Senior Solution Architect Information Technology Business Solutions We're adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. The Company As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive - from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products. The Opportunity Future focused and always one step ahead We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the governance, architecture guidance / oversight and management of the legacy and emerging platforms at Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI). You must be self-starting, hands on, with excellent communication skills. You will provide expertise to design, describe and manage application solution designs aligned to legacy retirement and strategic business projects. You will oversee architecture and design of critical IT systems for several areas within MRSI and lead multiple design initiatives concurrently while working with project managers, technical leads, engineers, and application architects. This role will be closely aligned with the global enterprise architecture practice. As Senior Solution architect you will: Develop application and system roadmaps associated with applications transformation and modernization Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business cases, for operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritization Uphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standards Be the accountable individual for the finalization, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholders Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organization Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Be the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization Align with and adhere to Munich Re global governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards Act as a liaison between divergent business and IT teams to bring them together, mentor, share knowledge, solve problems, design common reusable assets and maximize the use of existing capabilities and frameworks Work closely with project managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners while ensuring alignment and feasibility Support the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non-functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring that they are met Ideal candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities and qualifications: Experience in the insurance (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance) or financial industry preferred. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail. Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem. Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals. Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred. TOGAF certification is a significant plus. Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management. Must be able to clearly communicate complex technical and business concepts both to business partners and team members. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies. Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models. Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner. Experience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired state Bachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experience Deep Knowledge and proven hands-on experience with cloud technologies 7+ years' of IT experience with 6+ years of architecture experience Demonstrated leadership skills At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Information Technology Business Solutions We're adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. The Company As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive - from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products. The Opportunity Future focused and always one step ahead We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the governance, architecture guidance / oversight and management of the legacy and emerging platforms at Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI). You must be self-starting, hands on, with excellent communication skills. You will provide expertise to design, describe and manage application solution designs aligned to legacy retirement and strategic business projects. You will oversee architecture and design of critical IT systems for several areas within MRSI and lead multiple design initiatives concurrently while working with project managers, technical leads, engineers, and application architects. This role will be closely aligned with the global enterprise architecture practice. As Senior Solution architect you will: Develop application and system roadmaps associated with applications transformation and modernization Develop flexible, adaptable, modular, and reusable solution designs in collaboration with business stakeholders and the IT development teams while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards Support the definition of high-level operational models, and prepare business cases in alignment with the IT security and quality guidelines. Present business cases, for operational and tactical technical initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritization Uphold appropriate solution architecture governance processes and tools while maintaining focus on design patterns and technology standards Be the accountable individual for the finalization, acceptance and approval of solutions you architected, by relevant stakeholders Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product delivery and operation support teams Explore, evaluate and promote technology innovation within the organization Review high-level designs with technical leads and developers, review code, enforce best practices, assist with debugging critical issues, and enforce performance testing to deliver efficient and performant applications Be the responsible individual to identify technology risk(s) of initiatives you are leading as an architect and develop corresponding mitigation strategies Stay current on, evaluate and recommend the use of cutting-edge technologies and methods, considering their technical pros and limitations. Leverage market and technology trends to identify the business benefits of alternative technical solutions Support the requirements gathering process to right-size initiatives and solution strategy. Collaborate with development teams and assist with the application of Agile and DevSecOps techniques within architecture and designs Create comprehensive solution architecture specification documents and other required documentation Help maintain a business unit-level repository of architecture assets (platforms, services, APIs, technical dept, etc.) and promote reuse across the organization Align with and adhere to Munich Re global governance processes and tools while maintaining a key focus on design patterns and technology standards Act as a liaison between divergent business and IT teams to bring them together, mentor, share knowledge, solve problems, design common reusable assets and maximize the use of existing capabilities and frameworks Work closely with project managers and delivery leads to identify key design activities and owners while ensuring alignment and feasibility Support the infrastructure DevSecOps team by defining all non-functional system requirements for the initiative and ensuring that they are met Ideal candidates will possess the following skills/capabilities and qualifications: Experience in the insurance (e.g. UW, Claim, Policy Issuance) or financial industry preferred. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail. Excellent planning, documentation and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of design and implementation of solutions and systems using custom built and CoTS / MoTS applications hosted in the cloud and on-prem. Experience designing solutions including policy administration systems, ERP and customer / agent-facing portals. Substantial knowledge of the system development life cycle and the scaled agile methodology. Certifications preferred. TOGAF certification is a significant plus. Demonstrate competence to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system architecture design, using state of the art rule/framework-based architecture, object-oriented component analysis and proficiency in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture and enterprise application architecture. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with vendors, clients, peers, and IT management. Must be able to clearly communicate complex technical and business concepts both to business partners and team members. Ability to guide and mentor development teams on sound design and coding principles, best practices in API based, Micro Services and Cloud technologies. Experience in integration architectures from Service Bus to API mediation and event bus models. Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and business trends that allows architecture to solve problems in a creative and cost-effective manner. Experience developing roadmaps outlining the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from current to desired state Bachelor's degree or above in Computer science or related tech discipline or equivalent work experience Deep Knowledge and proven hands-on experience with cloud technologies 7+ years' of IT experience with 6+ years of architecture experience Demonstrated leadership skills At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acorn are looking for a Lead Product Designer to help us improve purchase and self-service journeys across multiple insurance brands. These journeys are the core of our business, and they cut across both web and mobile. In addition to improving and transforming our existing customer experiences, the Lead Product Designer will also work on new products and features that will help us delight, retain , and add value well beyond what customers expect from an insurance company. You'll have a passion for improving conversion and retention and you'll be the owner of all user experience design for the digital team. You'll own things such as redesigning landings, purchase flow s and launching new i nsurance products, both in app and on web. As part of the Digital team, y ou will work closely with P roduct Managers, B usiness Analysts and Engineers to explore customer problems and solve design challenges with simple and impactful solutions. Success is measured by how impactful your designs are to conversion and our customers' trust and desire to stay with us as their insurer of choice. Job title: Lead Product Designer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid model Working hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm What you will be doing: Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences Own all stages of the design process from concept through launch Create design asset s and build a robust design system that works across brands Solve customer problems with a focus on the best experience while balancing company goals, regulatory constraints and effort of implementation Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions and improve the user experience Test multiple solutions to iterate to the right design as evidenced by data Regularly perform design audits and propose improvements to ensure quality and consistency across brands and product lines. Work autonomously across multiple agile teams. Prioritize appropriately: make trade-offs to speed up learning and balance competing priorities Build a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives in our specialist market What we are looking for: Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing for both web and mobile platforms 5 + years experience designing modern products ; experience in insurtech or regulated industries would be a strong plus. Previous experience managing other designers History of leading discovery and ideation and aligning the group around a vision and approach Understanding of user-centered design principles and ability to drive usable insights from user research. Previous experience building design systems would be a strong plus. Proven track record of designing completely new experiences and end-to-end features Experience shipping mobile and desktop products in an agile environment Strong commitment to doing what is right for the customer and the company About Acorn Insurance We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. We celebrate difference and it's important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Additional Buy & Sell Holidays Company Sick Pay Scheme Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Generous Company Pension Scheme A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A wide network of mental health first aiders. Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow" Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week £250 Refer a friend bonus Cycle to work scheme Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Acorn are looking for a Lead Product Designer to help us improve purchase and self-service journeys across multiple insurance brands. These journeys are the core of our business, and they cut across both web and mobile. In addition to improving and transforming our existing customer experiences, the Lead Product Designer will also work on new products and features that will help us delight, retain , and add value well beyond what customers expect from an insurance company. You'll have a passion for improving conversion and retention and you'll be the owner of all user experience design for the digital team. You'll own things such as redesigning landings, purchase flow s and launching new i nsurance products, both in app and on web. As part of the Digital team, y ou will work closely with P roduct Managers, B usiness Analysts and Engineers to explore customer problems and solve design challenges with simple and impactful solutions. Success is measured by how impactful your designs are to conversion and our customers' trust and desire to stay with us as their insurer of choice. Job title: Lead Product Designer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid model Working hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm What you will be doing: Design and prototype simple, low friction digital experiences Own all stages of the design process from concept through launch Create design asset s and build a robust design system that works across brands Solve customer problems with a focus on the best experience while balancing company goals, regulatory constraints and effort of implementation Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions and improve the user experience Test multiple solutions to iterate to the right design as evidenced by data Regularly perform design audits and propose improvements to ensure quality and consistency across brands and product lines. Work autonomously across multiple agile teams. Prioritize appropriately: make trade-offs to speed up learning and balance competing priorities Build a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives in our specialist market What we are looking for: Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing for both web and mobile platforms 5 + years experience designing modern products ; experience in insurtech or regulated industries would be a strong plus. Previous experience managing other designers History of leading discovery and ideation and aligning the group around a vision and approach Understanding of user-centered design principles and ability to drive usable insights from user research. Previous experience building design systems would be a strong plus. Proven track record of designing completely new experiences and end-to-end features Experience shipping mobile and desktop products in an agile environment Strong commitment to doing what is right for the customer and the company About Acorn Insurance We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business. We celebrate difference and it's important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Additional Buy & Sell Holidays Company Sick Pay Scheme Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Generous Company Pension Scheme A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A wide network of mental health first aiders. Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow" Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week £250 Refer a friend bonus Cycle to work scheme Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks.
Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Python Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Excellent Python Experience working in Fixed Income (rates, credit, bonds, ABS) Some Front End ability (Vue, React or Angular good but not necessary) Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: AWS or GCP Buy-side Data tools such as Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio Fixed Income performance, risk or attribution TypeScript and Node Role: Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services Pandas Numpy Scipy) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is responsible for an in-house built Fixed Income attribution application. It is entirely hosted on AWS and operates with a React Front End. The front/back ratio of work is largely down to you. It can be entirely Back End. Otherwise, the stack includes Redux Saga, Ag-Grid, Node, TypeScript, gRPC, protobuf, Apache Ignite, Apache Airflow and AWS. As the application suite grows and advances in complexity, there is a decent amount of interaction with the portfolio managers and credit analysis team. As a result, domain knowledge is important. You need to have Fixed Income experience whether in rates (government bonds), credit (corporate bonds, CDS, CLO, CDO etc) or asset backed securities (ABS). You will be working on one of three business streams and could be leading more junior engineers. Experience on the buy-side and attribution is desirable but not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. The tech environment is very new and will soon likely include exposure to the following: Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £90k - £115k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
May 21, 2024
Full time
Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Python Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Excellent Python Experience working in Fixed Income (rates, credit, bonds, ABS) Some Front End ability (Vue, React or Angular good but not necessary) Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: AWS or GCP Buy-side Data tools such as Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio Fixed Income performance, risk or attribution TypeScript and Node Role: Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services Pandas Numpy Scipy) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is responsible for an in-house built Fixed Income attribution application. It is entirely hosted on AWS and operates with a React Front End. The front/back ratio of work is largely down to you. It can be entirely Back End. Otherwise, the stack includes Redux Saga, Ag-Grid, Node, TypeScript, gRPC, protobuf, Apache Ignite, Apache Airflow and AWS. As the application suite grows and advances in complexity, there is a decent amount of interaction with the portfolio managers and credit analysis team. As a result, domain knowledge is important. You need to have Fixed Income experience whether in rates (government bonds), credit (corporate bonds, CDS, CLO, CDO etc) or asset backed securities (ABS). You will be working on one of three business streams and could be leading more junior engineers. Experience on the buy-side and attribution is desirable but not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. The tech environment is very new and will soon likely include exposure to the following: Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £90k - £115k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: An excellent knowledge of Fixed Income within the buy-side An advanced understanding of Fixed Income attribution and attribution strategies A good understanding or PORT and therefore the GRM Strong experience working with Front Office stack holders such as portfolio managers, risk and credit analysts The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Experience working with in-house built Fixed Income attribution systems SQL and Python Role: Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is dedicated to the in-house-built Fixed Income attribution system of the company. It covers trade-tagging, Brinson modelling and factor-based attribution strategies. Your primary role will be to collaborate with the engineering manager, the credit analyst team, risk and the portfolio managers to further build out and detail the existing three-year road-map for the product. This will include progressing the trade-tagging product to generate data and further evolving the factor-based system. This product ownership or management will be 80-85% of your role. 15-20% will be working with Bloomberg on data quality around GRM and BHPA data from PORT, although this % will decline as you and the team work to automate this process. Ultimately, it should reach about 5%. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your Fixed Income attribution knowledge in collaboration with technology, portfolio management, risk, research and analytics. This is a high-performing team with weekly releases and an excellent reputation. Salary: £100k - £125k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
May 21, 2024
Full time
Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: An excellent knowledge of Fixed Income within the buy-side An advanced understanding of Fixed Income attribution and attribution strategies A good understanding or PORT and therefore the GRM Strong experience working with Front Office stack holders such as portfolio managers, risk and credit analysts The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Experience working with in-house built Fixed Income attribution systems SQL and Python Role: Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is dedicated to the in-house-built Fixed Income attribution system of the company. It covers trade-tagging, Brinson modelling and factor-based attribution strategies. Your primary role will be to collaborate with the engineering manager, the credit analyst team, risk and the portfolio managers to further build out and detail the existing three-year road-map for the product. This will include progressing the trade-tagging product to generate data and further evolving the factor-based system. This product ownership or management will be 80-85% of your role. 15-20% will be working with Bloomberg on data quality around GRM and BHPA data from PORT, although this % will decline as you and the team work to automate this process. Ultimately, it should reach about 5%. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your Fixed Income attribution knowledge in collaboration with technology, portfolio management, risk, research and analytics. This is a high-performing team with weekly releases and an excellent reputation. Salary: £100k - £125k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: An excellent knowledge of Fixed Income within the buy-side An advanced understanding of Fixed Income attribution and attribution strategies A good understanding or PORT and therefore the GRM Strong experience working with Front Office stack holders such as portfolio managers, risk and credit analysts The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Experience working with in-house built Fixed Income attribution systems SQL and Python Role: Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is dedicated to the in-house-built Fixed Income attribution system of the company. It covers trade-tagging, Brinson modelling and factor-based attribution strategies. Your primary role will be to collaborate with the engineering manager, the credit analyst team, risk and the portfolio managers to further build out and detail the existing three-year road-map for the product. This will include progressing the trade-tagging product to generate data and further evolving the factor-based system. This product ownership or management will be 80-85% of your role. 15-20% will be working with Bloomberg on data quality around GRM and BHPA data from PORT, although this % will decline as you and the team work to automate this process. Ultimately, it should reach about 5%. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your Fixed Income attribution knowledge in collaboration with technology, portfolio management, risk, research and analytics. This is a high-performing team with weekly releases and an excellent reputation. Salary: £80k - £100k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
May 21, 2024
Full time
Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: An excellent knowledge of Fixed Income within the buy-side An advanced understanding of Fixed Income attribution and attribution strategies A good understanding or PORT and therefore the GRM Strong experience working with Front Office stack holders such as portfolio managers, risk and credit analysts The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Experience working with in-house built Fixed Income attribution systems SQL and Python Role: Attribution Analyst (Fixed Income Product Owner Manager Attribution Bonds Credit Rates Bloomberg PORT GRM Front Office Trading Risk SQL Python Asset Manager Investment Management Asset Manager Finance Financial Services Buy Side Hedge Fund) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is dedicated to the in-house-built Fixed Income attribution system of the company. It covers trade-tagging, Brinson modelling and factor-based attribution strategies. Your primary role will be to collaborate with the engineering manager, the credit analyst team, risk and the portfolio managers to further build out and detail the existing three-year road-map for the product. This will include progressing the trade-tagging product to generate data and further evolving the factor-based system. This product ownership or management will be 80-85% of your role. 15-20% will be working with Bloomberg on data quality around GRM and BHPA data from PORT, although this % will decline as you and the team work to automate this process. Ultimately, it should reach about 5%. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your Fixed Income attribution knowledge in collaboration with technology, portfolio management, risk, research and analytics. This is a high-performing team with weekly releases and an excellent reputation. Salary: £80k - £100k + 20% Bonus + 10% Pension
Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Python Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Good Python Experience working in Fixed Income (rates, credit, bonds, ABS) Some Front End ability (Vue, React or Angular good but not necessary) Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: AWS or GCP Buy-side Data tools such as Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio Fixed Income performance, risk or attribution TypeScript and Node Role: Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services Pandas Numpy Scipy) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is responsible for an in-house built Fixed Income attribution application. It is entirely hosted on AWS and operates with a React Front End. The front/back ratio of work is largely down to you. It can be entirely Back End. Otherwise, the stack includes Redux Saga, Ag-Grid, Node, TypeScript, gRPC, protobuf, Apache Ignite, Apache Airflow and AWS. As the application suite grows and advances in complexity, there is a decent amount of interaction with the portfolio managers and credit analysis team. As a result, domain knowledge is important. You need to have Fixed Income experience whether in rates (government bonds), credit (corporate bonds, CDS, CLO, CDO etc) or asset backed securities (ABS). You will be working on one of three business streams and could be leading more junior engineers. Experience on the buy-side and attribution is desirable but not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. The tech environment is very new and will soon likely include exposure to the following: Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £65k - £90k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
May 21, 2024
Full time
Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services) required by our asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Strong experience as a Python Developer/Software Engineer/Programmer Good Python Experience working in Fixed Income (rates, credit, bonds, ABS) Some Front End ability (Vue, React or Angular good but not necessary) Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: AWS or GCP Buy-side Data tools such as Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio Fixed Income performance, risk or attribution TypeScript and Node Role: Python Developer (Software Engineer Programmer Developer Python Fixed Income JavaScript Node Fixed Income Credit Rates Bonds ABS Vue Angular React Agile AWS GCP Buy Side Asset Manager Investment Management Performance Risk Attribution TypeScript Node Finance Front Office Trading Financial Services Pandas Numpy Scipy) required by our asset management client in London. You will join a team of 8 that is responsible for an in-house built Fixed Income attribution application. It is entirely hosted on AWS and operates with a React Front End. The front/back ratio of work is largely down to you. It can be entirely Back End. Otherwise, the stack includes Redux Saga, Ag-Grid, Node, TypeScript, gRPC, protobuf, Apache Ignite, Apache Airflow and AWS. As the application suite grows and advances in complexity, there is a decent amount of interaction with the portfolio managers and credit analysis team. As a result, domain knowledge is important. You need to have Fixed Income experience whether in rates (government bonds), credit (corporate bonds, CDS, CLO, CDO etc) or asset backed securities (ABS). You will be working on one of three business streams and could be leading more junior engineers. Experience on the buy-side and attribution is desirable but not essential. They have a hybrid-working set up that requires the team to be in the office 1-2 times a week. The tech environment is very new and will soon likely include exposure to the following: Glue, Athena, Airflow, Ignite, DBT, Arrow, Iceberg, Dremio This is an environment that has been described as the only corporate environment with a start-up/fintech attitude towards technology. Hours are 9-5. Salary: £65k - £90k + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension
Vacancy: IT Supervisor - LNG Location: London We are delighted to be working with one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, our client explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas globally. "We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization." Job Summary Commercial IT The primary focus of the Global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) group is to provide commercial support to our equity LNG assets and the business units which manage them, manage existing LNG sales agreements, and market any excess LNG volumes from LNG projects. The Global LNG group is also responsible for developing new markets which can support current and future equity LNG assets, as well as being responsible for optimising any other LNG assets with the portfolio. The LNG IT Supervisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the IT strategy for our newly formed LNG business. While being part of a global Commercial IT team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the global LNG value chain to build and influence the current and future technology needs that will set us up for years to come, including an LNG application portfolio, data strategy, infrastructure needs, and emerging technologies that will continue to increase productivity. A major key to success will be understanding and influencing the technology needs across the full value chain, from liquefaction, shipping, regasification, all the way through the marketing of the product. Under the day to day direction of the IT Manager (Commercial & Marine) based in Houston, Texas, this position will work in a collaborative team environment co-located with business personnel on the London Commercial trade floor. Job Description Primary Role Objectives Collaborate with LNG business leaders to understand their business requirements and translate them into IT solutions and initiatives that support the goals of the LNG group Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap for the LNG business, aligning IT investments with business priorities and objectives Lead a high-performing IT team dedicated to supporting the LNG group, including hiring, training, and development of staff Provide day to day supervisory direction to the London Commercial IT team including application support, infrastructure and desktop support Implement corporate IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency across the LNG organisation Partner with Commercial and Marine IT to foster constructive relationships with external suppliers and partners to leverage their expertise and resources in delivering and maintaining IT solutions and services to the LNG business Participate in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure required to support the full LNG value chain Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance business processes and productivity Provide business and application support, as well as functional guidance to global Commercial IT and LNG resources Collaborate with LNG business to understand and drive data strategy including data management, data reporting, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making Working with all necessary parties (IT and business) to identify the root cause(s) of production system issues and defining and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) solutions Partner with the Commercial and Marine business, as well as functional and enterprise IT support teams to identify, prioritise and deliver enhancements based on value/benefits utilising Agile methodology Serving as a liaison between Commercial LNG business and Enterprise IT teams to provide functional and technical support as needed Skills, Experience & Competencies Basic Requirements Bachelorâ s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or other related discipline Ability and willingness to provide day-to-day application support including participation in an after-hours on-call support rotation (including weekends and holidays) Considerable energy industry experience including experience supporting business applications Preferred Requirements Demonstrable Commercial Energy Trading and Risk Management experience Considerable working experience with ETRM applications like TriplePoint/Commodity XL (8.21 or newer preferred), Endur, RightAngle, etc. Proven experience with SQL Understanding of the LNG business and value chain Demonstrated interpersonal, teambuilding and relationship management skills Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to lead by example Business analysis, process improvement, and project management skills Operational and organisational change management skills Ability to initiate tasks including developing and executing small project plans Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels of the organisation, and with external customers, including experience managing vendor relationships A commitment to excellence in customer service and relationships Experience with .Net, C#, Power BI and Spotfire a plus Understanding of internal IT Security and SOX controls Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel macros Understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and delivery of data analytics/reporting solutions With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Vacancy: IT Supervisor - LNG Location: London We are delighted to be working with one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, our client explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas globally. "We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization." Job Summary Commercial IT The primary focus of the Global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) group is to provide commercial support to our equity LNG assets and the business units which manage them, manage existing LNG sales agreements, and market any excess LNG volumes from LNG projects. The Global LNG group is also responsible for developing new markets which can support current and future equity LNG assets, as well as being responsible for optimising any other LNG assets with the portfolio. The LNG IT Supervisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the IT strategy for our newly formed