Economic Analyst Jobs - muscat Oman

<p><h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p>Manage and oversee VAT compliance processes for clients, including preparation and review of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br> Provide advanced VAT advisory services to clients, including interpretation of VAT laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to Oman.<br> Lead VAT implementation projects, including the design and set-up of VAT processes and systems.<br> Assist clients with VAT audits and queries from the Oman Tax Authority.<br> Conduct VAT risk assessments and provide recommendations for process improvements to mitigate potential liabilities.<br> Prepare VAT-related reports and project documentation for client delivery.<br> Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and GCC VAT developments, providing timely insights to clients and the team.<br> Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and thought leadership pieces.<br> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise on VAT implications for various transactions.</p> <h4>Qualifications and experience</h4> <p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.<br> Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.<br> 6–8 years of experience in VAT or indirect tax, preferably in a consulting environment.<br> Strong knowledge of Oman VAT laws and GCC VAT regulations.<br> Proven experience with VAT compliance and advisory projects.<br> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br> Ability to work independently and lead junior team members.<br> Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with tax software is an advantage.<br> Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.</p> <h4>Key competencies</h4> <ul> <li>Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.</li> <li>Client-focused approach with relationship management experience.</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous learning and development.</li> <li>Leadership and mentoring capabilities.</li> <li>Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Business Studies lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum. Develop lesson plans that meet curriculum objectives and students' learning needs. Use a variety of effective teaching strategies and assessment methods. Prepare, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and examinations. Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate academic records. Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment. Participate in school meetings, professional development activities, and school events. Communicate effectively with parents regarding students' academic progress when required. Comply with all school policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.</p><p>Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong classroom management skills. Effective communication and presentation skills. Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to assess student performance and provide constructive feedback. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and educational technology platforms. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><strong>Academic Qualifications</strong><br>Bachelor's degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field. A recognized teaching qualification such as a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), PGCE, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or an equivalent teaching certification is preferred.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong><br>Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience in Business Studies. Experience teaching the Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level curriculum or another recognized international curriculum is preferred. Experience preparing students for international examinations.</p><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong><br>Familiarity with the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum. Ability to teach both IGCSE and AS/A Level Business Studies. Experience with project-based learning and student-centered teaching approaches. Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.</p><p><strong>Preferred Certifications</strong><br>Valid teaching license (where applicable). Professional certifications or training in teaching, assessment, or educational technology. Safeguarding and Child Protection training.</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>Purpose</b>: The Senior Legal Officer Claims &amp; Recoveries is responsible for managing and overseeing legal matters relating to claims, debt recovery, litigation, insolvency proceedings, settlement negotiations, and enforcement actions to maximize recoveries and mitigate legal and financial risks.</p><p>Summary of the Job Role: Handle and manage legal matters relating to insurance claims, recoveries, and debt collection activities. Monitor and report on the status and progress of claims, recoveries, litigation, and enforcement actions, and prepare periodic management reports and legal updates. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on insurance policies, settlement agreements, recovery agreements, indemnities, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents to protect the Company's interests. Coordinate and engage with internal departments, including, Underwriting, Risk, Finance, and Compliance, as well as external stakeholders such as insureds, debtors, legal counsel, courts, government authorities, collection agencies, and other third parties</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Review, assess, and ensure the accurate and complete registration of claim notifications in Credit Oman's claims system portal.</li><li>Conduct documentary and legal assessments of claims and complete claims examination reports and recommendations for management.</li><li>Review and verify that policyholders have properly declared all eligible sales and shipments in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable Trade Credit Insurance Policies.</li><li>Provide guidance to policyholders on claims procedures, documentation requirements, and policy obligations throughout the claims process.</li><li>Prepare and draft correspondence relating to claims, recoveries, settlement, policy coverage, and procedural requirements.</li><li>Obtain, review, and analyze credit reports and financial information from credit information providers, banks, and other relevant sources to support claims assessment and recovery actions.</li><li>Coordinate recovery actions by preparing instructions and correspondence for debt collection agencies, legal consultants, and external counsel, and monitor the progress of recovery proceedings.</li><li>Monitor overdue insured receivables and prepare periodic overdue exposure and recovery reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments, including Underwriting, Sales, Finance, etc., to ensure the effective administration of claims and recovery matters.</li><li>Represent the Company in meetings and discussions with policyholders, debt collection agencies, financial institutions, external legal counsel, etc. on claims and recovery matters.</li><li>Prepare, maintain, and present periodic reports on claims, recoveries, litigation, recoveries performance, and outstanding cases to management.</li><li>Follow up with policyholders regarding buyer payment status, recoveries, and compliance with policy obligations.</li><li>Provide legal advice and opinions on claims, policy coverage, recoveries, litigation strategy, insolvency proceedings, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Handle complaints and disputes relating to claims and recoveries, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, settlement agreements, recovery agreements, indemnities, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documentation.</li><li>Participate in settlement negotiations, and legal discussions relating to claims determination and recoveries.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in law is required.</li><li>A professional legal qualification is an advantage.</li><li>Professional certifications or additional qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Credit Management, or Commercial Law are highly desirable.</li><li>Strong knowledge of commercial, civil, banking, insolvency, insurance, and debt recovery laws and practices.