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<p><span><b>Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.</b></span></p><br><br><p><span>At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.</span></p><br><br><p><span>Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.</span></p><br><br><p>The <b>Genesys Principal AI Solution Architect</b> is a senior presales AI specialist who operates across three core motions: </p><br><ul><li>Driving strategic AI opportunities with customers and sales teams </li><li>Scaling the field through reusable assets, technical enablement, and coaching </li><li>Shaping product and go-to-market direction through real-world customer and field feedback </li></ul><p>This role requires a blend of deep AI technical acumen, exceptional sales, communication, and executive storytelling skills, and the ability to translate complex capabilities into clear, actionable business value. </p><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> </p><br><ul><li><b>Design end-to-end AI systems for customer experience use cases. </b>Architect reliable, production-ready AI solutions that go beyond prompt design, combining LLMs, deterministic workflows, tools, and orchestration layers. Define how AI interacts across the full journey (self-service, agent copilot, journey management, and back-office automation), including fallback strategies, human handoff, and failure handling. </li><li><b>Optimize retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and knowledge architectures to extend Genesys solutions where required</b>. Design scalable knowledge and retrieval strategies that ground AI responses in enterprise data. Develop approaches for content structuring, chunking, embedding, and ranking to ensure accuracy, relevance, and freshness. Partner with customers to align AI outputs with trusted knowledge sources while balancing performance, latency, and governance requirements. </li><li><b>Establish AI evaluation frameworks and quality measurement strategies</b>. Define how success is measured for AI-driven experiences, including accuracy, containment, customer satisfaction, and business impact. Create test sets, evaluation methodologies, and feedback loops to continuously improve performance. Translate technical quality metrics into business-relevant outcomes to support customer decision-making and adoption. </li><li><b>Engineer contextual AI experiences that leverage real-time data and conversation state</b>. Design how AI systems incorporate dynamic context such as customer data, interaction history, and external signals. Optimize context management and prompt structure to maximize relevance while managing token limits and response quality. Ensure AI interactions remain coherent, personalized, and aligned across channels and touchpoints. </li><li><b>Design for scalability, latency, and cost efficiency in enterprise environments</b>. Evaluate and optimize AI solutions for real-world constraints, including response time (especially for voice), throughput, and cost at scale. Make informed tradeoffs across model selection, caching strategies, and architecture patterns to deliver performant and economically viable solutions. Ensure designs meet enterprise expectations for reliability and responsiveness. </li><li><b>Leverage expert-level knowledge of Genesys AI capabilities </b>to articulate and demonstrate product value to customers and prospects. </li><li><b>Support pre-sales activities</b> such as technical discovery, solution design, product demonstrations, sandbox/trial engagements, AI integration guidance, and value assessments. </li><li><b>Design and deploy AI prototypes in sandbox </b>and/or customer development environments to validate use cases, integrations, latency, and success criteria<b>, </b>and to highlight the differentiated value of Genesys AI. </li><li><b>Partner with account teams and Professional Services to transition successful prototypes into production pilots </b>supporting technical handoff, hardening, KPI alignment, and business outcome validation. </li><li><b>Build integrations to third-party systems via RESTful APIs and emerging interoperability patterns such as MCP and A2A</b> showcasing the art of the possible with Genesys Cloud AI solutions. </li><li><b>Develop reusable technical assets </b>and enable Solution Consultants, partners, and account teams through workshops, coaching, and scalable technical content. </li><li><b>Provide technical feedback and strategic insights to Product Management and Engineering </b>on AI product design, implementation considerations, and customer-driven enhancements. </li><li><b>Influence CIO/CTO-level stakeholders and position Genesys</b> as integral to an organization’s broader IT and transformation strategy. </li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b> </p><br><ul><li><b>AI Architecture & Technical Judgment:</b> Hands-on experience designing modern AI solutions for customer experience orchestration and contact center use cases using the right mix of classic ML, NLU/NLP, retrieval-based systems, LLMs, orchestration patterns, tool use and agentic approaches. Ability to make and defend architecture tradeoffs across latency, cost, explainability, governance, multilingual requirements, and business risk. </li><li><b>Enterprise Integration & Real-Time Design:</b> Expertise integrating AI solutions with enterprise platforms, knowledge sources, RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, identity systems, and broader cloud ecosystems. Able to design for real-world constraints including voice latency, fallback paths, throughput, reliability, and secure data access. </li><li><b>Evaluation, Governance & Observability:</b> Ability to define AI evaluation strategies, success metrics, and monitoring approaches across offline and online testing, retrieval quality, tool-call accuracy, safety, drift, auditability, and cost control. </li><li><b>Executive Communication & Field Enablement:</b> Strong ability to translate complex AI architectures into clear business value for technical and executive stakeholders, while also creating reusable assets, workshops, and enablement content that scale field capability across the SC organization. </li><li><b>Prompt Design & AI Workflow Optimization</b>: Practical experience designing prompts, context strategies, and orchestration flows as part of a broader system architecture, rather than as a standalone discipline. </li><li><b>Technical Demonstration Prowess: </b>Proven ability to create, deliver, and adapt compelling technical demonstrations and presentations that clearly articulate AI integration points and business impact. </li><li><b>Sales Acumen</b>: Demonstrated success partnering with sales teams to understand customer challenges and provide AI-focused technical solutioning. </li><li><b>Business Value Orientation:</b> Ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend AI-driven solutions that enhance customer outcomes and operational efficiency. </li><li><b>Executive Presence: </b>Proven ability to influence CIO/CTO decision-makers. </li><li>Strong understanding of the Genesys Cloud platform and Genesys AI preferred. </li><li>Foundational understanding of programming concepts (Python preferred). </li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic languages.