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Senior Lead | Manama, BH

Manama, Capital Arab Banking Corporation

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Senior Lead Arab Banking Corporation Manama, Bahrain Apply now Posted 1 month ago Permanent Competitive

The New Core Centre of Excellence Lead will be responsible for managing the strategic, governance, and technical aspects of the New Core (i.e., Temenos) and its ecosystem within the Bank. This role will manage the end-to-end delivery, optimization, integration, and ongoing evolution of the Temenos platform with the bank, ensuring alignment with technology standards and with business requirements, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

The role will also be responsible for controlling and coordinating changes/upgrades on Temenos and its ecosystem, and will work closely with the GCITO, Heads of IT, new core project team, and other stakeholders to support the wider technology strategy and support the respective needs of the business and support functions.

The job holder will assist in setting up and developing the New Core Centre of Excellence team to enable the Bank to implement a collaborative Temenos management program involving business and IT staffs. Additionally, the role will manage the relationship with Temenos and the third-party vendor responsible for the platform’s cloud infrastructure and changes, ensuring optimal use of the vendor resources and compliances with SLAs.The job holder will assist in setting up and developing the New Core Centre of Excellence team to enable the Bank to implement a collaborative Temenos management program involving business and IT staffs. Additionally, the role will manage the relationship with Temenos and the third-party vendor responsible for the platform’s cloud infrastructure and changes, ensuring optimal use of the vendor resources and compliances with SLAs.

Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:

  • Strategic Oversight

a. Lead the strategic planning and execution for the Temenos ecosystem, ensuring alignment with ABC’s overall technology and business strategy.

b. Collaborate with Heads of IT and senior stakeholders to ensure the Temenos functionalities meet evolving business requirements and integrate smoothly with a dynamic IT ecosystem.

c. Develop an annual strategic plan to maintain the Temenos platform and its ecosystem, including mandatory vendor upgrades and new implementations.

  • Governance and Compliance

a. Develop and maintain a framework to maintain the Temenos platform and its ecosystem, to ensure best practices in system usage, configuration, and customization.

b. Ensure the Temenos platform comply with all applicable IT Architecture Standards and Security standards (including cybersecurity regulations).

  • Technical Leadership

a. Oversee the architecture, development, and integration of the Temenos platform, including management of configuration and customization activities.

b. Guide and support teams in troubleshooting, system enhancements, and resolving complex incidents.

c. Ensure Temenos Data Hub is accurately integrated across various systems, platforms, and environments.

d. Ensure vendor hours are optimised for significant platform changes, with the CoE team handling minor to moderate configuration changes.

a. Act as the primary point of contact for the third-party vendor managing the Temenos platform, ensuring effective collaboration.

b. Monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure the vendor meets performance and service standards.

c. Manage vendor hours, ensuring changes and customizations are efficiently handled within the contracted hours.

d. Coordinate the Vendor’s Steering Committee, ensuring regular review of SLAs, incident, pending changes, and costs.

  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

a. Work closely with Data Protection Officers to ensure data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, Bahrain Data Protection law, etc.).

b. Work closely with Cyber & Information Security officers and SMEs to enforce security controls to protect the platform and its ecosystem.

c. Work with IT Architecture to establish standard architecture best practices, and apply such standards to operating teams and other IT functions.

d. Partner with other technology teams to support data-driven initiatives and integration requirements.

e. Work with IT Delivery & PMO and IT Service Management, and other relevant teams to plan and schedule changes, upgrades, and new implementations well in advance, ensuring minimal disruptions to live operations.

  • Leadership and People Management

a. Foster customer-centricity, manage a responsive IT team, focusing on operations and end-user satisfaction.

b. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the CoE team; setting clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to drive accountability and excellence.

c. Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where individuals can grow and succeed.

d. Develop meaningful dashboards/presentation to present what’s happening in the CoE.

e. Measure, monitor, and maintain team’s ability to meet agreed SLAs and OLAs

f. Promote a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the CoE team, championship diversity initiatives and fostering a sense of belonging and respect for all team members.

g. Collaborate with GIT Management and HR to recruit and onboard top talent, ensuring the CoE team has the skills, capabilities, and resources needed to achieve its goals and objectives.

