Digital Systems Architect – Financial Services - Northampton We require a Digital Architect to Support in the definition of digital architecture, roadmaps and technical solutions as well as technical consultancy and leading edge technology thinking as required across. Clearly articulate / communicate direction and benefits of digital architecture to developers / engineers and non-technical stakeholders Responsible for creating digital technology architecture solutions and cost estimates, to meet business needs, in line with strategy and architecture. Work with supply chain (including external) as appropriate. Working with the relevant enterprise wide architects and digital business aligned strategy leads, supports the creation of an appropriate digital technology strategy for the relevant business area. Maintain technology roadmaps for digital capabilities across the Company. Responsible for ensuring the digital engineering / development teams are aligned to the technical strategy, architecture, quality standards and policies. Work collaboratively with the relevant technology colleagues, project managers, architects, business analysts and developers to ensure that the digital outcomes delivered by projects are consistent with the original technical solution specified. Able to challenge stakeholders creatively and professionally to create architectural solutions which meet the business need (including budgetary / time constraints) whilst being aligned to Company architectural blueprint, principles and standards. Can describe existing / emerging digital technology and technology strategy to developers and non-technical stakeholders both verbally and via appropriate documentation. Experience of application client and server architecture in the web and/or mobile domain, application frameworks and architecture patterns Experience of Object-Oriented design and Enterprise Integration Patterns, of presenting technical concepts to a non-technical audience Specific experience of domain driven and event driven architecture The following would be nice to have: Experience of operating in an Agile delivery environment, microservices and refactoring to microservices Knowledge and experience of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman). Experience of DevOps and containerization Past and/or current experience of Java / JavaScript software development in an agile development environment This is a contract assignment between 3 to 6 months initially. Based in Northampton. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
Model Validation Quantitative Specialist - London We require a Model Validation Risk Quant with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IRB risk model validation. The candidate should be experienced in conducting independent model validation and quantification of model risk including necessary communication of key facts and issues identified through those activities. They must have hands on experience of validation and expert level knowledge of validation of models according to the UK regulations (CRR and SS 11/13) and industry best practice. We have vacancies in Retail Banking across Secured, Unsecured and Corporate products. Must have retail banking credit systems experience. Must have Experience A track record of validating credit IRB models within retail banking. Experienced in reporting of model risk to management. Good verbal and written communications skills. Knowledgeable in interpreting the CRR and Supervisory Statements (SS 11/13),Knowledgeable in IFRS9. In depth understanding of Credit Models particularly PD LGD and EAD with associated assumptions, data requirements and methodology approach knowledge. Familiarity with analytical packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS. Possess the ability to rebuild the model offline for the purposes of validating outputs. Fluent in English language and excellent verbal and written communications skills. Knowledgeable in upcoming regulations consultative documents and market trends. Educated with an associated finance or mathematical discipline to a post graduate standard. Preference will be given to candidates who have the following additional experience:- Professional qualifications such as CFA, PRMIA etc. Direct regulatory liaison/relationship with the Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) on all retail model submissions, regulatory developments and capital impact assessments. Any capital analytics experience within retail banking. Presentation of model risk papers for the risk oversite committees. Additional Notes Investment banking quantitative experience is not relevant for this role. SAS model developers willing to move into validation may be considered for other roles. The position will be based in the City London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along daily rate and availability.
Solutions Architect – Retail Banking Systems We are looking to recruit a number of Solution Architects with banking systems experience. The main emphasis is on Personal Banking systems – so retail banking with current accounts, standing orders, savings accounts etc… You will have at least 5 years experience as a banking systems Solutions Architect with E2E designers. Must have experience of the following business areas within banking: § Retail banking – Current Account / Savings etc. § Digital § Payments – Credit or Debit § Fraud This is a contract role – duration 3 to 6 months. Location is Cheshire – close to Manchester. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
Senior Data Architect – Canary Wharf London We are looking to recruit a Senior Data Architect who will be responsible for the end to end information architecture and liaising with globally distributed teams. Looking for someone with over 8-years of experience within this domain ideally Oil and Gas. The following are some notes for this Senior Data Architect role: Senior Data Architect - - Requirements capture & assessment - Conceptual/logical/physical data modelling / dimensional modelling - Data integration & flow design - SOA architecture & principles - Query & database performance tuning - ETL - Cloud computing - Globally-distributed database replication/synchronization patterns Technical skills needed: - MSSQL [2008 up thru 2016] - Postgres - Informatics - Tableau - MS SSIS - SSAS - BI OLAP This is a 6 month contract in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
Business Analyst with Data Protection and Banking Systems – Manchester We are looking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 5 years experience with full project life-cycle. Must have experience of working on retail banking systems and must have the following experience: Experience of regulations such as GDPR, SRP and any background with Data Privacy. This position is based around risk and Data Protection – we would like to see as much expertise in this area and ideally have Data Protection certification. This will be a 6 to 12 month contract – but will go on much longer. The Client is based close to Manchester. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate.