</li><li>French language fluency as a plus.</li></ul><p>#LI-MC1</p><br><br><p><span><b>Working at Genesys</b></span></p><br><ul><li><span><b>AI at enterprise scale</b> – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.</span></li><li><span><b>A flexible-first culture</b> – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.</span></li><li><span><b>Growth in the AI era</b> – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.</span></li><li><span><b>Time to recharge and give back</b> – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.</span></li><li><span><b>Recognized globally </b>– Genesys is </span><span><u>Great Place to Work®</u></span><span>certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.</span></li></ul><p><span>Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our </span><span><u>Careers site</u></span><span> and </span><span><u>Sustainability Report.</u></span></p><br><br><p><span><b>What Happens After You Apply</b></span></p><br><p><span>After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:</span></p><br><ul><li><span>Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span>After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.</span></li></ul><p><span>Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.</span></p><br><br><p><span><b>Stay Connected</b></span></p><br><p><span>Stay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.</span></p><br><p><span><u>Get notified about relevant opportunities</u></span><span>.</span></p><br><br><span><b>Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together.</b></span><br><p><span><b>Employee Referral</b></span></p><br><p><span>If a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral.</span></p><br><br><p><span><b>About Genesys:</b></span></p><br><p><span>Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit </span><span>www.genesys.com</span>.</p><br><br><p><span><b>Reasonable Accommodations:</b></span></p><br><p><span>If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in your ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may contact us at</span> reasonable.accommodations@genesys.com.</p><br><br><p><span>You can expect a response within 24–48 hours. To help us provide the best support, click the email link above to open a pre-filled message and complete the requested information before sending. If you have any questions, please include them in your email.</span></p><br><p><span>This email is intended to support job seekers requesting accommodations. Messages unrelated to accommodation—such as application follow-ups or resume submissions—may not receive a response.</span></p><br><br><p><span><b>Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.</b></span></p><br><br><p><i>Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.</i></p><br> </div>
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<br>Company Description<br><br><p>"Why work for Accor?<br>We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.<br>By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/<br>Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"</p><br><br>Job Description<br><br><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><br><ul><li>Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Sales / Assistant Director of Sales, leads and manages all sales activities for the Government and MICE segments and maximizes business opportunities within the assigned area of responsibility.</li><li>To drive, manage and maintain robust positive relations with all key Government accounts, corporate clients, MICE partners, event organizers, agencies and business partners of Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai.</li><li>To work as a team member and contribute to creating the most professional sales team at Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai. To meet and exceed sales targets set in the monthly and yearly forecasts and direct all efforts towards maximizing the hotel’s revenues and profits across all revenue streams, specifically rooms, meetings, conferences, banquets and food & beverage.</li><li>To develop and maintain a strong network of contacts within Government entities, corporate organizations, PCOs, DMCs, event companies, travel agencies and other relevant business partners to encourage and secure hotel business.</li><li>Generates and maintains customers within the Government and MICE segments through various sales activities, including face-to-face sales calls, telephone calls, client entertainment, networking and participation in industry events.</li><li>Maintains a high level of exposure for the hotel through direct sales, telephone, written communications, presentations, sales calls, networking events and promotional activities.</li><li>Ensures comprehensive and complete coverage of the assigned portfolio, including account management, prospecting, client servicing and business development, achieving targets and maximum productivity.</li><li>Provides service that is sincere, warm and enthusiastic, ensuring guests’, residents’ and colleagues’ satisfaction at all times.</li><li>Takes time to familiarise yourself with all guests, residents and colleagues and remains committed to service excellence.</li><li>Promotes efficiency, confidence, courtesy and an extremely high standard of social skills.</li><li>Generally promotes and ensures good inter-departmental relations.</li><li>Displays a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and promotes a good company image to guests, clients and colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrates pride in the workplace and personal appearance at all times when representing the hotel, thus identifying a high level of commitment.</li><li>Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and attitude towards all hotel guests, clients, staff and employees.</li><li>Maintains professional business confidentiality.</li><li>Adheres to Company and Hotel rules and regulations at all times.</li><li>Good knowledge of Sales & Catering, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook. Uses technology available for reports, communication, account management and client correspondence.