LNG business. While being part of a global Commercial IT team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the global LNG value chain to build and influence the current and future technology needs that will set us up for years to come, including an LNG application portfolio, data strategy, infrastructure needs, and emerging technologies that will continue to increase productivity. A major key to success will be understanding and influencing the technology needs across the full value chain, from liquefaction, shipping, regasification, all the way through the marketing of the product. Under the day to day direction of the IT Manager (Commercial & Marine) based in Houston, Texas, this position will work in a collaborative team environment co-located with business personnel on the London Commercial trade floor. Job Description Primary Role Objectives Collaborate with LNG business leaders to understand their business requirements and translate them into IT solutions and initiatives that support the goals of the LNG group Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap for the LNG business, aligning IT investments with business priorities and objectives Lead a high-performing IT team dedicated to supporting the LNG group, including hiring, training, and development of staff Provide day to day supervisory direction to the London Commercial IT team including application support, infrastructure and desktop support Implement corporate IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency across the LNG organisation Partner with Commercial and Marine IT to foster constructive relationships with external suppliers and partners to leverage their expertise and resources in delivering and maintaining IT solutions and services to the LNG business Participate in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure required to support the full LNG value chain Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance business processes and productivity Provide business and application support, as well as functional guidance to global Commercial IT and LNG resources Collaborate with LNG business to understand and drive data strategy including data management, data reporting, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making Working with all necessary parties (IT and business) to identify the root cause(s) of production system issues and defining and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) solutions Partner with the Commercial and Marine business, as well as functional and enterprise IT support teams to identify, prioritise and deliver enhancements based on value/benefits utilising Agile methodology Serving as a liaison between Commercial LNG business and Enterprise IT teams to provide functional and technical support as needed Skills, Experience & Competencies Basic Requirements Bachelorâ s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or other related discipline Ability and willingness to provide day-to-day application support including participation in an after-hours on-call support rotation (including weekends and holidays) Considerable energy industry experience including experience supporting business applications Preferred Requirements Demonstrable Commercial Energy Trading and Risk Management experience Considerable working experience with ETRM applications like TriplePoint/Commodity XL (8.21 or newer preferred), Endur, RightAngle, etc. Proven experience with SQL Understanding of the LNG business and value chain Demonstrated interpersonal, teambuilding and relationship management skills Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to lead by example Business analysis, process improvement, and project management skills Operational and organisational change management skills Ability to initiate tasks including developing and executing small project plans Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels of the organisation, and with external customers, including experience managing vendor relationships A commitment to excellence in customer service and relationships Experience with .Net, C#, Power BI and Spotfire a plus Understanding of internal IT Security and SOX controls Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel macros Understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and delivery of data analytics/reporting solutions With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Vacancy: IT Supervisor - LNG Location: London We are delighted to be working with one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, our client explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas globally. "We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization." Job Summary Commercial IT The primary focus of the Global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) group is to provide commercial support to our equity LNG assets and the business units which manage them, manage existing LNG sales agreements, and market any excess LNG volumes from LNG projects. The Global LNG group is also responsible for developing new markets which can support current and future equity LNG assets, as well as being responsible for optimising any other LNG assets with the portfolio. The LNG IT Supervisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the IT strategy for our newly formed LNG business. While being part of a global Commercial IT team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the global LNG value chain to build and influence the current and future technology needs that will set us up for years to come, including an LNG application portfolio, data strategy, infrastructure needs, and emerging technologies that will continue to increase productivity. A major key to success will be understanding and influencing the technology needs across the full value chain, from liquefaction, shipping, regasification, all the way through the marketing of the product. Under the day to day direction of the IT Manager (Commercial & Marine) based in Houston, Texas, this position will work in a collaborative team environment co-located with business personnel on the London Commercial trade floor. Job Description Primary Role Objectives Collaborate with LNG business leaders to understand their business requirements and translate them into IT solutions and initiatives that support the goals of the LNG group Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap for the LNG business, aligning IT investments with business priorities and objectives Lead a high-performing IT team dedicated to supporting the LNG group, including hiring, training, and development of staff Provide day to day supervisory direction to the London Commercial IT team including application support, infrastructure and desktop support Implement corporate IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency across the LNG organisation Partner with Commercial and Marine IT to foster constructive relationships with external suppliers and partners to leverage their expertise and resources in delivering and maintaining IT solutions and services to the LNG business Participate in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure required to support the full LNG value chain Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance business processes and productivity Provide business and application support, as well as functional guidance to global Commercial IT and LNG resources Collaborate with LNG business to understand and drive data strategy including data management, data reporting, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making Working with all necessary parties (IT and business) to identify the root cause(s) of production system issues and defining and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) solutions Partner with the Commercial and Marine business, as well as functional and enterprise IT support teams to identify, prioritise and deliver enhancements based on value/benefits utilising Agile methodology Serving as a liaison between Commercial LNG business and Enterprise IT teams to provide functional and technical support as needed Skills, Experience & Competencies Basic Requirements Bachelorâ s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or other related discipline Ability and willingness to provide day-to-day application support including participation in an after-hours on-call support rotation (including weekends and holidays) Considerable energy industry experience including experience supporting business applications Preferred Requirements Demonstrable Commercial Energy Trading and Risk Management experience Considerable working experience with ETRM applications like TriplePoint/Commodity XL (8.21 or newer preferred), Endur, RightAngle, etc. Proven experience with SQL Understanding of the LNG business and value chain Demonstrated interpersonal, teambuilding and relationship management skills Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to lead by example Business analysis, process improvement, and project management skills Operational and organisational change management skills Ability to initiate tasks including developing and executing small project plans Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels of the organisation, and with external customers, including experience managing vendor relationships A commitment to excellence in customer service and relationships Experience with .Net, C#, Power BI and Spotfire a plus Understanding of internal IT Security and SOX controls Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel macros Understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and delivery of data analytics/reporting solutions With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Vacancy: IT Supervisor - LNG Location: London We are delighted to be working with one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, our client explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas globally. "We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization." Job Summary Commercial IT The primary focus of the Global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) group is to provide commercial support to our equity LNG assets and the business units which manage them, manage existing LNG sales agreements, and market any excess LNG volumes from LNG projects. The Global LNG group is also responsible for developing new markets which can support current and future equity LNG assets, as well as being responsible for optimising any other LNG assets with the portfolio. The LNG IT Supervisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the IT strategy for our newly formed LNG business. While being part of a global Commercial IT team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the global LNG value chain to build and influence the current and future technology needs that will set us up for years to come, including an LNG application portfolio, data strategy, infrastructure needs, and emerging technologies that will continue to increase productivity. A major key to success will be understanding and influencing the technology needs across the full value chain, from liquefaction, shipping, regasification, all the way through the marketing of the product. Under the day to day direction of the IT Manager (Commercial & Marine) based in Houston, Texas, this position will work in a collaborative team environment co-located with business personnel on the London Commercial trade floor. Job Description Primary Role Objectives Collaborate with LNG business leaders to understand their business requirements and translate them into IT solutions and initiatives that support the goals of the LNG group Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap for the LNG business, aligning IT investments with business priorities and objectives Lead a high-performing IT team dedicated to supporting the LNG group, including hiring, training, and development of staff Provide day to day supervisory direction to the London Commercial IT team including application support, infrastructure and desktop support Implement corporate IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance, security, and efficiency across the LNG organisation Partner with Commercial and Marine IT to foster constructive relationships with external suppliers and partners to leverage their expertise and resources in delivering and maintaining IT solutions and services to the LNG business Participate in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure required to support the full LNG value chain Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organisation, leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance business processes and productivity Provide business and application support, as well as functional guidance to global Commercial IT and LNG resources Collaborate with LNG business to understand and drive data strategy including data management, data reporting, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision making Working with all necessary parties (IT and business) to identify the root cause(s) of production system issues and defining and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) solutions Partner with the Commercial and Marine business, as well as functional and enterprise IT support teams to identify, prioritise and deliver enhancements based on value/benefits utilising Agile methodology Serving as a liaison between Commercial LNG business and Enterprise IT teams to provide functional and technical support as needed Skills, Experience & Competencies Basic Requirements Bachelorâ s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or other related discipline Ability and willingness to provide day-to-day application support including participation in an after-hours on-call support rotation (including weekends and holidays) Considerable energy industry experience including experience supporting business applications Preferred Requirements Demonstrable Commercial Energy Trading and Risk Management experience Considerable working experience with ETRM applications like TriplePoint/Commodity XL (8.21 or newer preferred), Endur, RightAngle, etc. Proven experience with SQL Understanding of the LNG business and value chain Demonstrated interpersonal, teambuilding and relationship management skills Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational skills; ability to lead by example Business analysis, process improvement, and project management skills Operational and organisational change management skills Ability to initiate tasks including developing and executing small project plans Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels of the organisation, and with external customers, including experience managing vendor relationships A commitment to excellence in customer service and relationships Experience with .Net, C#, Power BI and Spotfire a plus Understanding of internal IT Security and SOX controls Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel macros Understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and delivery of data analytics/reporting solutions With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Are you a Senior Property or Block Manager looking for the next step in your career? Our client, a leading Real Estate business in London are looking for an Associate Director to join their Property Management arm of the business. You will have experience in managing a mixed-used portfolio, have an understanding of commercial, residential and retail operations as well as financial management skills. This is a great opportunity to join a well established team and business who offer great training and career prospects. Responsibilities Include: To lead the continuous delivery of the estates facilities management, whilst ensuring all health and safety and other compliance requirements are met across the company's estates and its assets Maintain services and operations to comply with site specific quality standards Carry out any training and development needs of your teams or individual's goals to enhance performance Responsible for overseeing all hard/soft services as well as all compliance related matters Oversee contract management and ensure value is being delivered by all suppliers Ensure compliance with the Property Management Agreement, KPIs and SLA's, industry best practices and statutory obligations. Develop and maintain good relations with Estate stakeholders. Work with the wider Estate Management team to facilitate & support Client's Events and Community Programmes. Support and contribute to occupiers (residential and commercial) communications channels. Qualifications & Key Skills IOSH or NEBOSH Qualified Member of the British Institute of Facilities Management Understanding of residential, commercial and retail management operations. Strong project management capability and commercially aware with strong financial management skills Detailed understanding of RICS Service Charge Codes, Professional Statement and regulations Experience in change management Proven experience dealing with tenants on day-to-day basis 3rd party contractor management as well as hard & soft service experience In return our Client offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits. For more details or to apply, send your CV or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
May 21, 2024
Full time
Are you a Senior Property or Block Manager looking for the next step in your career? Our client, a leading Real Estate business in London are looking for an Associate Director to join their Property Management arm of the business. You will have experience in managing a mixed-used portfolio, have an understanding of commercial, residential and retail operations as well as financial management skills. This is a great opportunity to join a well established team and business who offer great training and career prospects. Responsibilities Include: To lead the continuous delivery of the estates facilities management, whilst ensuring all health and safety and other compliance requirements are met across the company's estates and its assets Maintain services and operations to comply with site specific quality standards Carry out any training and development needs of your teams or individual's goals to enhance performance Responsible for overseeing all hard/soft services as well as all compliance related matters Oversee contract management and ensure value is being delivered by all suppliers Ensure compliance with the Property Management Agreement, KPIs and SLA's, industry best practices and statutory obligations. Develop and maintain good relations with Estate stakeholders. Work with the wider Estate Management team to facilitate & support Client's Events and Community Programmes. Support and contribute to occupiers (residential and commercial) communications channels. Qualifications & Key Skills IOSH or NEBOSH Qualified Member of the British Institute of Facilities Management Understanding of residential, commercial and retail management operations. Strong project management capability and commercially aware with strong financial management skills Detailed understanding of RICS Service Charge Codes, Professional Statement and regulations Experience in change management Proven experience dealing with tenants on day-to-day basis 3rd party contractor management as well as hard & soft service experience In return our Client offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits. For more details or to apply, send your CV or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Technical Manager C4S Search are partnering with a new start up on an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager. The company are in very early stages, they have a very strong portfolio of clients and have generated a lot of interest in their services. Responsibilities: - Effectively manage the implementation of client projects working with the resources available. - Play a key role in the coordination, management, financial performance and delivery of all services and growth. - Take direct responsibility for the overall success of the projects and SLAs, ensuring they are delivered within the scope, time cost and specifications. - The role will involve travel to client sites, being the face of the company and future growth, owning the services and growth. - Technical Instillations o AV Instillations o Cabling o Hardware & Software Installations o Cameras and equipment Skills Required: - End to end project management - Audio Visual - Asset cabling and connectivity - WAN/ LAN connectivity - Wireless Networks - PC Hardware - Cabling architecture - End of life/ refreshes across Networks, Servers and Storage Experience Required: - Excellent communicator, confident with clients and stakeholders - Ability to communicate difficult, complex technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders - Creation and management of documentation, reports and information - IT Project Management - Create and execute technical project plans and solutions - Minimise exposure and risk on projects - Strong varied background and experience with AV, Servers, Networking, Desktops and Hardware - Lead of proposals, defining deliverables, completing project scopes and assessments
