Qureos Mentor

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm

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 Role overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Protiviti&rsquo;s Risk and Compliance practice provides financial risk management solutions to banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients. The risk and compliance area focuses mainly on providing clients with credit risk, operational risk, portfolio management, model development, model validation and treasury instrument valuation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required skills:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advise financial sector clients on integrating ESG practices into their business operations, including lending and investment activities, business operations, employee engagement, and community impact.
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 Understand sustainable finance emerging regulatory guidance, key products offered by financial institutions and leading global frameworks.
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 Possess understanding of financed emissions computation and validation methodologies and/or emission estimation techniques for multiple industry sectors
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 Understand credit underwriting process and credit risk assessment scorecards and considerations for integrating ESG/climate change into credit risk assessment methodologies.
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 Develop, maintain, and review risk policies, standards and procedures, monitoring implementation and on-going compliance pertaining to climate risk or catastrophic risk on bank&rsquo;s credit risk or operational risk
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 Integrate climate risk assessment across existing risk practices including lending activities, portfolio analytics, pillar 2 assessment and stress testing.
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 Possess understanding of various climate risk regulatory guidance such as IFRS, TCFD, ISSB and GRI etc. and understanding of frameworks such as SBTi, PCAF and GHG protocol, advising business partners and other functional groups, on emerging and key risk trends, risk events and issues
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 Contribute to developing sustainability services and business development activities, including proposals
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 Review and analyze research papers, white papers, and other relevant technical sources to identify and develop methodologies for quantifying physical and transition risks.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration).
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 2 to 5 years of experience (relevant to ESG / climate risk domains)
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 Strong knowledge of ESG principles, frameworks, and reporting standards.
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 Strong knowledge of climate change risk management and its relevance to financial sector clients.
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 Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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 Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
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 Excellent writing skills, including the ability to lead thought leadership initiatives in the ESG space.
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 Strong project management skills and ability to meet client deadlines.
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 Passion for sustainability and positively impacting society and the environment.
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 Certifications such as SCR, GARP or Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA institute is desirable
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 Key personal attributes:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ability to work comfortably at the highest levels of client organizations and interact closely with high-level executives in a range of environments
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 Comfortable functioning in a broadly positioned role in a highly diverse service line across industry verticals.
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 Must possess an impressive executive demeanour, a team-oriented and collaborative approach, and excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities
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 Committed, hardworking individuals willing to spend hours on research
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 The individual must possess and demonstrate high integrity and credibility as perceived by all those with whom s/he will work
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 Strong intellect coupled with proficient commercial instincts. Diplomatic, flexible and have a good team approach.
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Consultant/ Senior Consultant- ESG, Climate Risk (Financial Sector)

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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Identify and evaluate the client&rsquo;s risk areas covering all processes (core and support) and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based internal audit plan.
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 Supervise and manage a team of resources across different client engagements. Planned, organized, direct and monitor engagements including overall quality of deliverables and client management.
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 Develop relevant audit programs and procedures including Risk and Control Matrix (RCM)
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 Perform and manage projects by supporting the team in documenting client processes and procedures, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and identifying and defining issues.
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 Review and manage engagement work papers.
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 Communicate the results of the assignments through written reports and oral presentations to the Engagement Director and Client Management
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 Assist the Engagement Reporting Manager/Director in developing and expanding the client portfolios by identifying new solutions and promoting the various solutions available within Protiviti.
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 Prepare, track and conduct proposal meetings with the client.
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 Train, motivate and engage the team through individual contacts and group meetings.
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 Desired Profile:
 
 
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 CA / CIA/ MBA Finance or any other similar professional qualification with a commerce background.
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 3-5 years of experience in providing Internal Audit, Consulting, Advisory and Risk Management related services.
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 Work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
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 Candidates with prior Management Consulting and experience will be preferred.
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 Knowledge on Next Generation IA Solutions like Continuous Control Monitoring, Process Mining, Analytics would be an added advantage
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 Excellent interpersonal, project management and client relationship skills
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 Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
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 Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment.
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 Experience in mentoring and people developmental skills.
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 Demonstrate creative thinking and rigorous data analytical skills in solving business problems.
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 Location:
 
 
 
 Selected personnel would be based out of the Dubai/Abu Dhabi office.
 
 
 
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Consultant - Internal Audit (Bilingual Arabic Speaker)

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 Internal Audit- Consultant/Senior Consultant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Internal Audit Consultant/Senior Consultant is a key member of our Internal Audit consulting practice, responsible for executing internal audit engagements for clients across various industries. This role involves participating in risk assessments, performing testing of controls and substantive procedures, documenting findings, and contributing to the development of audit reports under the guidance of senior team members. The consultant will work collaboratively with client personnel and engagement teams to deliver high-quality internal audit services.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit engagements in accordance with professional standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO).
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 Assist in conducting risk assessments and developing audit programs and testing procedures.
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 Perform testing of internal controls (financial, operational) through inquiry, observation, inspection, and re-performance.
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 Execute substantive testing procedures to validate financial balances and transactions.
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 Document audit work performed clearly and concisely in work papers, ensuring it supports conclusions.
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 Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues.
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 Draft clear and constructive audit findings and recommendations for process and control improvements.
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 Participate in client meetings to discuss audit scope, findings, and recommendations.
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 Contribute to the preparation of internal audit reports and presentations.
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 Follow up on the implementation status of previously reported audit recommendations.
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 Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and internal audit best practices.
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 Collaborate effectively with client staff and internal engagement team members.
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 Manage time effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within budget.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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 2-6 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related control-focused role. Experience in a professional services or consulting firm is a strong advantage.
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 Foundational understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.
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 Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA - IIA Standards).
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 Proven ability to execute audit testing procedures and document work effectively.
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 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally
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IT Audit Consultant/Senior Consultant (Hub)

