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Managing Director Rotterdam, Netherlands €8,500 - €10,000 per month + 8% Holiday Allowance + Benefits Are you a hands-on business leader with full P&L ownership experience, capable of driving performance, structure, and growth within a commercially driven, operational environment? Do you want to take full ownership of a stable, profitable business at a key stage in its evolution? This is a high-impact opportunity to join a well-established, Rotterdam-based recycling and commodity trading business at a pivotal inflection point. The company is a respected operator in its market, growing rapidly across multiple sites and looking to continue that growth. With strong financial backing, the foundations are strong, but the next phase requires a commercially focused leader who can introduce greater discipline and define a clear strategic roadmap. In this role, you will be responsible for full ownership of the business, leading across operations, commercial performance, people, and strategy. You will operate as a hands-on Managing Director within a lean structure, driving performance improvements while maintaining a strong, close-knit culture. You will be expected to bring a strong commercial mindset, with the ability to lead sales and business development activity while optimising operational delivery. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of full P&L ownership within an industrial, logistics, processing, or commodity-led environment. They will have demonstrated success in driving transformation, scaling performance, and implementing structure within a growing business. A pragmatic and visible leader, they will be comfortable operating without large support teams, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution and strong commercial acumen. You will play a critical role in professionalising the organisation, strengthening operational leadership, and optimising performance within a commodity-driven environment. Working closely with investors, you will define and execute a clear plan for growth, efficiency, and value creation. To be eligible for this role, you will need to be fluent in both English and Dutch. The Role: - Full P&L ownership with accountability for overall business performance - Lead operations across multiple sites, ensuring efficiency, structure, and performance discipline - Drive commercial performance and business growth - Provide hands-on leadership across all functions, including HR within a lean structure - Define and execute a clear strategic roadmap aligned with investor expectations - Strengthen organisational structure, processes, and leadership capability - Maintain and enhance a strong, team-oriented culture while introducing greater accountability - Operate effectively within a private equity-backed environment, managing stakeholders and expectations The Person: - Need to be fluent in English and Dutch - Proven experience in a Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent role with full P&L responsibility - Track record of delivering results in transformation, scaling, or performance improvement situations - Comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity within a lean organisation - Leadership style that is visible, pragmatic, and culturally aware - Experience working within investor-backed or group structures is highly advantageous - Not reliant on large teams or corporate infrastructure, with the ability to lead from the front 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.

Contexte et objectifMission au sein d'une equipe Identity & Access Operations. Le perimetre couvre le support de niveau 2 des services IAM, le monitoring de plateformes et les operations courantes : mise en conformite, patching et changements de routine. Missions principales· Prendre en charge le support lie aux processus et outils d'Identity Governance. · Coordonner et prioriser l'activite Support en respectant les SLA et les regles d'escalade. · Analyser les incidents recurrents et mettre en place des plans d'actions. · Accompagner les correspondants internes sur les processus, l'outillage et la formation. · Maintenir les bases de connaissances L1 et les procedures operationnelles. · Encadrer les profils moins seniors et assurer l'interface entre Operations, Engineering et support L1.