</li><li>Flexible to adapt to sudden increases in working hours as per business needs and operational requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Deliverables and Responsibilities</strong></p><br><p><strong>Planning & Organizing:</strong></p><br><ol><li>To develop, in conjunction with the Director of Sales, an effective, structured and achievable personal business plan for the Government and MICE segments.</li><li>To identify, develop and maintain key Government, corporate and MICE accounts in line with the hotel’s business strategy.</li><li>To maintain complete and supported records of all sales agreements, contracts, proposals, quotations and account information for the hotel as per Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai policies and procedures.</li><li>To have a good understanding of contribution margins for each product and work with respective Heads of Departments to maximize operating results.</li><li>To achieve targets in terms of new active accounts, room nights, meetings, conferences, banquet covers and revenue as set by the Director of Sales.</li><li>To submit weekly sales activity and business development plans to the Director of Sales / Assistant Director of Sales for review and approval.</li><li>As directed, budget, plan and execute cost-effective and productive sales trips, client visits, sales blitzes, trade shows and exhibitions under the approval and guidance of the Director of Sales and, where applicable, in coordination with International Sales Offices.</li><li>To arrange and conduct site inspections, client presentations, hotel tours, lunches and dinners for prospective and existing clients.</li><li>To attend major corporate and Government functions, MICE exhibitions, networking events and promotional events and promote the hotel’s rooms, meeting facilities, catering and other services.</li><li>To ensure that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and to maximize up-selling and cross-selling opportunities whenever possible.</li><li>To prepare and implement account development plans for key Government and MICE accounts.</li><li>To identify opportunities for new business, repeat business and long-term account partnerships.</li></ol><p><strong>Operations:</strong></p><br><ol><li>Maintains a sales call pattern averaging 25 calls per week, including face-to-face meetings, client visits, virtual meetings and business development calls.</li><li>Minimum two accounts entertained per week, subject to business requirements and approval.</li><li>Establishes and maintains detailed account histories and business intelligence for all assigned Government and MICE accounts.</li><li>Attends the daily Departmental Sales briefing and debriefing.</li><li>Attends weekly sales review meetings with all feedback, planned calls, appointments, entertainment and business opportunities for the following week.</li><li>Submits weekly sales activity and business production reports to the Director of Sales / Assistant Director of Sales for the Government and MICE segments.</li><li>Develops prospect accounts and implements a Sales Action Plan for each key account.</li><li>Attends the start of functions, meetings and events related to accounts handled to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction.</li><li>Seeks market intelligence and information from clients, business partners and competitors.</li><li>Interacts and liaises closely with Front Office, Reservations, Food & Beverage, Events Management and Banquet & Conference Departments to ensure effective delivery of client requirements.</li><li>Assists with Sales Blitz activities coordinated by the Director of Sales / Assistant Director of Sales.</li><li>Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.</li><li>Attends the start of functions and events related to assigned accounts and ensures appropriate client follow-up.</li><li>Implements and executes all sales objectives and action plans to reach and exceed targets set.</li><li>Solicits, develops and services Government business and MICE opportunities.</li><li>Within established parameters, prepares quotations, negotiates corporate contracts, Government agreements, group business and MICE proposals, involving the Director of Sales where required to close business.</li><li>Where applicable, closely coordinates and communicates with the International Sales Office with regards to RFP accounts and markets serviced by Outbound Sales.</li><li>Ensures that all business enquiries and requests are actioned within a maximum of 24 hours.</li><li>Promotes and produces sales leads for Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai outside the assigned coverage area.</li><li>Provides feedback to the Director of Sales on changing market conditions, including trends in Government business, MICE demand, competition, client requirements and market opportunities.</li><li>Solicits and services transient, group, Government and MICE business, including meetings, conferences, events and corporate functions.</li><li>Formulates Government offer letters, yearly contracts, MICE proposals and any other required business correspondence.</li><li>Arranges and conducts hotel site inspections for Government and MICE clients.</li><li>Handles incoming calls and ensures messages are taken and details are forwarded to the person concerned.</li><li>Attends departmental and communication meetings as requested by the Department Head.</li><li>Attends major events in the hotel and city as requested by the Department Head.</li><li>Closely monitors account revenue, production and business performance of the assigned Government and MICE portfolio.</li><li>Maximizes up-selling and cross-selling opportunities whenever possible.</li><li>Establishes and maintains files of major accounts and assists the Director of Sales / Assistant Director of Sales in maintaining the account management system.</li><li>Ensures that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximizes up-selling opportunities whenever possible.</li><li>Disseminates sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.</li><li>Maintains close communication with the Events Management Team throughout the negotiation and execution process of assigned accounts.</li><li>Follows up with the Events Management Team after the post-event meeting and ensures appropriate client follow-up through thank-you calls, emails and/or letters.</li><li>Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established hotel policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.</li><li>Reviews direct competition and conducts regular market and competitor research.</li><li>Closely monitors accounts revenue and business production for assigned Government and MICE accounts.</li><li>Keeps updated with client relationships, business requirements, market developments and overall business goals.