with BB teams to generate referrals for investment/insurance needs.</li><li> Passionate about providing unbiased, competent, and timely financial services.</li><li> Willingness to obtain CII, Shariah Certifications, and Bancassurance product internal certifications.</li><li> A results-driven approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.</li></ul> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><ul><li>Prepare tender documents and estimations</li><li>Execute technical, planning, construction documents</li><li>Coordinate with team members and Client</li><li>Earn Value Management; cost controlling, P&amp;Ls for projects</li><li>Organize, execute, and follow-up assigned projects in Crane Tracks following quality standards and company guidelines</li><li>Prepare quotations at Tender Stage with other departments</li><li>Assess technical feasibility of projects</li><li>Plan feasibility for production, purchase, shipment and installation</li><li>Allocate initial resources (manpower and machinery)</li><li>Ensure financial compliancy with contract clauses, timelines and conditions</li><li>Control costs and project P&amp;Ls</li><li>Develop and follow-up each project lifecycle phase: Tender Phase, Pre-Execution Phase, Execution Phase, Project Close-Up</li><li>Follow site activities jointly with Installation Manager and report to Project Manager</li><li>Monitor project costs against budget and progress daily</li><li>Control and approve economic and financial aspects of projects</li><li>Approve all project-related costs including suppliers' quotes and sub-contractors' payments</li><li>Prepare payment requests to client with Financial Dept and other teams</li><li>Report bi-monthly on economic and financial status to Project Manager</li><li>Follow and enforce workplace safety regulations and company policies</li><li>Ensure project activities comply with HSE standards</li><li>Maintain high quality standards by maintaining relevant records and following protocols</li><li>Perform other tasks as assigned and trained if needed</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Good knowledge of steel-related construction market and technical aspects of steel industry</li><li>Knowledge of crane track industry is an asset</li><li>Fluent in English; Arabic and/or French is a plus</li><li>Good knowledge of Office Package including Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint</li><li>Good knowledge of AutoCad 2D/3D or equivalent</li><li>Familiarity with other technical or management software is an asset</li><li>Correct, trustful, proactive, team-work oriented, able to respect deadlines</li><li>Willingness to travel approx. 3 days every month</li><li>Educational or proven experience beyond degree is considered an asset</li><li>Experience managing projects valued over 100M USD</li><li>Technical understanding of materials used in civil/mechanical fields</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Overview Of The Role:</b></p><p>The IT Analyst is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems within the store, which directly impacts daily sales, customer experience, and coworker productivity. They work closely with various functions to support ERP application engagements, including new system implementations, upgrades, and extensions of existing applications, in coordination with the Regional IT Operations Manager. The role is critical in maintaining the performance and availability of all IT infrastructure and applications to support day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain business applications and databases to improve the efficiency of system operations and ensure data quality and accuracy.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day IT operations support, handling requests and incidents for multiple stores and business units regionally, ensuring response time and resolution are in line with defined service level agreements.</li><li>Implement and integrate digital and IT solutions across various channels, such as stores and online, in coordination with the Business Solutions Manager and project teams, ensuring successful rollouts with minimal post-implementation issues.</li><li>Support project teams in configuring and implementing digital and IT solutions for market expansion projects, ensuring tasks are completed as per project timelines.</li><li>Develop and implement D365/NAV/BC solutions across various modules, assisting in designing and developing integrations with other systems and tracking completed development tasks.</li><li>Ensure optimal performance and availability of all critical IT infrastructure and applications to support daily operations and enhance customer experience and coworker productivity.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in ERP solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC and D365.</li><li>Strong database management skills in SQL and Oracle.</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams for IT project implementations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience working as an IT analyst in the retail industry.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>Technical and functional knowledge of ERP solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC, D365, and CRM365.</li><li>Practical experience managing databases (SQL, Oracle) and troubleshooting technical issues.</li><li>1-2 years of experience in D365, BC, or NAV.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div>