About the Role
The Middle East Vendors Team is responsible for the onboarding of new vendors and providing ongoing support for existing vendor relationships within the company. Team members maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, including Managing Directors & Partners, and collaborate with colleagues from different business regions and the firm's corporate office. This role offers significant exposure to the overall business and the opportunity to develop professional networks across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Screen new vendors and assess individual and company profiles
- Set up external contractors in the vendor management system
- Onboard new vendors to the company’s internal systems for payment purposes
- Provide support with internal documentation, reporting, and ad hoc project work
You’re Good At
- Problem solving and analytical tasks
- Structuring hypotheses, building thoughtful analyses, and clarifying undefined problems
- Being flexible, with a keen attention to accuracy
- Demonstrating natural curiosity and critical thinking to understand processes, policies, reports, and internal strategies
- Identifying root causes of issues when they arise
- Working effectively with ambiguity and in an iterative environment
- Communicating and collaborating well within teams
- Managing work, organization, and planning effectively
- Performing successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding, service-oriented environment
- Contributing to multiple work streams simultaneously and prioritizing accordingly
What You'll Bring
- Final-year university student eligible for COOP in January 2027
- An undergraduate degree in any relevant subject
- A background in legal, compliance, or operations is preferred
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
- Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Who You'll Work With
You will work directly with a team of 4 individuals in the Vendors team and engage with a wider Finance team consisting of over 35 individuals. Regular interaction with internal stakeholders at the company is expected.
Additional Info
Employment Type: Internship
Job Type: Temporary for 6 months
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable state and local laws. The company is an E-Verify Employer.