</li><li>Updates the Director of Sales on the negotiation status, event details, account development and progress of each group or MICE opportunity.</li><li>Maintains an up-to-date account and contact database and ensures all relevant details are updated in the property management system / Sales & Catering system.</li><li>Ensures comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the property’s unique selling points, features, amenities, services, meeting facilities and policies.</li><li>Ensures that Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai Sales Policies and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to at all times.</li><li>Attends departmental and communication meetings as requested by the Department Head.</li></ol><p><strong>Administration:</strong></p><br><ol><li>Disseminates sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.</li><li>Updates the Director of Sales on negotiation status, event progress, account development and business opportunities.</li><li>Ensures that the response to any business request is actioned within 24 hours.</li><li>Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established hotel policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.</li><li>Maintains an up-to-date account and contact database and ensures all relevant information is accurately maintained in the property management system / Sales & Catering system.</li><li>Prepares and submits accurate weekly and monthly sales activity, account production and business development reports.</li><li>Maintains complete records of Government contracts, corporate agreements, MICE proposals, quotations, correspondence and account activities.</li><li>Ensures all sales-related documentation is properly maintained and readily available when required.</li></ol><br>Qualifications<br><br><p>**Required Qualifications:**</p><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Hotel Management, Sales, Marketing, or related field</li><li>Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a sales management role within the hospitality, MICE, or government relations sector</li><li>Valid driving license</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in Sales & Catering software systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li><li>Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a corporate or hospitality environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of account management principles, contract negotiation, and business development strategies</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are advantageous</li><li>Professional certification in sales, hospitality management, or related discipline is preferred</li></ul><p>**Core Competencies Required:**</p><br><ul><li>Strategic account management and relationship building with corporate and government entities</li><li>Sales forecasting, budgeting, and revenue optimization</li><li>Negotiation and contract management expertise</li><li>Market analysis and competitive intelligence gathering</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership capabilities</li><li>Professional business etiquette and client entertainment standards</li><li>Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional ethics standards</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><br><p>Directly opposite to The Dubai Mall, the iconic Burj Khalifa, 10 minutes walk to the Dubai Metro Station and within a few minutes’ drive to DIFC, World Trade Centre and just 15 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport, Swissotel Al Murooj is located in downtown Dubai, one of the city’s favoured destinations for business or leisure.</p><br> </div>
VP Regulatory Affairs responsible for leading regulatory strategy, managing key regulator relationships and overseeing submissions, price controls and negotiations. The role supports revenue setting, investment planning, cost recovery and economic modelling, while leading a small team and acting as a senior interface with the Department of Energy and other stakeholders. Requires 12+ years in energy, utilities or economic regulation.<br><br>VP Regulatory Affairs<br><br>Location: Abu Dhabi<br> Working Pattern: 5 days per week in the Abu Dhabi office<br> Salary: Up to AED 70,000 per month, plus bonus, schooling allowance for up to three children and annual family air tickets<br> Reporting to: SVP, Regulation<br> Team: Approximately 3 to 4 direct and indirect reports Our client is seeking an experienced VP Regulatory Affairs to lead its Regulatory Affairs function in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for shaping regulatory strategy, managing relationships with key regulatory and government stakeholders, overseeing regulatory submissions and ensuring the business is positioned effectively within the UAE regulatory environment. The role will act as the central point of coordination for regulatory interactions and will play a major part in influencing regulatory outcomes that support the organisation's long term investment strategy, financial performance and licence obligations. This is not a traditional legal or compliance position. The successful candidate will need a strong understanding of the commercial, financial and economic principles underpinning regulated utilities, including price controls, revenue setting, cost recovery, investment planning and economic modelling.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Regulatory Strategy and Leadership* Lead the development and execution of the organisation's Regulatory Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate and commercial objectives.* Translate regulatory strategy into clear priorities, programmes and deliverables across the organisation.* Advise senior leadership on regulatory developments, risks, opportunities and potential financial or commercial implications.* Lead the company's strategic positioning in relation to regulatory consultations, policy developments, price control processes and changes to the regulatory framework.* Provide senior level insight into how regulatory developments may affect revenue, investment requirements, operating performance and long term business planning.* Ensure regulatory considerations are embedded within key strategic and investment decisions. Regulator and Government Engagement* Act as one of the organisation's primary senior interfaces with the Department of Energy and other relevant regulatory bodies.* Develop and maintain strong, credible relationships with regulators, government entities, industry stakeholders and external advisors.* Lead formal regulatory discussions, consultations, submissions and negotiations.* Represent the organisation during senior level regulatory meetings and discussions.