</li><li>Sound understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and credit risk analysis to support claims assessment and recovery decisions.</li></ul><p>Skills/Knowledge:</p><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is highly preferred.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Good user of MS office and other writing software</li><li>Strong Communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Teamwork.</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>3 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in legal practice, insurance claims, recoveries, debt collection, banking, trade credit insurance, or commercial litigation.</li></ul><p>Communication &amp; Working Relationships</p><ul><li>Internal: CEO, General Manager, Department Heads, Underwriting Officers, All departments.</li><li>External: Government entities, policyholders, debt collectors, corporate clients/exporters, reinsurers, auditors, brokers, banks, and financial institutions.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in law is required.</li><li>A professional legal qualification is an advantage.</li><li>Professional certifications or additional qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, Credit Management, or Commercial Law are highly desirable.</li><li>Strong knowledge of commercial, civil, banking, insolvency, insurance, and debt recovery laws and practices.</li><li>Sound understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and credit risk analysis to support claims assessment and recovery decisions.</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is highly preferred.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Good user of MS office and other writing software</li><li>Strong Communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Teamwork.</li><li>3 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in legal practice, insurance claims, recoveries, debt collection, banking, trade credit insurance, or commercial litigation.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p>POSITION INFORMATION Job Title: Manager/Senior Manager Investment &amp; Business Development : Department: Investments and Business Development Reporting To: Grade JOB PURPOSE The Investment Manager will be responsible for executing Ithca s investment strategy to achieve long-term financial goals, by sourcing investment opportunities and leading a set of investment transactions. The role requires also to conduct thorough market research to keep abreast with the latest trends in the ICT sector and investment. Strong background in investment transaction and a proven track record in identifying high-potential investment opportunities will be required. DIMENSION Team management responsibility: Yes Impact to Budget: Yes Interface(s): Internal and external KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports Group Director in management of the Group s investment preferences and targets. Participates in creation of the investment strategy and investment policies of ITHCA Group. Actively source deals (e.g. initial meetings, attend networking events, scout local business parks) and co-develop business plans with leadership teams Leads opportunity assessments in accordance with the investment guidelines and coordinate intra-Group activities Leads overall due diligence process on prospective investments including: technical, commercial, product, financial, market, management, etc Supports analysis of new investments including modelling and valuation Leads preparation of the Investment proposals. Present and supports presentation of the opportunity assessment management reports to BoD/IC and executives at all stages of the investment process Coordinates external Due Diligence support where needed Coordinates legal support related to opportunity assessment and finalization of the transaction Support functional, timely and efficient pre-deal monitoring Prepares business activity reports and forecasts Develops, organizes and maintains business opportunity records Supports the task of creating annual conferences, roadshows and events participation plan, with a goal of increasing Ithca visibility and finding new business opportunities. Participates in liaising process with multiple international investment and ICT entities and institutions with goal of gaining access to relevant business opportunities Supports definition, monitoring and reporting department KPI s contributing to overall company s annual targets Proposes cost optimization and measures leading to increased efficiency Participates in the process of annual budget preparation Stays abreast of respective market trends and accordingly suggests portfolio adjustments</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications and Experience:<br>BSc s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field<br>Minimum of 10 years experience in relevant business segment<br>Previous M&amp;A experience<br>Advance MS office experience in particular Excel modelling<br>Key Skills and Competencies:<br>Skills / Knowledge<br>Proven analytical skills, presentation skills<br>Deep understanding of M&amp;A process and principles<br>Deep understanding of Business Planning principles<br>Deep understanding of valuation methodologies<br>Understanding the ICT industry trends<br>Behavioural Competencies<br>Analytics<br>Planning &amp; Organising<br>Flexibility &amp; Adaptability<br>Operational Excellence<br>Collaborative Working<br>Creativity &amp; Innovation<br>Communication and presentation<br>Respect &amp; Integrity<br>Problem Solving &amp; Decision Making<br>Additional Requirements<br>Arabic - Mandatory<br>English (fluent written and verbal) - Mandatory</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>JOB PURPOSE The Asset Manager is responsible for maximizing the value, financial performance, and long-term sustainability of Grand Blue City's portfolio of assets across multiple asset classes, including residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, entertainment, industrial, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. The role acts as the owner s representative throughout the asset lifecycle, overseeing business performance, revenue optimization, operational efficiency, capital planning, leasing strategies, investment returns, and stakeholder management. The Asset Manager is accountable for asset-level and portfolio-level P&amp;L performance, ensuring assets achieve their strategic, financial, and operational objective. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Asset Performance &amp; P&amp;L Management Assume full responsibility for asset-level financial performance and profitability. Develop and manage annual business plans, operating budgets, and financial forecasts. Monitor revenue, operating expenses, EBITDA, NOI, cash flow, and asset valuation metrics. Identify and implement initiatives to improve asset profitability and value creation. Conduct regular financial and operational performance reviews and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Establish performance targets and KPIs for individual assets and portfolio segments. Portfolio Management Manage a diverse portfolio of real estate and infrastructure assets across various asset classes. Develop portfolio optimization strategies to maximize risk-adjusted returns. Evaluate asset hold, repositioning, redevelopment, refinancing, acquisition, and disposal opportunities. Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities affecting portfolio performance. Support strategic portfolio planning and capital allocation decisions. Commercial &amp; Revenue Optimization Lead initiatives to enhance revenue generation and asset utilization. Oversee leasing performance, tenant mix strategies, occupancy optimization, and rental growth initiatives. Assess commercial opportunities including new revenue streams, partnerships, sponsorships, and ancillary income. Work closely with leasing, sales, hospitality, and operations teams to maximize asset performance. Business Planning &amp; Investment Analysis Prepare detailed financial models and investment analyses. Conduct feasibility assessments for capital improvements, redevelopment projects, and strategic initiatives. Evaluate investment returns using NPV, IRR, ROI, payback, and other financial metrics. Support acquisition, divestment, and restructuring decisions through comprehensive financial and commercial assessments. Capital Projects &amp; Asset Enhancement Identify asset enhancement opportunities to improve value, customer experience, and operational performance. Oversee capital expenditure planning and prioritization. Monitor implementation of approved enhancement projects and track return on investment. Coordinate with development and project management teams to ensure alignment with asset strategies Operations Oversight Collaborate with property management, facilities management, hospitality operators, and service providers. Monitor service standards, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and asset condition. Ensure assets are maintained to required quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Review operating contracts and service agreements to ensure value for money. