Credit Risk Analysts- Commodities-MNC@Delhi

This is a position -which has been open for a while now .

I have this update from my international affiliate -who is front ending the client!

"Ideally candidates will come from commercial banks involved with commodity business. Not candidates with credit risk background with financial institutions. Candidates need to have experience credit reviewing a customer base of mainly nonfinancial institutions"

Also -those with experience reviewing physical commodity trades (not financial commodity trades) in any one or another among grains, petchem, coal and coke and cotton – with a minimum 5 years physical commodity credit risk experience at a commodity trade finance bank/ commodity trading company!

I shall be glad to address any queries that you may have.

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com

Sales positions-Fixed Income & Risk Management Services @Mumbai,Singapore, HongKong & Tokyo!!

Here are a bunch of exciting positions that an international affiliate is working on!!

The roles are essentially in Sales- ie Develop client relationships at financial institutions, insurance companies, asset managers, corporations, government agencies and other institutions

We are on the lookout for a Senior SALES person with proven sales skills in investment banks, domain skills a bonus.

The ideal person will be

- selling the product to Insurance companies and the like after someone else has made the deal.
- someone who knows the concepts of structured finance and can communicate value of analytics.
-someone who is preferably an ex banker with a major bank
-familiar with Structured finance on the sales side desk experience, and EBS structure.

Candidates with a proven track record in the specific markets/regions are encouraged!

Should you need more information, please feel free to reach out with your queries to menon@optionsindia.com !

COO-Life Sciences Company @Hyderabad!

Great opportunity for a topnotch professional to grow a company to a global leader!!

Our client is a subsidiary of a US company having its R&D, Engineering and Production facilities in India in a very high Intellectual property driven environment.

We are on the lookout for a highly driven professional with a demonstrated track record of sound, crisp decision making in an executive operations role where rapid growth or other complex challenges demanded quick, thoughtful, detailed and common sense solutions!

The ideal person would be setting the Company’s future strategic direction and establishing policies and procedures that will guide its operations. He or she will drive the organizations business operations, including conceptualizing strategy, implementing operating plans and budgets, and achieving targets through oversight and leadership of the Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Production, Quality, Information and Communications Technology , and Research & Development departments.

Candidates with successful experience in a chief of Marketing/Finance role, or other senior operations role, start-up experience, proven management, excellent oral and written communications skills and familiarity with Knowledge Industry (Biotechnology/Information Technology) are highly desirable

Please contact Achyut Menon on+9198490 40820 for further information or send application to menon@optionsindia.com quoting COO-LSC. Deadline 30th Nov.

Some HOT global jobs now!

Last week, these were some of the HOT openings -my affiliates in the NPA-were actively seeking global candidates for!!

Oil & Gas : The key operating words here are floating storage ie FPSO and FSO professionals. There are a handful of openings in

-Operations installation Management

-Maintenance superintendent level

Essentially 28days on site -we are on the look out for global professionals who can be flown across to the locations off coast! Open ended contracts.

Positions also exist for mechanical system, structural, electrical, as also instrumentation & control.

Hi End Fashion: For a growing business in China, we are on the look out for a General Manager with hands on buying experience , retails ops and brand building. Ideal person would have a strong track record in luxury goods segment-and speak Chinese language!

Finance professionals in Nigeria-Openings exist both at Director and Managerial level. Ideal candidate would have had prior experience in Africa.

Hospitality Professionals for a top hotel chain in Korea. Executive Pastry Chef with competency in New York style-to help start a new division and train a team.

Rail Engineers for a leading network in Australia. Candidates with experience in maintenance and building of locomotives desired. Multiple positions.

Electrical/Mechanical Engineers -also design for manufacturing/mining facility in Australia.

Offshore Recruitment Manager for IT sourcing company in Manila

Locally qualified actuaries for Singapore/Korea/ Shanghai/Hong Kong

Consulting professionals for HR/Research majors in Hong Kong

Should you be aware of anyone keen to relocate-and wish to know more, please feel free to mail menon@optionsindia.com

Have a great week ahead...

VP Sales -SCM industry @ Asia Pac

Our client is a PCMM Level 5 company in Chennai and a Microsoft gold certified solution provider. They have operations worldwide and recognized global leaders in supply chain management.

We currently have position open for Vice president sales APAC .Location can be anywhere in Asia Pacific It's a leadership role to guide ,develop and manage the sales team. Key responsibilities will include attaining targeted revenue objective for the Asia pacific sales, maintaining relationships and growing opportunities in the existing customer base.

Ideal candidate will have 10 plus years experience with minimum 3 years in supply chain industry and sales management and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding quotas.

Should you be aware of anyone desirous, please feel free to reach seema@optionsindia.com for further details!

Relationship Managers- Mobile commerce VC Funded start up

Our client is a HOT start up- one of the top TEN named in India-as named by Economic Times and BusinessToday, to watch out for!!

It is venture funded and you will have a great chance to change the way commerce is being done in India henceforth!!