* Ensure communication with regulators is coordinated, accurate and consistent with the organisation's overall strategy and positioning.* Build constructive long term relationships that allow the company to communicate its investment requirements, operational priorities and commercial position effectively. Price Controls and Economic Regulation* Lead and support regulatory price control processes, including the development of regulatory submissions, supporting financial analysis and negotiations.* Work closely with Finance, Strategy and operational teams to determine appropriate revenue requirements and regulatory assumptions.* Provide regulatory input into revenue setting, business planning and long term investment decisions.* Support the development and assessment of cost recovery mechanisms and revenue assurance frameworks.* Analyse the financial impact of regulatory decisions and identify potential risks and opportunities.* Ensure regulatory frameworks and methodologies are understood and correctly applied throughout the organisation.* Challenge and review financial and economic assumptions used within regulatory submissions.* Work closely with relevant teams to understand capital expenditure programmes, operating expenditure, demand forecasts, financing assumptions and required investment returns. Regulatory Pricing and Economic Modelling* Lead or oversee financial, economic and scenario modelling required to support regulatory submissions and negotiations.* Assess the commercial and financial impact of alternative regulatory outcomes.* Support senior leadership with clear analysis regarding the impact of regulatory decisions on revenues, investment plans and company performance.* Ensure modelling and analysis is robust, defendable and aligned with regulatory requirements. The formal JD specifically identifies Regulatory Pricing, Economic and Scenario Modelling as an advanced technical capability required for the position. Regulatory Submissions* Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, returns, consultations and formal correspondence.* Ensure regulatory submissions are accurate, commercially robust and delivered within required timelines.* Lead the coordination of input from Finance, Strategy, Operations, Legal and other internal stakeholders.* Establish appropriate governance and quality control around regulatory submissions.* Maintain oversight of the regulatory submissions pipeline and ensure the business is appropriately prepared for upcoming regulatory requirements.* Ensure supporting evidence, analysis and documentation is comprehensive and capable of standing up to regulatory scrutiny. Financial and Commercial Impact* Work closely with senior Finance and Strategy stakeholders to understand the commercial implications of regulatory frameworks.* Provide regulatory guidance during annual and long term business planning.* Support investment decisions through detailed understanding of regulatory treatment, cost recovery and potential returns.* Assess how regulatory decisions could affect financial performance and provide recommendations to senior leadership.* Ensure appropriate alignment between regulatory strategy and the organisation's long term infrastructure investment programme.* Support the organisation in achieving appropriate regulatory outcomes while maintaining strong and constructive relationships with regulatory bodies. Investment Planning* Work closely with business and operational teams to understand future infrastructure and investment requirements.* Ensure proposed investment programmes are supported by appropriate regulatory rationale and economic analysis.* Help articulate the need for major capital investment to regulatory stakeholders.* Support senior management in communicating the relationship between investment, operational performance, service quality and regulatory outcomes.* Provide input into business cases and investment proposals where regulatory treatment may materially affect commercial viability. Regulatory Compliance and Governance* Maintain oversight of the organisation's regulatory obligations and ensure relevant requirements are understood across the business.* Ensure compliance with licence conditions and other regulatory obligations.* Maintain appropriate governance around regulatory correspondence, submissions and commitments.* Ensure regulatory records, supporting documentation and evidence are appropriately maintained.* Support regulatory audits and information requests and ensure the organisation remains audit ready.* Establish strong governance frameworks to ensure accountability for regulatory deliverables. Regulatory Operations* Lead coordination across internal functions to ensure accurate and timely regulatory input.* Establish effective processes for regulatory reporting, document management, data collection and submission preparation.* Ensure regulatory requests, audits and enquiries are responded to appropriately.* Continuously review regulatory processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and governance. Senior Stakeholder Management* Develop trusted relationships with senior executives across Finance, Strategy, Operations, Legal, Engineering and other functions.* Present complex regulatory matters in a commercially relevant and accessible way.* Provide clear recommendations to senior leadership regarding regulatory strategy and potential outcomes.* Influence internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory priorities are understood and incorporated within decision making.* Balance the requirements of internal commercial stakeholders with those of regulators and external parties. Team Leadership* Lead and develop a Regulatory Affairs team consisting of approximately 3 to 4 professionals across Manager, Senior Associate and Associate levels.* Establish clear responsibilities and priorities across the team.* Coach and develop team members across regulatory analysis, submissions, stakeholder engagement and commercial understanding.* Build strong regulatory capability within the function and ensure appropriate succession and development planning.* Create a culture focused on accountability, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.<br><br>Candidate Profile<br><br>The successful candidate will be an established regulatory leader with significant experience within a regulated energy, utilities or infrastructure environment. Candidates should ideally have at least 12 years of relevant professional experience within the energy or utilities sector and demonstrable experience managing senior relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders. The strongest candidates are likely to come from electricity, power, water, transmission, distribution or similarly regulated infrastructure environments.