May 20, 2024
Full time
Technical Manager C4S Search are partnering with a new start up on an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager. The company are in very early stages, they have a very strong portfolio of clients and have generated a lot of interest in their services. Responsibilities: - Effectively manage the implementation of client projects working with the resources available. - Play a key role in the coordination, management, financial performance and delivery of all services and growth. - Take direct responsibility for the overall success of the projects and SLAs, ensuring they are delivered within the scope, time cost and specifications. - The role will involve travel to client sites, being the face of the company and future growth, owning the services and growth. - Technical Instillations o AV Instillations o Cabling o Hardware & Software Installations o Cameras and equipment Skills Required: - End to end project management - Audio Visual - Asset cabling and connectivity - WAN/ LAN connectivity - Wireless Networks - PC Hardware - Cabling architecture - End of life/ refreshes across Networks, Servers and Storage Experience Required: - Excellent communicator, confident with clients and stakeholders - Ability to communicate difficult, complex technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders - Creation and management of documentation, reports and information - IT Project Management - Create and execute technical project plans and solutions - Minimise exposure and risk on projects - Strong varied background and experience with AV, Servers, Networking, Desktops and Hardware - Lead of proposals, defining deliverables, completing project scopes and assessments
Graphic Designer - Permanent - up to £30,000 We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Essex based client in the construction industry on a permanent basis. Overview: Working within a small creative team who encourage innovation and free-thinking The client are looking for someone that can demonstrate a methodical working style and has exceptional atttention to detail You will be supporting the Graphic Design Manager in creating presentatioons, digital assets, image editing, copywriting and much more Productiion of detailed PowerPoint presenations Template creation Graphics and artworks to support both internal and external communications Digital imagie editing Copywriting Essential Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office An interest in marketing and social media content creation (desirable) Ability to multi task and adapt to a flexible workload Confidence to engage and communicate clearly with team members and other departments. The Role: Full-time/permanent Essex based - 4 days per week in office Up to £30,000 p/a Please reach out if you're interested! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 20, 2024
Full time
Graphic Designer - Permanent - up to £30,000 We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Essex based client in the construction industry on a permanent basis. Overview: Working within a small creative team who encourage innovation and free-thinking The client are looking for someone that can demonstrate a methodical working style and has exceptional atttention to detail You will be supporting the Graphic Design Manager in creating presentatioons, digital assets, image editing, copywriting and much more Productiion of detailed PowerPoint presenations Template creation Graphics and artworks to support both internal and external communications Digital imagie editing Copywriting Essential Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office An interest in marketing and social media content creation (desirable) Ability to multi task and adapt to a flexible workload Confidence to engage and communicate clearly with team members and other departments. The Role: Full-time/permanent Essex based - 4 days per week in office Up to £30,000 p/a Please reach out if you're interested! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Looking to enhance your career as a Graphic Designer and be a key player with our client? Excited to be working on campaigns for a giant within financial services? A desire to work on a wide variety of assignments? Our client is an innovative and award winning Communications & Marketing company with a Global reach and is now seeking a talented Graphic Designer !Partnering with dynamic and prestigious clients within Private and Public sector, they offer a very unique offering that is award winning and innovative! Joining their team as a Graphic Designer your tasks will include supporting the Head of Creative Studio and wider creative team to implement and adapt concepts into finished artwork, follow corporate guidelines to create new designs for both print & digital formats, typesetting literature, updating, and reformatting various pieces of marketing collateral, and assisting with studio artwork amends if necessary.Their culture is about enjoying the work and supporting you. As a valued Graphic Designer you will really feel to be a valuable member of the team, thanks to your natural artistic ability, communication skills, eye for creative layout, attention to detail and ability to deliver new ideas within a fast-paced corporate environment.Providing skilled and technically precise outputs to specification, you will also advise on artistic direction for projects, production of concepts, storyboards for video and animation and work closely with senior designers to implement their design ideas.Now for the the things we need from you: A good understanding and application of brand and corporate guidelines. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Graphic Designer with a varied portfolio Expert experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability to interpret client briefs and work independently. Methodical approach to managing artwork files and assets. Excellent communication skills written and verbally. Collaborative skills to work closely with account managers, designers and artworkers as well as the client. Experience designing creative concepts for events, initiatives, and campaigns as well as typesetting text heavy documents ready for production. Experience in creating both digital and traditional artwork for print. Ability to follow client mark-up accurately and make amends to literature in a timely fashion. Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment. Creative passion mixed with a fastidious nature, strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The role will initially be on a 12 month fixed term contract, but with the work and client relationship, it is possible to be expanded or made permanent. The role offers great potential and opportunity!
May 20, 2024
Full time
Looking to enhance your career as a Graphic Designer and be a key player with our client? Excited to be working on campaigns for a giant within financial services? A desire to work on a wide variety of assignments? Our client is an innovative and award winning Communications & Marketing company with a Global reach and is now seeking a talented Graphic Designer !Partnering with dynamic and prestigious clients within Private and Public sector, they offer a very unique offering that is award winning and innovative! Joining their team as a Graphic Designer your tasks will include supporting the Head of Creative Studio and wider creative team to implement and adapt concepts into finished artwork, follow corporate guidelines to create new designs for both print & digital formats, typesetting literature, updating, and reformatting various pieces of marketing collateral, and assisting with studio artwork amends if necessary.Their culture is about enjoying the work and supporting you. As a valued Graphic Designer you will really feel to be a valuable member of the team, thanks to your natural artistic ability, communication skills, eye for creative layout, attention to detail and ability to deliver new ideas within a fast-paced corporate environment.Providing skilled and technically precise outputs to specification, you will also advise on artistic direction for projects, production of concepts, storyboards for video and animation and work closely with senior designers to implement their design ideas.Now for the the things we need from you: A good understanding and application of brand and corporate guidelines. A minimum of 2 years experience as a Graphic Designer with a varied portfolio Expert experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability to interpret client briefs and work independently. Methodical approach to managing artwork files and assets. Excellent communication skills written and verbally. Collaborative skills to work closely with account managers, designers and artworkers as well as the client. Experience designing creative concepts for events, initiatives, and campaigns as well as typesetting text heavy documents ready for production. Experience in creating both digital and traditional artwork for print. Ability to follow client mark-up accurately and make amends to literature in a timely fashion. Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment. Creative passion mixed with a fastidious nature, strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The role will initially be on a 12 month fixed term contract, but with the work and client relationship, it is possible to be expanded or made permanent. The role offers great potential and opportunity!