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary owner representative for assigned assets. Manage relationships with operators, tenants, investors, consultants, government entities, and strategic partners. Present asset performance reports and recommendations to executive management and boards. Facilitate alignment between asset strategy, operations, finance, and development teams. Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate governance requirements. Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and market risks. Maintain robust reporting, controls, and performance monitoring frameworks. Support internal and external audit requirements.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE Bachelor s degree in real estate, Finance, Investment, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree (MBA, Real Estate, Finance, or Investment Management) preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in asset management, real estate investment, portfolio management, hospitality, infrastructure, or related sectors. Demonstrated experience managing diverse asset classes and complex stakeholder environments. Proven track record of delivering strong financial and operational performance. Experience with large-scale mixed-use developments and destination assets is highly desirable.</p><p></p></section>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated market data specialist to join our client's IT team in Muscat. This role is responsible for managing, governing, and optimising the bank’s market data services across all business units.</p> <p>You will play a critical role in ensuring market data is accurately sourced, cost-efficiently managed, and used in full compliance with vendor licensing agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with leading global data providers and contribute to enterprise-wide data strategy and transformation initiatives.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Market data vendor & contract management</strong><br> Act as the primary relationship owner for global market data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv, exchanges, rating agencies, and news providers)<br> Manage vendor contracts, renewals, amendments, and licensing agreements<br> Oversee subscriptions, user access, entitlements, and permissions</p> <p><strong>Data quality, compliance & governance</strong><br> Monitor and ensure the integrity, availability, and accuracy of market data<br> Ensure compliance with vendor licensing terms and usage policies<br> Track user consumption and proactively align usage with entitled services<br> Support and coordinate vendor audits and remediation activities<br> Identify opportunities to optimise costs and licensing structures</p> <p><strong>Platform & feed management</strong><br> Administer enterprise market data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg B-PIPE, BDL, Refinitiv EMS)<br> Lead onboarding of new data feeds and services in collaboration with internal teams and vendors<br> Produce and maintain accurate usage and compliance reporting</p> <p><strong>Controls & optimisation</strong><br> Conduct periodic reviews and recertification of market data services<br> Identify unused or underutilised subscriptions and implement optimisation plans<br> Drive continuous improvement in data governance and cost efficiency</p> <p><strong>Projects & documentation</strong><br> Support key technology and transformation initiatives (CTB/RTB), including system implementations<br> Maintain clear documentation, knowledge base materials, and user guidance for market data services</p> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, banking, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in finance, financial engineering, or data analytics is an advantage.</li> <li>Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in market data, financial markets, or banking IT.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of primary market data providers and their key services, including Bloomberg (B-Pipe, BDL, Terminal), Refinitiv (EMS, DSS, Eikon), and Quanthouse.</li> <li>Sound understanding of financial markets, exchange operations, primary financial instruments, and key index types.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in large-scale IT projects and system implementations is an advantage.</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <p>Contract until the end of the year.<br> Salary to be discussed.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated market data specialist to join our client's IT team in Muscat. This role is responsible for managing, governing, and optimising the bank’s market data services across all business units.</p> <p>You will play a critical role in ensuring market data is accurately sourced, cost-efficiently managed, and used in full compliance with vendor licensing agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with leading global data providers and contribute to enterprise-wide data strategy and transformation initiatives.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Market data vendor & contract management</strong><br> Act as the primary relationship owner for global market data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv, exchanges, rating agencies, and news providers)<br> Manage vendor contracts, renewals, amendments, and licensing agreements<br> Oversee subscriptions, user access, entitlements, and permissions</p> <p><strong>Data quality, compliance & governance</strong><br> Monitor and ensure the integrity, availability, and accuracy of market data<br> Ensure compliance with vendor licensing terms and usage policies<br> Track user consumption and proactively align usage with entitled services<br> Support and coordinate vendor audits and remediation activities<br> Identify opportunities to optimise costs and licensing structures</p> <p><strong>Platform & feed management</strong><br> Administer enterprise market data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg B-PIPE, BDL, Refinitiv EMS)<br> Lead onboarding of new data feeds and services in collaboration with internal teams and vendors<br> Produce and maintain accurate usage and compliance reporting</p> <p><strong>Controls & optimisation</strong><br> Conduct periodic reviews and recertification of market data services<br> Identify unused or underutilised subscriptions and implement optimisation plans<br> Drive continuous improvement in data governance and cost efficiency</p> <p><strong>Projects & documentation</strong><br> Support key technology and transformation initiatives (CTB/RTB), including system implementations<br> Maintain clear documentation, knowledge base materials, and user guidance for market data services</p> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, banking, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in finance, financial engineering, or data analytics is an advantage.</li> <li>Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in market data, financial markets, or banking IT.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of primary market data providers and their key services, including Bloomberg (B-Pipe, BDL, Terminal), Refinitiv (EMS, DSS, Eikon), and Quanthouse.</li> <li>Sound understanding of financial markets, exchange operations, primary financial instruments, and key index types.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in large-scale IT projects and system implementations is an advantage.</li> </ul> <h4>Benefits</h4> <p>Contract until the end of the year.<br> Salary to be discussed.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated market data application support to join our client's IT team in Muscat. This role is responsible for managing, governing, and optimising the bank’s market data services across all business units.