Positions exist in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai!

We are looking for a business-savvy persons who would be responsible for the overall business (implementing business plans/strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation) from the region.

The job would involve merchant acquisitions of large and medium sizes, forging alliances and managing the relationships to drive revenue and growth. The role would be accountable for the entire cycle of business development, sales and after-sales relationships.

Should you be aware of sales professionals with strong relationships in one of the following segments,
-the BFSI sector ( leverage on the new RBI guidelines throwing upon the market!)
-government & PSUs( think about the convenience of using mobile phones to pay utility bills instead of spending hours in a queue!!)
-or even any B2B area...where one can revolutionise the way the customer buys and when!!

please feel free to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com and I shall be glad to provide you with all the pointers required!

Change the way the world shops!!

HR Manager- Hitech MNC@ Bangalore

One of our clients, a MNC with about 50 employees in India-is looking for a HR Manager to be based in Bangalore.

It is a independent contributor role! The person would be handle end to end HR activities-right from identifying the best talent, attracting them -and motivating them to perform at their best!

While recruitment is likely to take one-third of the time, the person would work closely with the hiring managers -and advice/counsell other members and ensure the right training, rewards and recogintion.

Should you be aware of someone

-At least 6 years HR generalist experience in MNC, with IT/Telecom background
-Solid knowledge in Labor Ordinance and related legislation in India.
-Able to provide creative solutions to people issues and establish an effective communication between employee of all levels and management.

please reach out to menon@optionsindia.com for more details!

Associate Director -Financial operations- MNC in Hyderabad

Here is an opportunity for those wanting to return to India..

We are on the lookout for an Associate Director to lead a team of over 100 professionals to support an extensive range of mission-critical processes, and work closely with the technology group to effect trade execution, settlement automation, and exception analysis.

The ideal person

1. Should have 10 + years experience in US/Europe/Middle east financial markets or back office operations of a large financial services company

2. Indepth knowledge in derivative instruments

3. Should have played a major role in streamlining the operational functions to strengthen automated systems

Must have:

* Product Knowledge

* Knowledge of back office operations (important of how various groups interact)

* Understanding of a control perspective, needs, etc from a product side (separation of duties, etc.)

Should you be aware of anyone interested to relocate to India, please reach menon@optionsindia.com for more clarity on the role!!

Credit risk Analyst@Delhi-product commodity

Here is a position I have received from an international affiliate!

The role?

• Analyze and communicate the credit risk exposure under a given transaction and its related contractual agreement
• Prepare professional counter party reviews for approval by Asia Credit Manager/ Regional Credit Committee 
• Liaise with commercial staff in India in order to understand their requirements
• Perform detailed counter party analysis including financial statement analysis and non-qualitative information.
• Handle India counter party credit requests that may come from other offices in different regions

 The ideal person ?

 

• Minimum 5 years physical commodity credit risk experience at a commodity trade finance bank or a commodity trading company
• Credit risk background with one or more of the following products: petrochemicals, grains, cotton, and coal and coke 
• Experienced in monitoring credit risk exposures, investigating excesses to limits, and communicating credit appetite to commercial staff
• Self-motivated candidate who does not require a high degree of management
• Periodic travel to Singapore and Hong Kong will be required.  Travel within India will also be required
• Ability to handle an often high pressure environment as a result of trade volumes and frequent tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic required for a non-9am to 5pm work day

 I shall be delighted to provide more inputs!!

JDEdwards One World implementation team for Amsterdam

This opportunity is through an associate from the NPA!

His client, a $40 Billion USD company headquartersed in the U.S, is implementing JDEdwards OneWorld Xe at everyone of their locations around the globe, and is looking to fill some positions for their European Implementation team.

They are currently doing implementations in Germany and the UK. In 2009 they will be doing implementations in Asia and Africa. They do like to hire candidates who have a solid understanding of the English language as well as being fluent in other languages.

While they are open to hiring anyone from throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, etc. any candidates from the Netherlands or Germany would be highly desired.

I need the following JDEdwards OneWorld Business Analysts:

1.to support Order to Cash

2.to support Inventory (Distribution)

3.to support a custom application, but candidate should have experience with Financials (commodities experience would be a huge plus)

4.to support a custom application, but candidate should have experience with Financials (commodities experience would be a huge plus)

5.to support a custom application, but candidate should have experience with Financials (commodities experience would be a huge plus)
6.Application Support for heading up and managing a team in the customer support (Help Desk) area for all JDEdwards related issues for users throughout Europe. Responsible for supporting customers from the time the calls come in through to issue resolution – Candidate must have solid understanding of JDEdwards OneWorld ERP System, knowledge of various and multiple applications. Candidate should have experience with similar responsibilities. Knowledge of the German language would be very helpful in this position.
7.Application Support Analyst responsible for the support of JDEdwards OneWorld users and troubleshooting 2nd and 3rd line Business applications to closure. Candidate would need to have 1+ year experience with JDEdwards OneWorld as a Functional Business Analyst or in a similar Help Desk/Support role. Knowledge of the German language would be very helpful in this position.

