SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London – who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take 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. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. 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. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £65K – £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London – who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take 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. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. 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. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £60K – £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
IT Support Technician – UK Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. The salary is in the range £30K - £35K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
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- £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.
Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
IT Infrastructure Engineer Our Client is a Global organisation with offices in the City of London. They are now looking to recruit an IT infrastructure system support and maintenance Engineer with at least 5 years experience in 1 to 3 level experience in support. You will be working with users using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. IT Infrastructure Engineer IT Infrastructure related project Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) Global User Support Act as 2/3 line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical Proven working experience in IT Service management operations Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). User facing support skills Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: 3 to 5+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. Second line technical support System Maintenance Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 Cisco/Fortinet Project management experience preferred. The salary for this position will be in the range £35K - £45K. The Client is based in the City of London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
Director of IT Engineering Role Expectations The Director of Engineering (DOE) possesses a range of management, technology, and engineering experiences serving as the leader of our engineering department. The DOE is responsible for developing the technological vision for the Company in partnership with other executives; establishing the executive direction related to the technological interests of the Company, how technology is utilized in support of our staff, partners, and customers to help improve and increase business; as well as oversee the effective deployment, implementation, and management of internal engineering operations. The DOE will develop a roadmap and budget to help support technology investments that enable the Company to meet its vision. The DOE is both a strategist and a technologist able to provide high-level strategy guidance to staff, partners, and vendors as well as provide mentorship and instruction to our delivery teams in all aspects of technology implementation. Responsibilities Executive Leadership ● Strategize with CIO and major stakeholders to align the goals of the engineering team with the goals of the Company. ● Provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the Company business operations ● Advocate and communicate technology and engineering capabilities internally and externally and actively support the company’s business and growth efforts by being the technical subject matter expert ● Establish and nurture relationships with The Company staff, partners, and vendors to demonstrate the Company’s engineering capabilities and help them be more effective and efficient through leveraging technology and engineering ● Provide technical thought leadership for the business, internally among staff and externally across partners and vendors ● Develop the company’s strategy for how technology and engineering will be used and ensure that the technological resources meet the company's short and long-term vision Technical Leadership and Team Management ● Lead and empower The Company’s engineering team to develop strategies for the execution of our work and oversee that those strategies are thoughtfully executed and aligned with The Company’s long-term business strategy and vision ● Serve the go-to person for the escalation of issues affecting engineering and technology teams (and help them navigate solutions) ● Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity ● Maintain relevance and up-to-date knowledge on modern technologies and practices to effectively deliver digital services in the art / gallery / museum / auction space ● Triage and problem-solve engineering and technology issues and assist teams in resolution and successfully lead teams to develop risk mitigation and incident management plans ● Audit The Company’s technology usage and ensure technologies are used efficiently and securely ● Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the impact of engineering talent turnover on business continuity and maintain engineering capability resiliency ● Identify, attract, recruit, hire, and on-board experienced and value-aligned engineering personnel ● Mentor, coach, and support teams in the delivery of digital products and services Product Planning and Development ● Work with business and product management to develop and maintain a roadmap and budget for the execution of investments in the technology space in support of The Company’s vision and mission ● Develop and maintain a standardized and efficient SDLC process, including methodologies, best practices, and tools, to ensure consistency and quality throughout the development process ● In collaboration with business and product management, oversee prioritization, project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget ● Collaborate with other stakeholders, including vendors, partners, designers, engineers, contractors, testers, and product managers, to ensure seamless project execution Qualifications ● Proven experience as a Director of Engineering or similar leadership role ● Experience in leading and overseeing development in all aspects of the SDLC using Agile/RAD methodologies ● Experience in designing and scaling out in-house customer relationship management, asset management, and business intelligence (and tangential ERP processes) software(s) ● Strong technical expertise in leading web applications projects built with Python (Django) and Javascript (React), deployed to cloud infrastructure (AWS) ● Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, particularly hiring/managing a remote, cross-functional (including UX designers, product managers, testers), global team ● Excellent project management and organizational skills ● Effective communication and interpersonal skills ● Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities You will have at least 10 to 20 years expertise at this level. The position will be based in Central New York. The salary will be circa $200K - $250K. Do send your CV to us for this exciting new position and include your salary in USD along with your notice period and residential status.
Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice 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.
Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank’s project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank’s project management framework. Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially – 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T
Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) Assistance with AAF and other audits Management of joiner/leaver process Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
IT Support Consultant As an IT Consultant, your primary responsibility is to deliver excellent IT support to end-users while ensuring that projects are designed and implemented in accordance with business requirements. You will also be responsible for introducing new technologies, promoting RPA services, and training customers to improve their IT/DX literacy. Provide a range of IT services for our customer Promoting MS Office365, RPA services and new technology to our customer by verifying each technology IT Partners/Vendors Management related to those projects Activities related to customer’s IT/DX Literacy improvement (Planning internal IT seminar, Reviewing materials) Liaison with our HQ team and end users using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT/DX support and projects. Key Responsibilities: IT Consultant UX/DX support and RPA services Respond to general IT/DX related requests collaborating with other team members Understand a customer’s IT/DX needs and clarify customer’s system and DX requirements Collaborate with customers to identify the scope of a project, timelines, and resources Provide day-to-day management of projects by leading the planning and implementation of projects during the project lifecycle Assist in testing including UAT and validating Proof-Of-Concepts Provide support services for system maintenance collaborating with other team members Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) Communicate and coordinate with the users/stakeholders in each office (in English/Japanese) Skills / Knowledge: Technical Strong experience and knowledge of M365 application, especially SharePoint Online and MS Teams Basic system development and operational knowledge (Experiences in system design and maintenance) IT Vendors or Partners management experiences (IT Vendors control and negotiation skills) Customer support / user support experiences Preferred experience with Japanese companies Preferred experience with UX and DX (Digital Transformation) technical projects Preferred experience with Power Platform development, Azure Preferred technical proficiency in UiPath RPA, SAP ERP, MS Excel Macro/VBA, MS Access (desired but not required) Communication Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking) User facing support skills Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: Must have 5+ years IT experience in a corporate environment Preferably 1 -3 years experiences of System Development and Maintenance The Client Company is based in City of London. The salary for this position is circa £50K – £60K. Please note that the Client does NOT provide sponsorship – so you must have the right to work in the UK. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with ‘cloud’ ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role – based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
Senior Analyst Programmer with RPG4 RPG400 or RPG4 and Misys Equation We require an RPG4 or RPG400 Analyst Programmer experience of working Misys Equation with at least 5 years’ experience. You must have at least 5 years experience of developing and supporting financial banking applications written in RPG4 and/or RPG400 particularly with Misys Equation. Must have at least 12 to 18 months experience of working with Misys Equation. Additionally, you must have experience of SQL Server and SSIS SSRS. The Client will consider banking systems experience if you don’t have experience of Misys Equation. The position is based in the City London. The salary for this position will be circa £50K - £70K. Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary and availability.
IT Infrastructure Engineer 2 and 3 Line with Japanese Our Client an global company are looking to recruit an IT Support Engineer with 2 and 3 Line experience. You must be able speak in both English and Japanese. IT infrastructure system support and maintenance. Liaison with end user using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Engineer IT Infrastructure related project Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) Global User Support Act as 2/3 line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical Proven working experience in IT Service management operations Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill Communication Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). User facing support skills Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: 3+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. Second line technical support System Maintenance Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 Cisco/Fortinet Project management experience preferred. The position is based in the City of London. The salary will be £40K - £50K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
Data Governance Manager Company Description Our Client is an international bank with offices in Central London. They are now looking to recruit a Data Governance Manager with at least 5 to 10 years proven expertise ideally from a banking environment. Role Description This is a full-time role for a Data Governance Manager. The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of data governance initiatives and developing policies and procedures to support data quality and master data management. The Data Governance Manager will also collaborate with the business intelligence team to ensure that data management and analytics requirements are met. This is an on-site role located in London. Qualifications Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management skills Experience with data management and developing policies and procedures Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or related field is required Professional certification (e.g. CDQM) in data management or related field is desired This is an exciting new position for this bank. This a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be circa £75K - £90K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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