</p> <p>You will play a critical role in ensuring market data is accurately sourced, cost-efficiently managed, and used in full compliance with vendor licensing agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with leading global data providers and contribute to enterprise-wide data strategy and transformation initiatives.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Market data vendor & contract management</strong><br> Act as the primary relationship owner for global market data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv, exchanges, rating agencies, and news providers)<br> Manage vendor contracts, renewals, amendments, and licensing agreements<br> Oversee subscriptions, user access, entitlements, and permissions</p> <p><strong>Data quality, compliance & governance</strong><br> Monitor and ensure the integrity, availability, and accuracy of market data<br> Ensure compliance with vendor licensing terms and usage policies<br> Track user consumption and proactively align usage with entitled services<br> Support and coordinate vendor audits and remediation activities<br> Identify opportunities to optimise costs and licensing structures</p> <p><strong>Platform & feed management</strong><br> Administer enterprise market data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg B-PIPE, BDL, Refinitiv EMS)<br> Lead onboarding of new data feeds and services in collaboration with internal teams and vendors<br> Produce and maintain accurate usage and compliance reporting</p> <p><strong>Controls & optimisation</strong><br> Conduct periodic reviews and recertification of market data services<br> Identify unused or underutilised subscriptions and implement optimisation plans<br> Drive continuous improvement in data governance and cost efficiency</p> <p><strong>Projects & documentation</strong><br> Support key technology and transformation initiatives (CTB/RTB), including system implementations<br> Maintain clear documentation, knowledge base materials, and user guidance for market data services</p> <h4>Requirements</h4> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, banking, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in finance, financial engineering, or data analytics is an advantage.</li> <li>Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in market data, financial markets, or banking IT.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of primary market data providers and their key services, including Bloomberg (B-Pipe, BDL, Terminal), Refinitiv (EMS, DSS, Eikon), and Quanthouse.</li> <li>Sound understanding of financial markets, exchange operations, primary financial instruments, and key index types.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in large-scale IT projects and system implementations is an advantage.</li> <h4>Benefits</h4> <p>Contract until the end of the year.<br> Salary to be discussed.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated market data application support to join our client's IT team in Muscat. This role is responsible for managing, governing, and optimising the bank’s market data services across all business units.</p> <p>You will play a critical role in ensuring market data is accurately sourced, cost-efficiently managed, and used in full compliance with vendor licensing agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with leading global data providers and contribute to enterprise-wide data strategy and transformation initiatives.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Market data vendor & contract management</strong><br> Act as the primary relationship owner for global market data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv, exchanges, rating agencies, and news providers)<br> Manage vendor contracts, renewals, amendments, and licensing agreements<br> Oversee subscriptions, user access, entitlements, and permissions</p> <p><strong>Data quality, compliance & governance</strong><br> Monitor and ensure the integrity, availability, and accuracy of market data<br> Ensure compliance with vendor licensing terms and usage policies<br> Track user consumption and proactively align usage with entitled services<br> Support and coordinate vendor audits and remediation activities<br> Identify opportunities to optimise costs and licensing structures</p> <p><strong>Platform & feed management</strong><br> Administer enterprise market data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg B-PIPE, BDL, Refinitiv EMS)<br> Lead onboarding of new data feeds and services in collaboration with internal teams and vendors<br> Produce and maintain accurate usage and compliance reporting</p> <p><strong>Controls & optimisation</strong><br> Conduct periodic reviews and recertification of market data services<br> Identify unused or underutilised subscriptions and implement optimisation plans<br> Drive continuous improvement in data governance and cost efficiency</p> <p><strong>Projects & documentation</strong><br> Support key technology and transformation initiatives (CTB/RTB), including system implementations<br> Maintain clear documentation, knowledge base materials, and user guidance for market data services</p> <h4>Requirements</h4> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, banking, mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualification in finance, financial engineering, or data analytics is an advantage.</li> <li>Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in market data, financial markets, or banking IT.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of primary market data providers and their key services, including Bloomberg (B-Pipe, BDL, Terminal), Refinitiv (EMS, DSS, Eikon), and Quanthouse.</li> <li>Sound understanding of financial markets, exchange operations, primary financial instruments, and key index types.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in large-scale IT projects and system implementations is an advantage.</li> <h4>Benefits</h4> <p>Contract until the end of the year.<br> Salary to be discussed.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The data engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the infrastructure and systems required for data storage, processing, and analysis for AI initiatives. They play a crucial role in building and managing the data pipelines that enable efficient and reliable data integration, transformation, and delivery for all Al projects.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Designs and develops data pipelines that extract data from various sources, transform it into the desired format, and load it into the appropriate data storage systems</li><li>Collaborates with AI developers, data scientists and analysts to optimize models and algorithms for data quality, security, and governance</li><li>Integrates data from different sources, including databases, data warehouses, APIs, and external systems</li><li>Ensures data consistency and integrity during the integration process, performing data validation and cleaning as needed</li><li>Transforms raw data into a usable format by applying data cleansing, aggregation, filtering, and enrichment techniques</li><li>Optimizes data pipelines and data processing workflows for performance, scalability, and efficiency</li><li>Monitors and tunes data systems, identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks, and implements caching and indexing strategies to enhance query performance</li><li>Implements data quality checks and validations within data pipelines to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data</li><li>Supports the governance of data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications, and automated decision making</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information systems, or related quantitative field; master's degree preferred</li><li>At least six years of work experience in data management disciplines, including data integration, modeling, optimization and data quality, or other areas directly relevant to data engineering responsibilities and tasks</li><li>Proven project experience developing and maintaining data pipelines for AI projects</li></ul><p>Technical Skills:</p><ul><li>Expert knowledge in Apache technologies such as Kafka, Airflow, and Spark to build scalable and efficient data pipelines</li><li>Ability to design, build, and deploy data solutions that capture, explore, transform, and utilize data to support AI, ML, and Bl</li><li>Strong ability in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C/C++</li><li>Ability in data science languages/tools such as SQL, R, SAS, or Excel</li><li>Proficiency in the design and implementation of modern data architectures and concepts such as cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data warehouse tools (Snowflake, Databricks)</li><li>Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, Oracle, Hadoop, or Teradata</li><li>Ability to collaborate within and across teams of different technical knowledge to support delivery and educate end users on data products</li><li>Expert problem-solving skills, including debugging skills, allowing the determination of sources of issues in unfamiliar code or systems, and the ability to recognize and solve repetitive problems</li></ul><p>Key Competencies:</p><ul><li>Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at a senior level to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.