PS- a couple of positions are open in Illinois, USAThey will do an H1b Visa transfer for positions in the U.S.

a) Business Analyst with 5plus years experience with JDEdwards OneWorld, must have extensive knowledge in the functionality of the JDEdwards ERP System; need to have expertise with the Manufacturing modules – This candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the particular modules/applications at various locations. Candidates MUST HAVE completed at least two full life cycle implementations to be considered for this position.

b)Implementation Manager with 5+ yrs experience with JDEdwards OneWorld, must have extensive knowledge in the functionality of the JDEdwards ERP System; need to have expertise with the Distribution modules – This candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Business Analyst -responsible for implementing the Distribution Modules at various locations. Candidates MUST HAVE completed numerous full life cycle implementations and have managed a team of B/A’s to be considered for this position.

Technologist - Catalytic Reforming, Alkylation and Isomerisation

Hi

My client- a highly visible global MNC leader- is looking for a Technologist in Bangalore!

The particular group provides technical support services to refiners in the areas of catalytic reforming, alkylation and polymerisation.

The selected person would be responsible for leading and organising informational exchange conferences, technology developments .

We are looking for a person with atleast 7yrs refinery operations support experience.

May I request you to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com?

General Manager- Civil -Power plant in coastal Andhra

Here is an exciting opportunity!

Imagine a company in the infrastructure company that isnt owned by a family!!

Would you not be itching to work with a bunch of professionals?? Among the fastest growing groups in India- with an outlay of over 14000MW of power projects in the anvil, my client has interests in both thermal and hydel based power plants.

We are on the lookout for a GM to handle a 2400MW super critical thermal power plant in AP! The ideal person would have had exposure to handling marine projects and excellent man management skills.

Please reach out to menon@optionsindia -and I shall be glad to provide as much details as possible. Have a great day!!

Options in Abu Dhabi-Major roads project!

This is a mandate from my NPA partner! I quote;

"Our client is one of the largest and most successful design consultancies in the Gulf Region of the United Arab Emirates. The consultancy has successfully completed a large number of infrastructure projects around the Gulf Region. They are one of a select group which has been invited to tender for a major road maintenance and rehabilitation project in the Abu Dhabi Region.

Contracts will be for an initial term of one year but may be extended a further twelve months depending on further extension of the contract by the Department of Transport. If successful you will be appointed directly by our client and there could well be other opportunities at the conclusion of this project.

The project staff on this team will work with a Planning, Study, Evaluation, Tender and Work Orders Preparation team under one Project Manager and will compliment each other across all aspects of the project. Positions required for the Site Supervision Team are as follows:

Resident Engineer
Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of 15 years experience in Roads and Bridges construction and maintenance.

Assistant Resident Engineers (2)
Civil Engineering graduates with a minimum of 10 years experience in Roads and Bridges construction and maintenance.

Material Engineer
Civil Engineering graduate or similar with a minimum of 10 years experience in construction materials and materials testing in roads and bridges projects.

Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering graduate with a minimum of 8 years experience in electrical engineering associated with roads and bridges.

Quantity Surveyor
Civil Engineering graduate with 5 years experience, or a Diploma qualified person with 10 years experience in QS and contract measurements and setting out on highways or similar works.


Site Inspector
Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of 3 years experience in site supervision of highways or similar works.

Land Surveyors (3)
Civil Engineering or Surveying graduates with a minimum of 4 years experience in land surveying and setting out for roads and bridges construction.

Material Inspectors (4)
Civil Engineering graduates with at least 3 years experience in a related field.

Laboratory Technicians (2)
University graduates in a related field with at least 3 years experience in Laboratory and field testing in roads and bridges.

Very competitive project rates in the low tax regime of the Gulf Region will be negotiated with the successful appointees and a range other benefits will apply. ".

Unquote.

Please feel free to connect menon@optionsindia.com and I shall be glad to give any pointers!!

Options for civil engineers-Road project in Abu Dhabi

Here is a mandate from one of my international associates!

The client is one of the significant and most successful design consultancies in the Gulf Region of the United Arab Emirates. The consultancy has been highly successful in a large number of infrastructure projects around the Gulf Region over many years. They are one of a select group who have been invited to tender for a major road maintenance and rehabilitation project in the Abu Dhabi Region.

Contracts will be for an initial term of one year which may be extended a further twelve months depending on further extension of the contract by the Department of Transport. If successful you will be appointed directly by our client and there could well be other opportunities at the conclusion of this project.

The project staff on this team will work with a Site Supervision team under one Project Manager and will compliment each other across all aspects of the project. Positions required are as follows:

Project Manager
Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of 20 years experience in general roads and bridges maintenance and rehabilitation with significant project management experience on large scale infrastructure projects.

Design Engineer
Civil Engineering graduate with at least 10 years experience in road design. Significant maintenance experience preferred.