<br><br>Experience Required<br><br>* Minimum 12 years of relevant experience within energy, utilities, economic regulation, regulatory finance or a closely related field.* Strong understanding of regulated utility business models.* Significant exposure to economic regulation and regulatory strategy.* Experience dealing directly with regulators at a senior level.* Strong knowledge of price control processes, regulatory submissions and negotiations.* Experience working with revenue setting and cost recovery mechanisms.* Strong financial and commercial understanding.* Experience supporting major infrastructure investment programmes from a regulatory perspective.* Strong understanding of financial and economic modelling.* Experience managing complex regulatory submissions involving multiple internal stakeholders.* Proven experience leading and developing a professional team.* Experience communicating with senior executives and external government or regulatory stakeholders.<br><br>Preferred Sector Background<br><br>Particularly relevant backgrounds include:* Electricity transmission* Electricity distribution* Power generation* Water transmission and distribution* Utilities* Energy infrastructure* Regulated infrastructure* Economic regulation* Regulatory finance Candidates from adjacent infrastructure sectors may also be considered where they have substantial experience working within an economic regulation or regulated asset framework. The official JD specifically highlights familiarity with energy policy, infrastructure investment, electricity or water transmission planning and economic regulation as desirable.<br><br>Education<br><br>A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant discipline is required. A Master's degree or other relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.<br><br>Technical Capabilities<br><br>The successful candidate should demonstrate strong capability across:* Regulatory strategy* Economic regulation* Regulatory finance* Regulatory pricing* Price controls* Revenue regulation* Cost recovery* Regulatory submissions and filings* Financial and economic modelling* Scenario modelling* Infrastructure investment* Regulatory governance* Regulatory compliance* Policy analysis* Stakeholder advocacy* Government and regulator engagement* Revenue assurance* Business planning* Strategic financial analysis The official specification identifies advanced capability across regulatory reporting and submissions, regulatory strategy and governance, regulatory pricing and economic modelling, stakeholder advocacy and policy analysis.<br><br>Leadership Profile<br><br>This position requires someone with significant seniority and credibility. The successful candidate should be comfortable challenging and advising senior leadership while also developing constructive relationships with regulators and government stakeholders. They should combine strong analytical ability with commercial judgement and excellent communication skills. The client is particularly interested in someone who understands that successful regulatory affairs within a utility is not simply about compliance. The individual must understand the relationship between regulation, revenue, investment, financial performance and long term business strategy. They should therefore be:* Strategic and commercially minded* Financially literate* Highly analytical* Comfortable operating with ambiguity* Credible with senior executives* Confident dealing with regulators* Strong at negotiation and influencing* Able to translate complex technical issues into clear commercial recommendations* Capable of leading and developing a team* Collaborative across functions* Comfortable taking ownership of significant and sensitive regulatory matters<br><br>Why This Opportunity<br><br>This is a senior and highly influential role within a major UAE utilities organisation, with direct exposure to senior leadership and key regulatory stakeholders. The individual will have the opportunity to shape regulatory strategy, influence major infrastructure investment decisions and play a central role in determining how the organisation approaches future regulatory frameworks and price controls. The position offers a package of up to AED 70,000 per month, alongside bonus, schooling support for up to three children and annual family air tickets. The requirement is urgent, and the client is prepared to move quickly with suitable candidates, including progressing strong profiles directly to panel interview.
Head, Global Implementation & Cash Service, MENAP, Transaction Banking
Accounting, Finance & Banking
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<span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><p><span>• The individual is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Transaction Banking (TB) product and services to the clients within the agreed contractual service agreements, and that all digital integrations are as seamless as possible. These includes implementing client-specific service propositions, leading virtual client service teams, managing service escalations, driving service excellence, and strengthening client relationships through proactive engagement, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.The team also serves as the key point of contact for supporting and onboarding clients, and provides project management support (i.e., ensure smooth flow of the project, capturing issues and risks, maintaining action plans with follow ups, and delivering a timely solution to meet the client’s expectations) and account management support (i.e., understanding clients’ business strategy and needs) to support implementation of TB products.</span><br><span>• This role is responsible for driving the agenda of TB Global Implementation and Cash Client Service Group within the respective countries, and ensuring the end-to-end delivery of the TB solution, this includes managing a team of Implementation Managers, relationship development, revenue retention, continuous drive to improve the deal cycle timings, and high client satisfaction to accelerate revenue realisation. Additionally, collaboration with other Cluster / Country Heads across the TB organisation will be required to continuously improve client experience and drive a consistent global experience for our clients.