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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.

Descriptif du poste Dans un contexte d'évolution rapide des menaces IT & cyber, de pression réglementaire accrue (DORA, EBA Guidelines, NIS2…) et de transformation des environnements technologiques, une institution financière de premier plan souhaite renforcer sa capacité à piloter et gouverner les risques IT au niveau global. Le pôle Global IT Risk Governance recherche un prestataire capable d'apporter un soutien opérationnel et méthodologique à la première ligne de défense pour améliorer la maturité du dispositif et garantir une vision consolidée, cohérente et pilotable du risque IT. La mission s'inscrit dans un contexte international. Objectifs de la mission Contribuer à l'amélioration continue de la maturité du dispositif global de gestion des risques IT au sein de la 1LoD. Structurer et harmoniser les pratiques IT Risk à l'échelle internationale. Assurer une vision transverse et consolidée des risques, contrôles et plans de remédiation. Renforcer la supervision des niveaux de service à l'échelle internationale (notamment auprès des plateformes de near/off shoring). Piloter les SLAs en place avec les bénéficiaires des services IT Risk. Accélérer l'industrialisation et l'automatisation des processus de gestion et de reporting des risques. Périmètre d'intervention Structuration et harmonisation du cadre IT Risk Management Contribution à l'animation et à l'amélioration du cadre global (politiques, standards, guidelines). Mise en cohérence des pratiques de gestion des risques entre les différentes régions. Animation de la gouvernance & Pilotage transverse Préparation des livrables destinés au senior management (Consolidation des risques IT majeurs et suivi transversal des remédiations structurantes). Pilotage des niveaux de service et suivi des SLA avec les bénéficiaires du pôle.

Global Resilience Risk Specialist Technology Risk Lead Global Operational and Resilience Risk (ORR) is a sub function of Group Risk. Its purpose is to make sure the bank understands, and is in control of its non-financial risk position. In addition, the function provides resilience risk stewardship to global businesses, functions and entities we operate in. This is achieved through: Completing analytical assessments and opining on the control environment of the First Line of Defence (1LOD) within Businesses Constructive challenge to the global businesses and functions on their control environment and assessment of risk Oversight of emerging risks, strategic business initiatives and local change activity and new/materially changed products Analysis of risk exposure across all bank operations and territories to inform capital management and stress testing requirements Completing thematic reviews and aggregated reporting of the Non-Financial Risk profile of the bank Responsibility for the implementation of a Risk Management Framework (RMF) that sets out governance, policies and practices to proactively identify, assess, measure and report on, mitigate and control operational risk exposures associated with the businesses and operations at all levels of the organization. The role holder will maintain close working relationships with the wider ORR team, locally, globally and globally Key Accountabilities: The role holder will have global responsibility for: Leading the deployment of deep subject matter expertise around technology risk globally Providing issues, event and incident oversight, including specialist oversight of technical controls globally Supporting country and global ORR Managers with all technology risk related queries Providing advice, guidance and challenge to senior businesses, functions and entity management, ensuring robust opinion is provided through global governance Recommending risk appetite thresholds for technology risk, and oversee risk appetite monitoring Providing guidance and support with policy writing, owning and monitoring compliance with a comprehensive set of clear and concise policies that outline the key principles and minimum requirements applicable to the management of technology risk Engaging with risk owners, control owners and risk stewards to ensure technology risks are managed in accordance to policy Overseeing compliance, for example, through the Risk and Control Assessment process, Top Risk Assessments and Incident Management process Promoting and developing technology risk awareness and risk management culture in order to ensure that the material risks are both evident and effectively managed Identifying any concerning trends and challenging the business to address these Leading on defining the risk and control library, including minimum control standards, with input from Risk Owners, Business Service and Control Owners, specifying key risks and key controls Recommending RCA scoping for technology risk controls and challenge where this is not appropriately applied in the RCA Driving appropriate governance for technology risk across key stakeholders and senior control owners Reporting on risk and control profile, including impacts of external environment changes, emerging risks and changes to the business strategy Monitoring the local external environment to get early sight of emerging risks and provide detailed guidance on controls required to mitigate against them Providing technical guidance to support development and completion of ORR and regulatory reporting obligations (e.g. RAS, top & emerging risks, risk profile reporting, RMM, Board reporting where relevant, etc.) Ensuring any concerns with key controls and material change programmes, relevant to technology risk, are understood and escalated as required Leading regulator and audit engagement pertaining to technology risk; ensure regulatory compliance for technology risk and timely completion of audit actions and findings Support training and capability uplift across ORR to ensure robust understanding of Technology risk. Requirements: Strong leader with the ability to influence at the senior levels of the organisation Expert level of technology risk management knowledge and relevant deep experience in this field Comprehensive knowledge of the internal control environment Ability to communicate effectively, building strong relationships and influence senior internal and external stakeholders Comprehensive knowledge of the external environment (threat, regulatory, geopolitical, competitor, technological landscapes) A change agent who challenges the status quo constructively and positively, leading relevant strategies that enable safe growth of the bank An advanced degree preferable in relevant discipline (e.g. Masters, Doctorate etc.) Location: Kraków The Client will consider candidates from France, Germany UK etc… to work remotely whilst we are in a Pandemic and probably 2 days a week in Krakow after that point. Salary will be in the range of Euros 75K – Euros 95K. 