MCG Talent - Live Roles - W/E 30th March

This year we've worked roles in 15 countries and learnt huge lessons from it - just not in the way you might think.

So far in 2025 we've taken briefs in places like Kuwait City and Manama all the way through to Shanghai and Taipei. 

The difference on a surface level seems immense.

Yes, you have to approach all of those places very differently as there are so many nuances to each BUT...

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻.

There are a set of principles that exist regardless of location:

 ↳ People want to feel respected, valued and seen in their interactions.

↳ Good talent exists everywhere and isn't defined by nationality or location.

↳ People all over the world are driven by the exact same triggers and motivators from one end to the other.

These are true whether you're talking to someone whose first language is Arabic, English, Mandarin, Japanese, French etc etc etc.

The human experience is a lot simpler than we give it credit for and we are all alike in so many ways.

Anyway, good to be back in Hong Kong after a week in Singapore last week and here’s our live roles! 

MENA - Priority Roles

 🇸🇦 - Riyadh - 3D Designer Events Agency.

In-line with recent news in the Events and Entertainment industry, we are partnered with a leading events firm who are looking to expand their team in Riyadh. In order to deliver on a new round of projects they are looking for talented 3D designers who can come in and help from ideation through to execution. 

Candidates who apply should have a strong track record of working in the space and a strong - up to date - portfolio of work. Please reach out to Sherlaine Yu for more information.

🇦🇪Abu Dhabi - Digital Marketing Manager

Our client is a leading Professional Services agency with a strong presence in the region - headquartered in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager who can take full accountability for the digital marketing side of the business and be both hands-on and strategic in regards to the content that is produced. 

The ideal background will have experience working in an ex-consulting/PS environment and someone who has experience working with website management/SEO/Content Calendars. Please reach out to Sherlaine Yu for more information.

🇦🇪 Dubai/Abu Dhabi - Head of Learning and Development - Tech/Consulting.

MCG are working with a leading Tech Consultancy who are looking for an expert in Learning and Development who can step in to help build out an L&D function from 0-1. The ideal applicant should have a background working in Professional Services and has to have regional experience in order to be considered. Experience in building out academies is a plus.

A full JD is available for this role and it’s a senior position that requires a presence on-site five days a week. Please reach out to Dianne Narvaez for a confidential chat if your profile aligns.

APAC - Priority Roles

🇭🇰 Hong Kong - Head of Customer Operations.  

MCG are partnered with a leading FS/Insurance company who are market leaders and have a strong footprint across APAC. They are looking for a Head of Customer Operations who can come in and take accountability for driving the strategy of the business. A full JD is available on request.

The ideal candidate must come from a similar background and has to have experience with underwriting. There is a heavy management aspect to this position and so previous examples of this are essential. Please reach out to Charlie Bowsher for more information.

🇸🇬 Singapore - Comms Lead (Corporate Affairs) - PR Agency. 

MCG have on boarded a new client who are global in footprint - but for this role based out of Singapore. They are looking for a VP of Corporate Affairs to join their business and drive the growth of this vertical on a regional level. A strong background in PR/Comms and proven examples of leading accounts is essential in order to be considered. 

Ex-agency is an ideal background but they would also consider someone client-side looking to transition into an agency role. Ideally, the applicant will already be based in Singapore. Please reach out to Anisha Kukreja for more details. 

🇸🇬 Singapore - Full Stack/ Backend Engineer - Crypto

We are searching for a talented Software Engineer who is based in Singapore (also open to Taipei - fully remote) with node.js/nest/js + AI experience. This role puts you into the heart of a leading tech team who are looking to change the way that the business operates. 

Profiles must have the relevant Tech Stack and experience working in the Crypto space is preferred - fintech will also be considered. Please reach out to Harry Lee for more information.

Please note - due to the high levels of outreach, we are only able to respond to applicants who match the criteria.

Notice Board

• Our Salary Guides for APAC and MENA are both now live and can be downloaded here:
  APAC Salary Guide
  MENA Salary Guide

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