</li><li>Ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options</li><li>Ability to translate among the languages used by executive, business, IT, and quant stakeholders.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>The opportunity</p> <p>A new financial markets infrastructure venture is being established in Oman, backed by prominent institutional investors and operating under an international common law framework. The platform is a greenfield central securities depository being built to go-live in 2027, designed to operate as a regulated financial market infrastructure from day one.</p> <p>This is one of the two most important hires the organisation will make. We are not looking for a process-led project administrator. We are looking for a delivery-obsessed operator who hustles for outcomes, pushes the organisation when it needs pushing, and knows precisely when to escalate and pull in support rather than letting an issue fester. The project manager forms a tight core delivery unit with the programme director and the product owner, and is accountable for the end-to-end internal delivery of the platform and the operating model that surrounds it.</p> <p>What the role covers</p> <ul> <li>Owning the integrated delivery plan across design, build, test, operational readiness, and regulatory submission readiness; driving it relentlessly</li> <li>Sequencing work across technology, operations, risk, data, corporate services, and the build vendor; identifying dependencies and blockers early and resolving or escalating fast</li> <li>Owning the build CAPEX and OPEX budgets; tracking actual against forecast and bringing options, not just problems, to the programme director</li> <li>Chairing the weekly delivery forum and programme risk forum; running the programme governance rhythm from daily stand-ups through to quarterly board updates</li> <li>Setting and upholding the quality bar at each stage gate across the programme</li> <li>Line managing the programme office executive, business analysts, test manager, and testing team</li> <li>Providing candid, evidenced delivery reporting to the programme director and board</li> </ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Who we are looking for</p> <p>At least 12 years in programme or project management, with a minimum of seven years running large technology and operational change programmes in financial services. Direct, demonstrable experience personally leading a programme of comparable scale and complexity from a standing start: this is non-negotiable. Domain credibility in financial market infrastructure (CSD, CCP, exchange, or payment system) or capital markets platform delivery; able to speak the language of settlement, custody, clearing, and post-trade fluently. A track record of delivering against fixed regulatory or external deadlines. Recognised qualification: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, or equivalent. Fluent in English.</p> <p>Experience working with global system integrators or major financial services build vendors is an advantage. So is familiarity with CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures and Arabic language skills.</p> <p>What this is</p> <p>The post-holder must be able to walk into rooms with vendors, regulators, advisors, and senior stakeholders and command respect from day one. Authority here comes from competence and credibility, not title. If you have genuinely led a regulated platform build of comparable weight from a standing start, and you have the drive and composure to do it again in a fast-moving greenfield environment, this is worth a conversation.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>The opportunity</p> <p>A new financial markets infrastructure venture is being established in Oman, backed by prominent institutional investors and operating under an international common law framework. The platform is a greenfield central securities depository being built to go-live in 2027, designed to operate as a regulated financial market infrastructure from day one.</p> <p>This is one of the two most important hires the organisation will make. We are not looking for a process-led project administrator. We are looking for a delivery-obsessed operator who hustles for outcomes, pushes the organisation when it needs pushing, and knows precisely when to escalate and pull in support rather than letting an issue fester. The project manager forms a tight core delivery unit with the programme director and the product owner, and is accountable for the end-to-end internal delivery of the platform and the operating model that surrounds it.</p> <p>What the role covers</p> <ul> <li>Owning the integrated delivery plan across design, build, test, operational readiness, and regulatory submission readiness; driving it relentlessly</li> <li>Sequencing work across technology, operations, risk, data, corporate services, and the build vendor; identifying dependencies and blockers early and resolving or escalating fast</li> <li>Owning the build CAPEX and OPEX budgets; tracking actual against forecast and bringing options, not just problems, to the programme director</li> <li>Chairing the weekly delivery forum and programme risk forum; running the programme governance rhythm from daily stand-ups through to quarterly board updates</li> <li>Setting and upholding the quality bar at each stage gate across the programme</li> <li>Line managing the programme office executive, business analysts, test manager, and testing team</li> <li>Providing candid, evidenced delivery reporting to the programme director and board</li> </ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Who we are looking for</p> <p>At least 12 years in programme or project management, with a minimum of seven years running large technology and operational change programmes in financial services. Direct, demonstrable experience personally leading a programme of comparable scale and complexity from a standing start: this is non-negotiable. Domain credibility in financial market infrastructure (CSD, CCP, exchange, or payment system) or capital markets platform delivery; able to speak the language of settlement, custody, clearing, and post-trade fluently. A track record of delivering against fixed regulatory or external deadlines. Recognised qualification: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, or equivalent. Fluent in English.</p> <p>Experience working with global system integrators or major financial services build vendors is an advantage. So is familiarity with CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures and Arabic language skills.</p> <p>What this is</p> <p>The post-holder must be able to walk into rooms with vendors, regulators, advisors, and senior stakeholders and command respect from day one. Authority here comes from competence and credibility, not title. If you have genuinely led a regulated platform build of comparable weight from a standing start, and you have the drive and composure to do it again in a fast-moving greenfield environment, this is worth a conversation.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p><strong>The opportunity</strong><br> A new financial markets infrastructure venture is being established in Oman, backed by prominent institutional investors and operating under an international common law framework. The platform is a greenfield central securities depository being built to go-live in 2027.