MCG Talent - Live Roles - W/E 6th April

First things first for this week's live roles…Eid Mubarak to all of our followers partaking! 

It’s the start of Q2 and we’re gearing up for another busy quarter leading into the summer months. 

We’ve got an exciting event coming up:

Next week on Wednesday April 9th 12pm GST we are hosting a live Q&A!

As we head into Q2 of 2025, Justin McGuire, CEO & Co-Founder of MCG Talent, will break down everything he’s seen unfold in Q1, what’s changed, what’s coming next, and what it means for you. 

Whether you’re a candidate looking for your next role or a company searching for top talent, this is your chance to ask questions and get real-time market insights.

Register through the link HERE.

Slightly shorter read this week due to the extended break across the Middle East but the APAC markets are still up and firing.  

As always, reach out if you or anyone you know is the right fit. 

MENA - Priority Roles

 🇶🇦 - Doha - Management Consultants - Customer Strategy.

We are partnered with a Management Consultancy who are looking to grow their Customer Strategy and Design team and are open to new profiles based in Qatar. International Relocation is an option for profiles at an M/SM level with a track record of working in the Consulting space (Big 4 etc).

The role requires an Arabic Speaker and previous experience working in the Customer Strategy field for a Consulting firm in a tier 1 market previously. Please reach out to Dianne Narvaez for a confidential chat if your profile aligns.

APAC - Priority Roles

🇨🇳 Guangzhou, China - Agile Coach. 

MCG are partnered with a Travel/Tech platform who are looking for an Agile Coach who is able to work on a contracting basis to drive a shift to agile methodologies for a large tech team - primarily based out of Guangzhou, China. 

Previous experience working this role is essential and it is time sensitive and open to applicants looking to work on a contractual basis. Must be fluent in both Mandarin and English in order to be considered. Please reach out to Charlie Bowsher for more information. 

🇭🇰 Hong Kong - Photography Manager - Production/Events.

We are working with a leading Production agency who are looking for a Photography Manager to be based out of Hong Kong and working for their client based on the ground in the luxury/arts space. The applicant must have experience managing and producing previously, with a strong track record in the photography space.  

The role reports back to a London HQ so communication skills must be excellent - Cantonese would also be a plus. Applicants should share a portfolio of work upon submission. Please reach out to Charlie Bowsher for more information.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong - Marketing Manager - Tech. 

A leading brokerage has partnered with MCG to find a Marketing Manager with a strong track record in social calendars and content creation. The role is based in Hong Kong and requires a bilingual applicant who has worked in the broker/fs/crypto space previously. 

The role is mid-level and benchmarking around 3-5 years of experience. Ideally someone who can start by the end of May - notice period no longer than two months. 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

• The latest episode on MCG Talent’s Beyond the Business Card Podcast is out now, listen HERE.

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