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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.

Data Analyst with Big Data – Canary Wharf Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst for the Data Products team is driving innovations in the Financial Services Sector using Big Data. The Client has a high-calibre, focused and a mission-driven team. The models we build and the analysis that we derive from financial data matters to crucial cutting-edge business decisions made across the global financial services firms every day and provides insight into real world problems. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of income and expense transactions, financial classifications, and long term financial management within the UK market. You will participate in customer and partner calls to review requirements and client needs. You will quickly gain an understanding how local income and expense calculations, and financial management best practices can be leveraged to deliver financial wellness tools in the UK market. This role will allow you to partner analytics teams to review and enhance data categorization for key income and expense transactions, develop a specification for both rules based and machine learning driven enhancements to categorization by defining transaction types. You will also interact closely with the Financial Product team to provide requirements to localize the financial management tools for the UK market. You will perform regular and ongoing analysis on consumer transactions to identify methods for improved categorization, testing and certifying enhancements, and validating performance metrics. You will also work with the Financial Wellness Product team to adapt their products for the UK market. This requires you to develop a deep understanding of the UK financial management space in order to develop an ongoing UK roadmap with the rest of the Financial product team. Must have a Bachelor's Degree coupled with 2 – 4 years of experience in software-oriented Product Management, preferably in financial services. Experience in financial modelling and possessing knowledge of the financial services and transactions. Experience/Interest in analysing data and a high attention to detail especially in regards to data cleansing You possess superb written & oral communication skills. You have analytical skills with a background in financial analysis and carefully seek to understand underlying business needs, both on a market level as well as from individual client/prospects. You are adaptable and can work successfully in a technical environment as a non-technical leader. The ideal candidate is inquisitive and highly detail oriented. You are focused on execution and are able to make definitive decisions in uncertain environments with limited data. This is a 3 month contract assignment initially. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving technical complex issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications · Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. · Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. · Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. · Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. · Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. · Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. · Relevant professional certifications (eg, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. · Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber ​​security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (eg, Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (eg, Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (eg, Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SaaS solutions SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (eg, Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be around £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Engineer (Python / SQL) Oxford - site based £Competitive Junior to Mid Level Data Engineer Salary + Great Benefits Package Excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer looking to join a highly successful, global organisation where you will play a key role in developing the data infrastructure and systems used to drive business improvement and operational performance. This company is a world-renowned organisation operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology. They offer an excellent working environment, exposure to complex technical projects and the opportunity to develop your career within a large, highly respected business. In this varied role, you will design, build and maintain data solutions that create a reliable Single Source of Truth across the business. You will work with Python, SQL and modern data architecture principles to integrate multiple data sources, improve data quality and ensure information is readily available for analytics and reporting. Alongside the core data engineering work, you will develop automated workflows, applications and dashboards, working closely with analysts and wider business teams to translate operational requirements into effective technical solutions. You will also help establish and maintain data architecture standards across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in Data Engineering or a similar position, with strong Python and SQL skills and experience building and maintaining databases and data pipelines. Any experience with SQLAlchemy, data modelling, workflow automation, dashboards or platforms such as Skywise would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Engineer to join a prestigious global organisation in a technically varied position where you can have a genuine impact on how data is structured, automated and used across the business. The Role: Build and maintain a robust Single Source of Truth across multiple business applications Develop and optimise data pipelines, workflows and integrations Use Python, SQL and SQLAlchemy for data processing, modelling and database interaction Develop automated workflows, applications and dashboards Ensure data quality, integrity and availability for analytics and reporting Work with analysts and wider business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions The Person: Data Engineer or similar data-focused background Strong Python and SQL skills Experience with databases, data modelling and data pipelines Understanding of modern data architecture principles Experience with automation, workflows or dashboard development beneficial Skywise or Google AppSheet experience advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Data Centre Engineer - Location Grays or Stevenage Must have an Active SC Clearance This is an onsite, hands-on Data Centre Engineer position requiring local capability due to the physical infrastructure, security requirements and specialist nature of the work. Data Centre Engineer Responsibilities Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment. Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure. Handle HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media in line with security procedures. Follow secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records. Work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation. Complete activities through formal change-control and change-management processes. Identify unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and escalate before proceeding without authorisation. Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation and decommissioning activities. Data Centre Engineer Skills and Experience Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments. Previous server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning experience. Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware. Experience installing and removing rack-mounted equipment. Experience tracing Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling. Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media. Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Experience maintaining hardware asset and inventory records. Experience using CMDB or IT asset-management systems. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to equipment identification. Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Centre Engineer - Location Grays or Stevenage Must have an Active SC Clearance This is an onsite, hands-on Data Centre Engineer position requiring local capability due to the physical infrastructure, security requirements and specialist nature of the work. Data Centre Engineer Responsibilities Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment. Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure. Handle HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media in line with security procedures. Follow secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records. Work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation. Complete activities through formal change-control and change-management processes. Identify unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and escalate before proceeding without authorisation. Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation and decommissioning activities. Data Centre Engineer Skills and Experience Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments. Previous server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning experience. Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware. Experience installing and removing rack-mounted equipment. Experience tracing Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling. Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media. Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Experience maintaining hardware asset and inventory records. Experience using CMDB or IT asset-management systems. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to equipment identification. Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