</p> <p>This is one of the two most important hires the organisation will make, alongside the Project Manager. We are hiring a Product Owner to own the product in its entirety: the platform itself, the commercial proposition wrapped around it, the offerings made to each participant type, the fee schedule, the rulebook, the participant documentation, and the operating model that governs how participants interact with the platform. The role sets the what; the Project Manager delivers the when.</p> <p>The post-holder must be a deep domain expert in central securities depository, custody, and post-trade infrastructure: fluent in settlement, registry, asset servicing, corporate actions, repo, and the operational realities of how a CSD works. They will engage with the regulator, anchor issuers, custodians, primary dealers, and the build vendor and must be unquestionably authoritative on what the platform is, how it works, and why it has been designed the way it has.</p> <h4>What the role covers</h4> <ul> <li>Owning the product vision and roadmap end-to-end; defining the commercial proposition for each participant category</li> <li>Owning the fee schedule: design, benchmarking against international comparators, and ongoing maintenance</li> <li>Translating the product vision into functional requirements the build vendor delivers against; owning the functional specification across settlement, registry, asset servicing, corporate actions, repo, primary issuance, and participant interfaces</li> <li>Approving vendor functional design documents on behalf of the Company</li> <li>Owning the rulebook: structure, content, drafting, version control, and approval cycle</li> <li>Owning participant-facing documentation: admission criteria, membership agreements, participant operating manuals, fee schedules, and service level agreements</li> <li>Owning the operating model design: how participants interact day-to-day, cut-off times, settlement windows, corporate actions calendars, and exception handling</li> <li>Acting as the Company's authoritative voice on the platform design in regulatory engagements, with issuers, custodians, and international counterparties</li> <li>Line managing the functional Business Analysts and working in tight partnership with the Project Manager</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br> At least 15 years in central securities depository, custody, post-trade, or capital markets infrastructure, with substantial time in a product, design, or operating-model role rather than a purely operational one. Direct, demonstrable experience as the functional and product authority on a CSD, custody platform, post-trade platform, or financial market infrastructure of comparable scale and complexity: this is non-negotiable. The post-holder must have personally led, not merely participated in, the functional design of a build of similar weight.</p> <p>Deep, current expertise across settlement, custody, registry, corporate actions, asset servicing, repo, primary issuance, and post-trade transparency. Demonstrated experience drafting CSD rulebooks, participant documentation, fee schedules, and operating manuals. Track record of acting as the functional counterpart to a major build vendor and signing off vendor functional design. Fluent in English.</p> <p>Experience with Islamic-finance-compatible CSD design, familiarity with CPMI-IOSCO principles, and Arabic language skills are all advantages.</p> <h4>What this is</h4> <p>The product does not exist yet. The rulebook has not been written, the fee schedule has not been set, and the functional specification has not been drafted. The person who takes this role will have done all of it. If you are unquestionably expert in CSD and post-trade design, have personally led a build of comparable weight, and want to own a product from a blank sheet, this is worth a conversation.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.<br> Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.</p> <p>With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.</p> <h4>Line of service overview</h4> <p>Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.</p> <h4>Business unit overview</h4> <p>Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.<br> Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.</p> <h4>How you’ll contribute</h4> <p>As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.</li> <li>Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.</li> <li>Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations.</li> <li>Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes.</li> <li>Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.</li> <li>Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.</li> <li>Communicating with the manager and/or partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.</li> <li>Taking full ownership of external file completion.</li> <li>Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.</li> <li>Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.</li> <li>Ensuring adherence to compliance with risk, quality and independence matters.</li> <li>Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.</li> <li>Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPIs.</li> <li>Taking part in digital initiatives and upskilling areas which align most with your team’s business needs.</li> <li>Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <p>You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.</li> <li>Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).</li> <li>Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.</li> <li>Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.</li> <li>Business development and client relationship building skills.</li> <li>Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.</li> <li>Excellent project management skills.</li> <li>Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.</li> <li>Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.</li> <li>Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.</li> <li>Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/manager.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About Us</h4> <p>Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.</p> <p>Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.</p> <p>With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.</p> <h4>Line of Service Overview</h4> <p>Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.</p> <h4>Business Unit Overview</h4> <p>Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.</p> <p>Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.</p> <h4>How you’ll contribute</h4> <p>As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.</li> <li>Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.</li> <li>Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations.</li> <li>Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes.</li> <li>Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.</li> <li>Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.</li> <li>Communicating with the Manager and/or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.</li> <li>Taking full ownership of external file completion.</li> <li>Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.</li> <li>Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.</li> <li>Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.</li> <li>Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.</li> <li>Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPIs.</li> <li>Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.</li> <li>Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <p>You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.</li> <li>Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).</li> <li>Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.</li> <li>Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.</li> <li>Business development and client relationship building skills.</li> <li>Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.</li> <li>Excellent project management skills.</li> <li>Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.</li> <li>Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.</li> <li>Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.</li> <li>Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.</li> </ul> <p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.</p> <p>With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.</p> <h4>Line of service overview</h4> <p>Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.</p> <h4>Business unit overview</h4> <p>Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes. Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.</p> <h4>How you’ll contribute</h4> <p>As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.</li> <li>Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.</li> <li>Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations.</li> <li>Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes.</li> <li>Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.</li> <li>Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.</li> <li>Communicating with the manager and/or partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.</li> <li>Taking full ownership of external file completion.</li> <li>Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.</li> <li>Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.</li> <li>Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.</li> <li>Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new or existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.</li> <li>Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPIs.</li> <li>Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.</li> <li>Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <p>You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.</li> <li>Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).</li> <li>Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.</li> <li>Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.</li> <li>Business development and client relationship building skills.</li> <li>Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.</li> <li>Excellent project management skills.</li> <li>Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.</li> <li>Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.</li> <li>Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.</li> <li>Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client or manager.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About us</h4> <p>Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.<br> Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.</p> <p>With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.</p> <h4>Line of service overview</h4> <p>Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.</p> <h4>Business unit overview</h4> <p>Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.<br> Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.</p> <h4>How you’ll contribute</h4> <p>As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.</li> <li>Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.</li> <li>Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations.</li> <li>Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes.</li> <li>Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.</li> <li>Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.</li> <li>Communicating with the manager and/or partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.</li> <li>Taking full ownership of external file completion.</li> <li>Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.</li> <li>Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.</li> <li>Ensuring adherence to compliance with risk, quality and independence matters.</li> <li>Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.</li> <li>Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPIs.</li> <li>Taking part in digital initiatives and upskilling areas which align most with your team’s business needs.</li> <li>Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <p>You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.</li> <li>Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).</li> <li>Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.</li> <li>Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.</li> <li>Business development and client relationship building skills.</li> <li>Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.</li> <li>Excellent project management skills.</li> <li>Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.</li> <li>Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.</li> <li>Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.</li> <li>Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/manager.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>About Us</h4> <p>Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.</p> <p>Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.</p> <p>With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through assurance, tax and advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.</p> <h4>Line of Service Overview</h4> <p>Our Middle East Assurance practice includes over 2,300 people based in 12 countries across the region and is part of PwC’s global network that is operating worldwide. PwC Middle East’s Assurance practice combines the right mix of human-led and tech-powered solutions to provide our clients with quality audits and other risk services that create confidence and impact in our region and across society.</p> <h4>Business Unit Overview</h4> <p>Core Assurance is a cornerstone of our Assurance practice, focused on delivering high-quality audits that build trust and drive sustained outcomes.</p> <p>Our teams apply deep technical expertise and leverage advanced digital tools to provide independent assurance over financial reporting. Through a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help clients meet regulatory requirements, enhance transparency, and strengthen stakeholder confidence, creating impact across industries and society.</p> <h4>How you’ll contribute</h4> <p>As an External Audit Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Using your analytical skills to analyse the client's financial statements and ensure they adhere to financial regulations.</li> <li>Examining financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as inventory, or plant and equipment.</li> <li>Asking a range of questions – from formal written questions to informal oral questions – to a range of individuals at our client organisations.</li> <li>Testing the client organisation's internal controls and processes.</li> <li>Building trust and credibility with the clients by understanding their expectations and delivering high quality services.</li> <li>Taking accountability for researching and understanding key facts on the client’s industry information before the engagement begins.</li> <li>Communicating with the Manager and/or Partner in a timely manner with respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time, budget, etc.</li> <li>Taking full ownership of external file completion.</li> <li>Analysing engagement economics of self and field staff and explaining variances from the budgets.</li> <li>Reviewing the work of the associate levels and providing them on-job training, coaching and timely constructive feedback to help them grow in their career.</li> <li>Ensuring you are adhering to compliance with the risk, quality and independence matters.</li> <li>Having an understanding in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients along with building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.</li> <li>Engaging and dealing effectively with diverse teams from the planning through the completion phase of the audit as well as closely following up on the progress of the requested tasks to ensure meeting the timeline and the firm’s internal KPIs.</li> <li>Taking part in the digital initiatives and upskilling areas which aligns most with your team’s business needs.</li> <li>Performing other procedures as necessary to support issuance of the assurance deliverables.</li> </ul> <h4>What you’ll bring</h4> <p>You are ambitious and you utilise opportunities to grow and develop. In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>A degree in accounting, finance or any other related academic major.</li> <li>Completed or pursuing a professional qualification, such as ACCA, CA, ACA, CPA (preferably).</li> <li>Progressive experience at the Senior Associate level working with a range of external audit clients in a Big 4 professional services firm.</li> <li>Experience in auditing diverse range of industries.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment.</li> <li>Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (oral and written) is a plus.</li> <li>Business development and client relationship building skills.</li> <li>Willingness to challenge the ‘norms’ and to create a cohesive and effective working team.</li> <li>Excellent project management skills.