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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>The job profile for this position is Business Project Senior Analyst, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.</p><br><p><b>Excited to grow your career?</b></p><br><p>We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!</p><br><p>Our people make all the difference in our success.</p><br><p><b>About Cigna</b></p><br><br><p>Cigna International is a leading global health services company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and vitality of those we serve. Our Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA) region spans the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and select African markets — serving a diverse portfolio of individual, corporate, and government clients. We are committed to building a resilient and sustainable operating model that protects our customers, people, and stakeholders in an increasingly complex risk environment.</p><br><p><b>Position Summary</b></p><br><br><p>Cigna MEA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Continuity &amp; Resilience Manager to establish, strengthen, and continuously improve the business continuity and operational resilience posture across the Middle East &amp; Africa region. This role will serve as the central point of accountability for business continuity management (BCM), crisis management, and operational resilience — ensuring that frameworks are effectively designed, implemented, tested, and maintained in alignment with regulatory expectations and global best practices.</p><br><p><b>80% Business Continuity &amp; Resilience|20% Operational Risk Support</b></p><br><p>The Business Continuity &amp; Resilience Manager will partner with functional leaders across MEA, including Operations, Technology, Claims, Clinical, Finance, Compliance, Information Security, and Third-Party Management, to embed a sustainable, regionally aligned approach to business resilience. The role will closely collaborate with the MEA Risk Management function and global operational resilience initiatives to ensure MEA practices are seamlessly integrated into the broader Cigna enterprise framework.</p><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><br><br><p><b><u>Business Continuity &amp; Resilience (80%)</u></b></p><br><p><b>Framework &amp; Governance</b></p><br><ul><li>Design, implement, and manage a standardised Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework across all MEA entities, aligned with ISO 22301, regulatory requirements, and Cigna global standards.</li><li>Establish and maintain governance processes for the identification, assessment, and management of business continuity risks, including clear escalation pathways.</li><li>Develop and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Crisis Management Plans, and Disaster Recovery alignment across MEA functions and entities.</li><li>Ensure BCM documentation is complete, accurate, regularly reviewed, and audit-ready.</li></ul><p><b>Testing, Exercising &amp; Continuous Improvement</b></p><br><ul><li>Design and lead a comprehensive BCM testing and exercising programme, including tabletop exercises, simulation drills, and scenario-based walkthroughs.</li><li>Track remediation of gaps identified through testing, incidents, and audits, embedding lessons learned into plans and procedures.</li><li>Monitor and report on BCM maturity, resilience metrics, and readiness posture to senior leadership and relevant committees.</li></ul><p><b>Crisis &amp; Incident Management</b></p><br><ul><li>Support the regional crisis management capability, including activation protocols, communication plans, and post-incident reviews.</li><li>Act as a key coordinator during business disruptions, ensuring effective response and recovery in line with established plans.</li><li>Maintain and test crisis communication channels and stakeholder notification procedures.</li></ul><p><b>Operational Resilience</b></p><br><ul><li>Drive the development of the MEA operational resilience programme, including identification of important business services, impact tolerances, and scenario planning.</li><li>Align regional resilience activities with global operational resilience initiatives and ensure consistency with international standards and group-level expectations.</li><li>Partner with Technology and Information Security teams to ensure alignment between BCPs, IT Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, and cyber resilience strategies.</li></ul><p><b>Regulatory &amp; Compliance</b></p><br><ul><li>Ensure BCM practices meet the requirements of applicable regional regulators, including but not limited to CBUAE, SAMA, CBB, CBO, and relevant African regulatory bodies.</li><li>Support regulatory submissions, examinations, and audits related to business continuity and operational resilience.</li><li>Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape across MEA and proactively adapt frameworks to meet emerging requirements.</li></ul><p><b><u>Operational Risk Support (20%)</u></b></p><br><ul><li>Support first line teams in maintaining and updating operational risk registers (level 3) across MEA entities.</li><li>Assist in the identification, assessment, and monitoring of key operational risks, ensuring alignment with the enterprise risk management framework.</li><li>Contribute to risk reporting, including preparation of risk dashboards and inputs to risk committees.</li><li>Support risk-related projects and initiatives as directed by the COO and CRO, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and thematic reviews.</li></ul><p><b><u>Stakeholder Engagement</u></b></p><br><ul><li>Lead cross-functional BCM and resilience conversations with Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Legal, Risk, Clinical, and business leaders across MEA.</li><li>Provide resilience reporting and updates to MEA senior leadership, the COO, and the CRO, as well as to regulatory committees and external auditors as required.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for business continuity and operational resilience, providing guidance, training, and awareness programmes to business units across the region.</li><li>Promote a culture of preparedness, ownership, and continuous improvement across all MEA teams.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Business Resilience, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.</li><li>Professional certification in business continuity or resilience strongly preferred — e.g., CBCI, CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent. Additional risk certifications (e.g., CRISC, IRM) are advantageous.</li><li>5–8 years of experience in business continuity management, operational resilience, crisis management, or related functions, preferably within financial services, insurance, or healthcare.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in building and managing BCM frameworks across multiple geographies or entities.