Senior Laboratory Technician - College of Business- Abu Dhabi Full-time Job
May 20th, 2023 at 02:41 Training Abu Dhabi 400 views Reference: 110Job Details
The Opportunity
The College of Business seeks an incumbent who plans, organizes and controls physical and budgetary resources for the Zayed University’s (ZU) Finance Trading Laboratory as the main point-contact. The laboratory will host a selection of high-end financial software including Bloomberg, WRDS, Stock track and CompStat, in order to support research, training, experiential learning and practical skills in finance and capital markets, for students and external clients. The Coordinator will ensure that the laboratory hardware and software is fully operational for all classes, demonstrations, workshops, training courses, and exhibitions. The Coordinator will provide hands-on technical support for all laboratory activities.
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Formal training and knowledge of finance and capital market software (e.g., Bloomberg, WRDS and Stock Track).
Experience developing and delivering training courses on financial software.
Experience coordinating resources and supervising a team.
Ability to develop collaborations and partnerships with professors, students and external partners
Excellent interpersonal, team-focused and problem-solving skills.
Carries out all duties with a high degree of accuracy, attention to work deadlines, and detail.
The Responsibilities
Trains Faculty, Staff and Students on the use of the Bloomberg, Stock Track and WRDS finance tools.
Maintains the Finance Lab equipment and software with the required technical support.
supports with scheduling/coordinating student and faculty access to computer equipment and facilities.
Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials.
Enables and assists lab users to participate in the development of new information technology applications in finance.
Supports in preparation of documentation, procedural manuals and user instructions.
Establishes and maintains a knowledge level equivalent to teaching support and troubleshoot requirements for courses
The Requirements
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance from an Accredited Institution with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of CFA preferred.
Demonstration of excellent client communication skills is essential.
Ability to communicate in English and Arabic is essential; knowledge of national culture and traditions is highly desired.
Fluent English and Arabic Speaker
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., Cash housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
Company Description
The Responsibilities
Trains Faculty, Staff and Students on the use of the Bloomberg, Stock Track and WRDS finance tools.
Maintains the Finance Lab equipment and software with the required technical support.
supports with scheduling/coordinating student and faculty access to computer equipment and facilities.
Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials.
Enables and assists lab users to participate in the development of new information technology applications in finance.
Supports in preparation of documentation, procedural manuals and user instructions.
Establishes and maintains a knowledge level equivalent to teaching support and troubleshoot requirements for courses
The Requirements
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance from an Accredited Institution with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of CFA preferred.
Demonstration of excellent client communication skills is essential.
Ability to communicate in English and Arabic is essential; knowledge of national culture and traditions is highly desired.
Fluent English and Arabic Speaker
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., Cash housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
To Apply
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.
Trains Faculty, Staff and Students on the use of the Bloomberg, Stock Track and WRDS finance tools.
Maintains the Finance Lab equipment and software with the required technical support.
supports with scheduling/coordinating student and faculty access to computer equipment and facilities.
Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials.
Enables and assists lab users to participate in the development of new information technology applications in finance.
Supports in preparation of documentation, procedural manuals and user instructions.
Establishes and maintains a knowledge level equivalent to teaching support and troubleshoot requirements for courses
The Requirements
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Finance from an Accredited Institution with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of CFA preferred.
Demonstration of excellent client communication skills is essential.
Ability to communicate in English and Arabic is essential; knowledge of national culture and traditions is highly desired.
Fluent English and Arabic Speaker
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., Cash housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
To Apply
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.