</li> <li>Knowledge in any audit technologies, and experience using data analytics tools is a plus.</li> <li>Commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.</li> <li>Thorough technical skills and experience regarding applicable accounting reporting and auditing standards, with demonstrated exceptional performance.</li> <li>Experience in the design of engagement procedures based on risk and materiality.</li> <li>Previous experience in coaching and leading engagement teams.</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions to client/Manager.</li> </ul> <p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong><br>The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight across ITHCA Group and its portfolio of subsidiaries, investees, and joint ventures. The GCEO s mandate is to develop new industries in the technology and digital economy sector in a financially sustainable manner building a portfolio of long-term, strategically significant investments that advance Oman Vision 2040 and the national digital economy, in alignment with OIA s strategic direction. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the GCEO is responsible for defining and executing the Group s vision, investment strategy, and operating plans; ensuring robust governance and accountability; originating and managing strategic partnerships; optimizing portfolio value and returns; and positioning ITHCA as Oman s leading platform for participation in future emerging-technology value chains, in close coordination with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and key stakeholders. The role requires a visionary, results-oriented investor-leader who governs through strategy, capital allocation, and oversight, with a focus on creating new industries for Oman in the technology and digital-economy sector empowering subsidiaries and investees with operational autonomy within an agreed framework rather than intervening directly in day-to-day operations and who integrates commercial returns with national impact, innovation, and digital sovereignty. Accountability is clearly delineated: the GCEO is accountable for portfolio performance, strategic direction, and capital allocation, while subsidiary CEOs remain accountable for the operational execution of their respective businesses.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership and Governance</strong><br>Define and articulate ITHCA s vision, mission, and long-term investment strategy in alignment with national technology and digital-economy priorities, OIA s direction, and the guidance of the Board. Lead the preparation and execution of annual business and operating plans, ensuring effective performance against approved budgets and KPIs. Establish and enforce group-wide governance frameworks, policies, compliance systems, and accountability mechanisms across all subsidiaries, investees, and joint ventures. Secure strategic alignment between the Group, OIA, and the Board on all major investment, divestment, and capital decisions. Ensure transparency and timely reporting to the Board and its committees, including Executive, Audit &amp; Risk, and Investment committees.</p><p><strong>Portfolio Value Creation and Operational Governance</strong><br>Develop and execute portfolio value-creation initiatives to improve operational performance, commercial growth, technology capabilities, and enterprise value across the Group. Govern through a holding-company model providing strategic guidance, oversight, and direction while empowering portfolio companies with operational autonomy within an agreed framework. Exercise shareholder oversight through subsidiary Boards, governance frameworks, and performance management. Monitor the strategic, financial, and operational performance of subsidiaries, investees, and joint ventures against approved KPIs (e.g., ROI, EBITDA), intervening only where performance or risk thresholds require. Identify, enable, and leverage synergies, economies of scale, and best practice sharing across the Group and its portfolio. Establish a clear delegation of authority so that operational decisions sit with subsidiary leadership while strategic, investment, and capital decisions are governed at Group level. Ensure consistent group-wide standards for risk management, cybersecurity, due diligence, and quality of investment execution.</p><p><strong>Portfolio, Investment and Financial Stewardship</strong><br>Define the Group s investment thesis and lead portfolio construction across long-term, strategically significant technology and emerging technology assets. Lead the origination, strategic analysis, and execution of major acquisitions, divestments, and entry/exit decisions, providing formal recommendations to the Board / Investment Committee for approval. Govern portfolio-level capital allocation with disciplined, risk-adjusted return criteria; review and challenge asset-level business plans and significant capital requests for alignment with the overarching portfolio strategy. Develop and execute divestment and exit strategies including IPOs, private placements, strategic partnerships, and portfolio restructuring to recycle capital and maximize long-term portfolio value. Establish the financial framework, risk appetite, and return hurdles for all investments, ensuring capital is deployed in line with the approved strategy and long-term value-creation plan. Ensure rigorous due diligence on all investments, with accurate financial reporting and compliance against agreed KPIs, budgets, and governance standards.</p><p><strong>Partnerships and Ecosystem Development</strong><br>Originate and manage strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances with international and local investors, technology operators, and government stakeholders. Strengthen public private partnerships that expand Oman s technology and emerging technology footprint and attract foreign direct investment, technology transfer, and localization. Build and maintain trusted relationships with OIA, government ministries and agencies (at Director-General and Ministerial level), regulators, financial institutions, and global technology leaders. Position ITHCA as the partner of choice for locating emerging-technology capabilities and value chains within the Sultanate.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Education and Experience:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong><br>Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Technology, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred. A professional finance/investment qualification (e.g., CFA or CAIA) is advantageous. Additional certifications in corporate governance, leadership, or sustainability (ESG) are advantageous.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong><br>At least 18 years of progressive executive experience, including a senior C-Suite or Group CEO capacity, spanning investment management, technology M&amp;A, strategy, and executive leadership. Demonstrated record in managing complex matrix relationships across multiple business entities. Experience engaging with senior government stakeholders, regulators, and commercial partners, preferably at Ministerial or equivalent level. Track record in portfolio management, capital allocation, and securing partnerships, joint ventures, and large-scale investment programs. Management experience in a holding or investment company is strongly desirable. Strong governance experience, including regular engagement with Board committees. Track record in organizational transformation, change management, and leadership development.</p><h2>Skills and Competencies:</h2><p><strong>Functional Competencies</strong><br>Portfolio management and portfolio construction. Capital allocation, corporate finance, and risk-adjusted return management. Investment governance and enterprise risk management. Technology investment and portfolio value creation. Building digital and technology industries and ecosystems. Public private partnerships and senior stakeholder management. Board and corporate governance. Transformation and change leadership.</p><p><strong>Behavioural Competencies</strong><br>Visionary, decisive, and inspirational leadership. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. Flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and innovation. High resilience and sound judgment under pressure, with strong public representation and advocacy skills.</p><p></p></section>