Qureos Mentor

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

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 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 The Principal Data Scientist applies strong expertise in artificial intelligence through use of machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype and build next generation advanced analytics engines and services. The Principal Data Scientist collaborates with business partners to define the technical problem statement and hypothesis to test; develops efficient and accurate analytical models that mimic business decisions and incorporates them into analytical data products or tools with the support of a cross-functional team. He/ she is also responsible to define and implement DS standards and toolkit within EGA, and build and nurture the Data Science community within and beyond the CoE.
 
 
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 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
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 Effectively communicate the analytics approach and how it will meet and address objectives to business partners
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 Advocate and educate on the value of data driven decision making focusing on the &ldquo;how and why&rdquo; of solving problems
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 Lead analytic approaches, integrating work into applications and tools with data engineers, business leads, analysts and developers
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 Expert in Developing data science capability and can advocate the importance of continuous learning to the data science team. knows how to develop data science capability across the wider organisation and in industry. Sets as a role model of best practice through demonstration of his own self-directed learning. You set the data science curriculum across the organisation.
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 Create repeatable, interpretable, dynamic and scalable models that are seamlessly incorporated into analytic data products
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 Ensure consistent and high quality data science standards and tools are deployed and developed within the organization
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 Engineer features by using business acumen to find new ways to combine disparate internal and external data sources
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 Share passion for Data Science with broader enterprise community; identify and develop long-term processes, frameworks, tools, methods and standards
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 Collaborate, coach, and learn with a growing team of experienced Data Scientists
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 provides leadership and direction across a programme of multidisciplinary data science projects, managing resources to ensure delivery.
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 Recognised as a strategic authority with technical expertise in cutting-edge techniques, defining vision across the organisation
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 Communicates with senior stakeholders and convince them of the strategic value of applying data science
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 Stay connected with external sources of ideas through conferences and community engagements
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 AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:
 
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 Thinking within broadly defined policies, standards and objectives. The determination of &ldquo;what needs to be done&rdquo; in applying polices is largely left up to the incumbent who must establish the plan, determine the priorities and prescribe the processes needed to achieve the objectives
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 Subject to general direction and broadly defined functional policy objectives. Actions which will impact other functional or operating areas usually require approval before they may be implemented.
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 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS:
 
 
 Qualifications
 
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 MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics.
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 Programming languages knowledge, ideally in Python, R and SQL
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 Minimum Experience and Domain knowledge
 
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 10+ years&rsquo; of relevant experience in a statistical and data science role
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 Should have Domain expertise and knowledge in Metal &amp; Mining or Energy or a combination of both industries and can communicate the business benefit of data science products, championing and governing these across the organisation. Communicates relevant, compelling stories in the most appropriate medium and ensures that data governance and data ethics are embedded in organisational strategy. Expert in aligning data science priorities with wider organisational objectives - for example, budget.
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 Practices applied maths, statistics, and scientific practices, knows how to develop deeper expertise on a narrower range of specialisms and can start to apply emerging theory to practical situations.
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 Proficiency working with Data Frames and writing complex SQL queries
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 Proficiency with Machine Learning to solve clustering, classification, regression, anomaly detection, simulation and optimization problems on large scale data sets
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 Proven ability to merge and transform disparate internal &amp; external data sets together to create new features&nbsp;
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 Experience of visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders using: Tableau, R Shiny, Plotly, Power BI, Periscope, Business Objects, D3, ggplot etc.
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 Practices different Programming languages and knows how to develop, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of additional programming languages is a plus (C++, Java, SPSS, SAS, Scala)
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 Strong knowledge of one or more data science or decision science domains (e.g. explainable artificial intelligence, econometrics, deep learning, Natural Language Processing, time series forecasting, deployment, causal inference, uplift modelling, and/or optimization)
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 Expert working with data engineers to map, produce, transform and test new data feeds for data owners and consumers, selecting the most appropriate tools and technologies. Leads ad hoc data exploration in a wide variety of data serialisation and storage formats, from across the business.
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 Understands and can help teams apply a range of techniques to analyse data and provide insight across the product life cycle (data science). Proactive and can present compelling findings that inform wider decisions and applies innovative approaches to resolve problems.
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 Knowledge of distributed computing or NoSQL technologies is a bonus
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 Experience in automation &amp; control system and training in similar fields is valued.
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 Agile/Digital Experience
 
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 Experience of working with large data sets relational databases (SQL), simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL, H20.ai, Cloud AI platforms, containerization etc.) is desired.
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 Experience with supporting deployment, monitoring, maintenance and enhancement of models desired
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 Individual Skills
 
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 Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to understand business partner needs and deliver solutions
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 Bias for action, with ability to deliver outstanding results through task prioritization and time management
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 Demonstrated ability to efficiently learn and solve new business domains and problems
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 Number sense; healthy skepticism around validity of data and its inherent biases
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 Mindset &amp; Behaviors
 
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 Intellectual curiosity to understand and answer questions
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 Intellectual humility to leverage the expertise of others
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 Exemplary organizational skills with attention to detail &amp; accuracy
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 Ability to coach, mentor, and collaborate with squad members
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Principal Data Scientist

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 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
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 Provide legal and practical advice in relation to UAE laws and legal issues;
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 Maintain and exercise rights of audience representing EGA and EGA Group companies in the UAE courts &ndash; both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and before any relevant Ministry or government entity in Dubai and Abu Dhabi;
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 Assist with procuring EGA Group permits and licenses (of which there are a significant number) particularly in relation to new licenses or following the introduction of a different process on renewal of an existing license;
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 Provide transactional and operational legal support and services across the EGA Group; and
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 Carry out internal investigations on small to medium size concerns and to assist in the investigation of significant concerns, reported or referred to EGA Compliance.
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 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 1. Litigation and Disputes
 
 
 
 Assumes responsibility for UAE litigation from start to finish including but not limited to criminal cases against employees (representing EGA and its UAE based subsidiaries in cases in which an employee of EGA and its UAE based subsidiaries has been killed, or seriously injured), (ii) defending labour cases brought against EGA, and (iii) bringing claims against former employees and contractors that provided services to EGA and its UAE based subsidiaries.
 