We are now recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of technology led projects, in support of AJ Bell's strategic objectives. The Senior Project Manager is an SME in their field, able to provide mentorship and management of less experienced Project Managers. What does the job involve? Managing the delivery of a portfolio of technology led projects and initiatives. Managing the delivery of projects oneself and monitoring the progress of initiatives led by other Project Managers and SMEs. Providing mentorship and/or line management responsibility of less experienced Project Managers. Delivering complex IT projects often working with third party suppliers to implement a hybrid of internal and external solutions. Establishing and maintaining effective and trusted r.elationships with internal stakeholders and external third-party suppliers Co-ordinating and driving the collaboration of project resources to get the best from project teams. Producing and monitoring resource forecasts and budgets and where change is required, following appropriate change control procedures. Regularly reporting on the status and health of the portfolio and individual projects to sponsors and wider stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Effectively managing project risk and dependencies, and assessing for any potential risk to consumer outcomes posed by the project. Competence, knowledge and skills Strong technical knowledge and experience gained from a technology background. An ability to quickly understand technical topics. Proficient in the production of Business Cases, Project Initiation Documents and other project documentation. PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Project Management certification. Experience of different IT development methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC desirable. Financial services industry knowledge, e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking, would be beneficial. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and manage effective relationships. Good business/commercial knowledge. Analytical skills/problem solving. Strong planning and organisational skills. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years. What we offer: Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid working policy Casual dress code Discretionary bonus Contributory pension scheme Healthcare Cash Plan Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Buy as you earn share scheme Free annual share scheme Paid study support for qualifications Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one Bike loan Season ticket loan portal Discounted PMI and Dental Free gym Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need
May 20, 2024
Full time
We are now recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of technology led projects, in support of AJ Bell's strategic objectives. The Senior Project Manager is an SME in their field, able to provide mentorship and management of less experienced Project Managers. What does the job involve? Managing the delivery of a portfolio of technology led projects and initiatives. Managing the delivery of projects oneself and monitoring the progress of initiatives led by other Project Managers and SMEs. Providing mentorship and/or line management responsibility of less experienced Project Managers. Delivering complex IT projects often working with third party suppliers to implement a hybrid of internal and external solutions. Establishing and maintaining effective and trusted r.elationships with internal stakeholders and external third-party suppliers Co-ordinating and driving the collaboration of project resources to get the best from project teams. Producing and monitoring resource forecasts and budgets and where change is required, following appropriate change control procedures. Regularly reporting on the status and health of the portfolio and individual projects to sponsors and wider stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Effectively managing project risk and dependencies, and assessing for any potential risk to consumer outcomes posed by the project. Competence, knowledge and skills Strong technical knowledge and experience gained from a technology background. An ability to quickly understand technical topics. Proficient in the production of Business Cases, Project Initiation Documents and other project documentation. PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Project Management certification. Experience of different IT development methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC desirable. Financial services industry knowledge, e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking, would be beneficial. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and manage effective relationships. Good business/commercial knowledge. Analytical skills/problem solving. Strong planning and organisational skills. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years. What we offer: Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid working policy Casual dress code Discretionary bonus Contributory pension scheme Healthcare Cash Plan Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Buy as you earn share scheme Free annual share scheme Paid study support for qualifications Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one Bike loan Season ticket loan portal Discounted PMI and Dental Free gym Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Asset Manager to join our team within Vsitry Services, at our office in Brentwood. As our Facilities Asset Manager you will act on behalf of the Group to manage all commercial property events, such as rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations claims. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Proven experience as a commercial property manager or similar role. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of lease accounting and insurance requirements. Familiarity with commercial real estate laws and regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management software. More about the Facilities Asset Manager role Provide reports and recommendations well in advance, based on critical lease dates across the portfolio. Responsible for managing any sublet/assignments of leases, working with appointed agents where necessary. Examine lease reports and maintain a database highlighting any key dates. Work with key stakeholders within the business to provide important information relating to insurance requirements/reinstatement values and information required by the finance reporting teams. Manage the search for any new properties ensuring the requirements requested by the business are met. Review service charge budgets across the group, ensuring associated costs are fair and reasonable. Oversee business rates reviews for all offices, ensuring maximising opportunities to secure best value and optimise potential for associated discounts, e.g., empty rate relief. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 20, 2024
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Asset Manager to join our team within Vsitry Services, at our office in Brentwood. As our Facilities Asset Manager you will act on behalf of the Group to manage all commercial property events, such as rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations claims. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Proven experience as a commercial property manager or similar role. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of lease accounting and insurance requirements. Familiarity with commercial real estate laws and regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management software. More about the Facilities Asset Manager role Provide reports and recommendations well in advance, based on critical lease dates across the portfolio. Responsible for managing any sublet/assignments of leases, working with appointed agents where necessary. Examine lease reports and maintain a database highlighting any key dates. Work with key stakeholders within the business to provide important information relating to insurance requirements/reinstatement values and information required by the finance reporting teams. Manage the search for any new properties ensuring the requirements requested by the business are met. Review service charge budgets across the group, ensuring associated costs are fair and reasonable. Oversee business rates reviews for all offices, ensuring maximising opportunities to secure best value and optimise potential for associated discounts, e.g., empty rate relief. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Main purpose of the role The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Technology Support Services (part of DTS team), responsible for effective management of IT systems, business applications & information; and adapt CIFF's IT systems and related operational procedures to be more efficient, effective, and streamlined across all locations. The role will involve working directly with the Head of DTS and India Operations, Change Delivery Programme Manager, Technical Architect, IT Analysts, main point of contact for third party services providers and a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, to efficiently deliver the technology support services. The role requires effective management of IT systems and assets, delivery of fit-for-purpose IT services, management of technology support services team and to act in alignment with CIFF staff needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy. It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Main purpose of the role The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Technology Support Services (part of DTS team), responsible for effective management of IT systems, business applications & information; and adapt CIFF's IT systems and related operational procedures to be more efficient, effective, and streamlined across all locations. The role will involve working directly with the Head of DTS and India Operations, Change Delivery Programme Manager, Technical Architect, IT Analysts, main point of contact for third party services providers and a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, to efficiently deliver the technology support services. The role requires effective management of IT systems and assets, delivery of fit-for-purpose IT services, management of technology support services team and to act in alignment with CIFF staff needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy. It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
SimCorp Dimension Consultant - London - Implementation/Migration/SimCorp Dimension Configuration SimCorp Dimension Consultant /SME is required by a leading Asset Manager based in London for a 6-month initial contract. This is part of a migration to SCD, you will be part of a team of consultants working on the configuration. INSIDE IR35 Experience: Background of working with the Asset & Investment Management industry Knowledge or exposure to Portfolio Accounting and Investment Management systems and processes for asset management You will have worked on at least one full-end to end implementation of SimCorp Dimension Hand-on configof SimCorp Dimension You will have exposure to either: Portfolio management Trading and order management Compliance and regulatory Performance measurement and attribution Good understanding of SimCorp Infrastructure and Data Would consider occasional travel if based out of the UK
May 17, 2024
Contractor
SimCorp Dimension Consultant - London - Implementation/Migration/SimCorp Dimension Configuration SimCorp Dimension Consultant /SME is required by a leading Asset Manager based in London for a 6-month initial contract. This is part of a migration to SCD, you will be part of a team of consultants working on the configuration. INSIDE IR35 Experience: Background of working with the Asset & Investment Management industry Knowledge or exposure to Portfolio Accounting and Investment Management systems and processes for asset management You will have worked on at least one full-end to end implementation of SimCorp Dimension Hand-on configof SimCorp Dimension You will have exposure to either: Portfolio management Trading and order management Compliance and regulatory Performance measurement and attribution Good understanding of SimCorp Infrastructure and Data Would consider occasional travel if based out of the UK