Job Requirements:

  • Proven track records of leading large-scale system implementations, upgrades, and migrations in the banking industry.
  • Extensive experience in managing Temenos core banking platforms, with a strong understanding of T24, Infinity, and TDH (mandatory ).
  • Strong expertise in banking operations, including wholesale, retail, treasury, digital, and how technology supports these functions.
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure management, including working with third-party vendors for cloud-hosted solutions and overseeing outsourced environments.
  • Proficiency in vendor management, including monitoring SLAs, managing contractual obligations, controlling vendor hours for change management, and leading vendor steering committees.
  • Strong background on application support services, with a focus on ensuring service continuity, minimizing downtime, and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and tools, such as ITIL, for incident, problem, and change management in an enterprise environment.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and DevSecOps practices, including code management, system monitoring, and the deployment of customizations with core banking and related applications.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations and compliance requirements, particularly as they relate to technology, security, and data management.
  • Experience with data integration and ensuring seamless interaction between core banking platforms and other banking systems (payments, channels, CRM, etc.
  • Strongs leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to plan/execute strategic system upgrades and implementations, coordinating with project teams and others to minimize disruption.
  • Proven capability in disaster recovery planning and management, ensuring systems and data remain secure and available in the event of disruption.
  • A broad understanding of emerging technologies in the banking sector, with the ability to assess their impact on core banking and application support services.
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in enforcing security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Information Technology or related field.
  • Professional Temenos certifications will be highly desirable.
  • Project management or service management certifications will be desirable.
  • 14+ years of technology or digital experience
  • At least 10+ years in Temenos roles
  • At least 5 years in a managerial and leadership role.
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Results orientated and proactive mindset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
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Assistant Professor in Content Creation & Management for Digital Platforms

Gulf University

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Assistant Professor in Content Creation & Management for Digital Platforms

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Content creation & management for digital platforms.

Department: Mass Communication and Public Relations

Program: Master's degree in Mass Communication

College: Administrative and Financial Science

Introduction: The Master of Media program at the Gulf University is designed to develop the media competencies for students; who wish to keep abreast of the remarkable developments in specialized media studies, public opinion measurements, local and international media management, and linking them to the local community. By developing their knowledge in the fields of media and developing research methods and their skills. It also targets students with some prior experience in the media.

  • Expected Qualifications:
  • PhD degree in Content creation & management for digital platforms.
  • Membership of a Media and Mass communication professional body is desirable.
  • A TOT Professional certificate from Adobe is desirable.
  • Expected Experience:
  • A minimum of three years’ experience of teaching different courses in Content creation & management for digital platforms (in the specialization and other related courses).
  • A minimum of two years of relevant industrial experience in the field of specialization.
  • Experience in developing course specifications as per the National Qualification Framework and international accreditation standards.
  • Experience in utilizing different software relevant to the Media specialization.
  • Required Skills:
  • Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
  • Ability to develop teaching curriculum and manage quality enhancement in the higher education environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid research experience in the field of specialization.
  • Ability to teach both in Arabic and English language.
  • Rules and Responsibilities:
  • Teaching and learning: must be able to deliver classes for different levels of the program's specialization domains.
  • Contribute to different committees at college and university levels that support the achievement of the program mission.
  • Research engagement: must be engaged in different research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
  • Community engagement: contributes to different community engagement activities organized by the college and university.
  • Documents needed:
  • Application Form.
  • Copy of earned credential (BSc, Master, and PhD).
  • Current Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover letter.
  • Teaching, learning, and research philosophy.
  • Three referees' contact information (email as well their telephone numbers).
  • Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
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Chief Operating Officer

Gulf University

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Reporting
The Chief Operating Officer shall report to the President of the University.