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 Purpose of the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To lead the HR OperationsTeam and to ensure smooth HR administrative processes in compliance with internalpolicies and labor law, and to ensure positive employee experience during theonboarding and offboarding phase.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring a smooth clearance of employees
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 Manage employee onboarding and offboarding and system entries
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 Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records including contracts, renewals and personnel files
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 Manage legal casesand compliance
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 Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the HRIS to ensure full automation of HR Operations
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 Ensure all HR Operational processes comply with the labor law requirements and internal policies
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 Support in monthly HR reports and dashboards using excel and HRIS data
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 Support payroll input by providing required data to the Finance Manager
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 Support in updating internal HR policies and procedures
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 Acts as a point of contact for HR Operations queries from employees and managers
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 Provide insights and suggestions for optimizing workflow through system features
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or any related field
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 Minimum 5 years of experience in HR Operations
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 Solid understanding of personnel processes, Egyptian labor law and HR policies are a must
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 Strong excel skills
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 Experience in HRIS and system implementation
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 Pro-active and solution-oriented mindset
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 Strong leadership skills and teamwork
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 Strong organizational and time-managements skills
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 Ability to communicate professionally with team leaders and managers
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HR Operations Senior Specialist

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 Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Senior Data &amp; AI Consultant with 5+ years of experience spanning data architecture, data governance, and AI/ML solution development.
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate should have broad exposure across the Data &amp; AI lifecycle - from data strategy and governance to architecture, engineering, and advanced analytics - while specializing in at least one of the following areas: (1) Data Strategy &amp; Governance, or (2) Data Management, or (3) Data Science/AI/ML Engineering. Candidate should be bilingual with full proficiency in Arabic and English.
 
 
 
 
 This role requires strong technical depth, consulting acumen, and client-facing communication skills. The consultant will work with diverse clients across industries, driving enterprise data and AI transformation programs. The role is based in Doha, with travel expected to other Middle Eastern client locations as required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 1. Data Strategy &amp; Advisory
 
 
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 Develop and implement enterprise-wide data and AI strategies aligned with business goals.
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 Assess organizational data &amp; AI maturity and define transformation roadmaps.
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 Advise clients on data lifecycle management, and responsible AI adoption.
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 Conduct workshops with CXOs and business leaders to align business priorities with data &amp; AI initiatives.
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 2. Data Architecture &amp; Engineering
 
 
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 Design and implement modern data platforms on Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance.
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 Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for operational and analytical use cases.
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 Architect data pipelines for batch and real-time ingestion using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and related tools.
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 Implement data quality, metadata management, and lineage tracking leveraging Azure Purview or equivalent governance tools.
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 Collaborate with AI teams to enable data readiness for AI/ML workloads and ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem.
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 3. AI &amp; Advanced Analytics
 
 
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 Lead AI/ML solution design and deployment, translating business problems into technical AI solutions.
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 Build and operationalize machine learning and Generative AI use cases on Azure (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, OpenAI, Cognitive Services).
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 Implement MLOps practices for CI/CD, model monitoring, and lifecycle management.
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 Ensure Responsible AI practices are embedded - fairness, explainability, transparency, and ethical governance.
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 Collaborate with data teams to develop end-to-end AI pipelines, from data sourcing to model deployment.
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 4. Consulting, Pre-Sales &amp; Thought Leadership
 
 
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 Lead client workshops, PoCs, and pre-sales solutioning across Data and AI engagements.
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 Support proposal development, client demos, and design of value-driven use cases.
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 Contribute to thought leadership through whitepapers, blogs, and conference presentations.
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 Mentor junior consultants and foster a culture of learning and innovation.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, AI, or Information Systems.
 
 
 5+ years of experience in data &amp; AI consulting, architecture, or strategy roles.
 
 
 Experience working with Azure ecosystem and familiarity with one or more of: AWS, GCP.
 
 
 Experience across multiple industries such as Public Sector, Financial Services, Oil &amp; Gas, Government, Healthcare, and Utilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Expertise (Candidates should have expertise in one or more domains)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A. Data Management
 
 
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 Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Delta Lake, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics.
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 Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark.
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 Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical), ETL/ELT, Data Quality frameworks.
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 Familiarity with MS Fabric and open-source technologies (Airflow, Kafka, Presto).
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 B. Data Governance &amp; Strategy
 
 
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 Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, CMMI-DMM, or equivalent maturity models.
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 Experience with Informatica Data Governance Suite of Solutions (Axon, IDQ, EDC, IDMC).
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 Understanding of global data privacy and sovereignty laws.
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 Ability to define data governance operating models and stewardship structures.
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 C. AI/ML Engineering
 
 
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 Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or Azure ML.
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 Hands-on experience with Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering).
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 Strong understanding of MLOps pipelines and model lifecycle automation.
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 Experience in at least three AI domains: NLP, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Recommender Systems, or Anomaly Detection.
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 Consulting &amp; Leadership Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management.
 
 
 Ability to translate technical insights into business outcomes.
 
 
 Experience in pre-sales engagements, proposals, and workshops.
 
 
 Leadership in mentoring teams and driving delivery excellence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Certifications (Preferred)
 
 
 
 Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate / Azure Solutions Architect / Azure AI Engineer Associate.
 
 
 DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location &amp; Travel
 
 
 
 Based in Doha, with travel to GCC (UAE, KSA) client locations as required.
 
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Manager/ Senior Manager - Senior Data & AI Consultant - (Arabic Speaker)