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ACIES

About AciesAcies is multi-national firm in the business of consulting, technology applications, content management, and strategic investments. The firm has and continues to partner with leading players in the financial services and technology ecosystem with the objective of achieving tangible positive outcomes by solving complex challenges using new age technologies and practices. The firm also enters into strategic alliances through investments and partnerships with leading and upcoming global technology players that seek to address infrastructural complexities in the financial and technology marketplace through the use of new-age technologies and approaches.Acies is headquartered in Mumbai, India and has offices in Singapore and Malaysia and is expanding its global presence in other countries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.The firm is seeking to engage highly motivated and talented people to support our growth and continue to deliver a positive impact to our clients and ecosystem. We are looking for people whose integrity and excellence can help propel the firm to greater heights.The firm provides exceptional and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability. We believe that our people should share in the success of our clients and our business.For more information about the firm and its business, please visit www.acies.holdingsACIES, Acies Consulting, Acies TechWorks, Acies Ventures, Acies LightHouse, Kepler, Kore, and Antares are registered trademarks of Acies Consulting LLP and its subsidiaries in India and/ or other countries.Overview of the client requirements:Job TitleSpecialist, Data GovernanceDept./Division: Data Governance / Strategy &amp; CEO Support OfficeReporting RelationshipsReports to: Senior Manager, Data Governance Supervises: NoneRole PurposeAs a Specialist Data Governance, you will ensure that day-to-day tasks are completed on time, efficiently and contributing to overall objectives of data governance. Your focus will be on to develop and maintain data governance policies, frameworks, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational objectives. The role also includes preparing presentations and dashboards for internal and external management meetings, assisting in the implementation of the governance roadmap, coordinating with work streams on deliverables.Key Activities: Data Governance Efficient Operations&middot; Develop data governance policies, processes and standards in alignment of data governance strategy, roadmap, vision and provided guidance.&middot; Support in implementing data governance strategies, policies and implementation of roadmap.&middot; Collaborate and work closely with different data stakeholders, departments, and business units to achieve Data Governance requirements.&middot; Analyze and prepare presentations and gap analysis related to data governance.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Industry/Domain: Operations / Data ManagementNecessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:&middot; 2-5 years&rsquo; work experience&middot; Experience should be related to business analysis roles, and it could be business analysts, process re-engineering specialists, reporting analysts, business process re-engineering experts.&middot; Experience in performance and financial reporting, KPIs reporting, consolidation of information from multiple sources and management of information repository would be helpful.&middot; Experience in program or project management environment with definition of initiatives, impact quantification and impact realization would be plus.&middot; An ideal candidate could be a business analyst with understanding of project management and are very interested in understanding why data maturity is essential and have some good knowledge of databases, analytics and reporting tools.Education and Certification requirements&middot; University degree or Diploma specialized in IT or Data governance preferred&middot; Certification in Project Management (PMP) from PMIJob specific technical Skills&middot; Expert in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Oracle database knowledge and query writing skills would be plus.&middot; Knowledge of data governance international standards, TM Forum related standards and GDPR&middot; Knowledge of data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica DGC and other related tools.&middot; Understanding of data governance components like data catalogue and related data governance roles like stewardship, ownership and custodians.&middot; Understanding of organization&rsquo;s data sources, its lifecycle and consumption&middot; Data warehousing concepts and related technologiesJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: KD5,000.000 - KD7,000.000 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Kuwait City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Data governance: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Certification in Project Management (PMP) from PMI (Preferred)</li><li>University degree or Diploma in IT or Data governance (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Kuwait City (Preferred)</li></ul>