Oracle Netsuite Implementation Consultants – Milton Keynes Our Client is seeking to recruit a number of Oracle Netsuite Developers or Implementation Consultants. You must have a thorough understanding of the full project life-cycle of Oracle Netsuite with at least 2 to 3 years experience. Must have been involved in at least one implementation from feasibility through to implementation. This is a global roll-out of Oracle Netsuite. The location is Milton Keynes. Contract duration will be 6 to 12 months. Please do send your CV to us In Word format along with your availability and daily rate.
Senior MS Dynamics Developer – Victoria London Our Client is an international company looking to recruit a Senior MS Dynamics developer. You will have at least 5 years proven track record of working and developing with MS Dynamics. You will have the following skills: MS Dynamics CRM Online 2016 Update 1 within the Cloud · MS Dynamics CRM Online 2016 Update 1 within the Cloud · , C# hands-on experience. Should able to write .Net interfaces (Web services, WCF services) around Dynamics CRM system so that same can be used in other systems. · Support for the IIDV business likely to be assisting within any issues/possible bug fixing/potential development opportunities · Support the application post go-live during system setting and fix applications issues not necessarily related to code · Assisting with architecting the Dynamics CRM system, related customizations, portals, and reports to model the client's organizational process · Advising customers on best practices for CRM, development or integration processes · Writing technical specifications for planned work · Creating data migration and integration mappings · Installing CRM and its related components such as Scribe. · Building the CRM forms, screens, and views, as well as workflows and reports around the customer needs for an interface · Guiding projects along through daily communications with the customer · Resolving technical issues · Regularly communicating with the customer on the status of the issue resolution · Participating in the design and architecture sessions Rate is negotiable. This is a 6 month contract based in Victoria London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
MicroStrategy Developer with SQL Server – Victoria London We require an experienced Micro strategy Developer with Microsoft SQL Server BI with SSIS and if possible with experience of Tableau. The following is a list of skills that we require: Micro Strategy v10.4 Architect Web Visual Insight Report Services Distribution Services Mobile (inc. setup) Previous experience in software upgrades SQL Server Very strong T-SQL DB versions 2005 – 2014 Experience with query performance enhancements (e.g. indexing) Stored Procedures Very strong SSIS experience Nice to have SSAS and MDX experience Tableau The Client would ideally like to see recent development experience of developing with Tableau. The Client is based in Victoria London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
Java Developer with SQL Server – Central London Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned professional with 5 plus years experience in developing with Java as a backend Developer with SQL Server. You will have a good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. In addition to the Java and SQL Server development skills you should working knowledge of Spring, working with large code base, SQL, Unix etc. In addition you will have solid problem solving and algorithm skills. Excellent communication skills both spoken and written. This is a 6 months assignment based in Central London. The rate is negotiable. Please send your CV in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
IBM Websphere Datapower Developer – Bromley London Our Client is seeking to recruit an IBM Websphere Datapower Developer with at least 3 to 5 years experience in Datapower. Strong understanding of SOA ESB concepts and Should understand end to end SOA architecture Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting services using IBM WebSphere DataPower XI52 and XG45. Experience with SOAP and/or REST based Web services with emphasis on Security, including familiarity of SSL/TLS, Digital Signatures, WSSecurity and federated security Experience with implementing AAA in DataPower Hands on experience with XSLT, XSD and WSDLs development Experience working with various IBM WebSphere DataPower XI52 services such as XML Firewall, Web service proxy, and Multiprotocol Gateway Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with knowledge on Testing tools like SOAPUI , Altova XMLSPY, Postman etc Nice to have · Should be able to provide the solutions using DataPower for the integration use cases · Experience in developing deployment polices and its usage during deployment · Able to understand SOMA scripting. Ant/Shell script knowledge is plus The rate is negotiable. The duration is 3 months. The location is Bromley. Please do send your CV to us in Word format urgently.
