ABQ Zawya is a young, dynamic and growing company. Due to our ongoing expansion we currently have several exciting positions to fill. We are seeking experienced and confident individuals to join our team; in return we offer qualified candidates competitive compensation packages in a flexible and friendly working environment.

Senior Business Analyst
Dubai based
Posted: October 2008

The Business Analyst will be responsible for analysing, developing and managing Zawya's online financial information and analytics products from idea stage through to inception. The primary responsibility of this position involves working with product owners, potential users and IT resources to develop and produce high quality online financial information services and analytics. Candidate must have a strong financial background.

Responsibilities:

• Develop original ideas with product owners and users.
• Create product specifications that define the scope of product, requirements of prototype, and deliverables/milestones.
• Perform content and technical due-diligence to identify technology solutions for all products.
• Identify, create, develop, direct, budget, schedule and manage entire development process. Ensure that the goals of the project-quality, timelines, and budget are met.
• Manage the product development cycle to enable the timely and cost effective production of product deliverables.
• Oversee bug reporting with operations, developers, content and product owners.
• Direct approval and delivery of the product to customers.
• Create presentation materials to communicate products to both internal audiences and external customers.

Required Qualification/Skills:

• Finance and market data background is a must.
• Proven track record in developing financial information products and analytics.
• Strong analytical, technical, creative and problem-solving skills.
• Proven extensive project management experience (PMP certification preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with all levels of executives,
  management, administrative staff; outstanding presentation & speaking skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities, ability to troubleshoot and provide feedback, guidance and solutions for product development plans a must.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the internet required.
• Bachelor degree.

HR Manager
Dubai based
Posted: August 2008

We are looking for a highly qualified HR Manager with broad experience in setting up, and leading our Human Resources department in an entrepreneurial and dynamic way to support the business strategy.

The role will involve the hands-on implementation of all HR aspects including recruitment, performance appraisals, internal and external training and development, and organizational development.

You will be part of the successful management team, who pride themselves on results and expect the same from their colleagues.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minumum 5 years experience in human resource management, with at least three years spent in a single organization
• Strong educational background, minimum university degree level
• Previously worked in a multicultural environment

To apply for any of the positions below, please send your CV and covering letter, stating which job interests you and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position, to jobs@corp.zawya.com .