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Head of Research Central London (4-5 days per week in office) £130,000 - £180,000 + Equity + Bi-Annual Salary Reviews + Annual Performance-Based Equity Refresh Are you an accomplished AI Research or Machine Learning leader looking to build and lead a research function from the ground up, while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge LLMs, vision models and agentic systems solving complex, real-world problems within a highly regulated industry? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the AI research strategy within an ambitious early-stage technology business, where model quality, accuracy and explainability are fundamental to the product. You will set the research roadmap, build and develop a high-performing research team and lead the most technically challenging work. This will include model training and fine-tuning, agentic systems, evaluation infrastructure, distillation, failure analysis and continuous improvement using real-world feedback. While leadership remains a crucial aspect of the role, this specific position would suit someone looking to remain hands-on and work alongside the team on future developments. The ideal candidate will have significant applied AI research or ML engineering experience, alongside proven leadership experience taking research through to production. You will combine deep technical capability with strong research judgement and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively across engineering, product, commercial teams and customers. The Role: Own the AI research strategy, roadmap and build-vs-adapt decisions. Build, lead and develop a team of AI researchers and engineers. Lead hands-on development across LLMs, vision models and agentic systems. Own evaluation, benchmarking, model quality and continuous improvement. Partner with product, engineering and commercial teams to deliver research into production. The Person: 5+ years' applied AI research or ML engineering experience. Proven experience leading technical teams and research through to production. Hands-on expertise with LLM/vision model training, fine-tuning, agents and evaluation. Strong understanding of model quality, benchmarking and production ML systems. Excellent research judgement, ownership and communication skills. Reference Number: BBBH280473 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job title: Test Automation Engineer Location: Glasgow or Northampton (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £336 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Sector: Financial Services Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Test Automation Engineer (SDET) to join a leading Financial Services organisation on a long-term contract. This role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing automated test frameworks from the ground up for Windows Services and WPF desktop applications within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to candidates with a strong background in C# test automation, who are passionate about improving software quality through robust automated testing and continuous improvement practices. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain automated test frameworks from scratch using .NET/C#. * Design and develop automated test packs for Windows Services and WPF desktop applications. * Create and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites. * Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to define testing requirements. * Identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution. * Improve testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage across multiple applications. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and quality assurance best practices. * Ensure high levels of software quality, reliability, and performance. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong recent commercial experience in Test Automation using C#/.NET. * Proven experience building automation frameworks and test packs from the ground up. * Experience testing Windows Services and WPF applications. * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and automation best practices. * Experience creating and maintaining automated regression and integration test suites. * Ability to work effectively within Agile delivery teams. * 5+ years of recent, relevant industry experience. Desirable Skills * Experience working within large enterprise or Financial Services environments. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Knowledge of performance and non-functional testing approaches. * Experience mentoring developers and testers on automation best practices. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled SDET/Test Automation Engineer with strong C#/.NET automation expertise and a track record of building testing frameworks from scratch. Experience with desktop application testing, Windows Services, and WPF environments is essential. Candidates from web-focused automation backgrounds without desktop application experience are unlikely to be suitable for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in enhancing software quality and automation capability within a high-profile Financial Services programme. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior support engineer specialist- Rates Trade Support Banking This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Senior support engineer specialist to join the Rates Trade Support team of this Banking business This role is open now for applications and interviews Role details Title: Senior support engineer specialist Business area Rates Trade Support Banking Tools: Markitwire, Calypso Business area: interest rate swaps, inflation swaps, cross currency swaps, bonds, futures, options, fras etc including structured rates products Salary £80,000- £120,000 base plus bonus and benefits Location: London City This is an opportunity for a Senior support engineer specialist to join the Rates Trade Support team of this Banking business As the Senior support engineer specialist within the Rates Trade Support team, you will be accountable for the execution of assigned on-desk trade support activities in a timely, accurate and efficient basis. This will include ownership of the Book, validate and amend trades, affirm and allocate trades in Markitwire, Calypso and TOMs. You will be acountable for the execution of assigned of trade support activities for International Rates Trading that require specialized handling and skills applying in-depth product knowledge. Support the introduction of new products, technology and processes. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Capital Markets Trading & Sales, Product Operations and other stakeholder groups Role requiremnents Expereince in trade support Expereince supporting rates or structured interest rates trading desk Expert knowledge of Markitwire and Calypso, extensive experience in building non-standard trades including modelling trades in Calypso and Markitwire for pricing This role is open now for applications and interviews For more information and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV for more information To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job title: DevOps Engineer Location: Glasgow or Northampton (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £336 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Sector: Financial Services Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with AWS/.NET/C# expertise to join a leading Financial Services organisation. This role sits within an operational engineering team focused on reliability, automation, cloud infrastructure, and platform support. The position combines elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and software development, requiring a strong AWS background alongside the ability to contribute to C# development activities. The successful candidate will work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to enhance platform stability, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency across cloud-based environments. Key Responsibilities * Support and enhance AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure. * Drive DevOps best practices, including CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code. * Contribute to Site Reliability Engineering initiatives, focusing on system resilience, monitoring, and performance. * Develop and maintain tools, services, and automation solutions using C#/.NET. * Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities for operational improvement. * Work collaboratively with development teams to ensure reliable and scalable deployments. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions across cloud environments. * Participate in incident management and root cause analysis activities. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience with AWS Cloud technologies. * Proven background in DevOps engineering and automation. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. * Hands-on experience with C#/.NET development. * Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices. * Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex technical issues. * Minimum 5 years' recent, relevant industry experience. Desirable Skills * Experience within Financial Services environments. * Knowledge of cloud security and governance best practices. * Experience with containerisation technologies and orchestration platforms. * Familiarity with monitoring and observability tooling. Ideal Candidate You will be a technically strong AWS and DevOps professional with a passion for operational excellence and automation. While strong C# skills are preferred, candidates with exceptional AWS and DevOps expertise and some .NET development experience will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on critical cloud platforms within a complex Financial Services environment. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Cyber Service Integration Manager This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Cyber Service Integration Manager to join the thriving Cyber team in this thriving investment bank as they grow their Service Integration Manager - Cyber team Role details Title: Service Integration Manager - Cyber Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 Focus of the role: the first-line service-management framework for Cyber services Location: London City and home working hybrid (50/50%) The Cyber Service Integration Manager is responsible for owning and operating the first-line service-management framework for Cyber services supporting EMEA, Americas Division (inc Canada & Brazil) and APAC. This includes end-to-end service integration, international service reporting, service catalogue management, SLA and KPI governance, service-performance controls and continual improvement. Operating within the EMEA-led SIAM integration hub, the role will coordinate Cyber teams, regional technology teams, intragroup providers and third-party suppliers to provide a consistent, controlled and evidence-based view of Cyber service performance across supported regions and entities. Key Accountabilities End-to-End Cyber Service Integration International and Cross-Regional Integration Cross-Supplier and Cross-Function Coordination Cyber Service Performance, Risk and Resilience Governance and Integrated Service Reviews Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement Continual Improvement and Service Maturity International Cyber Service Reporting, Catalogue and SLA Management Skills and Experience Strong experience in IT Service Management or service integration within a complex, multi-supplier environment Strong experience supporting Cyber or security services as managed end-to-end services Ability to influence Cyber, technology, regional and supplier teams without direct authority Experience with ServiceNow ITIL v4/5 This role is open now for applications, for more information and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV- Good luck ("service manager" or "service management") and integration and cyber and and security and ServiceNow and itil and siam and bank ("service manager" or "service management") and integration and cyber and security and (ITIL OR SIAM OR BANK) ("service manager" or "service management") and integration and cyber and security and ITIL and SIAM To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

* Support implementation of the schedule for main asset physical security surveys. * Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate/ proportionate Physical security controls - policies, processes, standards and guidance, with input from internal and external stakeholders as required. * Support Physical Security incidents and investigations, if required. * Support the People Security team, if required. The role is nationally recruited and is suitable for home working but is likely to require significant reimbursable travel for liaison and site visits. Essential * Experience and comfortable working in a change management environment. * Experience in applying Govt. security and National Technical Authority security principles. * Expertise in * conducting physical security/risk assessment surveys. * physical security controls and requirements. * producing, updating and reviewing security policies and processes. * Ability to work both unsupervised or as part of a team. * High level of literacy with experience in using MS suite of products. * Ability to visit customers estate estate, some of which are remote (Driving). BPSS/SC eligible LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

