Senior Manager Total Rewards Dubai

Our client is a Nasdaq-listed global digital operator that serves more than 150 million customers with connectivity in some of the world’s most exciting frontier markets operating across 5 countries.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager Total Rewards will play a key role in shaping and managing the organization’s global compensation and benefits programs. This role is responsible for developing and executing rewards strategies that attract, retain, and engage top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage executive compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term incentives, and long-term equity-based incentives (stock options, LTIPs, RSUs, and deferred compensation plans).
• Develop, implement, and manage global compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Oversee salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and the design of base and variable pay structures, ensuring alignment with market trends and business goals.
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including salary adjustments, bonus calculations, and incentive programs.
• Develop communication strategies to enhance executive understanding of compensation structures and equity- based incentives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in HR and/or Finance, with at least 6–7 years specializing in Rewards (compensation & benefits).
• Strong experience in compensation benchmarking, job evaluation methodologies, and benefits
• Established experience with startup compensation structures, including the design and implementation of phantom equity and value growth plans.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling).
• Experience in leading compensation projects and collaborating with cross-functional
• Previous experience working in a global listed organization, with a strong understanding of international compensation structures.
• Excellent English writing and communication

For a copy of the full JD and to discuss please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Senior Manager – Design & Development SQL (Sup Tech)

Please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Assistant Director – Offsite Examination AML/CFT Supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a workforce that will design and synthesize AML/CFT quantitative inherent risk data received through supervisory systems and qualitative control assessments and analysis from examiners into a supervisory intelligence system.
• Oversee the development of intelligent tools for gathering, processing and presenting focused analysis of AML/CFT risks at licensed financial institutions (LFIs), and for directing and enabling decision-making on a risk-based approach.
• Create and maintain data scoring risk models to assess AML/CFT inherent threats and vulnerabilities of LFIs and internal risk management, with a view to compliance, safety, soundness and integrity.
• Utilize inputs from completed onsite examinations to conduct further offsite analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action/special examinations as appropriate.
• Drive and manage the scheduling of supervisory activities, including examination cycles, industry workshops, offsite analysis, thematic reviews and other supervisory interventions based on risk analysis produced. This is at minimum an annual planning exercise of the department’s calendar objectives, but requires quarterly updates.
• Initiate novel thinking and processes with regard to data analytics, information processing and decision support.
• Ensure examiners and other staff are trained and skilled at using and understanding the data analytics platforms and processes.
• To manage a team of staff all dedicated to AML/CFT risk analysis and oversight and work closely with compliance and examination team in agreeing and prioritizing supervisory interventions.

Full JD is available please contact

Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Senior Specialist – Design & Development (SQLPower)- Banking

The Senior Specialist – Design & Development (SQLPower) will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the SupTech modules within the SQLPower platform. The role encompasses providing advanced-level support, analyzing business processes, delivering system solutions, and ensuring the platform’s continuous improvement to meet the Bank’s objectives.

Threshold Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in or in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering / Systems or a related field or relevant subject.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Proven track record in providing support for enterprise-level platforms or modules.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQLPower Platform, Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Knowledge of data investigation and incident resolution processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SupTech platforms or similar regulatory systems.
• Familiarity with financial and regulatory business processes.

For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Chief Learning Officer

Banking Academy

We are looking for an experienced L&D expert who will be able to create a centre of excellence for the Financial Sector

Responsibilities

• Creating brand positioning of thought leader
• Connecting with industry partners
• Setting of strategy for L&D
• Strategic projects
• Culture of learning organization

Commercial

• Financial discussion
• Develop competencies for financial sectors
• Work with Innovation for learning Tech Innovation

You will probably have no less than 15 years experienced gained in training/education sector preferably in banking or financial industry and at least 5 years has been in a senior management role.

Should possess an innovative and thoughtful perspective on the education needs of banking and financial sector.

Please contact me to discuss – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Head of International Relations

The role holder is responsible for leading the International Relations department and overseeing the development and execution the International Relations strategy, to ensure the department achieves its mission, goals, and objectives of ensuring close relations with stakeholders.