BELGIUM-BASED CANDIDATES ONLY. Our client in the banking and financial services sector is looking for an Automation Specialist – Infrastructure Patching (M/F). Job DescriptionContextThis assignment is part of a vulnerability and patch management programme within a large-scale international enterprise infrastructure environment. The infrastructure includes Linux and Windows servers hosted on-premises, in private clouds and in public clouds. The patching process is partially automated, and the objective of this assignment is to progressively reduce manual intervention and automate the entire patching lifecycle. The team operates with a high degree of autonomy, integrates with existing frameworks and collaborates with security control leads, programme stakeholders and offshore partner teams. Operational stability is critical. MissionDesign, develop and integrate automation solutions covering the end-to-end patching lifecycle, including preparation, patch deployment and post-patching activities. The specialist will identify remaining manual tasks, define a prioritised automation roadmap and implement automation solutions while ensuring the stability of production operations. Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and assess manual steps in the patching lifecycle and define a prioritised automation roadmap. Design and implement automated pre-patching workflows by integrating existing Python and PowerShell pre-check scripts into pipelines using Ansible and/or Puppet. Develop automated remediation workflows for common failures occurring during patching cycles. Configure the automatic creation of ServiceNow incidents for failures that cannot be resolved through automation. Identify and implement post-patching automation integrated with existing automation layers. Integrate change management processes into the patching pipeline through ServiceNow, in accordance with ITIL requirements. Contribute to vulnerability management activities and accelerate remediation processes. Maintain an automation roadmap detailing milestones, implementation deadlines and progress, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Coordinate implementation with internal teams and offshore partners, balancing innovation, quality and operational stability. Technical EnvironmentAutomation and configuration management: Ansible, Puppet Scripting: Python, PowerShell Service and change management: ServiceNow, ITIL Operating systems: Linux (RHEL-based environments), Windows Server Infrastructure: On-premises, private cloud and public cloud (IaaS) environments Patch management: Linux and Windows systems, as well as selected third-party application patches Expected DeliverablesA clear, up-to-date automation roadmap, with milestones and deadlines communicated to stakeholders. A reduction in manually performed pre-checks and successful integration with existing automation frameworks. Fewer manual interventions during patching cycles, with improved accuracy and speed in incident creation. A measurable reduction in manual post-patching tasks over time. Automated creation of change requests, management of approval workflows and closure processes. A contribution to improved vulnerability remediation lead times. Regular progress reporting and adequate visibility for stakeholders. Required ProfileExperienceThe required number of years of experience has not been specified. Hands-on experience in large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments is expected. Technical SkillsStrong proficiency in Ansible and/or Puppet, with the ability to design, develop and integrate automation solutions into existing frameworks. Strong Python and PowerShell scripting skills to automate pre- and post-patching tasks. Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, particularly in automating change and incident management processes and integrating APIs. Expertise in RHEL-based Linux environments and Windows Server. Knowledge of Linux and Windows patch management, including operating system patching and, to a lesser extent, third-party application patching. Experience working in hybrid environments spanning on-premises infrastructure, private clouds and public cloud IaaS. Soft SkillsAbility to independently identify automation opportunities, design solutions and drive their implementation. Strong analytical skills to assess complex manual processes and transform them into reliable, scalable automation solutions. A structured, delivery-oriented approach, with clear progress reporting and communication. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and offshore partners. Adaptability and pragmatism when integrating automation without disrupting operational stability. Strong focus on quality and accountability in production patching environments involving operational risks. LanguagesEnglish is required. Mandatory Skills and CompetenciesAnsible and/or Puppet Python and PowerShell automation ServiceNow: change and incident management Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server Patch management and vulnerability management Hybrid cloud and on-premises environments Nice-to-Have SkillsNone specified. Remote Working ArrangementsHybrid working model. The split between remote work and on-site presence has not been specified.

Key Responsibilities * Work as an operational team member in the backup team * BAU operations (daily checks and manual backup refreshes) * BAU storage management tasks (Robocopy etc) * Maintaining directory structures and DFS of enterprise storage * Supporting Storage and backup related aspects of any Digital Solutions projects ongoing * Process Service Now tickets and ADO tickets * Supporting delivery activities as needed * Responding to service failures * Improving the service and introducing automation where possible Qualifications * Experience in operations support functional and backup domain Technical & Functional skills and background experience * Operational experience with the following would be preferred * Avamar * NetBackup * Storage Protect/ Plus Preferred Skills * Experience in Leonardo IT operational processes * Experience in Leonardo IT operational backup systems * SC Cleared Storage & Backup Engineer to work mostly remote (1 to 2 days a week onsite) 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.