Traffic Engineer
Civil Engineering graduate (Masters degree in Traffic Engineering preferred) with a minimum of 10 years experience in operational traffic analysis.

Bridge Engineer
Civil Engineering graduate (Masters Degree) in structure engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience in bridges and structure maintenance.

Planning Engineer
Engineering Graduate with a minimum of 8 years experience in construction engineering and management. (Masters Degree in Construction Management is preferred).

Road Inspector
Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of 3 years experience in highway engineering.

Database Specialist
University degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum of 2 years experience in database design, administration and maintenance.

Land Surveyor
Civil Engineering or Surveying graduate with a minimum of 4 years experience in setting out for Civil works.

CAD Operators (2)
Engineering Graduates with a minimum of 2 years experience using AutoCAD, MS Road or similar in highway design.

Very competitive project rates in the low tax regime of the Gulf Region will be negotiated with the successful appointees and a range other benefits will apply.

Should you be aware of any desirous of knowing more, please direct them to menon@optionsindia.com

Techno-economic process engineer @ Bangalore

I have an enquiry from a highly visible MNC, worldwide leader -with activities that span upstream exploration and production activities as well as downstream chemical, gas and refinery operations.

The mandate is for a Chemical engineer with about 10years experience, who will need to provide technical and economic feasibility guidance to exploratory and bench-scale process research programmes! Some one with a strong business accumen, to be able to help make decisions regarding investment by the group into new initiatives...

Should you be aware of anyone-desirous of working in a world class environment, and work with teams capable of producing leading-edge technical solutions, that will be key to the future of the energy business-please feel free to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com for more details!

Senior Project Manager- Open cast mine in New Zealand

This role encourages the appointee to become involved in a wide range of mining and specific engineering projects within a mining environment. The company is a major player in the coal mining industry in New Zealand and offers very interesting and challenging projects and excellent career progression.

Responsibilities will involve all aspects of project management including development, scope, scheduling and budgets, resourcing, implementing, monitoring and reporting performance. Other issues will include health and safety, setting objectives and KPI’s, developing systems and project planning.

You’ll need a mining engineering or geosciences degree. Your experience thus far in your career should include at least five years in mine planning, mine design and geotechnical engineering. You’ll have an expert understanding of geotechnical engineering issues and understand computerized mine planning and design, project and risk management and you’ll have great communication and leadership skills.

Should you be aware of any one interested, please feel free to reach out!

RSVP Nanduri Ravi Shankar <nravishankar@optionsindia.com>,

Engineering Geologist for New Zealand

This role arises with one of New Zealand’s premier coal miners in the northern region of the North Island. The company is looking to add to its technical team so as to provide clear interpretations and understanding of the coal reserves in the their North Island underground and open cast operations.

Responsibilities will include assessment of ground conditions, geotechnical risk and the technical feasibility of mine planning, assisting with quarterly and 15 month schedules and maintaining strata management plans through regular forecasting of geological hazards. You will supervise surface and underground geological/geotechnical investigations, provide regular mapping of the seam and develop accurate Vulcan geotechnical databases and models.

You’ll need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geology and a minimum of three years experience as an applied Geologist. Strong computer skills (ideally Vulcan modeling software), a sound working knowledge of geotechnology and excellent communication and report writing skills are required.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated in line with experience.

Please call A K Menon for further information on +919849040820 or apply online quoting reference to menon@optionsindia.com

Semiconductor, Wafer Fab professionals for Australia

Here is an opportunity for topnotch Engineering, scientific and other technical professionals to be working in an independent private R&D developing very cutting edge technology. This technology development is funded by international companies licensed to commercialise the technology in various global markets!!

A client of my NPA affiliate, the company currently employs over 400 scientists, engineers, and support staff and their multidisciplinary teams include expertise from many areas, including digital and analog VLSI design, software engineering, mechanical engineering, organic and physical chemistry, microelectromechanical systems, materials science, ASIC design, network architecture, test systems, industrial design, factory automation, optics, cryptography, and imaging science.

The company is in a very high growth plan and is in the process of recruiting some 25+ different positions (with new roles continually coming online) and are in that phase of taking products from design/ concept through to full scale manufacture in order to take to the global consumer market.

Some of the indicative positions are as below:

-MEMS Process Development

-Prototype manufacturing

-Material characterisation

-Wafer ATE Engineer

I shall be glad to provide more information -once you reach me out at menon@optionsindia.com.

Oil & Gas professionals for Saudi Arabia

This assignment is being front ended by my NPA partner in the US. And the client is among the biggest players in the world with over 50000 employees.

Positions exist across levels-and functions!

My affiliate has been closely working with them for over 38years now, and helps them hire a variety of professionals, from different nationalities- for positions across the world!! And this is what he has to say;

"(salaries vary by passport) initial salaries are only world competitive; but with their freebies, markups, world's best retirement plan and savings stuff, an american guy who joins them now at anything ~ $100k and stick's it out 10/15 yrs will come back w/ $3 - 12 million in their pocket - I don't know of anywhere safe where a guy can do that - and I know 10/20 + guys who have done that - the key is to stay (particularly if a guy is good) '

Should you be aware of any senior professionals -who may be keen, kindly feel free to reach menon@optionsindia.com, and I shall be glad to provide all the specific details.

Design and Structural Engineers -Hydro projects in Australia

I have a bunch of requirements -all mandates of my NPA partner from Tasmania!

The client attracts motivated electrical/power engineers!

Positions are multiple and professionals would participate in teams engaged in the design of:

o Substations, equipment and layouts;
o Protection, control, metering and SCADA systems;
o Transmission line design and location;
o Undertake liaison with site work and provide advice as necessary; and
o Exercise autonomy in applying technical knowledge and judgement.
o Prepare feasibility studies for major electrical engineering projects;
o Prepare business cases based on technical expertise, reasoned argument, financial assessment and risk analysis;

We are also looking for a senior Mechanical Engineering Project Manager. They’ll need excellent English for this role as well as experience managing and mentoring staff on industrial projects

Should you be aware of anyone wiling to relocate to Australia, please feel free to reach me out -menon@optionsindia.com and I shall be glad to fill you in with all the necessary details!

Senior Offshore Gas opportunities in Australia!!

Here are some exciting opportunities -that one of my NPA partner from Australia has been working on.

1.Pipeline Project Manager-

The incumbent would manage the Offshore Installation Contract of the pipeline & umbilical including pre-commissioning.

The key responsibility areas would be managing Personnel, Contractors, Safety, Time Frame, Budget including Helicopter Services, Marine Warranty Services & Offshore Personnel. Obtain outstanding Regulatory Approvals, Manage Design, Installations & Validation.

2.Senior Petroleum Engineer-

The person will provide support to the Exploration department on a particular Project with involvement in other projects. Refine resources & recoverable volumes (with Geo scientists) - particularly factors as derived from Simulation Modeling. Optimisation of Field Developments with regard to Reservoir Properties, Well Count, Pipeline Layout & Control Systems in conjunction with Geo scientists, Process Engineers & Sub sea Engineers. Well test design, implementation, test design, planning for future production plus consider alternate development scenarios.

3. Senior Geologist

Responsible for: Prospect Generation, Regional Geology, Risking & Volumetric Calculation, Petroleum System Analysis, Basin Modeling, Sequence Stratigraphy, Production Geology, Petrophysics, Palynology & Geological Well Operations.

4.Production Asset Supervisor

Set up and implement HSEC monitoring reporting systems for producing assets (routine & non-routine) plus for the Company to act as an Operator. Carry out an internal review of the (outsourced) Facility Operator. Ensure compliance with the Companies’ HSEC Management System including Risk and Vessel Safety. Prepare Remedial Plans as required and carry out Due Diligence studies and Audits both onshore and offshore.

5.Process Engineer

Conduct offshore and onshore engineering studies & detail design of Downstream Plants.Optimise processes & develop new & underdeveloped hydrocarbon resources plus provide technical support for future operations & maintenance issues. Develop Engineering Packages, Change Activities, Conceptual Designs, Project Management, Review Consultants Designs, Equipment Sizing, Modeling & Optimising pipeline size using PIPESIM, HAZOP Participation, Sizing studies using HYSYS, in a team & independently

6.Project Cost & Planning engineer

Assist Head of Engineering & Project Managers with Project Cost Planning, Cost Control, Project Works, Resource Planning & Scheduling. Ensure that Costs are Planned, Estimates are provided & Costs Controlled. Weekly & Monthly Reports including Cash Flow, Estimates, and Cost Analysis. Assist with Tender Analysis, Documentation, Measurement of Works, Valuations & Analysis of Claims. Liaise with all Finance Groups to ensure all Project Costs are Accounted Correctly. Control and manage Costs, Time & Resources.

7.Senior project engineer (FPSO)

Provide Engineering expertise for the Project including FPSO. Coordinate & Manage all Top Side interfaces. Liaise with (FPSO) Contractors & monitor & report on all activities.This person would be required to start in Kuala Lumpur with the Design Contractor, then to Singapore during Construction, then to HO in Australia.

Should you know anyone who would be keen -do feel free to reach menon@optionsindia.com and I shall be glad to address all your queries. All these jobs are long term-and have salaries and benefits in line with international companies.

Project manager- Mumbai-MNC player Ethernet and TDM wireless backhaul solutions.

Here is another opportunity -this time for an Israeli company for opertaions in Mumbai.

There a few positions to handle /manage national projects and overall responsibility for project activities

· Managing expectations from customer and management

· Preparation of reports, schedules, responsibility matrix etc for management, sub-contractors and customers


· Degree/ Diploma major in telecommunication, electronic, electrical engineering or related fields with minimum 5 years experience in telecommunications preferably in microwave industry

· Experience in management skill in project engineering and setting up of project team

· Wide knowledge in radio technically and Network Management System (NMS)

· Ability to converse in English

· Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment

· Able to travel within short notice

Should you be able to revert with someone -who will fit into the groove, do let me know. I am reachable at +919849030820

Marketing Head- India- MNC WiMAX and wireless industry

This is through another affiliate whose client, who with more than 3 million units deployed in 150 countries, is the world’s leading provider of innovative WiMAX and wireless broadband network solutions, designed to enable Personal Broadband to improve lifestyles and productivity with portable and mobile data, VoIP, video and other services.

The client is looking for some to head India Market Development

Responsibilities

The incumbent, reporting to the VP of Corporate Strategy, will lead the corporate market development efforts in developing strategies and tactics for expanding the client's presence in service provider networks in India.

Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for anticipating customer and industry trends, and identifying / driving customer (OEM, integrators, local manufacturing and service providers), industry and company relationships,. The candidate will perform deep dives into selected strategic accounts to setup.

Primary Responsibilities:


The primary focus of the job is to figure out the client's long term business approach to Indian market which includes creating and closing partnerships, with key OEMs, channel partners, SI/services partners, software development companies, etc. This position will recommend key strategies for ALVR market entry and setup. The position will focus on setting up infrastructure for ALVR success in long term (3 – 5 years).

The ideal person would perhaps have:

* 10+ years of experience in the Telecom / Wireless industries.
* Demonstrated success in developing new business with wireless carriers and service providers.
* Proven experience in setting up large multimillion dollar deals.

Should you be aware of someone, please do feel free to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com!!

NPA- Jobs in India-Investment Research Director- Asia/Middle East/Former Soviet Union

Here is a mail from my NPA affiliate in the US!!

I am looking for market-savvy, entrepreneurial individuals who thrive on
risk, are brilliant analysts, who can prepare reports and accurate studies
of risks and investment potential on behalf of US clients playing in a
volatile global market. The right individual will be successful in both
team and solo environments, in a number scenarios and capacities. They will
be vital in deal sourcing, company analysis and evaluation, undertaking due
diligence, evaluating technology advantages and sustainability, assessing
technology commercialization potential, preparing industry and country
studies, providing market analysis, etc. Much of this activity will be in
emerging markets of Asia, Middle Eastern, and Former Soviet Union countries.

This individual will work remotely for the first couple of years
domestically and then will be given an ex-patriot package to move to their
respective geographies (i.e. Asia or Middle East or FSU). This Investment
Research Director will establish an office in one of these geographies and
be given an equity position in the company. This is a great opportunity to
establish a new business in an emerging market territory.


Profile of the Ideal Candidate for Investment Research Director

1. The ideal candidate has investment experience in emerging Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
2. Candidates may have worked for a private equity firm, mutual fund or investment bank involved with investment in/or acquisition of public and private corporations.
3. Candidates must be willing to live or work in the countries of their expertise.
4. Academic background (graduate and/or post-graduate degrees) in technical and/or business fields – for example, engineering, computer science, or telecommunications with a business minor.
5. Ten or more years of work experience, ideally with technology-based products, sales or services. Experience in multiple industries is a plus.
6. Should be comfortable working in an unsupervised environment and be entrepreneurial.
7. Should be a self-starter and problem solver.
8. Above average appetite for risk and be able to handle rejection.
9. Good sales and people skills – either professionally acquired or innate.
10. Good writing and analytical skills.
11. Strong business skills and familiarity with finance and economics, plus
knowledge of global emerging opportunities.

Required Attributes

Must agree to undergo a comprehensive background check and be able to provide personal and professional references as required as part of the interview process.
Up to 50% of time will be traveling to the country or countries of specialization.

Expat jobs in India- VP Operations &Maintenance- Roads

This is a mandate we are working on-courtesy a NPA associate from Thailand.

For a MNC client in the infrastructure business, we are on the look out for some professionals in the Expressway/Highway domain.

The person- who would be based in Bangalore -would be reponsible for the following :

· To direct & manage the highway maintenance (both structural and pavement) programme of all the highway concessions.
· To oversee and participate in all engineering and project management activities related to highway maintenance and operations.
· To formulate, implement and monitor project specific maintenance strategies and performance of all highways maintenance operations.

The salary would be extremely attractive- in line with expat packages for similar professionals, and would not be a constraint for attracting the best talent.

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com

HR Manager- MNC KPO @Hyderabad

Hi
One of our clients..a very highly visible global leader is setting up a KPO in Hyderabad-and we re looking for a dynamic HR person-to drive the same.

The ideal person would be an MBA with about 9-10yrs exp- with the last 2-3 yrs exposure to a growing IT/ITES firm -and familiar with all the dynamics of 'recruitment to retention' of knowledge workers.
The role would initially involve setting up, single handed, the processes to hire about 200 professionals in the next 2 yrs, handle the HR operations, and align the culture in line with the global practices.
Should you be aware of any person-who is strong conceptually, and has a long term interest in Hyderabad-and growing with my client's diverse businesses, please feel free to connect to me.
RSVP- menon@optionsindia.com

Vice President level positions in Consulting -Delhi

Last week on my trip to Gurgaon, I had the pleasure of interacting with the Managing Director of the Indian operations of a very interesting company.