</span></p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><p><span><strong>Strategy</strong></span><br><span>• Drive the Global Implementation and Cash Client Service Group Strategy within respective Cluster/Country, includes identifying and/or creating opportunities to uplift and/or re-establish the profile/identity of the Global Implementation and Cash Client Service Group team </span><br><span>• Ensure active engagement and ongoing alignment with the wider TB business strategy & priorities</span><br><span>• Build in sustainability when developing frameworks and/or redesigning processes, systems, and operating models</span><br><span>• Collaboratively design a suite of capabilities and services in line with respective client tiering, participation for bespoke services in collaboration with partners</span><br><span>• Lead the roll-out of Client Implementation and Cash Client Service Group Harmonization </span><br><span>• Fronting client conversations (Treasury, CFO above) on key pitches to driver overall TB proposition</span><br><span>• Drive focused client sessions with Sales, Coverage, Product, and other partners to position overall propositions </span><br><span>• Develop regular connect sessions with clients as part of building client relationships, including actively participating in various client forums/events/conferences, strategic discussions, etc.</span><br><span>• Develops, owns, and drives strategic plan/roadmap of client deal management within respective Cluster/Country, ensuring alignment with overall TB Groups and respective Cluster/Country strategies</span><br><span>• Drives strategic plan/roadmap of client deal management </span></p><br><br> <br><p><span><strong>Business</strong></span><br><span>• Drive a continuous improvement model; with the aim to drive efficiency and simplified client experience, ensuring appropriate implementation model is “fit” for clients + TB business priorities, etc.; Including: Client engagement model to mirror client organizations, Harmonization and alignment across partner groups etc.</span><br><span>• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical client service issues, coordinating resolution with internal stakeholders.</span><br><span>• Ensure recurring client service issues are escalated and addressed through appropriate governance and client experience forums.</span><br><span>• Provide expertise advice for change/ transition management for Implementation</span><br><span>• Proactively identify and drive opportunities to streamline processes to improve client experience, including collaborating with functional partners</span><br><span>• Identify opportunities to improve existing operating model, including the current resourcing, location and client footprint strategy aligned with implementation structure</span><br><span>• Develop an approach to build bench strength within the respective Cluster/Country</span><br><span>• Drive succession planning to actively manage attrition</span><br><span>• Actively managing costs; including identifying opportunities to reduce costs</span><br><span>• Actively drive the management of team productivity and capacity in relation to onshore and offshore activities </span><br><span>• Represent Implementation in Management forums; clearly articulate achievements (including landmark deals), product/client feedback, key challenges, etc. to help drive visibility of the Implementation team across the business</span></p><br><br> <br><p><span><strong>Processes</strong></span><br><span>• Ensures effective and disciplined usage of the Implementation Management system for self and team</span><br><span>• Has product knowledge in both cash, trade and other TB products in scope</span><br><span>• Drive overall Client + Project Management discipline, including effective usage of tools and systems, ensuring trusted and accurate data for reporting, and planning purposes, including oversight of key deals turnaround times management and feedback loops to business / support partners</span><br><span>• Active engagement in key RFP and provide guidance to Implementation managers in providing RFP/RFI responses on the implementation component as part of the Deal team</span><br><span>• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Product Development, Channel Management, Technology and Operations teams for the solution designs </span><br><span>• Conduct critical reviews on deal handover, validate deal size, expected revenue and deal requirements </span><br><span>• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure the products and services remain aligned to client needs</span><br><span>• Provide technical feedback as required to Product Owners and/or distribution teams for continuous iteration of product development.</span><br><span>• Oversee the overall Project Management of the end-to-end implementation cycle of key deals (incl. technical discussions, execution of documentation, ERP integration, liquidity and limit set up, planning testing and training, onboarding)</span><br><span>• Work closely with clients and Product Management during the project requirement gathering, developing technical solutions, system integrations, user testing and training</span><br><span>• Seamlessly transition the implemented product and services to service teams for BAU client servicing</span><br><span>• Drive focus on sustainability when considering Implementation’s global strategy, processes, systems, and operating model, as well as in delivering the implementation</span><br><span>• Work with Technology and Operations to design and implement platforms / ecosystem to support TB products</span><br><span>• Understand and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to improve product offerings and meet evolving client needs</span><br><span>• Work closely with external partners to support clients in their digitisation journey, ensuring efficient implementation experience for the clients </span><br><span>• Adopt emerging technologies and partnerships with digital ecosystems to identify opportunities to simplify / improve business processes</span></p><br><br> <br><p><span>• Constructively drives an integrated approach with partners to capture client feedback opportunities </span><br><span>• Drive post implementation activities, including:</span><br><span>o Post Implementation Surveys</span><br><span>o Sharing constructive client feedback with relevant partners</span><br><span>o Utilising feedback to continuously improve our implementation quality and cycle times</span><br><span>• Monitor, track, and resolve client service issues through structured service management practices.</span><br><span>• Participate in regular service review meetings and ensure agreed actions are completed.</span><br><span>• Maintain accurate client service issue logs and drive timely resolution of identified concerns.</span><br><span>• Strengthen collaboration across Coverage, Sales, Product, Operations, and Functional Partner teams to improve service outcomes.</span><br><span>• Capture and share client service insights, service review outcomes, and remediation actions with relevant stakeholders.</span><br><span>• Ensure client complaints are logged and managed in line with the Bank's Complaints Policy.