BA – Business Analyst with AML – City London Our Client is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst with Anti-Money Laundering skills – so a BA with AML. You must have a thorough understanding of Anti-Money Laundering processes and regulations as a Business Analyst. Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Anti-Money Laundering - AML software products to meet clients' business requirements Communicate with clients to assess solution fit and identify product gaps Ensure requirements are accurately specified, communicated and understood by the technical implementation team Provide ongoing support to the client and to the technical implementation team to ensure the quality of the implemented system in meeting business requirements Provide tuning, training and consultancy services to clients Lead/perform data and quality analysis including data mapping reviews, data validation and remediation, alert validation and issue impact analysis Respond to Business and Functional requirement requests Comply with internal quality, reporting, and administration processes Qualifications You will must have a degree coupled with at least 5 years experience as a Business Analyst. Should have practical experience of compliance within the Financial Services industry (banking, brokerage or insurance) Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Anti-Money Laundering Must have customer facing experience, preferably in a Consulting or Professional Services capacity Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Experience of writing detailed specifications Team-oriented and yet able to work independently and creatively Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly Hands on experience in SQL would be an advantage, though not essential The duration of the assignment is 6 months. The location is the City in London with the possibility of travel to Europe and/or the Middle East & South Africa. The daily rate is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
Digital Marketing Architect – Docklands London This is an exciting unique and new challenging position to work a senior level to direct the online marketing strategy for this bank based in the Docklands London. You will be an expert in online digital marketing architecture as a Business Digital Architect with at least 7 to 10 years expertise at a senior level. Our Client is a bank who wants to engineer additional revenue streams from the large database of customers by upselling to them. For this reason we require an expert in the online digital and marketing arena as a Business Digital Architect where you will work with the stakeholders to devise a digital strategy and leverage the multiple revenue streams that they are looking to tap in to. You will be a techno functional architect with the ability to understand Realtime Ad Intelligence and to use this information using the various CRM tools available. The following are some more points regarding this exciting new position: · Develop strategy using digital marketing technology with aim to increase customer engagement and conversion. Advise on optimization strategies used to increase the effectiveness of marketing · In-depth experience of integration of components to deliver digital marketing solutions, including consumer databases, public-facing websites, consumer preference & activity tracking solutions, multi-device consumer targeting tools, consumer segmentation & analytics, multi-channel consumer contact solutions (e-mail, SMS, mobile etc) · Experience in the creation of solutions for targeted marketing to consumers via 3rd-party channels including social media · Relevant experience and ability to articulate and define compelling and holistic digital marketing strategy to support business growth and revenue targets · Marketing cloud knowledge with technologies like DMP platform (Krux, BlueKai etc.) and Ad Server technologies like (OpenX, SAS Ad Server, Adobe T&T etc.) · Knowledge of various DMP data segments and providers that are available in Digital Marketing Platform specific to UK market and banking and financial domain · Business use case definition, experience with data onboarding solutions, mapping of 1st, 2nd and 3rd party data and driving marketing audience segments, new business revenue opportunities · Develop & outline audience strategy recommendations as needed to help better understand the consumer base · Assess and evaluate the current offerings within the DMP landscape, providing POVs on the current state of the data marketplace in UK · Experience with inventory management platforms that overlay ad-serving systems or experience with data-targeting platforms and ad delivery Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Rate is negotiable circa £600 to £800 per day. So if you think you are up for a new challenge and feel you can make a difference then send your CV to us in Word format along salary and availability.
Oracle RMS and RPAS Design Configuration – Central London We urgently require an Oracle RPAS (Retail Predictive Application Server) Design and Configuration expert. You must have at least 2 to 4 years experience of working with Oracle RPAS and RMS – Retail Management System The position will involve the planning and Design of Oracle RPAS Item Planning Design, Oracle RPAS Configuration. Key skills required are experience with Oracle RPAS framework and modules, specifically Oracle Merchandise Item Planning (MIP), Merch Financial Planning (MFP) and RPAS configuration. The position will be based in Central London. Daily rate will be circa £300 to £450 per day. This is 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability
Backend Java Developer – City London We are urgently looking to recruit a Java backend Developers with at least 5 years experience. Must have strong Data structures and Algorithms experience. Also experience of Spring, working with large code base, SQL, Unix etc. You should ideally have a solid problem solving and algorithm background coupled with excellent communication skills. This is a 6 to 12 month contract assignment based in the City London. Please forward your CV to us in Word format along with rate and availability.
Website Production Manager We are looking for a Website Production Manager for a Client in West London Job Description: • Being the EMEA production lead: - First point of contact for stakeholders with website production briefs, updates and issues. • Funneling these requests to the correct team and determine which ones will be taken on by us (consulting with Channel Manager where needed). • Responsible for driving down overall LTS times whilst promoting creative innovation and developing the efficiency of website as a channel. • Management production (development) agency: - Capacity and resource planning, including leading weekly sprint meetings - “Dispatcher” role, getting projects into the right people - Bridging marketing and development, “translating” communication in both directions - Liaising with marketing throughout the production cycle - Review and QA of briefs and asset handovers from marketing - Review and QA of all production work from development • First point of contact for planning and workflow process, ensuring we are operating within standards and working to optimize and develop those processes. • Accountable for delivery of BAU website projects. This includes tracking against the project plan (where relevant) and ensuring on time delivery. • Daily enforcement of guidelines, best practices and standards of website processes and web asset production. • Collaborate with internal and external partners on optimizing performance & ROI of website as a core acquisition & retention channel across EMEA by delivering against KPI's (registrations, active users, activation & adoption rates, etc.) Experience required: • Experience within an EMEA-wide website team as a technical producer or project/production manager • Proven experience managing and collaborating with web developers. • Technical knowledge about website technologies / infrastructures • Experience with project management principles and practices (Agile, Kanban) • Some knowledge of website design principles and UX frameworks • Experience of working with in house product and engineering teams • Experience managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities. • Marketing POC for BAU website changes and project requests • Scheduling and resource management in collaboration with Lead Developer • Two-way communication with development and marketing teams for any issues, feedback or queries related to ongoing work The ideal profile we are looking for is: • Has worked with multi-regional, multi-language web properties at an enterprise level. • Has project management experience, working within Agile/Kanban principles. • Clear and confident communicator, able to distil “development speak” into non-technical terms and vice-versa. • Broadly aware of the specific legal and risk sensitivities involved with financial institutions. This is a 6 month contract assignment. Will based in West London – close to Hammersmith. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.
Sharepoint Administrator – Victoria London We urgently require a Sharepoint Administrator for an international Client based in Victoria London. Must have the following skills: • SharePoint Security - ensure access goes via AD • Work with 3rd party software companies to trail migration and backup tools • Site hierarchy configuration • Environments - replication of and backup of content • Advise best use of SP functionality; Site hierarchy, MMD, Pages etc • Advise how to manage content and design site • Configuration of managed meta data • Training at all levels • Manage workflows Below are some other Skills Required for Sharepoint admin role Sound knowledge of administering SharePoint and SQL Server environments Excellent knowledge on SharePoint online and hybrid configuration with SharePoint on premises Skills in general infrastructure, including system configurations, clustering, performance, and the use of security certificates Excellent knowledge of PowerShell Scripting ( this comes very handy) Experience in a technical role managing, maintaining and troubleshooting a Microsoft SharePoint environment Experience writing and customizing scripts to support maintenance tasks, integrations and migration Broad and deep understanding of SharePoint technology including Office 365 SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server 2007 and SharePoint Server 2010 Solid knowledge and experience on Microsoft Technology landscape including various server products. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks around changing priorities Administer the SharePoint Platform, dealing with incident escalations and bringing risks to the attention of management when necessary. Work closely with and provide SharePoint expertise with the infrastructure team to ensure the platform is well managed and maintained. Significant experience administering and supporting production SharePoint workloads. Experience with SharePoint 2007, 2010 & 2016 and SharePoint Online. PowerShell to administrate SharePoint Experience developing and supporting interfaces between SharePoint and other applications via API's Excellent technical documentation skills Backup all environments; daily, full, incremental The duration for this role is 6 months. Will be based in Victoria London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with a daily rate and availability.