Responsibilities
The COO shall be responsible for:

  1. Providing advice and proposing recommendations to the President.
  2. Supervising staff administrative activities.
  3. Supervising the Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities and Purchasing departments at the university.
  4. Facilitating all requirements to accomplish and secure administrative processes.
  5. Involvement in the development and implementation of academic strategic planning.
  6. Managing all finances and collections.
  7. Managing the buildings and grounds to include repair, construction, and remodeling.
  8. Managing all purchases to include instructional materials, furniture, supplies, technology software, etc.
  9. Managing all staff salaries and benefits to include visas, housing for staff, salaries, benefits, and government personnel regulations.
  10. Involvement in the personnel operations, including recruitment, contracting, termination, training, development, and induction programs for the administrative staff, and staff disciplinary actions.
  11. Submitting an annual report on University’s administrative and financial operations to the President of the University.
  12. Performing other duties as assigned by the President of the University.

Requirements
1. In principle, the COO, as one of the University Executive Officers, must have a high professional reputation. The COO qualifications include the following, in alignment with Article (39) of the HEC Resolution No. (206/2023) – (i.e. equivalent to a Vice President post):

  • Hold a PhD recognized by the Ministry of Education in Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Have appropriate academic and administrative experience.
  • Be of good conduct and behavior, and not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty unless legally rehabilitated.
  • Should not have been dismissed from a job by a juridical judgment or disciplinary decision for reasons related to public morals.
  • Be fit in terms of health.
  • Has not committed any act that would harm the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain or harm its interests at home or abroad.
  • Should not hold a post in any political association or be involved in any activity of a political nature.

2. Gulf University further recognizes the following qualifications for nomination of the COO:

  • High administrative, guiding, and systematic decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
  • Ability to adapt to changes.
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Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management

Gulf University

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Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management

Department: Administrative Sciences

College: Administrative and Financial Sciences

Introduction: The College of Administrative and Financial Sciences seeks to ensure that all Gulf University graduates are equipped with 21st century skills that will enable them to succeed in their studies and pursue a successful professional life in Human Resources Management by instilling qualitative values and developing advanced skills. The College of Administrative and Financial Sciences at Gulf University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management, with experience in software applications related to human resource management, to begin in September 2021. Our College values teaching, research, and industry experience. A strong applicant will have a stream of research in progress and the ambition to excel as a teacher.

  • Expected Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment in Human Resource Management (Industrial Relations) or a related field from a nationally or internationally accredited university, ideally from an AACSB accredited business school.
  • Membership of an HR professional body is desirable.
  • Expected Experience:
  • A minimum of three years’ teaching experience in Human Resource Management (Industrial Relations) or a related field at the graduate or undergraduate level.
  • Strong and recognized research profile with potential to publish in human resource journals or related fields.
  • Experience using HR software applications professionally.
  • Experience in quality assurance and developing course specifications as per the national qualification framework or international accreditation standards.
  • Industrial experience in HR, Industrial Relations, Bahraini Labour Law, or any other relevant domain.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant industrial experience in the field of specialization.
  • Required Skills:
  • Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
  • Ability to develop teaching curriculum and manage quality enhancement in the higher education environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid research experience in the field of specialization.
  • Ability to teach in both Arabic and English.
  • Rules and Responsibilities:
  • Teaching and learning: deliver classes for different levels of the program's specialization domains.
  • Contribute to various committees at college and university levels that support the achievement of the program mission.
  • Research engagement: engage in research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
  • Community engagement: contribute to community engagement activities organized by the college and university.
  • Documents needed:
  • Application Form.
  • Copy of earned credentials (BSc, Master, and PhD).
  • Current Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover letter.
  • Teaching, learning, and research philosophy.
  • Contact information for three referees (email and telephone numbers).
  • Any additional documentation relevant to your application.
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Assistant Professor in Media Management & Strategic Communication

Gulf University

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Assistant Professor in Media Management & Strategic Communication

Job Title: Assistant Professor in media management and strategic communication.

Department: Mass Communication and Public Relations

Program: Master's degree in Mass Communication

College: Administrative and Financial Science

Introduction: The Master of Media program at the Gulf University is designed to develop the media competencies for students who wish to keep abreast of the remarkable developments in specialized media studies, public opinion measurements, local and international media management, and linking them to the local community. By developing their knowledge in the fields of media and developing research methods and their skills. It also targets students with some prior experience in the media.

