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IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

Head of Digital & Data Our Client is bank based in Central London with offices across Europe. They are looking to recruit an expert candidate for the Head of Digital position – which is an exciting new position. You will have proven track of working within the banking World and delivering digital capabilities for the bank. You must have at least 5 to 10 years expertise in the digital space within the banking World. This is a senior position and will report to the Board at the bank. The Digital & Data Lead role is responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the Bank’s digital products and processes and design and implementation of Bank wide data governance framework. Playing an important role within the Bank’s Digital Transformation programme, the role holder will: • Work with multi-disciplinary teams responsible for researching, designing, building and/or procuring, and releasing transformative user journeys – for both customers and employees. • Responsible for engaging collaboratively with the various business and support functions in order to ensure all interests are represented in the development of the Bank’s future state digital capability and to support the adoption and embedding of new digital processes. • Define the overarching digital products and processes vision, building the roadmaps and leading the prioritisation to deliver that vision in a performant, secure and user focussed way. In doing so, ensure alignment to wider Bank strategy and ensure that maximum business value is achieved. • Accountable for delivering and then driving the continual optimisation of the digital products and processes to support the realisation of a seamless, flexible customer and colleague experience. • Responsible for design and implementation of bank wide data governance framework and ensure businesses and support functions are held accountable for ownership and maintenance of accurate data within the bank’s ecosystem. • Responsible for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities relating to the digital products and processes under development, forging strong, effective relationships with the 1st and 2nd line control functions. • Develop an inclusive and collaborative culture where the advice and knowledge of skilled specialists around user insights, journey and UX design, technology delivery, security and infrastructure are heard and respected in order to develop highly effective digital products through a process of research, ideation and design. • Forge a strong working relationship with Technology and partner with them on the development and delivery of the digital products and processes. • Work closely with stakeholders in Group to accelerate digital development and ensure optimal ways of working. Candidate expertise: • Outstanding SME in digital product and process management and digital user experience design, within the Financial Services industry. • Customer-centric with a strong focus on end user experience and outcomes. • Demonstrable experience in the end to end lifecycle of product and process development, including managing and delivering high quality digital products and processes to end users, from ideation through to delivery, feedback and improvement. • Experience and/or a robust understanding of the bank wide processes is highly desirable. • In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and significant experience of working within an agile environment. • High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development, with experience in building product teams desirable. • Highly positive and effective leader, who actively coaches, develops, and supports team members, sharing their experience and knowledge with others. • Be driven, have high levels of personal accountability, not being afraid to be hands-on and get into the detail. • Strong influencing skills with the ability to confidently represent the Digital Product area and gain buy-in to the strategy and roadmap with a diverse set of stakeholders. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing priorities. • Have strong people skills; approachable, empathetic and able to work with people to achieve progress. • Have strong written and verbal communication skills. • A good knowledge of the Financial Services industry. • Strong awareness of the digital banking ecosystem, keeping abreast of market trends and competitor propositions. • Relevant certifications or qualifications in agile product management or aligned disciplines. • Understanding of development processes and business case development. Role requirements: • Actively Builds Relationships • Embraces Change and Technology • Creates Business Value • Role Specific Regulations • Risk Management, Governance and Controls • Consumer Duty This is a hybrid role – at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary will be circa £100K - £140K plus benefits – dependent on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

* Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. * Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). * Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. * Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. * Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. * Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. * Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes * Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. * Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. * Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. * Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. * Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints. ________________________________________ Technical Environment The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms. Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial: * Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python * AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling * Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows * Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers * Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components * Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories ________________________________________ Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. ________________________________________ ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED 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.

FPGA / Firmware Engineer Guildford £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Package Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research. In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines. The Role: FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART) Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe The Person: Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python Reference Number: BBBH275499 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.

Data Analyst with VBA programming and PL/SQL Our Client a financial institution with offices in Canary Wharf London – are looking to recruit a Data Analyst with VBA and PL/SQL development experience. You must have at least 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Financial sector. Excellent ability to profile data and come to substantive conclusions in response to business questions Ability to communicate conclusions through writing clear documentation or through verbal communication to both business and IT users Attention to detail and ability to grasp underlying complexities in data Strong VBA and SQL skills with respect to data profiling and data discovery as well as high proficiency in MS Excel Must have development and definitional knowledge of VBA and PL/SQL and ETL (the fundamental concepts, rather than actual scripting or development, although experience developing is a plus) Exposure to BREs and data mapping exercises Experience in functional and data testing Grasp of data modelling concepts and ability to create data flow diagrams Knowledge of financial markets, ratings and financial data (significant exposure is a plus, but not required) Strong team player with a focus on quality, attention to detail with excellent communication and Written skills. This is a 3 to 6 month assignment in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