</li><li>Strong knowledge of business continuity standards (ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines), operational resilience frameworks, and regional regulatory expectations in the Middle East.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, geographies, and cultures.</li><li>Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex resilience concepts into practical, actionable solutions.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and BCM/risk management tools. Experience with platforms such as Fusion, Castellan, Onspring, or similar is a plus.</li><li>Professional demeanour with the confidence to engage senior leaders, regulators, and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Resilience-first mindset — proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.</li><li>Strong governance, compliance, and control orientation.</li><li>Leadership and influence in cross-functional, multi-geography environments.</li><li>Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture.</li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing competing priorities.</li></ul><p>Culturally aware and sensitive to the nuances of op</p><br><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. &nbsp;Policy can be reviewed at this </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>link<span><span><span><span><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br> </div>

Job Description<br><br>If you enjoy building relationships and helping develop innovative solutions while working in a fast-paced environment, then we have the role for you. Our advisors help clients achieve their financial goals by delivering the right solutions and services across our industry leading investments, credit, banking and Trust & Estates practices. This individualized attention supports our clients' unique goals and helps build, preserve and manage their wealth over time.<br><br>As an Advisor Analyst Trainee in Global Private Bank, you will work with a team of bankers, investment specialists, wealth advisors, and lending specialists. The program begins with a five-week immersive global training program, in which you will join Incoming Analysts from around the world to learn more about the firm and how we do business, build technical and professional skills, hear from senior executives and build global networks. For the entirety of the Advisor Training Program, you'll have ongoing formal and informal training opportunities, as well as continued opportunities for development, engagement, and the opportunity to participate in program initiatives. You'll have what you need to succeed – from training and mentorship from senior executives to projects that engage all your skills. You'll be encouraged to network across the firm and discover all our opportunities as you consider your next career move. After the program, many full-time Analysts are promoted to Associates and build long-lasting careers with us.<br><br>Joining our Advisor Training Program means you will be joining a team committed to building client relationships and making meaningful contributions to our business with customized wealth management solutions. Throughout the program, you'll learn about our business and our clients while building your own expertise. Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We want your diverse perspective to help us innovate the next wave of products and solutions for our clients.<br><br>Job Responsibilities<br><br>Work with our team of advisors and specialists to bring in new clients and to serve existing ones Deliver highly customized and comprehensive solutions to help protect, manage and grow wealth Understand our clients' unique needs and tailor your approach to exceed expectations requiring work across teams and the firm to provide first-class service<br><br>Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills<br><br>Graduating August 2026 to July 2027 Highly driven person who enjoys working in teams to develop complex solutions Exceptional interpersonal, communication, logical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask Genuine interest in financial markets and macro-level economic trends Desire to ultimately work with external clients in a relationship building and sales capacity Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Highly inquisitive, focused and considerate Good judgment and discretion when working with confidential information<br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br><br>A second EU language is preferable but not essential.<br><br>Application Deadline <br><br>1 November, 2026<br><br>We will be filling our classes on a rolling basis. 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<p>We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and results-oriented Retail Sales Director – Mobile &amp; Accessories to lead the growth and performance of our Kiosk Retail Cluster across the assigned market. &nbsp;</p><p>The role will have end-to-end responsibility for the sales, profitability, operational performance, inventory productivity, customer experience, and people development of the kiosk network.&nbsp;</p><p>The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of high-volume, small-format retail and the ability to translate commercial strategy into consistent execution at the store level. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>As the leader of a fast-paced kiosk business, you will be responsible for maximizing footfall conversion, average transaction value, units per transaction, gross margin, and sales productivity, while maintaining strong operational controls and an engaging customer experience. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>You will also play a key role in network expansion, identifying new locations and business opportunities, negotiating with key stakeholders, and building a scalable operating model for future growth. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Commercial Strategy &amp; Revenue Growth:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Develop and execute the overall sales and commercial strategy for the Mobile &amp; Accessories kiosk network.&nbsp;</p><p>Own cluster-level revenue, gross margin, EBITDA/profitability, and sales productivity targets.&nbsp;</p><p>Establish annual, quarterly, and monthly sales plans, translating business objectives into clear targets for each kiosk and team.&nbsp;</p><p>Drive continuous improvement in key retail KPIs, including: Sales per kiosk / sales per square foo, conversion rate, Average Transaction Value (ATV), Units per Transaction (UPT, gross margin, attachment,t and cross-sell rate, inventory turnover. Identify opportunities to increase revenue through upselling, cross-selling, bundles, promotions, and product mix optimization.&nbsp;</p><p>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing, consumer behavior, and emerging mobile accessory categories to maintain a competitive product proposition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Kiosk Network Expansion &amp; Business&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Development: Identify and evaluate high-potential locations, including shopping malls, hypermarkets, transit hubs, high-footfall retail destinations, and other strategic venues.