  • Expected Qualifications:
  • PhD degree in media management and strategic communication.
  • Membership of a Media and Mass communication professional body is desirable.
  • Expected Experience:
  • A minimum of three years’ experience of teaching different courses in media management and strategic communication (in the specialization and other related courses).
  • A minimum of two years of relevant industrial experience in the field of specialization.
  • Experience in developing course specifications as per the National Qualification Framework and international accreditation standards.
  • Experience in utilizing different software relevant to the Media specialization.
  • Required Skills:
  • Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
  • Ability to develop teaching curriculum and manage quality enhancement in the higher education environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid research experience in the field of specialization.
  • Ability to teach both in Arabic and English language.
  • Rules and Responsibilities:
  • Teaching and learning: must be able to deliver classes for different levels of the program's specialization domains.
  • Contribute to different committees at college and university levels that support the achievement of the program mission.
  • Research engagement: must be engaged in different research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
  • Community engagement: contributes to different community engagement activities organized by the college and university.
  • Documents needed:
  • Application Form.
  • Copy of earned credential (BSc, Master, and PhD).
  • Current Curriculum Vitae.
  • Cover letter.
  • Teaching, learning, and research philosophy.
  • Three referees' contact information (email as well as their telephone numbers).
  • Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
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Client Engagement Manager

Manama, Capital Sscegypt

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Responsibilities
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Strong positioning of in the market as a thought leaders, solution driven organisation
  • Build strong relationships with various stake holders at customer place, across IT, Business.
  • Work closely with Practice to understand propositions which can be pitched to prospects/customers
  • Understand market dynamics, to know where market is going and what competition/OEMs are doing.
  • Working closely with OEMs and become their preferred partner.
  • Ensure quarter on quarter achievement of targets (Order book, Revenue, GM)
  • Team work
  • Understanding Industry and technologies
  • Coordinating with product team, marketing and support in BAH & other offices to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
  • Build new business cases for software & IT Infrastructure solutions, based on identifying appropriate return on investment, defining strategy for a particular area of business and presenting recommendations for future approaches.
  • Create new customers in BAH from Government, Banks & private sectors.
  • Regular meeting with strategic customers and prospects.
  • An account manager focuses on increasing brand awareness, bringing in new customers, and meeting quarterly targets.
  • Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed goals and quota
  • Communicate with and leverage vendors and partners to develop business
  • Present at customer meetings, seminars, trainings, and webinars as required
  • Maintain sales certifications as required for product vendors.
  • Individual responsibility for new business, and are expected to self manage; however, you will be part of a growing team of people with the same job title.
Qualifications
  • People Management
  • Business Domain Knowledge
  • Relationship Management
  • Desire to Achieve & excel
  • Market Intelligence
  • Commitment and focus,
  • Software sales
  • Consultative Selling
  • Process Compliance & Improvement
  • Sales Certification
  • 6-8 years’ experience in IT industry; out of this min 4 years in IT sales
  • MBA, BE, Diploma in Marketing/Sales
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Events Operation Manager

Manama, Capital WEbook, Inc.

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Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented Events Operation Manager with 1-3 years of proven experience, specifically in managing both mega and small events and possessing expertise in ticketing management. The ideal candidate is a Saudi national passionate about the events industry, eager to contribute their skills to our team, and has a keen interest in being part of impactful events across the region.

The Event Operations Manager will work within the Operations Team where the primary focus of the role is to ensure that all activity events are accurately recorded, consolidated and reported against such that accurate KPI reporting is achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire event operation, including planning, coordination, and execution of mega and small events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
  • Utilize your ticketing expertise to effectively manage ticketing processes and operations as an integral part of the event scope.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate ticket sales, distribution, and tracking, ensuring a smooth ticketing experience for attendees.
  • Leverage your experience in managing mega events, small events, or both, to streamline processes and optimize resource allocation based on the event scale and requirements.
  • Work with vendors, contractors, and partners to negotiate contracts and manage relationships, focusing on cost-effectiveness and high-quality services.
  • Provide insights and strategic input to align event strategies with the company's objectives and enhance overall event experiences.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to analyze success, gather feedback, and derive actionable insights for future events.
  • 1-3 years of proven experience in event operations, specializing in both mega and small events.
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Technical background in software, hardware, or network is a significant advantage.
  • Strong understanding and experience in managing ticketing operations as a part of the event scope.
  • Previous experience in working in Riyadh or Jeddah, especially during the event seasons, is a plus.
  • Experience in working on F1 events or any international events is a significant advantage.
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Credit Analyst / Portfolio Management Officer (Bahrain)

Muharraq, Muharraq AVANA Companies

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Career Opportunities with Avana Companies

A great place to work.