As a Financial Analyst your role will be to provide high-quality financial planning, reporting and analytical support to the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, assisting in the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, product costing and business planning activities, whilst ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making across the organisation. Corporate Duties: Support the Finance Planning & Analysis Lead in coordinating the annual budget setting process, ensuring budget templates are issued, completed, and returned in line with agreed timescales. Assist in the preparation and consolidation of budget, forecast and medium-term financial planning information, ensuring accuracy, completeness and consistency across directorates. Produce routine financial reports, analysis and management information to support reporting requirements for Executive Team, Board, Committees and other stakeholders. Support the compilation of monthly management accounts and forecast submissions by working closely with Finance Business Partners and reviewing submissions for completeness and accuracy. Maintain reporting schedules and timetables, monitoring progress and following up with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are achieved. Assist with the collection, validation and analysis of financial and operational data to support strategic decision-making and business planning activities. Contribute to the annual product costing and fee review process by collating financial data, maintaining costing models and supporting the preparation of associated documentation and business cases. Support the identification and implementation of process improvements within financial planning and reporting activities, documenting procedures and assisting with testing of new systems or processes. Assist in the preparation of information required for internal and external audits, ensuring supporting documentation is complete, accurate and readily available. Support year-end activities, including the preparation of working papers and schedules required for statutory accounts and Annual Report and Accounts production. Monitor key financial performance indicators and investigate variances, preparing commentary and analysis for review by senior finance colleagues. Maintain financial records, process documentation and reporting guidance to ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial regulations. Deputise for the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead when required. Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and/or grade. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Ability: Ability to communicate complex financial matters, including to a non-financial audience Proven ability to build effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and other stakeholders Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communicator in person, in writing and in electronic media Ability to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs Experience: Good people leadership and management skills Experience and knowledge of Finance systems, processes, and control environments Technical: Must be a part or fully qualified member of a CCAB accounting body or CIMA or making progress towards the achievement of this LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals. Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery. Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies. Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements. Support BAU contract management activities. Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings. Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation. Support and develop members of the Contract Management team. Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance. Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements. Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues. Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

The successful applicant will work within the formal competition process: * Acquisitions of materials, software, services, and maintenance and support requirements. * Applies procurement knowledge to business requirements to support effective procurement approaches. * Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with requirements. * Evaluates supplier proposal responses. * Conducts price and cost analysis. * Evaluates and score supplier responses with regard to pricing and terms/conditions with suppliers. * Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems within competition process. * Analyse risks and identify risk mitigation * Interacts with stakeholders as required. * Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with supplier related issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution. * Support senior staff and management as directed. Basic Qualifications * CIPS or studying for CIPS * Successful track record of managing a variety of procurements, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers. * Strong organisational, written and oral communication skills. * Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. * Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. * Experience negotiating terms and conditions * Experience in the bid and new business proposal phases of a programme. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

OAT Engineer (Operational Acceptance Test Engineer) 1 day per week in Croydon Inside IR35 **candidates must be eligible for SC clearance** Essential: * Ability to work on complex OAT Delivery * Capable of working with stakeholders and technical teams to define non-functional test requirements where there are no requirements documented * OAT knowledge across a range of platforms and technologies * Experience of influencing OAT strategy * Fundamental understanding of OAT and all non functional elements, capable of proving backup/restore, resilience/failover, monitoring, DR * Ability to work with technical teams to co-ordinate and manage the analysis, test execution and technically able to know what is sufficient to prove a given scenario Key technologies used: * Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing * AWS Serverless * AWS FIS (Fault Injection Service) * Core Cloud * Jenkins * Kubernetes * ELK Stack * Dynatrace * Prometheus * Grafana * Crowd Toolset; JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Hardware/Software Project Manager (Hybrid -2/3 days per week onsite) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH280569 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. As a Business Analysis & Consulting - Business Graduate, you'll help clients understand complex challenges and turn their needs into practical solutions. Whether you're gathering requirements, analysing processes, consulting with stakeholders or supporting business change, you'll contribute to meaningful projects across some of the UK's most exciting industries. You'll be trusted with responsibility from day one, collaborating with colleagues and clients to explore problems, identify opportunities and shape solutions that deliver lasting value. At CGI, your perspective is welcomed and your ideas will help solve real-world problems.