They are in the business of " performance improvement", helping clients achieve their goals by improving the knowledge, skill, effort and commitment of their employees, channels, customers and suppliers.

In a little over 25yrs of existence, the company employs over over 1000 people, billing some 350 million Euros annually and with over over 2000 active clients-most of them marquee names!!

Well, they now need 3 or 4 key persons at their Delhi office to make the India story true! I will like to believe its a startup environment, doing high end consulting, (it doesnt come cheap, you know!!)-and needs an evangelist to roll out their plans across the country.

The different roles on offer now are :

1. Conceptualize, design & deliver sophisticated communication solutions for our clients in the areas of employee /response management, employee/customer events, CRM and digital communication

2. Heading the L&D team. ie Direct the set‐up and delivery of Learning and Education projects -involving Training Need Analysis, conceptualization, design & delivery of customised learning solutions for clients.

3. Compensation & benefits specialist- Some who can develop expertise in respect of the Indian tax regime and its application to the employee benefits marketing

4. An E-learning expert. One who can handle Instructional Design/ training delivery/ content and project execution. Hands‐on experience in developing Instructor Led Training (ILT) / WLT / CBT.

Self starters, with a fire in the belly, and work out of their skin, are encouraged to reach out to me at 9849040820 after mailing a brief of their profile to menon@optionsindia.!!

CFO -Leading infrastructure group

Couple of our clients are looking for senior Finance professionals to drive the company forward!
Openings exist at Delhi and Hyderabad-for topnotch professionals who have been exposed to raising and utilising funds of over 1000 crores.

An ideal candidate would have had exposure to either Power or Real estate businesses, and would have handled large institutional investors-apart from the Bg FOUR consulting firms.

We are looking at those with 15plus years exp -and are itching for some challenging assignment asap. The positions are confidential, and I shall be glad to address any offline comments!

Should you come across someone exciting, please mail menon@optionsindia

Dupont calling Scientists, doctrates returning to India!

I am sure some of us would have seen a lot of information in the press of late, about Dupont opening its Knowledge centre in Hyderabad, India. The sixth in the world-but the only one in India- it is unique in the sense -all other centres would all be focussed on a specific vertical, the knowledge centre @Hyderabad has a great bandwidth-to accomodate specialists across the functions.

Should you know any one of your relations- who have done PhD or post doctrate work abroad- and has about 8yrs experience -and would love to be part of a team doing path breaking work, do feel free to mail me( menon@optionsindia.com)

Immediately we are working on urgent openings

1. .Regulatory Science lead

2. Industrial Biotechnology Lead

Design & Engineering professionals @Hyderabad

One of our clients is emerging to be a major player in the power sector in India. Promoted by a bunch of professionals, and backed by topnotch financial investor communities- and participation by insitutional investors, has won projects totalling upto 14000 MW- across Thermal ( both gas and coal based) and Hydel projects.

The client is engaged in 'concept to comissioning' concept-and so has specialist organisations pitching in for the various aspects.

Specifically, for their engineering & design of thermal power projects, we are looking to ramp up the middle and senior management team at Hyderabad in a big way.

The opportunities exist for professionals with 5-15 yrs experience in the power plant design. Experts from mechanical/electrical/civil -and instrumentation professionals are encouraged to apply for openings across different levels and function.

We have positions for those with hands on exp to coal handling plant, ash handling, water treatment plants, HVAC , fire protection & safety, piping, structural design etc.

All position are based in Hyderabad and would involve travelling!

Should you be aware of some one interested and competent please reach out to sameer@optionsindia.com!

Accounts Manager-Aviation consultancy -Dubai

Our client is a premium Aviation Consultants engaged in Strategic Consultancy for commercial/ cargo /business jets.

The Accounts manager, based at the head office in Dubai/Sharjah would be responsible for all accounts and costing issues. The person is expected to drive Feasibility Studies and provide the MIS required to advice clients.Reporting to the Director, the person will be responsible for all the finance and costing function.

We are ideally looking for a Chartered Accountant with about 3 yrs experience in an airline company-with hands on experience in costing, MIS -and familiar with financial modelling.

Should you be aware of anyone, please reach out to jyothish@optionsindia.com and we could provide you with more inputs!

COO/CEO for a JV -Coal industry

Our client is a JV that has been instructed by the Government of India -with the Intent of Joint Allocation of Fatehpur East non-coking coal block in the state of Chhattisgarh to 5 IPP’s (Parties ) for captive mining of coal to meet their proportionate share of coal requirements for their power projects.

We are presently on the look out for a COO/CEO for the company.

The person will be responsible for leading the team of professionals in

a) achieving the milestones leading to commencement of mining activity including obtaining mining lease, preparation of geology report , mining plan, business plan, budgeting , financial reporting etc.,

b) Lead the team for proper operation of the mine:

¨ By optimizing mineable quality
¨ Minimizing mining cost
¨ Demonstrate operational leadership from the front to create a cohesive environment
¨ Responsibilities would include handling coal mines division, liaisoning with authorities and execution of coal mines.

The person is likely to be based at Raipur.

Should you be aware of anyone competent and willing to handle the assignment, please feel free to reach me - either at +919849040820 or menon@optionsindia.com. I shall be glad to address any queries they may have!




Qualifications:

¨ Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in mining and should be conversant with planning and operations of large mechanized open cast coal mines (Preferably Mine engineer ). Out of the 20 at least 3/5 years at Senior Management Levels is desirable.
¨ Should have experience in supervision and control of mining operations.
¨ Should have exposure of computer techniques in mine planning
¨ Good track record of experience in mining industry
¨ Should be conversant with all the regulatory issues pertaining to the industry.

Mining professionals in India!

One of our clients -has some urgent requirements of Mining engineers - with about 5-20 years experience in dredging/ exploration - planning activities!

The company has some major interests in Indonesia-and India ( in Orissa & Chattisgarh)-and is looking at some great talent. The professionals would operate from Hyderabad ( for the Indian openings) and Singapore ( for the Indonesian operations) and would be open to travelling at short notices!

Should you be aware of anyone exciting, please do let me know. I shall be glad to share all the inputs required !

Have a great week ahead!

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com

Director- Intelligent Buildings business in India

Earlier this evening, an associate of mine called me up to discuss a very challenging and interesting mandate -that of identifying a Director for a very highly visible MNC organisation for spearheading a new business into India.

The company has been succesfully extending its service offerings-integrated systems, integrated services and integrated applications to have a centralized control of network communication services and resources while planning the infrastructure for intelligent buildings-across the world, and now wish to explore tapping the booming Indian real estate/infrastructure story.

We are looking for essentially topnotch professionals with atleast 15-20yrs experience- in domains like global facility management, infrastructure ( & engineering)management, network and electrical solutions, or those who have provided integrated communications services to the latest airport projects.

It is a great opportunity for returning Indians- with a proven track record in the infrastructure management companies around the world- to help some of the world's largest companies implement multi-networked buildings-and help businesses to increase productivity, create revenue and cut costs!

Should you be aware of any professional with experience in infrastructure management/ engineering, please feel free to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com

Have a great weekend!

Some of the HOT Jobs ...Hyderabad/Chennai and Vizag

The new year is always a good time to take stock -and so here are some of the exciting and HOT opportunities that we are presently working on:

* Leadership positions in a real estate/infrastructure company -funded by Lehman Brothers-positions based in Hyderabad/Visakhapatnam.

*Leadership position in a European Multinational in the Animal Nutrition-setting up a holding company in Chennai.

*Leadership positions in a startup venture -founded by technocrats, and funded by investors like GE and Credit Suisse- for businesses to be operated in power, petrochemical, SEZ, airports and other infrastructure projects in India and the Middle East. One would probably realise that most infrastructure companies in India, barring L&T, are controlled by business families-and so in that context, there has been a considerable interest in senior management professionals looking for entrepreneurial roles.

* Principal/Director/Associate positions in a new 400m USD fund being launched -focussing on the power sector. The fund is being promoted by the first India focused Power project development and investment company to be listed on Alternate Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange-with an operational joint venture with Lehman Brothers of USA, for investment in the power sector in India.

*CFO positions in Hyderabad for different industries:

-an infrastructure company floated by a consortium of ICICI Ventures, Nagarjuna construction company and Maytas

-real estate company with funding from Lehmann Brothers

-PE firm

-IT start up

*Senior management positions for civil engineers in real estate/infrastructure companies in Hyderabad, Chennai. Positions exist for professionals with experience in any of the following sectors- residential, commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality and SEZ.

* Investment Manager for a Singapore based Asic focussed Logistics REIT. Based in Chennai the person will need to develop business strategies and evaluating business opportunities both locally and in overseas. This will entail pursuing potential investments and asset acquisitions locally and overseas, developing new business set-ups (including build-to-suit arrangements), investing in real estate projects as well as structure and negotiate deals for asset acquisitions.

* A wide spectrum of openings in IT companies- both in the product and services space. Some of the openings are

-Head of International sales for a services firm.

-Head of Domestic sales for an Indian product company.

-VP /Delivery Head for an IT solutions company in the supply chain domain.

-VP Implementation to spearhead the roll out of mini ERP.

-Corporate Communications Head.

-Executive Assistant to CEO.

-Linux Architect

-Company secretary and Legal Head.

I guess I should leave it at this, and start working on closing some of these positions !!

Should you want any specific information, I shall be glad to address them. Please feel free to reach me out on menon@optionsindia.com, or sms me at +919849040820 and I shall be sure to respond to you as soon as I can!!

Have a great weekend!