As a people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our team is the heart of our organization, across all our brands. Given everything they bring to the table, our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners. At the end of the day, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow. As a united team, we passionately pursue that purpose – ultimately creating a lasting impression on our own lives and the lives of people around the world. We’re lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that. It’s one of the many factors that make us afamily of companies .

Want to learn more about how you can join our family? View our openings below and be sure to check back often, as our family is constantly growing!

Mission:
The mission of a Credit Analyst, known internally as Portfolio Management Officer, is to monitor assigned loans within the loan portfolio ensuring accurate risk ratings are assigned, identifying early warning signals and recommending appropriate action. Portfolio Management Officers also monitor and administer construction loans in accordance with standards outlined in credit policy. By doing this, they ensure the stability, profitability, and regulatory compliance of the loan portfolio while effectively managing risk and maximizing shareholder value.

Key Results

  • Maintain 90% compliance rate for loan reviews
  • QC and process construction draw requests within 5 business days of receiving the inspector’s final report
  • Ensure 100% of loan extensions are processed, or loan is handed over to Special Assets, prior to loan maturity

Core Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaborating with Others
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving

Responsibilities

  • Conduct periodic credit risk analyses of assigned loans within the loan portfolio, ensuring accurate risk ratings are assigned.
  • Engage with clients proactively and independently to gather the information necessary to complete analyses and make informed decisions.
  • Draft and present clear credit in written loan reviews that accurately capture the credit risk of each loan including the financial capacity of the borrower, the performance of the property and the current value of collateral.
  • Utilize US based resources to assess risk exposure within the loan portfolio, including probabilities of default and loss given default.
  • Monitor the performance of assigned loans within the loan portfolio, identifying early warning signals and recommending appropriate action.
  • Conduct industry research and analysis to understand market trends and identify potential risks.
  • Monitor and administer construction loans, including tracking budgets, monitoring completion schedules, reviewing third-party reports and ensuring draws are funded timely.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide updates on portfolio performance and risk trends.
  • Stay informed about changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices to maintain compliance and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
  • Travel may be required for training purposes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial lending, preferably with a focus in commercial real estate and hospitality
  • Bachelor's degree Finance or Accounting with strong academic record
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key risk factors
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in data
  • Proficiency in financial software, data analytics tools, and spreadsheet applications (such as Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to articulate findings and recommendations effectively and concisely
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-national environment
  • Ability to multi-task, solve problems and think quickly
  • Willing to work US hours (i.e. 4:00 pm to 1:00 am Bahrain Time)
  • Job : Full Time
  • Type : Usually Work From Office, Friday is working and weekly off is on Saturday & Sunday's.
  • Holiday: Not Bahrain holidays, it will be mostly US or based on business requirements
  • Work Permit: Candidate should have required work permit for Bahrain.
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Event Ticketing Manager

Manama, Capital WEbook, Inc.

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Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom, surpassing over 2 billion in sales.

webook.com is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Event Ticketing Operations Manager to deliver world-class event ticketing operations, build sales opportunities, and form connections with new and existing clients. This is an excellent opportunity to explore new ways to help us achieve our client acquisition and revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support clients, event managers, in-house designers, and third-party vendors leading up to the event, ensuring that both client and event requirements are met.
  • Find new opportunities and close new sales with clients.
  • Develop growth strategies and plans.
  • Manage and retain relationships with existing clients.
  • Increase the client base.
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of business products and value propositions.
  • Write business proposals.
  • Negotiate with stakeholders.
  • Identify and map business strengths and customer needs.
  • Research business opportunities and viable income streams.
  • Follow industry trends locally and internationally.
  • Draft and review contracts.
  • Report on successes and areas needing improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Apply for licenses and permits required from relevant authorities.
  • Coordinate the setup and production of the event on-site, ensuring high-quality delivery.
  • Work closely with team members to produce successful events.
  • Handle multiple projects from entry-level to large-scale events.
  • Manage logistics and inventory of equipment, materials, and other items.