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Senior Business Analyst With Risk Our Client – an international Bank is looking to recruit a Senior Business Analyst with at least 5 to 7 years experience as Business Analyst. The team has a responsibility to deliver to a set of expected standards being set by the Regulatory Reporting Assurance programme, and delivers to a standard playbook defined by the Basel 3 Reforms central Operating model and controls function. The role holder will be working with process owners, service owners and Risk and Control colleagues to define the operating model that will be in place following the implementation of the Basel 3 Reforms, and to define any interim operating models required until the reforms are implemented. This operating model will include process maps, definition of roles and responsibilities, governance forums and hand offs between teams. The position will be based in the Operating Model and Controls team, which is a central global team established to oversee delivery of operating model and controls for the Basel 3 Reforms programme. Key Accountabilities: To document the business process controls, IT general controls and Business Application Controls and ensure full syndication and approval from Risk Stewards, Risk Owners, Controls Office and Control Owners To Support senior stakeholders globally through complex process change and systems change delivery activities Deal with conflicting priorities across global stakeholders and respond to their requirements within tight delivery timelines without compromising quality Identify relevant stakeholders and build rapport in both central and local teams for each given outcome Requirements: Experience of working in a large, global banking organisation Experience in Financial Services project; operating model design; risk assessment and control design Sound Project management/time management skills Demonstrated experience of large scale project implementations involving IT A solid understanding of the Basel3 Credit Risk RWA calculations and regulatory reporting processes An understanding of systems delivery lifecycles and delivery methodologies A strong appreciation of systems and data architectures, specifically in a risk and finance environment Proficient in business process mapping to recognised BPM standards A solid understanding of: the Non-Financial Risks requirements within BTF; the Operating Risk management framework Ability to professionally and effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of management The role is based in Krakow Poland. The salary will be in the range £45K - £60K. The role can be remote for the time being – but may have to be based in Poland later this year for maybe 2 days a week. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary in Euros or PLZ and your 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.

Description du poste Le Bénéficiaire recherche un consultant expérimenté en MOA / Business Analyse et Chefferie de Projet, capable d’accompagner l’évolution d’un outil de gestion des risques, KRI et compliance IT basé sur la solution ServiceNow IRM. La mission consiste à assurer le recueil, l’analyse et la formalisation des besoins métiers, piloter les évolutions fonctionnelles de l’outil, coordonner les équipes de développement, suivre le projet jusqu’à la mise en production, et garantir le bon déploiement auprès des utilisateurs. Responsabilités principales Assurer la Business Analyse pour faire évoluer l’outil de gestion des risques, KRI & compliance IT (ServiceNow IRM). Participer au recueil des besoins utilisateurs, à leur analyse et à leur formalisation (workshops, interviews, ateliers). Rédiger les spécifications fonctionnelles, user stories, SOPs, processus, flux, diagrammes, écrans en français et anglais. Contribuer à la définition des solutions fonctionnelles et recommandations. Planifier et piloter le projet : roadmap, plannings, priorisation, suivi des évolutions. Animer les daily meetings, comités de pilotage et réunions de gouvernance en français et en anglais. Collaborer avec les équipes de développement (notamment en Inde) dans un contexte agile (Scrum / Safe). Organiser et réaliser la recette fonctionnelle, coordonner les UAT et assurer le suivi des corrections. Accompagner la mise en production, préparer la documentation et assurer le transfert au support. Assurer la communication régulière avec les parties prenantes, suivi des actions, gestion des risques, alertes et reporting. Compétences requises Minimum 10 ans d’expérience professionnelle, dont au moins 5 ans en MOA, Business Analyse ou gestion de projet. Expérience confirmée dans la mise en place ou l’évolution d’outils logiciels GRC, IRM ou Risk Management. Solide maîtrise de la rédaction de spécifications, user stories et processus fonctionnels. Capacité à animer des ateliers en anglais et en français, très bon niveau d’anglais requis. Maîtrise des méthodologies agiles et des outils de gestion de projet. Expérience dans la coordination avec des équipes de développement, idéalement offshore. Compétences appréciées Connaissance des solutions IRM ou GRC : ServiceNow, RSA Archer, MetricStream, Riskonnect, Enablon, Egerie. Expérience spécifique sur ServiceNow IRM (configuration, intégration, workflows). Connaissance des référentiels de risques : IT Risk, ISMS, ISO 27001, SOX, NIST, PCA, GDPR.

Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/3 days p/w onsite in Redhill Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake. * Design logical and physical data models to support business requirements and analytics needs. * Develop and maintain data pipelines using ADF for ingestion, transformation, and loading from diverse sources. * Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency. * Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to modern cloud platforms (Azure + Snowflake). * Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance during migration. * Write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and implement best practices for query performance. * Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions. * Implement data governance, security, and lineage practices using Azure tools. * Explore and integrate emerging technologies like Azure Databricks, Python, and orchestration frameworks for advanced analytics. * Able to take key decisions with respect to technology landscape in data technologies weighing risk versus reward Key Skills & Experience: * Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake. * Database & Querying: SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL. * ETL Tools: Ab-Initio (migration experience), Informatica (optional). * Programming: Python, PySpark (preferred). * Other: CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), Metadata management. * String analytical, Problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203). * Experience in BFSI domain or large-scale enterprise data platforms. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a Data Integration and Risk Management specialist to join their team on a short term initial contract with further extensions to follow. This role would be working 2/3 days a week onsite in London and via an umbrella company. Key Responsibilities * Data Platform Management: o Utilize Teradata Vantage for data warehousing and advanced analytics. o Optimize queries and data structures for efficient risk data aggregation. * Data Integration & ETL Development: o Design, develop, and optimize ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and related tools. o Manage large-scale data integration projects across multiple platforms, ensuring high performance and scalability. o Perform data quality checks and implement controls for risk-related datasets. * Risk Modelling & Analytics: o Work with SAS, Python, and other analytical tools to support risk model development and validation. o Integrate risk models into data pipelines for automated reporting and analysis. o Collaborate with quantitative teams to operationalize risk metrics and dashboards. * BCBS239 Compliance: o Implement and maintain risk data aggregation and reporting processes in alignment with BCBS239 principles. o Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for regulatory reporting. o Support governance and lineage documentation for risk data flows. Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience in Teradata and Informatica PowerCenter for data integration and ETL development. * Strong experience in writing and understanding the complex SQL queries and data warehousing concepts. * Knowledge of BCBS239 principles and regulatory risk data aggregation requirements. * Good if you have experience with risk modelling tools (SAS, Python) and ETL frameworks. * Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and metadata management. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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

Senior Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Max 2 days Onsite in London Rate: £550 - £650 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Data Architect to join the team. As a Data Architect on this engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy for a global leader in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) business with iconic brands across various sectors. Key Responsibilities: * Align architecture, business, product, and technical priorities with senior stakeholders. * Gather and translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical solutions. * Analyse current processes and identify opportunities for Data & Analytics solutions. * Estimate complexity, effort, and cost for proposed solutions. * Design and document solution architecture, scope, and timelines. * Identify risks, assumptions, and dependencies. * Provide oversight and guidance to delivery teams. * Apply strong data modelling skills (Delta Lake, Lakehouse, dimensional modelling). * Maintain and improve architecture services and portfolio artifacts. * Define end-to-end architecture and support implementation planning. * Ensure architecture compliance and accessibility of standards and patterns. * Hands on Secure by Design principle Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 10+ years as Solution/Data Architect (preferably in CPG or Retail). * Hands on experience in Medallion architecture in Azure + Databricks environment. * Strong hands-on skills in data modeling, Pyspark, and SQL. * Working experience in Agile methodologies * Ability to identify and manage non-functional requirements (NFRs). * Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams (product/engineering). * Experience in managing Sr stakeholder. * Strong analytical and problem-solving approach. * Understanding of Data Quality and Data Governance. * Understanding of Finops and able to provide best cost-effective solution. * Large scale cloud transformation experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Data Architect - 12 months - Brussels Our important client is currently looking for a Data Architect for a 12-month contract based in Brussels. Hybrid with 2 to 3 days onsite mandatory. Please find the description below: This role involves designing and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, guiding digital transformation, and overseeing enterprise data architecture to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset. Key Responsibilities Enterprise strategy Participate in strategic discussions on company level. Have a clear overview of business units, their functions and processes. Impact estimation of possible strategic decisions on the organisation, processes and technology Architecture Strategy & Governance Define and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps. Ensure architectural alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Design and maintain the overall application landscape and the mapping of these applications with their business functionalities Ensure there is a design of an integration framework through which data flows between these applications Solution Design & Integration Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders. Oversee integration of systems across business units and platforms. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Enterprise Data Architecture Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap aligned with business and IT strategies. Establish data standards, principles, and best practices for modeling, integration, mastar data management and governance. Integration & Interoperability Design data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, APIs, Service bus, streaming) for on-premises and cloud environments. Enable interoperability between transactional- and operational systems but also analytics systems (data warehouse, data lake,...) Lifecycle Management Manage the lifecycle of applications, platforms, and infrastructure. Define modernization and cloud migration strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Translate business needs into architectural requirements and technical solutions. Communicate architectural decisions and their impact clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Governance & Compliance Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and industry standards. Required Skills & Qualifications Education: Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience: 10+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and data integration, Experience with Azure and Microsoft related data technologies (Azure synapse, data lake storage, Fabric), Experience with integration technologies in Azure like Logic apps, Azure functions,... Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving ability. Ability to integrate into an organisation and identify skills and characters in order to outline governance models. If you are interested please send me your CV and I will contact you as soon as possible with further details.

Data Analyst with SQL Server and SSIS Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch’s digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch’s compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management  Maintain and develop SSIS packages  Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business  Develop data visualisation for business  Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse  Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors  Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports  Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities  Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance  Support the department’s operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders.  Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department’s remit.  Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department’s reports  To adhere and follow all Bank/Group applicable policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties  To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate.  Escalate any data issue to the business promptly and without delays.  Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorisation is given and follows GDPR / department’s SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualisation tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience in working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgement in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications (Basic Degree/Diploma) Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline (Degrees in Statistic, Information Systems, or similar) This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects. The salary for this position is in the range £40K- £45K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Credit Analyst with CCRA Certification Our Client a Bank in the City of London is looking to recruit a Credit Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working as a Credit Analyst within the banking sector. In this position you will conduct comprehensive credit assessments, financial modeling, and risk analysis for corporate and retail portfolios. Prepare detailed credit memoranda, monitor exposures, and support decision-making using CCRA-aligned methodologies. Must be experienced in financial interpretation, rating evaluation, and early-warning risk identification. Role Description This is a full-time Credit Analyst role with a Certified Credit Research Analyst (CCRA) certification requirement. The role is hybrid, based in London, allowing for a combination of on-site and remote work. The Credit Analyst will conduct in-depth financial analysis, evaluate creditworthiness, assess risk, and prepare detailed credit reports. The role requires collaboration with key stakeholders to provide insights and develop credit strategies, as well as ensuring alignment with financial regulations. Credit Assessment & Financial Analysis Conduct in-depth financial statement analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporates, SMEs, or individuals. Apply CCRA-aligned analytical frameworks such as ratio analysis, cash-flow forecasting, and stress-testing techniques. Develop forward-looking financial models, incorporating industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and company-specific risks. Review credit bureau data, bank statements, collateral valuations, and external research reports. Credit Risk Evaluation & Rating Assign preliminary internal credit ratings based on quantitative and qualitative assessments. Identify key risk drivers including business risk, management quality, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness. Use CCRA best practices to assess probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD). Prepare credit scoring summaries and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Credit Memorandum & Reporting Prepare detailed credit appraisal notes, approval packages, and risk summaries for credit committees or senior management. Produce periodic portfolio review reports, highlighting sectoral exposures, rating migrations, and early-warning signals. Maintain accurate credit files and ensure compliance with internal risk policies. Portfolio Monitoring & Early-Warning Management Monitor existing credit exposures, covenant compliance, and repayment behavior. Track industry and market developments that may affect clients' credit profiles. Recommend modifications to credit limits, restructuring proposals, or remedial actions for stressed accounts. Conduct ongoing rating reviews in line with CCRA methodology. Due