Data Governance Analyst

About AciesAcies is multi-national firm in the business of consulting, technology applications, content management, and strategic investments. The firm has and continues to partner with leading players in the financial services and technology ecosystem with the objective of achieving tangible positive outcomes by solving complex challenges using new age technologies and practices. The firm also enters into strategic alliances through investments and partnerships with leading and upcoming global technology players that seek to address infrastructural complexities in the financial and technology marketplace through the use of new-age technologies and approaches.Acies is headquartered in Mumbai, India and has offices in Singapore and Malaysia and is expanding its global presence in other countries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.The firm is seeking to engage highly motivated and talented people to support our growth and continue to deliver a positive impact to our clients and ecosystem. We are looking for people whose integrity and excellence can help propel the firm to greater heights.The firm provides exceptional and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability. We believe that our people should share in the success of our clients and our business.For more information about the firm and its business, please visit www.acies.holdingsACIES, Acies Consulting, Acies TechWorks, Acies Ventures, Acies LightHouse, Kepler, Kore, and Antares are registered trademarks of Acies Consulting LLP and its subsidiaries in India and/ or other countries.Data Governance Consultant (Six-Month Contract - Onsite at Kuwait)Consultant Qualifications for Data Governance Engagement within a Telecommunications Environment. Six months&rsquo; initial contract with possibility of extension based on organization&rsquo;s needs. Position is on site at Kuwait for one of Acies's clients.Position SummaryThe client organization invites applications for a highly qualified Data Governance Consultant who will be responsible for managing and enhancing the organization&rsquo;s Data Governance framework, with a strong focus on the technical administration of the Collibra platform. The consultant will oversee Collibra operations, integrations, and metadata management, ensuring seamless connectivity with enterprise systems. This role supports business data stewards, enables data quality and compliance initiatives, and ensures that Collibra remains a reliable, scalable, and well-governed data governance solution across the organizationPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Responsible for the implementation of the Collibra Data Governance Tool, including collection and validation of requirements, business rules, and metadata from business units to ensure alignment with data governance standards prior to deployment.</li><li>Manage day-to-day operations of the Collibra Data Governance Tool, ensuring stability, performance, and data quality</li><li>Configure and maintain Collibra workflows, domains, data models, policies, roles, and metadata structures</li><li>Lead integration activities between Collibra and enterprise systems (ETL tools, data warehouses, APIs, cataloguing tools)</li><li>Develop and maintain Collibra APIs, connectors, and integration pipelines</li><li>Support onboarding of business data owners, data stewards, and SMEs into the Collibra platform</li><li>Ensure proper metadata ingestion, lineage capture, and synchronization with source systems</li><li>Troubleshoot issues, coordinate fixes with IT teams, and maintain platform upgrades and patches</li><li>Implement data governance standards, data quality rules, and business glossary frameworks</li><li>Provide training, guidance, and best practices to users to drive adoption of data governance processes</li><li>Support audits and compliance initiatives related to data privacy, security, and regulatory controls</li><li>Use governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica to drive metadata and policy management</li><li>Help automate governance tasks through integration with DWH teams&rsquo; pipelines</li><li>Data governance Framework implementation: support the deployment of data governance policies, standards, and rules based on (DAMA/DCAM principles)</li><li>Collaborate with DWH teams to embed quality checkpoints in ETL pipelines</li></ul>Required Qualifications / Skills<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Management, Data Engineering, or related field</li><li>Strong technical background in metadata management, APIs and system integrations, ETL/ELY data pipeline</li><li>Hands-on experience administering or configuring Collibra Data Governance (mandatory)</li><li>Strong understanding of data governance concepts and frameworks (DAMA, DCAM).</li><li>Solid knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling.</li><li>Experience working with REST APIs and integration tools</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolution across teams.</li><li>Strong communication skills, able to work with business and technical stakeholders</li><li>Ability to translate business needs into technical configurations</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in the development and implementation of data governance policies and frameworks.</li><li>Prior experience implementing or supporting Collibra at enterprise scale.</li><li>Exposure to BI, DWH, and analytics environments within telecom or large enterprises.</li><li>Familiarity with data lineage, data quality tools, and cataloging solutions.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and metadata ingestion frameworks.</li><li>Collibra Ranger or Collibra Certified Professional (preferred).</li><li>Experience in administering and configuring Collibra Data Governance center</li><li>Experience integrating Collibra with platforms</li><li>Supporting enterprise data governance implementation using Collibra as the central tools</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 6 monthsPay: KD10,000.000 - KD12,000.000 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Kuwait City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Data governance: 5 years (Required)</li><li> Administering or configuring Collibra Data Governance : 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Kuwait City (Preferred)</li></ul>

Data Governance Manager

Highlight of the engagement opportunity:&sect; Role: Full time role&sect; Number of years of experience expected: 5 to 7 years&sect; Areas of experience preferred: Fraud risk management &amp; assessment, fraud analytics in BFSI Industry or Consulting in a client facing role for BFSI clients, preferably in Retail banking&sect; Educational qualification expected: UAECA, ACCA (UK), Qualified CA (India)&sect; Additional qualifications/ certifications required: None&sect; Preferable additional certifications: CFA, FRM, MBA&sect; Preferred geography of previous work experience: UAE, other countries in Middle East&sect; Language requirements: Ability to write and speak fluently in English.Key responsibility areas:Fraud risk management &amp; fraud analytics engagements in Retail banking in UAE, with a focus on:<ul><li>Transaction Monitoring: Monitor real-time and non-real-time transactions and customer accounts for suspicious patterns or anomalies using fraud prevention/monitoring systems.</li><li>Alert Management: Review and resolve triggered alerts generated by fraud detection tools within agreed service levels (SLAs). Contact cardholders, merchants, or internal teams to verify transactions and take necessary actions.</li><li>Investigation and Reporting: Conduct in-depth investigations into potential and confirmed fraud cases, gathering facts, analyzing evidence, and coordinating with relevant departments (e.g., Legal, IT, Compliance) and external bodies (e.g., law enforcement, CBUAE). Prepare and submit comprehensive investigation reports to management and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Fraud Strategy and Prevention: Monitor current fraud trends, identify vulnerabilities in existing controls, and recommend enhancements. This may include proposing new fraud rules or fine-tuning existing ones in the fraud management systems</li><li>Data Analysis and Modeling: Utilize data analysis, statistical modeling, and data analytics tools (e.g., SAS EG, Power BI, SQL) to uncover fraudulent activities and predict future risks.</li><li>Regulatory requirements: Address regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC) to proactively address emerging threats.</li></ul>Key performance metrics:&sect; Adherence to project delivery timelines&sect; Adherence to the firm&rsquo;s standards for processes and quality&sect; Project profitability&sect; Client feedback&sect; Feedback from counselor and other team membersOther expectations:&sect; An &ldquo;ownership attitude&rdquo; whose passion for solving issues and creating value&sect; Strong analytical and logical skills&sect; Strong business writing and oral communication skills&sect; Collaborative and partnership-oriented and ready to work as a team member.&sect; Demonstrated ownership over deliverables and project engagement.&sect; Ability to handle highly challenging and time-bound projects with a positive mindset.Other important information:&sect; Work permit requirements: Either UAE Citizen or having valid work permit to work in UAE.&sect; Period of engagement: Full time role&sect; Probation period: 6 months&sect; Compensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.&sect; Performance incentives: Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussion.&sect; Leave: National holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.&sect; Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.&sect; Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.&sect; Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.&sect; Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.Selection process:We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:&sect; Interview:&sect; There are expected to be at least two rounds of interviews with the Acies team.&sect; Following the above, there are expected to be at least two rounds of interviews with the respective client team.The number of interview rounds may vary depending on the criticality and seniority of the role.&sect; Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: AED72,000.00 - AED96,000.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Retail banking fraud analytics: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Fraud Analyst