&nbsp;</p><p>Develop business cases for new kiosk locations, including sales forecasts, investment requirements, operating costs, payback, and profitability expectations.&nbsp;</p><p>Lead the commercial and operational rollout of new kiosks, ensuring timely opening and readiness. Develop a scalable kiosk operating model that supports rapid expansion while maintaining consistent customer and brand standards. Evaluate the performance of existing locations and recommend relocation, resizing, refurbishment, consolidation, or closure where appropriate</p><p>Operational Excellence&nbsp;</p><p>Establish and continuously improve standardized SOPs and operating standards across the kiosk network.&nbsp;</p><p>Ensure strict compliance with procedures covering: Opening and closing Cash management and reconciliation, inventory receiving and transfers Stock counts and inventory audits Loss prevention and shrinkage control Discount and promotional controls Health, safety, and mall compliance.e Ensure all kiosks consistently meet required standards for customer service, appearance, availability, and operational discipline.&nbsp;</p><p>Use sales and operational data to identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Merchandising &amp; Customer Experience&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Develop and maintain a compelling visual merchandising strategy specifically designed for small-footprint, high-traffic kiosk environments.&nbsp;</p><p>Optimize product placement, price communication, promotional displays, and product adjacencies to maximize conversion and basket size.&nbsp;</p><p>Ensure the right balance between fast-moving mobile accessories, premium products, impulse purchases, and emerging categories.&nbsp;</p><p>Partner with marketing and brand teams to execute seasonal campaigns, product launches, promotions, and in-store activations.&nbsp;</p><p>Maintain a consistently high standard of customer engagement and service across all locations</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Inventory &amp; Product Management</strong></p><p>Partner closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to maintain optimum inventory availability.&nbsp;</p><p>Ensure strong availability of high-demand and fast-moving products while controlling excess and obsolete inventory.&nbsp;</p><p>Establish appropriate stock cover, replenishment, assortment, and allocation strategies by kiosk. Monitor inventory ageing, sell-through, stock variance, shrinkage, and inventory turnover.&nbsp;</p><p>Develop action plans to accelerate the sale of slow-moving and ageing inventory without unnecessarily eroding margins</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Talent Development</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Lead and develop Area Sales Managers, Kiosk Supervisors, and frontline Sales Associates across the network. Build a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture based on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Establish clear individual and team KPIs and ensure consistent performance management.&nbsp;</p><p>Develop structured training programs covering: Product knowledge, consultative selling, cross-selling and upselling, objection handling, closing techniques, customer experience, product demonstrations.s Implement effective incentive and recognition programs to drive performance, engagement, and retention.&nbsp;</p><p>Identify and develop high-potential employees to build a strong internal leadership pipeline</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>P&amp;L &amp; Financial Management&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Own the financial performance of the kiosk cluster, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.&nbsp;</p><p>Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans. Analyze kiosk-level profitability and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and returns.&nbsp;</p><p>Monitor labor productivity, rental costs, promotional spending, inventory costs, and other key operating expenses.&nbsp;</p><p>Ensure commercial decisions are supported by robust financial analysis and clear return-on-investment expectations</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Landlord, Mall &amp; Strategic&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Partner Management acts as the senior commercial contact for mall management, landlords, property operators, and strategic retail partners.&nbsp;</p><p>Manage relationships relating to kiosk placement, trading hours, lease compliance, operational requirements, visibility, and commercial performance.&nbsp;</p><p>Identify opportunities to improve kiosk locations, negotiate better commercial terms, and secure strategic placements. Work closely with mobile brands, accessory manufacturers, distributors, and other partners to secure: Promotional support, co-marketing investment, Product launches, Exclusive offers, Commercial incentives, training, and merchandising support&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Reporting, Analytics &amp; Governance</strong></p><p>&nbsp;Establish a robust performance reporting framework covering daily, weekly, and monthly commercial and operational KPIs.&nbsp;</p><p>Provide regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior management.&nbsp;</p><p>Use data and analytics to identify trends, underperforming locations, sales opportunities, and operational risks.&nbsp;</p><p>Drive a culture of fact-based decision-making and performance accountability across the organization.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Essential: 8+ years of progressive retail sales experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior regional, multi-site, or director-level leadership role.&nbsp;</p><p>Proven experience managing a multi-location retail network, preferably kiosks, pop-ups, stores, or other small-format/high-footfall retail environments.&nbsp;</p><p>Strong industry experience in mobile phones, consumer electronics, telecom, mobile accessories, or related retail categories.&nbsp;</p><p>Demonstrated track record of delivering revenue growth, margin improvement, and profitable retail expansion.&nbsp;</p><p>Strong understanding of retail KPIs, including conversion, ATV, UPT, sales per square foot, gross margin, sell-through, stock turnover, and labor productivity.&nbsp;</p><p>Proven experience with P&amp;L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.&nbsp;</p><p>Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience managing landlords, mall operators, vendors, distributors, and brand partners.&nbsp;</p><p>Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, coach, and develop large frontline sales teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.&nbsp;</p><p>Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.&nbsp;</p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related discipline.&nbsp;</p><p>A Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage</p>