MONEX0303 Senior PHP SQL Technical Architect – City London About the Job Senior PHP Software Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London you will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Software Engineer (LabVIEW) Gloucester £45,000 - £65,000 + Annual Salary Reviews + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday + Pension + Benefits Are you a LabVIEW developer looking to work on cutting-edge automation and data acquisition projects while gaining exposure to global clients and advanced control systems? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering company specialising in bespoke software development and system integration for industrial automation, vision systems, and R&D environments. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-performance control and data acquisition solutions using NI LabVIEW. In this role, you will work closely with customers to develop tailored applications, integrate software with complex hardware systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of projects. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and have the opportunity to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in engineering or science, practical experience within automation or instrumentation, and a proactive, problem-solving approach. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a collaborative and technically advanced environment. The Role: Design, develop, and test LabVIEW applications for real-time control and data acquisition Integrate software with hardware systems including sensors and NI platforms Support system deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements Provide technical support and guidance to clients Occasional UK and international travel The Person: Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar (2:1 or above preferred) Experience with LabVIEW and industrial automation or control systems Familiarity with NI hardware (e.g. CompactRIO, PXI, DAQ) desirable Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Reference Number:BBBH276013 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.

MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf - London Our Client is an International Bank with offices in Canary Wharf London. They are now looking to recruit a Senior MS SQL Server DBA with at least 5 years expertise. Although the role is for a Senior MS SQL Server DBA – the Client would like you to have a background in Data Warehousing. As MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for the banks financial systems. As an MS SQL Server DBA role will involve the following: Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications. Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of database and recovery of database information. Develops database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing. Ensures the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiates formal testing of the recovery system. Develops database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required. Responds to, resolves and documents support calls for the production and test applications. Maintains to a high standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment. Acts as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support. Performs other related duties as assigned. You must have at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise as a MS SQL Server DBA – Database Administrator. Must have the Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition) experience. High Level T-SQL programming (SP, Functions, Triggers). Operation, design and implementation experience of Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication. SQL Reporting services and Analysis services maintenance and tuning. Configuration and operation of clustered database Servers using external storage. Scripting stored procedures. Security concepts of database management. Change management concepts and application The role will be to work as a MS SQL DBA with an element of supporting financial applications. Salary for this role is negotiable - but is expected to be in the range £55K - £70K + benefits. Please send your CV’s to us in MS Word format.

Salesforce CRM/nCino Core Banking Platform Lead Our Client is a bank based in the City of London who are looking to recruit a Core Banking Lead for the Salesforce CRM nCino Platform. You will have at least 5 to 7 years experience at expert level of working with a Core Banking system and ideally with Salesforce/nCino core banking platform. The position will report to Head of Software Engineering for Core Banking Systems at the bank. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing a team of 15 software developers, some on-shore and some off-shore to ensure a smooth delivery of projects across different global regions. Role Description This full-time Salesforce CRM/nCino Core Banking Platform Lead role is a hybrid position based in London, with flexibility to work from home part of the week. The role involves leading the design, configuration, and optimization of Salesforce CRM and the nCino core banking platform to support business and client requirements. The Lead will translate stakeholder needs into scalable solutions, manage the product backlog, and coordinate with technical teams to deliver enhancements, integrations, and releases. Day-to-day responsibilities include gathering and analyzing requirements, overseeing implementation and testing, ensuring data quality and compliance, and resolving platform-related issues. The individual will also provide guidance and training to users, collaborate with sales and relationship teams to improve customer journeys, and drive continuous improvement across CRM and banking processes. Qualifications Strong Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, including hands-on experience with Salesforce and understanding of nCino or similar core banking platforms. Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret business requirements, analyze data, and design effective processes and system solutions. Excellent Communication skills for engaging stakeholders, documenting requirements, presenting solutions, and supporting change management. Proven Project Management experience in planning, prioritizing, and delivering platform enhancements and integrations in a structured, timely way. Experience in banking or financial services, particularly in lending or core banking operations, is highly desirable. Familiarity with agile delivery methods, system integration concepts (APIs, data flows), and testing best practices. Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Salesforce and/or nCino certifications are a strong advantage. You will be lead the software development team to produce technical solutions design. Collaborate with the Offshore developers to manage distributed delivery, ensuring clarity in requirements, timelines, and quality expectations. Act as the onshore escalation point for delivery issues and blockers. Break down high-level designs from the technical solution design/review group into actionable development tasks. Ensure onshore development follows best practices and coding standards. Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to developers. Work closely with Stakeholders as the primary onshore interface for business analysts, product owners, and QA teams. Serve Participate in requirement walkthroughs, sprint planning, and demos. Ensure business expectations are clearly communicated to offshore teams. Manage and coordinate development environments. Support deployment planning and execution in collaboration with the Offshore team and release managers. Encourages the use of Agile/Scrum practices and continuous improvement. Ensure thorough unit testing and documentation of deliverables. Support integration testing and UAT cycles, coordinating with offshore QA resources. The position is 3 days per week in the office in the City of London. The salary for this role will be in the range £80K - £90K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

2 Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: Monitor application components. Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. Build monitor tools for production environments. Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. Provide solutions for application automation. Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. Resolve complex application and technical problems. Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. Able to function effectively as a member of a team. Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – Central of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in Mayfair London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £75K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.