Highlight of the engagement opportunity:&sect; Role: Full time role&sect; Number of years of experience expected: 2 to 3 years&sect; Areas of experience preferred: IFRS 9/ Ind AS 109, PD / LGD/ EAD model development and validation, experience with ECL calculation, clarity on the IFRS 9 standard &amp; regulatory asks&sect; Educational qualification expected: UAECA, ACCA (UK), Qualified CA (India)&sect; Additional qualifications/ certifications required: None&sect; Preferable additional certifications: CFA, FRM, MBA, Actuarial&sect; Preferred geography of previous work experience: UAE, other countries in Middle East&sect; Application experience preferable: MS Excel, VBA, Python, R, SASKey responsibility areas:&sect; Independently lead and manage consulting engagements with leading banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, insurance companies and corporates covering areas such as IFRS 9 model development, ECL computation, enhancing the approach to ECL and provisions along with other credit risk areas&sect; Demonstrate knowledge to banking, NBFC, corporate and insurance companies on various loan product and their characteristics including wholesale loans, auto loans, personal loans, mortgage finance, education loans, etc.&sect; Demonstrate knowledge of concepts related to default and recovery rate modelling including roll rate analysis, periodic default rates, statistical methods including regression models, Markov chains, etc.&sect; Lead and drive day-to-day execution of client projects.&sect; Lead hiring and mentoring initiatives to expand and upskill execution and delivery team for engagements&sect; Design and monitor detailed project plans for assigned engagements&sect; Directly report and provide detailed updates to business unit leader for all assigned engagements on an on-going basis&sect; Lead and actively participate in designing proposals, RFP responses and pitches for business development pursuitsKey performance metrics:&sect; Adherence to project delivery timelines&sect; Adherence to the firm&rsquo;s standards for processes and quality&sect; Project profitability&sect; Client feedback&sect; Feedback from counselor and other team membersOther expectations:&sect; An &ldquo;ownership attitude&rdquo; whose passion for solving issues and creating value&sect; Strong analytical and logical skills&sect; Strong business writing and oral communication skills&sect; Collaborative and partnership-oriented and ready to work as a team member.&sect; Demonstrated ownership over deliverables and project engagement.&sect; Ability to handle highly challenging and time-bound projects with a positive mindset.Other important information:&sect; Work permit requirements: Either UAE Citizen or having valid work permit to work in UAE.&sect; Period of engagement: Full time role&sect; Probation period: 6 months&sect; Compensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.&sect; Performance incentives: Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussion.&sect; Leave: National holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.&sect; Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.&sect; Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.&sect; Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.&sect; Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.Selection process:We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:&sect; Interview:&sect; There are expected to be at least two rounds of interviews with the Acies team.&sect; Following the above, there are expected to be at least two rounds of interviews with the respective client team.The number of interview rounds may vary depending on the criticality and seniority of the role.&sect; Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications.Preparation required: It is recommended that you prepare the following aspects before the selection process:&sect; Understanding of products / exposures in the financial services industry (Banks / NBFC / Insurance)&sect; Demonstrate knowledge about credit risk modelling, PD, LGD, ECL, etc.&sect; Demonstrate experience of various methodologies used for modelling default rates, credit scores, recovery rates, etc.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsPay: AED72,000.00 - AED96,000.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Banking or a banking client facing role based consulting: 2 years (Required)</li><li>Credit risk management &amp; modelling: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Required)</li></ul>

Credit Risk Analyst

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