Strategic Head of Corporate Development

Mackenzie Jones

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP279-3209

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a well-established and prestigious Financial Services firm with an impressive footprint in the Middle East. They are seeking to appoint a Strategic Head of Corporate Development.

The Head of Corporate Development will be to play a key role in establishing and driving business process improvement initiatives that support operational excellence, growth and other key strategic initiatives across all entities.

You will be responsible for:
- Managing the business KPIs and objectives
- Oversight of audit processes
- Preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly reports to senior management
- Identification, development and implementation of Process Improvement Initiatives
- Developing and monitoring a Performance Measurement framework
- Overseeing and managing internal quality audits
- Project Management
- Tracking and recommending best practices
- Managing quality management processes

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering with a Master in Business Administration is required
- Must hold Six Sigma and ISO 9001: Internal Audit Certification
- Knowledge of principles and practices of process engineering and re-engineering techniques as well as best practices
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in handling medium and small scale business improvement and change management initiatives
- At least 6 years experience in large-scale business transformation and/or business process reengineering projects
- Strong presentation, project management, consulting and communication skills
- Previous financial services experience is highly desirable
- Able to think strategically and to operate tactically

Base plus benefits such as schooling allowance, annual return business class airline tickets, bonus.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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