Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK

Senior Quant/Risk Professional - AI Model Validation, Python, Trade Surveillance sought by leading investment bank based in the city of London. *Inside IR35 -2/3 days a week on site* Summary This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a dynamic team focused on validating trade surveillance models. The role involves ensuring that systems used to detect market abuse, insider trading, and other conduct risks are conceptually sound, explainable, and compliant with regulatory standards such as FCA and PRA SS1/23. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, hands-on programming experience in Python, and a track record of developing or validating AI/machine learning or statistical models in surveillance or conduct risk contexts. Key Responsibilities Independently validate and periodically review trade surveillance models for robustness and regulatory compliance Evaluate data quality, feature engineering, and model performance across surveillance systems Review model documentation for conceptual soundness, implementation quality, and governance controls Conduct benchmarking, backtesting, and stress testing using Python to challenge model design Assess statistical and machine learning-based surveillance systems for transparency and effective alert thresholds Provide quantitative and qualitative assessments of model accuracy, stability, and business suitability Collaborate with model developers, compliance, and surveillance teams to communicate findings and support remediation Produce clear and actionable reports summarising validation outcomes and risk ratings for senior stakeholders Support regulatory validation work under FCA and other relevant frameworks Contribute to the enhancement of validation methodologies for surveillance models Skills and Experience Experience in data science, machine learning development or validation, or a quantitative role in financial services or regulated industries Strong academic background in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess surveillance systems Familiarity with configuring, tuning, or validating third-party trade surveillance tools Understanding of model governance frameworks and regulatory expectations under MAR and FCA Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting findings Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks effectively to deliver high-quality outputs Proven ability to engage with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and technology functions Please apply within for further details or call Alex Reeder Harvey Nash Finance & Banking

Senior Graphic/Conceptual Designer - sought by leading investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid *inside IR35 - umbrella* About the Role As a Senior Conceptual Designer, you'll be responsible for developing ideas from initial concept through to final execution. You'll work closely with account managers and fellow creatives to ensure smooth project delivery and maintain high standards of design across all outputs. You'll be expected to: Create compelling visual concepts that communicate ideas and stories effectively. Own your projects while taking creative direction and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Push brand guidelines to deliver fresh, engaging work. Partner with writers on campaign concepts and film treatments. Challenge perceptions and demonstrate the power of great design. What We're Looking For We're seeking a bright, experienced designer with a strong portfolio that showcases both creative thinking and execution. You don't need to come from a corporate background - we value originality and a collaborative spirit. Essential Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop). Ability to present ideas clearly and confidently. Strong communication and time management skills. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of Adobe Workfront. Experience with After Effects. Familiarity with HTML/Dreamweaver. An understanding of AI tools in the creative process. Please apply within for further details - Matt Holmes, Harvey Nash

Senior C#/Angular Full Stack Developer - Commodities/Trading sought by leading financial services organisation based in West London. *Outside IR35 - 3 days a week on site* SUMMARY This role will suit a full-stack developer, with a broad, yet modern skill set and a proven track record, who ideally has some knowledge and experience of the commodity or financial trading sectors. Key Responsibilities: Full stack developer with around 8-10 years development experience, working in a agile development team to deliver robust enterprise-wide solutions utilising industry standard practices Design, develop, enhance and maintain applications using agreed coding standards and quality targets. Ensure quality via code reviews and thorough unit testing. Liaise with immediate scrum team, other scrum/project teams, line manager and development lead to ensure accurate and complete delivery. Contribute to the development and implementation of software development best practices within the organisation. Writing clean and efficient code using relevant programming languages to implement the designed features and functionality. Key Competencies & Skills: Knowledge of oil, wet bulk or energy trading and risk management business Software Development Methodologies: Understanding of Agile development practices and project management tools Communication Skills: Effective communication to collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, and explain technical concepts Problem-solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and identify creative solutions Experience and expertise with the following technical stack Angular 13+ with DevExtreme UI library desirable Playwright, ReadyAPI and Specflow. Jira, Github, Confluenc Nice to have - C# and .NET6+ Rest API's and Microservice architecture SQL Server Database, NHibernate or Entity Framework Demonstrate expertise of: Building modern-web applications Modern UI design principles. ie Able to take initial design direction and interpret those guidelines to finalise the design through to a solution Restful API Design and development fundamentals Good SQL knowledge Test case preparation and execution EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 8-10 years' experience designing and developing applications both individually and as part of a team Familiarity with energy or financial trading environment Strong inter-personal and communication skills (both verbal and written) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to technical problems Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum team environment Educated to Degree-level (or equivalent), as a minimum requirement Please apply within for further details or call Alex Reeder Harvey Nash Finance & Banking

MiFID Business Analyst/Project Manager, Belfast 3dpw £500 - £600pd via Umbrella or PAYE Belfast, Northern Ireland (3 days per week office req) 12 Month Contract + Business Analyst, Project Management, Project Manager, Business Anlaysis, Regulatory Change, Regulation, PRA, FCA, MiFID, MiFIR, Product Governance, Financial Services, Banking, Investment Banking, Capital Markets. A global Bank are currently seeking a Business Analyst/Project Manager to join them on a long term contract in Belfast. The role requires a 3 day per week office requirement in the office in Belfast, with no exception. MiFID/regulatory change experience alongside experience of working in Investment Banking is also required. £500 - £600pd via Umbrella or PAYE Essential Requirements: Experience working as a BA/PM in a global Bank Knowledge and working experience of Financial Traded Products Experience delivery regulatory change, ideally MiFID (workstreams other than Trade and Transaction Reporting) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent stakeholder management skills If you meet these requirements please apply for immediate consideration.

A leading Tech company is looking for a Media Manager to work on partnering with their customers Below are the job specs for your reference: Role: Media Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: London Mode of working:Hybrid (3 days in Office) Key Responsibilities Create and manage media plans (across digital & traditional channels) based on audience insights. Partner with teams like Insights, Analytics, Creative, Policy, Partnerships to make campaigns impactful. Work with external media agencies and Meta's global media team. Run end-to-end UK campaigns - from planning, execution, compliance, raising POs, to reporting. Track results and recommend optimizations. Juggle multiple campaigns at once, ensuring flawless delivery . Non-Negotiables (Must-Haves) 8+ years of media planning experience (agency or in-house). Deep knowledge of the UK market - must know UK media landscape inside-out. Experience running large-scale, multi-channel campaigns across Media streams(ideally for big brands). Track record of working on large complex portfolios (fast-moving, global, or multi-market). Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and present to leadership. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to get an update within 48hrs. At HarveyNash, we value diversity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded