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Project Delivery Manager Scope of the role: Manage the successful delivery of The Corp business and IT projects through the design, build, testing, acceptance, commissioning and handover lifecycle. Lead essential projects, managing the Corp IT project portfolio to share interdependencies and recommending trade-offs and phasing to manage competing resourcing and budget demands. Manage project gate reviews with the Head of IT to ensure each project has a robust business case, controls and delivery plan. Define and maintain standards for successful execution including documentation and metrics related to portfolio, programme, and project management. Manage project performance via objectives and key results (OKRs), monthly reviews with project sponsors. Initiate communication and improvement activities to ensure maximum alignment of The Corp Functions and IT priorities. Perform risk management and mitigation - evaluating data to prevent project problems and intervening to resolve issues where required. Manage staff within the project management team - coaching individuals in adopting improved project and portfolio management disciplines, fostering a supporting a hybrid/agile way of working within the team. Ensure that a complete picture of workflows and technical requirements are gathered and recorded to support the development of new or existing systems/applications Responsible for supporting the businesses in identifying their requirements and working with the Solutions Architect to evaluate proposed solutions, ensuring that they meet ABF security, technical and business requirements Responsible for creating and getting sign off for all project documentation as detailed in the Corp IT Projects Run Book Develop detailed project plans, for monitoring and tracking of project deliverables Ensure projects can be fully resourced for delivery within the established project plan Manage relationships and workstreams with the business, key stakeholders, management and 3rd party suppliers Ensure risks and issues are accurately identified and recorded Ensure project gates are managed and appropriate sign off is given before proceeding to the next stage of the lifecycle Manage the portfolio of projects allocated Ensure that projects are initiated through the established Corp IT Project methodology “Front Door” demand management process Contribute input to periodic project prioritisation exercises as requested Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Support departments Corp IT related continuous improvement activities in relation to processes, procedures and documentation Produce and maintain financial forecasts for projects by tracking project budgets, actuals, and invoices and accounting for the cause of any variances against forecasts Experience Required: Significant overall progressive IT experience Proven experience working as a Sr. Project Manager or Programme Manager Ability to define the scope, planning, resources and deliverables of a project in order to meet customers’ expectations Ability to analyse project risks and develop mitigation strategies Ability to prioritise and delegate activities of project team Ability to mobilise and motivate a project team composed of The Corporate functions, IT and 3 Parties Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery and support teams at programme, project and individual level Ability to control and report on project budget and relevant project KPIs Ability to deal with and manage conflict whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects to time, quality and budget Experience in delivering application, infrastructure and cloud projects ITIL / Prince 2 / APM / Agile qualified or equivalent and/or qualified by experience. MS Power BI or equivalent experience for project reporting Responsibilities Project and programme preparation of business and IT projects with Corporate senior stakeholders Lead and manage project execution of different sizes and complexity Provide leadership and management of project teams during all phases of the projects Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools Lead role in the development of the Project Management Office, dashboards and KPIs Day-to-day management and maintenance of the project delivery roadmap Lead project delivery continuous improvement forum Management and development of Project Managers, Contractors and 3 Parties The Client is based in Central London – there will be some remote working. Salary £75K - £100K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technology Planning and Governance Manager Be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Salary will be £110K - £130K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company’s services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company’s network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.

Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it’s overall growth. Purpose of the Role: – Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services – Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware – Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative – Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration – Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software – Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: – Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure – Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes – Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs – Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software – Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT – Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure – Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals – Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes – Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware – Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively – Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems – Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions – Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed – Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups – Manage information technology and computer systems – Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time – Preserve assets, information security and control structures – Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience – Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems – Expertise in data center management and data governance – Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: – Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience – 5–7 years experience in IT management – Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies – Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems – Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills – Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize – Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices – Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring – Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. – Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions – Proven leadership skills – Strong creative and analytical thinking – Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Infrastructure Engineer New York For this role you will need to have at least 5 to 7 years hands-on proven expertise as an Infrastructure Engineer. This role is key towards promoting and representing IT practices and requires an in-depth knowledge of Apple MAC (iOS), and its supporting desktop applications. Equally essential is a solid understanding and technical awareness of user collaboration tools for conference and video support, messaging, desktop and mobile telephony, asset management tools, file sharing protocols, user permissions and folder administration. Key Responsibilities: Support employees and their (Mac) OS X clients, incl. web-based systems, Microsoft O365 (SharePoint, Email, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including daily backups for applications, laptops, servers and other designated backup hardware. Responsibility for monitoring,response and audit on all NY based systems. Active representation and participation in weekly Change Management meetings. Responsible for IT new starter training and inductions. Maintain all aspects of IT security systems, including access control, alarm systems. Maintenance and upkeep of network management systems (Meraki). Collaborate with global IT colleagues to manage global application deployments, updates to desktop, patch deployments and system updates. Manage daily user related issues and/or risks and escalate as appropriate. Ensure adequate stock levels of critical components are checked weekly, and stock related documents updated, and ordered. Provide timely report to Senior IT management and key stakeholders on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities, by updating weekly focus report. Main Skills Apple MAC Certification an advantage. Microsoft Office 2008+ support essential. MAC OSX Server administration desired. Active Directory administration essential. Azure system administration essential. Adobe application support (Photoshop, Indesign etc), an advantage Exposure to JAMF Mobile Device Management (MDM) an advantage. Microsoft O365 / Azure support an advantage. Exposure to backup applications an advantage (Druva). Prior experience in supporting 100+ employees an advantage. Mobile Device support (iPhone, iPad and MacBook’s) essential The Client is based in downtown New York USA. Salary is circa $65K - $90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) You’ll be familiar with a cloud-native approach You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Git and Git workflows Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). You’ll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. Improve the software development process using the latest technologies Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions Mentor and improve development team members Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders Works independently with guidance only in complex situations Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Database Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. Integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Our Client is Global Leader in the pharmaceutical World. They are looking to recruit an IT Project Manager with at least 10 years proven expertise as a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for a set of projects (investments including the systems and organization change management within the business community). The Client has many projects underway. This role is for the management of projects with significant IT infrastructure and systems work content. Responsibilities: Work with Systems Analysts and Business Process Champions to clarify project objectives and constraints. Estimate resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner Work closely with project sponsor, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and detailed schedule for proposed projects. Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. Work with other managers to identify and manage risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization. Take responsibility for setting the agenda, driving issues forward and quickly identify the root cause of any problem. Perform team-based project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule, and technical impacts to the organization. Lead the review/assessment of proposed projects and investments to establish executable and achievable plans within the proposed schedule, budget, and customer proposal requirements. Actively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk/issues before they have project/program impact During project execution, confirm internal team consensus that the organization is positioned for success; resolve conflicts among the team. Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about project status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, adjustments, and progress. Manage work with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field At least 8 years of IT project management and related experience Excellent knowledge of information technology aspects, specifically with IT infrastructure environments and business systems implementations Strong track of managing IT projects in a global environment that involve mergers & acquisitions, ERP systems, networking, voice, compliance, IT security, software development, and working with vendors Proven ability to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors Proven ability to solve problems creatively Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices Experience managing projects through standard project lifecycle methodologies (waterfall and hybrid) Excellent analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline Excellent planning and organization ability with time management skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with management and leadership qualities Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors: Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Motivated and curious, willing to ask questions, research issues and take on challenging projects/assignments; creative, brings innovative ideas to the table, exhibits self-confidence. Has strong achievement motivation and tenacity. Possesses ability to organize and follow-through on multiple tasks. Recognizes and attends to vital details with accuracy and efficiency. Effectively prioritizes work of staff members. Works to complete goals, tasks, and plans. Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions. Develops/maintains effective working relationships by listening attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly (written & verbal) while relating to people in an open/ sincere manner and participating effectively in meetings. This individual will also assist in finding solutions as well as identifying problems; communicates appropriately with team members and project stakeholders. Able to manage other individuals and maintain calm and reliable demeanor in the face of challenges. The project manager will adapt readily to change, work effectively in stressful situations, need limited guidance and direction and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Diagnoses problems efficiently, gathers sufficient input before making decisions or plans, makes timely decisions, quickly determines sources of problems, identifies information needed to solve problems and analyzes and communicates issues with effective alternative solutions to team. Sensitive & responsive to internal customer needs, maintains a positive attitude, willing to listen to customer problems and seeks solutions and stays in tune with changing needs of customers. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA The salary for this role will be circa $100K - $120K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

C# .NET Software Developer with FX and Fixed Income Our Client is a niche boutique broker specialising in FX. They are looking to recruit a C# .NET Software Developer with at least 3 to 5 years proven track record of developing with C# .NET. The Client would like meet candidates ideally with some understanding Trading Floor projects to include Fixed Income, Risk Management, Swap Options and FX. You need to be resilient as you will be working closely with traders and developing financial trading systems so an understanding of FX instruments would be very useful. The Company is a fast growing dynamic brokerage firm, specialising in currency options and interest rate swaps. They are seeking a talented technologist to join the London team. You will be working in a fast paced, delivery focused environment where you will get the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business rather than just ‘making up the numbers’. Initially reporting to the CTO, the successful candidate will become a key member of the global team. There will be a large amount of autonomy in the role, giving the candidate the opportunity to showcase their development talents, Responsibilities :- Re-architecting and building the in-house middle office platform and integrating with a new trading platform. Developing pricing toolsets Integrating to external reporting/tradeflow and pricing APIs. Maintaining the company’s daily operation on the existing platforms. Essential skills :- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience of Microsoft web technologies ( C#, Core MVC ) Relational database experience (SQL Server) Proactively able to build relationships with stakeholders:- sales, brokers, middle office, external vendors. Ability to produce clean, well-written, fully tested production ready software. Desirable skills :- Knowledge of the FIX protocol Knowledge of FX trade processing Basic knowledge of Foreign exchange products (vanilla/exotic options, fx cash) ( training will be given) Qualifications: Computer Science related degree preferred At least 3 years experience in a comparable development role. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this role will be £80K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – City 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 the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Data Analyst Our Client is Venture Capital firm based in London. We invest in early-stage businesses with strong growth potential and have been lucky enough to back some amazing entrepreneurs. They are looking for someone who loves data, and data software, to help maintain and develop its data and reporting efforts – must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of working with Data and Excel. This is a unique opportunity with a leading Venture Capital Fund to use your technical and organisational skills to support some of the leading European technology companies. Your responsibilities would include: Reporting: - Investor Statements Monitoring valuations for early stage, private businesses Creating processes to ensure data is up to date, complete and accurate Investment data collection: Building and maintaining connections between data sets, including financials, notes, PDFs and excel data sets Keeping internal investment and co-investment data up to date Supporting the investment team with answering data requests Developing new solutions for data capture and management Helping analyse new investment opportunities with data provided in market research and data rooms The Company are a small team, so are looking for someone that is proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. In particular, we are looking for someone who: - Is passionate about start ups - Has a strong grasp of data sources - Has a good eye for detail - Has strong numeric ability and enjoys reconciliations - Has a strong work ethic and enjoys multi-tasking - Is experienced in designing internal process and reports - Is experienced in implementing and maintaining data systems - Has strong communication skills, with the ability to extract, structure and share data for internal reporting and queries. - Is personable and energetic - Takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing tasks through to completion - Can work independently as well as part of a team - Is good at meeting deadlines and prioritising work - Has experience in online data capture platforms such as Airtable - Has experience in building macros in excel would be an ideal The Company is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £80K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Database Engineer with SQL Server Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.