The role holder acts as a liaison for regional and international financial and economic organisations.

For the full JD please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Reward Manager – FTSE 100

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall responsibility for all aspects of Reward (Compensation, Pension and Benefits) and Performance Management at the Group Head Office, as a part of the GHO HR team. The role involves leading the strategic as well as the operational aspects of these three areas to a high degree of quality, accuracy and stakeholder satisfaction.

Principal Accountabilities:-

Reward Management (cyclical and project management):

• Develop, review, communicate and execute GHO reward strategy / policy / guidelines keeping in view internal requirements, external practices and benchmarks, stakeholder views etc.
• Lead all aspects of Reward Management (BAU and projects). Some of these include:
• Annual reward cycle (performance management, salary review, bonus, LTIP awards); create detailed plan of action, draft high quality papers to secure approvals for proposals from the GHO Remuneration Committee
• Conceptualise, scope, plan and lead execution of projects which could include review of and changes to compensation structure (bonus scheme, cash allowances LTIs), benchmarking methodology, market data management, development of internal compensation ranges, levelling/job evaluation, recognition schemes, retention/ad-hoc awards etc.
• Direct accountability for Joiner/Leaver/any ad-hoc arrangements for senior staff

Performance management:

• Overall accountability for design and delivery of GHO performance management process
• Publish and ensure adherence to performance management calendar
• Manage objective setting, half year and end of year performance review exercise, adhering to timelines
• Develop, review overall performance management philosophy and supporting frameworks

In addition to the above, provide ad-hoc support to the GHO HR Director as a senior member of the GHO HR team.

Benefits Management:

• Manage the relationship with the Pension provider and support the HR Director, GHO to manage the governance of the GHO pensions scheme through the Pensions Committee
• End-to-end management of all existing GHO benefits e.g. Pensions, Private Medical Insurance, Lifestyle Benefits, Cycle to work. A flexible benefits platform is currently in place and this will need to be reviewed following the demerger. This will involve developing a benefits proposition in line with GHO reward strategy, review and renewal of existing contracts, market benchmarking, ensuring high levels of stakeholder / colleague buy-in and satisfaction

Key Competencies:-

• Deep understanding of Reward, Benefits and Performance Management, preferably gained in-house as well as in consulting roles. Financial services experience would be preferred
• Attention to detail, rigour, systematic and methodical approach to documentation and record management. Managing complexity and ambiguity successfully
• Experience of launching and managing large scale projects and processes successfully with independent accountability and ownership
• Responsiveness, teamwork, collaboration and a consultative approach

please contact us to discuss quoting ref 647

or email rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Vice President – Innovations ICT. Middle East

Job Purpose –

The purpose of this position is to lead the innovation function driving the identification, prototyping new digital technologies and innovation partnerships

The nature of the job is strategic and is responsible to deliver the DTI Innovation Roadmap.

VP – Innovation reports to the Chief DLI Officer and coordinates with the latter on critical and strategic issues. This role critically must be leading the collaboration efforts across the organisation: to understand the problems, source solutions and bring to the table new initiatives that help the business grow

Key accountabilities –

1. Develop Mid & Long-term digital services strategic plans that are companywide with both organic and inorganic lenses to ensure strategic alignment
2. Develop and lead the evaluation of emerging opportunities in digital services and assess relevance:

• Keep up to date on technological developments and market and competitive developments in digital services domain
• Assess relevance of opportunities for
• Report on opportunities and market trends and contribute to strategic decision-making (e.g. partnership model, organic development, acquisition)

1. Prototype and conduct market testing of new ideas. Identify opportunities to convert advanced prototypes to commercial propositions liaising with DLI & BU teams (e.g. New Business) to transfer ownership.
2. Grow innovation partnerships to develop digital services where appropriate. Negotiate and conclude agreements with partner companies to help us deliver the roadmap and strategic plan.
3. Develop and maintain effective business relationship with all relevant stakeholders both internal and external (customers, partners & vendors)
4. Work with Internal Stakeholders to align risks and opportunities from the business and ensure that Innovation agenda delivers solutions.
5. Provide internal SPOC guidance on opportunities to redefine existing content & platform agreements and programs
6. Manage, monitor & report the performance of the function.
7. Own Showcasing of Du Telecoms Public Presentation Events including Innovation Showcase Lab.
8. Utilise Network to drive education of the business in the emerging Digital & Innovation trends
9. Build and manage a Innovation team responsible to uncovering opportunities and executing in market

Present business opportunities to ExCo & IC (Investment Committee).