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 Responsibility will include all aspects of case management in order to drive a successful outcome for EGA:
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 taking receipt of the initial statement of claims;
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 assessing the legal and practical merits of the claim/ any counterclaims, and devising the best defence for the relevant EGA company (including whether it is in EGA best interests to settle the claim(s));
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 attending preliminary hearings / hearings for directions.
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 reviewing files, deposing and taking witness statements that support EGA&rsquo;s stance;
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 legal research, drafting and filing memoranda that argue the defences / counterclaims of EGA; and
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 attending court and arguing EGA&rsquo;s case; and
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 filing appeals to higher courts and court of Cassation.
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 2. Emergency Support
 
 
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 Reduce risk to EGA by providing on-scene assistance to EGA and its employees in the event of any on-site incident, fatality or other emergency that has resulted in the EMT process being invoked and/or where the authorities or the police are called to site.
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 Attending police interviews with employees which are conducted on site for something arising during the course of performing their duties.
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 Attending public prosecutor investigations with employees which are conducted on site for something arising during the course of performing their duties.
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 Liaising with Human Capital, Environmental Health &amp; Safety and Government Relations in order to deliver a seamless emergency support service.
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 3. Licenses / Permits
 
 
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 Assumes responsibility for procuring new permits/licenses and assists relevant areas with the renewal of existing permits and licenses.
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 Liaising with relevant Departments regarding on-site inspections and materials required to be delivered to support the license or permit application.
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 4.Provision of General UAE Legal Advice &amp; Transactional Work
 
 
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 Provides pragmatic and strategic advice on UAE laws /legal process for Human Capital, Health and Safety and other teams, as well as advising them on how to mitigate the risk of claims from employees /former employees.
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 Assume primary role in the management of day-to-day legal /regulatory risks arising from Human Capital&rsquo;s and other areas&rsquo; work and processes.
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 Produces all POAs required under UAE law, for EGA and UAE Subsidiaries.
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 Produces detailed and accurate work and valuably contributes to relevant transactions
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 Manages external counsel in relation to the any UAE law matters requiring external support with a view to minimise legal spend whilst still sourcing quality advice
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 5. Training
 
 
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 Supervises work of Graduate Trainees and any junior team members and act as general mentor.
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 Arrange regular UAE law training sessions for the Legal Team.
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 Conduct training sessions and workshops for Human Capital on best practices.
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 6.Developing Template Documentation
 
 
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 Develops working knowledge of a broad range of legal documents
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 Assists in the continuous development of standard templates and formats for legal documents to increase speed and efficiency of documentation
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 Assists in the rollout of standard legal documentation, together with any related policies and explanatory guidelines
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 Assistance with provision of training to Human Capital and any other allocated Departments/UAE Subsidiaries in relation to standard templates for legal documents.
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 7.Building and Maintaining Relationships
 
 
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 Acts as a point-of-contact for Human Capital and any other allocated Departments/UAE Subsidiaries on legal matters. Development of good working relationships with Human Capital and other relevant Departments
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 Engages proactively with Business and allocated Departments/UAE Subsidiaries to respond to queries and manage expectations.
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 Satisfactory time management of allocated workflow.
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 Liaises with other members of the Legal Department in allocating and prioritising work.
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 8.Legal Administration
 
 
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 Contributes to the management of legal matters, managing expectations by clearly communicating workload, pressure points, knowledge and resource needs
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 Manages the safe-keeping of legal documentation in accordance with the document retention policy and the document management system.
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 9.Professional Development
 
 
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 Maintain professional qualifications
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 Maintains awareness of relevant UAE laws and regulations
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 Satisfactory attendance at relevant internal and external training
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 Risk and Claims Analysis &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Assume responsibility for extracting from each department quarterly confirmations of any known or anticipated claims or legal disputes in that area.
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 Review quarterly confirmations and prepare punctual quarterly report for General Counsel setting out anticipated legal risk and exposure.
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 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS:
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications:
 
 
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 UAE Law degree from a recognised law school
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 Licensed by the Ministry of Justice in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi to appear in court and represent EGA (it is rare the UAE legal counsel is licensed to appear in court on behalf of the Company that employs him or her: which means contentious work is sent to external counsel, which spending EGA legal budget on the external lawyer to advise and act for EGA.)
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 Accreditation with either the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, or an equivalent body.
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 Minimum Experience:
 
 
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 4-7 years of experience of appearing in the UAE courts to argue and defend claims across a range of work including (i) criminal cases against employees, (ii) defending labour cases brought against the company, and (iii) bringing claims against former employees and contractors that provided services to EGA.
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 Skills:
 
 
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 Strong interpersonal skills
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 Strong problem solver who employs strategic thinking to achieve desired results
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 Research skills
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 Fluent English-essential; Fluent Arabic-essential
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 Ability to analyse complex legal issues / consult informally with UAE judges
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 Demonstrates clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic
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 Highly motivated individual with commitment to long-term career in the legal profession
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 Ability to work within a team environment under time pressure.
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Legal Counsel (UAE Law) - Fixed Term

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Principal Data Scientist

Legal Counsel (UAE Law) - Fixed Term