</span><br><span>• Leverage available reporting tools and client experience dashboards to identify trends, address root causes, and improve service performance.</span><br><span>• Help drive sustainability when considering processes, systems, and operating model</span><br><span>• Where applicable, understand emerging technologies and innovations to help improve product offerings to meet evolving client needs</span><br><span>• Engage in discussions regarding emerging technologies and partnerships with digital ecosystems to identify opportunities to simplify/improve business processes</span></p><br><br> <br><p><span><strong>People & Talent</strong></span><br><span>• Create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all team members</span><br><span>• Promote growth and development and ensure team members have active development/growth plans</span><br><span>• Encourage open and regular transparent conversations, including two-way feedback loops</span><br><span>• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance </span><br><span>• Ensure appropriate succession plans are in place</span><br><span>• Adopt and drive a data driven culture</span><br><span>• Create a culture of trust and continuous learning mindset</span><br><span>• Encourage an environment of high performance, growth, and career mobility</span><br><span>• Create internal identity/visibility and actively participate in external awards/surveys</span><br><span>• Foster effective leadership at every level</span><br><span>• Develop, own and drive diversity and inclusion </span><br><span>• Create training plans to build on technical competencies for effective project management</span><br><span>• Foster a safe environment to encourage team members to be brave and speak out</span></p><br><br>
<p><span><strong>Risk Management</strong></span><br><span>• Collaboratively drive a holistic data management framework for Implementation and Cash Client Service system, driving a consistent definition and usage of attributes and reference data across all Clusters, including proactively addressing data quality issues</span><br><span>• Ensure adherence to all local regulatory, legal and compliance requirements</span><br><span>• Adherence to all bank’s policy and standards, including eLearning courses for entire team</span><br><span>• Effective governance of business controls; including developing new business controls if gaps are identified</span><br><span>• Proactive risk management; includes delivery + operational risks</span><br><span>• Chair Cluster/Country Implementation Governance forums; drive key discussion points on deal status alignment (F2B), openly discuss issues and collaboratively solve issues where possible</span><br><span>• Where applicable, ensure credit, operational, legal, regulatory, reputation, compliance is held to the highest standards of risk management</span></p><br><br> <br><p><span><strong>Governance</strong></span><br><span>• Adherence to all bank’s policy and standards, including eLearning courses for direct reports (where applicable)</span><br><span>• Ensure implementation governance controls are properly executed by the teams</span><br><span>• Assist with the governance of business controls; including identifying opportunities to develop new business controls </span><br><span>• Participate in Cluster/Country Implementation Governance forums to support Cluster Head/Lead and/or Country Head/Lead</span><br><br><span><strong>Regulatory & Business Conduct</strong></span><br><span>• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. </span><br><span>• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.</span><br><span>• Keep abreast with regulatory changes to ensure TB products are compliant with relevant risk management guidelines / policies and procedures (e.g., electronic banking, technology, ESG, etc.)</span><br><span>• Keep abreast with changing regulatory requirements and provide advisory support to clients</span><br><span>• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.</span><br><span>• Completion of all mandatory risk and compliance training including e-learning within stated timeframes</span></p><br><br> <br><p><span><strong>Key stakeholders</strong></span><br><span>Internal</span><br><span>• Global & Cluster Implementation Heads, Program Execution Head</span><br><span>• Transaction Banking Sales and Coverage MT and directs</span><br><span>• Transaction Banking MT and directs</span><br><span>• Cluster and Country MT</span><br><span>• COO and directs</span><br><span>• Service MT and directs</span><br><span>• DCS MT and directs</span><br><span>• Technology delivery teams MT and directs (PSS, etc.)</span></p><br><br>
<p><span>External</span><br><span>• Treasury Senior Stakeholders</span><br><span>• Client Senior Stakeholders (all segments)</span><br><span>• Third Party Providers</span></p><br><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><p><span>• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)</span><br><span>• Client experience, behaviours and preferences</span><br><span>• Operational Risk</span><br><span>• Change/ Project Management</span><br><span>• System and technology integration</span><br><span>• Communication & Presentation skills</span><br><span>• Stakeholder Management</span><br><span>• Strategic Thinking</span></p><br><br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><p><span>• 15+ years of banking and finance industry experience or similar industry</span><br><span>• 15+ years’ experience in Client Implementation with strong delivery focus </span><br><span>• Has strong project management disciplines</span><br><span>• Extensive knowledge in API, system and technology integrations, and Transaction Banking products</span><br><span>• Creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset </span><br><span>• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills</span><br><span>• Able to manage ambiguity in uncertain situations whilst maintaining a strategic mindset</span><br><span>• Effectively manage escalations, including driving resolutions and/or appropriately escalating to senior MT (internal + external)</span><br><span>• Experience in managing a team where team members are in multiple countries</span><br><span>• Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, and cross-border deals</span><br><span>• PMP certification is a plus</span></p><br><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p><br><br>
<p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p><br><br>
<p>Together we:</p><br><br>
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<li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br>
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<li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
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