3 Level Treasury Systems Support with FIS Integrity Treasury Application Role Description The 3rd Level Treasury Systems Support with FIS Integrity Treasury Application role is a full-time hybrid position based in London, with flexibility to work from home part of the time. In this role, the specialist provides advanced support for the FIS Integrity Treasury Application, resolving complex incidents and system issues escalated from lower support tiers. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting application and interface problems, monitoring system performance, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors to implement fixes and enhancements. The role also involves supporting treasury users with configuration queries, assisting with system upgrades and patches, and ensuring that controls and documentation are maintained. The specialist contributes to continuous improvement by analyzing recurring issues, recommending process changes, and helping optimize treasury workflows and reporting. This is a full-time 3rd Level Treasury Systems Support role focused on the FIS Integrity Treasury Application. The position is based in London in a hybrid working model, combining on-site work with some flexibility to work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing advanced technical and functional support for the FIS Integrity Treasury system, investigating and resolving complex incidents, and managing service requests escalated from 1st and 2nd line support teams. The role will require monitoring system performance, performing configuration changes, coordinating application upgrades and patches, and supporting integrations with related finance and banking systems. The specialist will collaborate with treasury, finance, and IT stakeholders to understand user requirements, improve system usability, document solutions and procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of treasury processes and controls. Our Client is looking to recruit a Level 3 Treasury Systems Specialist will be responsible for the configuration, integrity, and controlled evolution of the Treasury Management System and its integrations, ensuring that all system changes are delivered safely, efficiently, and aligned to Treasury requirements. Technical Platform Management & Treasury System Integrity. Ensures integrity, resilience, and controlled operation of the Treasury platform, safeguarding payment execution, liquidity visibility, risk processing, and accounting accuracy. · Configure and maintain FIS Integrity TMS workflows, parameters, and reference data · Manage integration architecture across banks, trading platforms, ERP, and market data providers · Ensure system configuration aligns with Treasury processes, control standards, and SaaS constraints · Maintain technical documentation and configuration baseline to support audit and traceability Complex Issue Resolution & Treasury Risk Containment Contains and resolves high impact issues that threaten Treasury operational integrity, financial risk exposure, or regulatory compliance. · Diagnose and resolve high‑severity system and integration issues · Perform cross‑system root‑cause analysis covering data, configuration, and integration layers · Implement corrective and preventative actions to reduce recurrence of Treasury‑impacting incidents · Analyse incident trends to strengthen platform resilience and reduce operational risk Release & Regression Governance with Treasury Assurance Protects Treasury outcomes during change by ensuring releases are safe, controlled, and aligned to business risk. · Define regression testing scope based on Treasury risk and process criticality · Validate system changes prior to release against technical and control criteria · Approve production deployments and technical release readiness Ensure release execution meets governance, audit, and SaaS requirements Controls, Configuration & Audit Governance Ensures Treasury systems remain audit ready, controlled, and compliant with segregation of duties and access policies. · Maintain configuration standards and SoD controls · Monitor system access and privileged configuration changes · Support internal and external audits with traceable configuration and change evidence · Ensure ongoing compliance with Company control and governance framework Enhancements & Project Delivery Supporting Treasury Outcomes Delivers platform enhancements that improve Treasury efficiency, accuracy, and control without introducing operational risk. · Deliver system enhancements and configuration improvements · Support Treasury projects and platform upgrades · Translate approved functional requirements into robust system design aligned to SaaS constraints The role operates as the second line of defence for Treasury technology risk, safeguarding platform integrity and ensuring that system design, change, and configuration do not introduce financial, regulatory, or operational exposure to Treasury. : · System configuration supports business processes accurately · Changes are delivered safely without introducing risk · Integrations operate reliably across all connected systems · System behaviour is consistent and auditable · Release cycles are governed and aligned to Treasury operations The role acts as the technical control layer of the platform, ensuring that all system changes meet both operational and regulatory requirements. Must have the following: · 1-2 years' experience 2nd/3rd Line Support capacity in FIS Integrity · Strong configuration and data model knowledge · Strong Treasury business operation understanding · Advanced SQL capability · Integration experience (APIs, SWIFT, SFTP, ERP) · Experience with SaaS release models Qualifications Strong Treasury Management and Cash Management skills, with practical experience supporting or operating treasury systems. Robust Analytical Skills to diagnose complex technical and functional issues, interpret data, and propose effective solutions. Solid Finance and Accounting knowledge to understand treasury transactions, financial controls, and reporting requirements. Experience working with or supporting FIS Integrity Treasury Application or similar treasury platforms is highly beneficial. Background in 2nd/3rd line application support or technical support in financial services, ideally within a banking or corporate treasury environment. Familiarity with system integrations, interfaces, and basic SQL or data querying for investigation and reporting. Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Relevant degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, information systems, or a related field is preferred. Desirable · Experience with ATS or equivalent frameworks · Custom reporting and data modelling experience · Exposure to global Treasury implementations Qualifications · Degree in IT, Engineering, or Finance · Vendor certifications preferred This is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in the office in Central London. The salary will be in the range £90K - £100K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Data Protection Solution Architect - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - The Data Protection Solution Architect will support high-profile customer workloads while ensuring Data Protection solutions remain secure, resilient and aligned with operational requirements. Data Protection Solution Architect Responsibilities - Provide Data Protection Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities. - Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation. - Design Data Protection solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements. - Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of Data Protection services. - Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams. - Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads. - Ensure Data Protection requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs. - Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. - Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities. - Provide architectural guidance for current and future Data Protection requirements. Data Protection Solution Architect Skills and Experience - Strong Data Protection Solution Architecture experience. - Experience designing Data Protection solutions within complex enterprise infrastructure environments. - Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes. - Strong understanding of enterprise Data Protection technologies, architecture and infrastructure. - Experience supporting Data Protection migration and transformation activities. - Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments. - Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments. - Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads. - Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity. - Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments. - Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.

Data Storage Solution Architect - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - The Data Storage Solution Architect will support high-profile customer workloads while ensuring storage solutions remain resilient, scalable and aligned with operational requirements. Data Storage Solution Architect Responsibilities - Provide Data Storage Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities. - Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation. - Design Data Storage solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements. - Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of enterprise storage services. - Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams. - Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads. - Ensure storage requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs. - Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. - Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities. - Provide architectural guidance for current and future storage requirements. Data Storage Solution Architect Skills and Experience - Strong Data Storage Solution Architecture experience. - Experience designing enterprise storage solutions within complex infrastructure environments. - Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes. - Strong understanding of enterprise storage technologies, architecture and infrastructure. - Experience supporting storage migration and transformation activities. - Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments. - Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments. - Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads. - Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity. - Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments. - Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.

Change Lead - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, organisational readiness, adoption, governance and service transition support. Change Lead Responsibilities - Establish and maintain the Change Operating Model, ensuring consistent change and adoption practices. - Lead stakeholder engagement and communications across transformation programmes. - Develop and coordinate organisational readiness and adoption activities. - Support mobilisation, discovery and change impact assessments. - Engage Service Delivery Managers to align transformation activities with operational requirements. - Support service transition, ensuring changes are embedded into business-as-usual operations. - Manage change governance, RAID, dependencies and reporting. - Identify organisational impacts, adoption barriers and improvement opportunities. - Support benefits adoption and ensure transformation outcomes are sustained. - Maintain visible delivery backlogs, commitments, milestones and forecasts. - Identify risks and dependencies, proposing mitigations and escalating issues proactively. - Produce evidence-based reporting using standard RAG definitions and governance requirements. Change Lead Skills and Experience - Strong Change Management and organisational transformation experience. - Experience establishing and managing Change Operating Models. - Proven stakeholder engagement and communications experience. - Strong organisational readiness, adoption and change impact management skills. - Experience supporting mobilisation, discovery and service transition activities. - Understanding of Service Delivery and operational change requirements. - Strong governance, RAID and dependency management experience. - Experience managing delivery commitments, milestones and reporting. - Ability to develop evidence-based reporting, RAG assessments and accurate forecasts. - Experience supporting benefits realisation and sustainable organisational change. - Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working within complex engineering or technology transformation programmes would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.