Minimum Experience

• Proven experience of having led and delivered significant revenue targets at a digital business within a large Organisation.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience within Telecom and/or Digital services
• Having worked in businesses and has an excellent understanding of the digital space, managed an enterprise and mobile commerce/financial services/payments space
• Good understanding of enterprise Sales
• Proficient with RFP evaluation, Vendor Selection, Contract Management, Financial and Technical process flows.
• Has managed teams of 100+ employees
• Budgeting OPEX/CAPEX/Investment Budgets, annual revenue target of AED 500k

Experience in presenting business opportunities to senior management and Investment committees

please contact me to discuss – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Global Mobility & Reward role – Hong Kong

Our client is a well known Corporate, not a big 4

We are looking for a senior manager for global mobility to be based in Hong Kong. The candidate will be an individual contributor reporting and will focus on global mobility, benefits and job evaluation.

Preference is for the individual to have tax background and with around 6 to 8 years work experience in Mobility and compensation and benefits.

We have a more detailed spec, if you would like to discuss please email rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

Head of Reward

An exciting new role has been created for a Head of Reward, to develop and lead Reward strategy, ensuring all aspects of their compensation and benefits are aligned to delivery of the business’s growth objectives and continuing to drive a performance culture.

It is pretty much a greenfield site and they are looking for someone who can work at both board and shopfloor level.

This is a hands on role and will suit a practical delivery orientated individual

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Their aim is to develop and deliver a total reward framework that is aligned with their values, engages their people and enables them to achieve the business strategy, and to be recognised as an employer of choice.

The Head of Reward is responsible for directing the Company’s reward function and overseeing the delivery and governance of its related policies and processes. In addition to leading the cyclical activities such as the pay review, this leadership role will be required to review existing compensation and benefits structures in order to develop the UK reward strategy in line with the business strategy and the organisation’s culture and values.

In addition the jobholder will be responsible for bringing a forward thinking agenda of how increased pressure on future employment costs can be mitigated (eg Apprenticeship Levy, Auto enrolment pension increases and National Living Wage)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and embed the development of the Total Reward framework and philosophy
• Oversees executive compensation including the plc’s long term incentives and the drafting of the annual Directors’ Remuneration Report to meet regulatory reporting requirements
• Lead on the development and implementation of a new pay and grading framework, working with external consultants and colleagues to manage the change process and ensure effective implementation.
• Leading and managing the annual reward cycles, including salary and bonus reviews processes.
• Development of cost effective approach to terms and conditions, ensuring enhanced productivity
• Take a proactive approach to identify future pay and benefits trends and external influences that may be relevant, recommending options and actions.
• Ensure insight from internal data sources such as the exit questionnaire and engagement survey, as well as external benchmarking, are used to inform future reward and recognition activity.
• Maintain the existing pay structure and advise on and approve the implementation of all allowances, ensuring they are in line with equal pay principles.

• Ensure all pay decisions are supported by robust market information, maintained

Oversee the organisation’s approach to job evaluation, ensuring a robust objective and quality assured process.

• Manage the complete benefits portfolio, including overseeing the relationship with third party suppliers ensuring effective performance and cost effectiveness.
• Manage and, as agreed, enhance the organisation’s benefits offer in line with the total reward framework and ensure all pay and benefits administration is carried out effectively.
• Identify any benefit-related tax implications, ensuring these are considered and managed appropriately, working with the finance team as required.
• Oversee the delivery of long service recognition programme
• Liaise with finance regarding budget implications of pay and pensions changes.
• Ensure effective and engaging communication with colleagues on all aspects of our total reward framework.
• Act as trustee of benefits scheme arrangements (BUPA)

to discuss please contact Zabbott – zabbott@chatworthrowe.co.uk