Diligence & Relationship Support Participate in client meetings, site visits, and management interviews to better understand operations and risk factors. Collaborate with relationship managers to structure facilities aligned with client needs and risk tolerance. Assist in credit agreement negotiations, ensuring proper documentation and risk coverage. Compliance, Governance & Policy Adherence Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, internal credit policies, and risk appetite frameworks. Support audits and regulatory inspections by providing accurate credit documentation and analysis. Value Add from CCRA Certification Apply globally recognized CCRA frameworks for structured credit analysis and research. Use advanced techniques such as scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and sector-specific valuation methods. Demonstrate enhanced credibility and technical expertise in credit research and risk evaluation. Qualifications · Proficiency in Credit Management and expertise in evaluating credit risk · Strong Analytical Skills to perform financial analysis and interpret complex data effectively · Excellent Communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with team members · Understanding of Finance principles and their applications in credit analysis · Professional experience or qualifications in Credit, such as CCRA certification · Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to meet deadlines · Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field · Work experience in financial institutions or credit-related roles is a plus The Client is based in the City of London. The position is hybrid at this internship with 3 days in the office per week. The salary will be in the range £60K - £80K depending on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period. This position is open to UK candidates – so no sponsorship.

Credit Analyst with CCRA Certification Our Client a Bank in the City of London is looking to recruit a Credit Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working as a Credit Analyst within the banking sector. In this position you will conduct comprehensive credit assessments, financial modelling, and risk analysis for corporate and retail portfolios. Prepare detailed credit memoranda, monitor exposures, and support decision-making using CCRA-aligned methodologies. Must be experienced in financial interpretation, rating evaluation, and early-warning risk identification. Role Description This is a full-time Credit Analyst role with a Certified Credit Research Analyst (CCRA) certification requirement. The role is hybrid, based in London, allowing for a combination of on-site and remote work. The Credit Analyst will conduct in-depth financial analysis, evaluate creditworthiness, assess risk, and prepare detailed credit reports. The role requires collaboration with key stakeholders to provide insights and develop credit strategies, as well as ensuring alignment with financial regulations. Credit Assessment & Financial Analysis Conduct in-depth financial statement analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) to evaluate the creditworthiness of corporates, SMEs, or individuals. Apply CCRA-aligned analytical frameworks such as ratio analysis, cash-flow forecasting, and stress-testing techniques. Develop forward-looking financial models, incorporating industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and company-specific risks. Review credit bureau data, bank statements, collateral valuations, and external research reports. Credit Risk Evaluation & Rating Assign preliminary internal credit ratings based on quantitative and qualitative assessments. Identify key risk drivers including business risk, management quality, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness. Use CCRA best practices to assess probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD). Prepare credit scoring summaries and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Credit Memoranda & Reporting Prepare detailed credit appraisal notes, approval packages, and risk summaries for credit committees or senior management. Produce periodic portfolio review reports, highlighting sectoral exposures, rating migrations, and early-warning signals. Maintain accurate credit files and ensure compliance with internal risk policies. Portfolio Monitoring & Early-Warning Management Monitor existing credit exposures, covenant compliance, and repayment behaviour. Track industry and market developments that may affect clients’ credit profiles. Recommend modifications to credit limits, restructuring proposals, or remedial actions for stressed accounts. Conduct ongoing rating reviews in line with CCRA methodology. Due Diligence & Relationship Support Participate in client meetings, site visits, and management interviews to better understand operations and risk factors. Collaborate with relationship managers to structure facilities aligned with client needs and risk tolerance. Assist in credit agreement negotiations, ensuring proper documentation and risk coverage. Compliance, Governance & Policy Adherence Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, internal credit policies, and risk appetite frameworks. Support audits and regulatory inspections by providing accurate credit documentation and analysis. Value Add from CCRA Certification Apply globally recognized CCRA frameworks for structured credit analysis and research. Use advanced techniques such as scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and sector-specific valuation methods. Demonstrate enhanced credibility and technical expertise in credit research and risk evaluation. Qualifications · Proficiency in Credit Management and expertise in evaluating credit risk · Strong Analytical Skills to perform financial analysis and interpret complex data effectively · Excellent Communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with team members · Understanding of Finance principles and their applications in credit analysis · Professional experience or qualifications in Credit, such as CCRA certification · Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to meet deadlines · Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field · Work experience in financial institutions or credit-related roles is a plus The Client is based in the City of London. The position is hybrid at this stage with 3 days in the office per week. The salary will be in the range £60K - £80K depending on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period. This position is open to UK candidates – so no sponsorship.