PEGA Lead System Architect Our client is looking for a Lead system architect who is a Certified PEGA Lead System Architect. You will have more than 7 years experience. The role is based remotely and the contract is for 3 initially inside IR35. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data & MI Manager Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit Data & MI Manager with at least 3 to 5 years' experience of working with Data. The position is to ensure the effectiveness of data extraction and data reporting capabilities within the Bank • To support the Senior Management and Head of Compliance in the management of compliance and regulatory risks through MI analytics and reporting. Key Responsibilities • Ensure collation of client data, transactional data/activity by respective Business Units are managed and tracked accurately • Single point of reference for any data related matters within the branch • Prepare daily Transaction Monitoring report for review • Prepare monthly name screening file for Group Financial Crime Compliance (GFCC) to generate 1AML alerts • Ensure master file on full client information is managed and tracked alongside with CMS team • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly branch transaction volume by business unit, client segment etc. • Develop presentations, dashboards, reports, and other project communications and documentation, where required • Provide support to develop/test data analytic trends for profiling, quality and cost performance scoring, risk modelling, program evaluation, where relevant. • Provide recommendations on department policies, objectives and initiatives, based on MI capabilities. • Manage business expectations, manage process performance, conduct continuous improvement and causal analysis activities with business teams. • Participate as independent participant in IT, Data and Project working committees where data related considerations and insights are required. • Support the senior management other Head of Departments at the bank in London • Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of Compliance from time to time Experienced in SAS modelling platforms. • Basic ETL programming skills (SQL, SAS, etc) a must. • 3 years of experience of relevant banking/compliance in established bank / financial institutions. Technical/Functional skills • Knowledge of risk best practices and Models infrastructure coupled with working with data models. • Experienced in SAS modelling platforms. • Basic ETL programming skills (SQL, SAS, etc) a must. • The required understanding of the business/business units. Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Good judgment in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risks. • Good presentation and influencing skills, required in guiding and assisting teams in putting forward proposals for clients, whenever necessary. Qualifications (Basic Degree/Diploma etc) • 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 £45K- £55K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

CosmosDB Data Engineer We are looking for a CosmosDB Data Engineer who can start a contract in the next 3 to 4 weeks. You will have strong experience of data modelling and CosmosDB. * Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for both relational (SQL) and non-relational (Cosmos DB / NoSQL) systems. * Design, develop, and manage NoSQL data models using Azure Cosmos DB, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost efficiency (partitioning strategy, indexing, RU optimization). * Define and implement data contracts to ensure consistency, quality, and governance across upstream and downstream systems. * Lead and support data migration projects, including planning, execution, validation, and reconciliation between source and target systems. * Build and orchestrate ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF). * Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and views for relational data processing and reporting. The role is for 3-6 months initially outside IR35 and requires two days in Central London each week. To be considered for the role please send over your latest CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.