Highly qualified applicants will also be able to assist in overall business growth:

  • Lead activation and growth initiatives, oversee new logo partnerships, strategize, plan, prospect, negotiate, and implement B2B products and ticket solutions.
  • Identify, analyze, and evaluate marketing campaigns and business plans to demonstrate competitive advantage and market value, including content, influencers, digital sales, forecasts, data processing, and education in entertainment and technology.
  • Build partnerships by collaborating with marketing, product, account, customer service, finance, and legal teams to develop strategies and establish KPIs & OKRs for growth and revenue.
  • Utilize marketplace knowledge of digital media, social media, influencer marketing, and industry trends to develop effective marketing campaigns and media plans.
  • Create strategic analyses using internal and external data, provide pre- and post-sales support to executives, and maximize partner revenues.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related fields.
  • Three or more years of experience in business development, especially in ticketing, events management, or entertainment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven negotiation abilities.
  • Extensive network of suppliers and contractors.
  • Excellent audiovisual knowledge and hands-on skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and make sound judgments.
  • Effective crisis and time management skills.
  • A passion for events and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
  • Calm, resourceful, independent, vigilant.
  • Experience in developing and implementing business strategies.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Self-motivated with team leadership abilities.
  • Experience in exceeding targets.
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Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Muharraq, Muharraq AVANA Companies

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Career Opportunities with Avana Companies

A great place to work.

As a people-first organization, AVANA Companies is the sum of our team members. Our team is the heart of our organization, across all our brands. Given everything they bring to the table, our goal is to enrich their lives as much as we enrich the lives of our clients and partners. At the end of the day, our passion is our people, and our purpose is to deliver Capital for a Better Tomorrow. As a united team, we passionately pursue that purpose – ultimately creating a lasting impression on our own lives and the lives of people around the world. We’re lucky that every day we get to collaborate and work together to accomplish that. It’s one of the many factors that make us afamily of companies .

Want to learn more about how you can join our family? View our openings below and be sure to check back often, as our family is constantly growing!

This dual-role position is ideal for a high-performing professional with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient office operations while providing high-level personal assistance and executive support to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities :

Executive Support to the CEO

  • Manage and optimize the CEO’s calendar including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and prioritization of daily tasks.
  • Handle all correspondence on behalf of the CEO, including drafting emails, reports, presentations, and meeting notes.
  • Act as the gatekeeper and point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate board meetings, investor meetings, and senior leadership offsites including preparing agendas, documentation, and minutes.
  • Provide confidential administrative and business support, ensuring discretion and diplomacy at all times.
Office Management
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure an efficient and professional working environment.
  • Manage office budgets, expenses, and vendor relationships (supplies, IT, maintenance, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements within the Bahrain office.
  • Coordinate onboarding logistics for new employees (workspace, tech setup, supplies).
  • Organize internal events, team-building activities, and other office functions.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role supporting C-suite executives.
  • Prior experience in financial services, banking, or lending industries is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Notion, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Bahrain’s business culture and office practices is a strong advantage.
About Us

AVANA Companies ( is a U.S. based group of credit and finance companies specializing in lending to specific niche industries that we’re highly knowledgeable in, such as hospitality, construction, and traditional Commercial Real Estate (CRE) because it enables us to provide the best possible service for our borrowers and minimize risk for our investors. We focus on helping small business owners and real estate developers across the USA by offering quick, adaptable, and dependable financing.

Based in Glendale, Arizona, our financial services firm stands at the forefront of the industry, embracing innovation and fostering a culture of excellence.

Founded in 2002, we have originated loans in excess of $6.5 Billion and managed $1 Billion assets for our investors.

Join a fast-scaling NBFC where you will be instrumental in building and strengthening our core credit and risk framework from day one. Work directly with founders and leadership in a transparent, fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact role with clear growth into future leadership.

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