Information Security Architect / Manager Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London. They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security. The function of the position will be as follows: Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends. Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape. Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management. Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model. Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience. Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture. Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics. Skills/Competencies Required: Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation. Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills. Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies. Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies. Vulnerability management and assessment. Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks. Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning. Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks. Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience. Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines. Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT. Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc) ** Occasional travel to other sites may be required. This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Je recherche pour un de mes clients un Consultant en solutions Cloud, Réseau et Datacenter sur Puteaux (92) Summary of the role Provide expert oversight of direct and hybrid datacentre and cloud-based platform and networking solutions and associated infrastructures through sound engineering support and technical direction. This role ensures technology platforms support regulatory compliance, data security, and operational efficiency while enabling scalable innovation and reliable services in support of the business and their customers. This is a great opportunity to work on in country needs as part of a global team, supporting the breadth of the organization. We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills who is organized, thorough and has the desire to work in a challenging environment. The role • Assess current IT infrastructure and recommend cloud and datacenter strategies aligned with financial industry regulations (e.g., FCA, PRA, GDPR). • Design, engineer, and implement solutions that align to the regional technology strategy while also meeting business requirements and processes. • Collaborate with Leadership team on roadmap and strategic initiatives. • Advise on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and resilience planning for critical financial systems. • Architect secure, scalable solutions across public cloud platforms (Azure) and on-premises datacenters. • Collaborate with peers across the portfolio to manage dependencies, priorities, integrations and change impacts on people, processes and/or technology. • Partner with technical teams (Architects, Platforms, Cyber, Cloud Operations, etc.) to assist in creating solutions that balance business requirements with information and cybersecurity requirements in alignment with company's standards and risk appetite. • Implement hybrid cloud strategies to support sensitive workloads and regulatory requirements. • Lead migrations of core applications to cloud environments • Help in the creation of process documents, guides and procedures, appropriate tools, templates, that will help create efficiencies and support cloud adoption. • Ensure adherence to financial compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2). • Implement advanced security controls, encryption, and identity management for sensitive financial data. • Support audits and provide documentation for regulatory reporting. • Monitor performance and availability of mission-critical systems. • Optimise infrastructure for high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity. • Partner with risk, compliance, and security teams to align technology with governance standards. The requirements • Qualified to degree level, preferably in a business, IT or security related subject • Proven experience in cloud architecture and datacentre solutions within financial services • Expertise in Microsoft Azure, HyperV with strong knowledge of hybrid cloud models • Understanding of financial compliance and regulatory frameworks • Strong networking, virtualisation, and storage knowledge • Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar • Minimum 10 years’ experience in above areas • Leadership ability • Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail • Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal (French and English essential) • Ability to clearly communicate messages to a variety of audiences • Experience in technology consulting • Resilience and adaptability • Excellent listening skills Desirable Skills: • Experience with financial transaction systems and high-volume data processing • Strong foundation across Microsoft Azure technology stack • Experience using architecture methodologies • Experience in Azure application security architecture and deployments • Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code • Standardizing Azure Security best practices, processes, and procedures • Ability to prioritize multiple requests and clearly communicate the priorities to the team and management. • Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with Internal stakeholders and manage client/business expectations Démarrage: ASAP