Sr. Manager, EMEA Transactions, GREF Global Strategy, Transactions & Business Intelligence Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. • Significant experience managing transactions of Grade/Class A commercial office space across a multi-country portfolio • Bachelor's degree • Highly competent with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Exceptional communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively • Demonstrated experience as a leader with senior management responsibilities • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management • Deliver Results - demonstrated experience and successful track record in both leasing and purchase (and sale) of Grade/Class A assets, land, and redevelopment opportunities DESCRIPTION As a member of the Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team overseeing corporate office space - this position will lead transaction management activities within the EMEA portfolio. This role combines transaction management, portfolio strategy, project management skills, and team leadership including vendor team management. We seek a highly experienced leader who demonstrates proven success in a high-volume real estate organization delivering a large volume of simultaneous, complex transactions under demanding timelines. The successful candidate must operate as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and partner to Finance, HR, and other functional areas. They must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain relationships with integrated vendor partners. They must be comfortable operating on both the strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. The ideal candidate is an experienced, vibrant, and engaging professional who is customer obsessed and will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - they have an ownership mentality, providing expertise, vision, leadership, and exceptional communication skills. They will own transaction strategy and execution for their respective portfolio. They will dive deep, actively negotiate, and maintain intimate knowledge of each transaction in their remit. They will draft and present monthly real estate spend requests demonstrating deep knowledge of both the specific transaction and how it fits into the overall strategy. They should also be a truly authentic leader, balancing the need for effective delivery with the need to be accessible and build relationships, develop talent and demonstrate self-awareness and overall emotional intelligence. This position will include regular travel throughout the EMEA portfolio. Key job responsibilities • Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate high-value and complex leases/build-to-suits, yield on cost structures, and purchase/sale transactions under demanding timeframes. • Directly manage brokerage and integrated vendor partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP), Letters of Intent (LOI), Leases, Subleases, Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), and License Agreements from inception to execution. • Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing all documentation relating to any transaction, including RFP's, Letters of Intent, Lease Agreements, Amendments, etc. • Prepare and present high-level presentations, proposals, and analysis summaries to senior business and finance leaders for review and approval, including spend approval documentation for each transaction. • Support strategic portfolio planning in drafting papers and leverage complex financial models to guide business decisions and influence multiple business groups. • Work with vendor partners and GREF Finance, generate comparative financial analysis including lease cash flows, lease vs. buy analysis, P&L underwriting, building valuations, etc., and direct analysts' qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to each deal and the overall portfolio. • Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, lease administration, legal, finance, treasury, FP&A, economic development, transportation, strategic planning, and design and construction groups to deliver highly successful projects. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners (CFO, Finance, Divisional and Business Unit Heads). • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners - both internal and external. • Ensure all active and known deals are captured in annual operating plans with respect to capex and opex. • Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in a related field (MBA, Masters in Real Estate, etc.) • Experienced with legal terms and structures for standard commercial lease and purchase and sale contracts • Proven self-starter who sets goals and consistently gets results • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully execute tactics • Effective resource management and project management skills • Ownership mentality willing to raise their hand and take on whatever is needed to achieve objectives • Strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. 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May 17, 2024
Full time
Sr. Manager, EMEA Transactions, GREF Global Strategy, Transactions & Business Intelligence Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. • Significant experience managing transactions of Grade/Class A commercial office space across a multi-country portfolio • Bachelor's degree • Highly competent with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Exceptional communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively • Demonstrated experience as a leader with senior management responsibilities • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management • Deliver Results - demonstrated experience and successful track record in both leasing and purchase (and sale) of Grade/Class A assets, land, and redevelopment opportunities DESCRIPTION As a member of the Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team overseeing corporate office space - this position will lead transaction management activities within the EMEA portfolio. This role combines transaction management, portfolio strategy, project management skills, and team leadership including vendor team management. We seek a highly experienced leader who demonstrates proven success in a high-volume real estate organization delivering a large volume of simultaneous, complex transactions under demanding timelines. The successful candidate must operate as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and partner to Finance, HR, and other functional areas. They must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain relationships with integrated vendor partners. They must be comfortable operating on both the strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. The ideal candidate is an experienced, vibrant, and engaging professional who is customer obsessed and will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - they have an ownership mentality, providing expertise, vision, leadership, and exceptional communication skills. They will own transaction strategy and execution for their respective portfolio. They will dive deep, actively negotiate, and maintain intimate knowledge of each transaction in their remit. They will draft and present monthly real estate spend requests demonstrating deep knowledge of both the specific transaction and how it fits into the overall strategy. They should also be a truly authentic leader, balancing the need for effective delivery with the need to be accessible and build relationships, develop talent and demonstrate self-awareness and overall emotional intelligence. This position will include regular travel throughout the EMEA portfolio. Key job responsibilities • Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate high-value and complex leases/build-to-suits, yield on cost structures, and purchase/sale transactions under demanding timeframes. • Directly manage brokerage and integrated vendor partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP), Letters of Intent (LOI), Leases, Subleases, Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), and License Agreements from inception to execution. • Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing all documentation relating to any transaction, including RFP's, Letters of Intent, Lease Agreements, Amendments, etc. • Prepare and present high-level presentations, proposals, and analysis summaries to senior business and finance leaders for review and approval, including spend approval documentation for each transaction. • Support strategic portfolio planning in drafting papers and leverage complex financial models to guide business decisions and influence multiple business groups. • Work with vendor partners and GREF Finance, generate comparative financial analysis including lease cash flows, lease vs. buy analysis, P&L underwriting, building valuations, etc., and direct analysts' qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to each deal and the overall portfolio. • Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, lease administration, legal, finance, treasury, FP&A, economic development, transportation, strategic planning, and design and construction groups to deliver highly successful projects. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners (CFO, Finance, Divisional and Business Unit Heads). • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners - both internal and external. • Ensure all active and known deals are captured in annual operating plans with respect to capex and opex. • Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in a related field (MBA, Masters in Real Estate, etc.) • Experienced with legal terms and structures for standard commercial lease and purchase and sale contracts • Proven self-starter who sets goals and consistently gets results • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully execute tactics • Effective resource management and project management skills • Ownership mentality willing to raise their hand and take on whatever is needed to achieve objectives • Strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. 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Job Description We're looking for a Test Engineering Manager to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. As an engineering team, we're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. You will work cross-functionally to translate business needs into appropriate engineering reliability and testing solutions. You will have a strong background in API testing, performance testing and load testing. Key responsibilities: Manage a team of automation engineers to create and maintain automated tests for API testing Develop and execute strategies for automated testing, including regression, functional, and load testing Collaborate with development teams to ensure test automation is integrated into the development process Continually evaluate and improve test automation processes and tools Set up an automation framework from scratch. Work with delivery managers to ensure that testing milestones are met and that testing aligns with project timelines Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of automated testing efforts ? Experience & skills: Preferably educated to graduate level and 5 -10 years' experience in Test Automation Design and leadership of test strategies A track record of delivering complex technical solutions in fast-paced environment Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Experience managing a team of automation engineers Experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium Experience with DevOps test orchestration Experience automating desktop applications using tools such as Ranorex (desirable) Personal Attributes Can operate in a complex environment under pressure Management of a complex portfolio of technology and competing priorities Able to operate both with legacy and current technology and be able to drive improvements across people, process and tools Able to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomes Ability to build a high performing team and the driving force who leads and encourages teams to meet and exceed goals and targets Must be able to work collaboratively with a range of business leaders across the organisation, and with external stakeholders at a similar technical level Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.CF00400
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description We're looking for a Test Engineering Manager to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. As an engineering team, we're keen to move towards our target state with a cloud first (private and public) approach in our hosting strategy and to transform our systems from monolith to microservices whilst decommissioning our legacy estate. You will work cross-functionally to translate business needs into appropriate engineering reliability and testing solutions. You will have a strong background in API testing, performance testing and load testing. Key responsibilities: Manage a team of automation engineers to create and maintain automated tests for API testing Develop and execute strategies for automated testing, including regression, functional, and load testing Collaborate with development teams to ensure test automation is integrated into the development process Continually evaluate and improve test automation processes and tools Set up an automation framework from scratch. Work with delivery managers to ensure that testing milestones are met and that testing aligns with project timelines Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of automated testing efforts ? Experience & skills: Preferably educated to graduate level and 5 -10 years' experience in Test Automation Design and leadership of test strategies A track record of delivering complex technical solutions in fast-paced environment Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Experience managing a team of automation engineers Experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium Experience with DevOps test orchestration Experience automating desktop applications using tools such as Ranorex (desirable) Personal Attributes Can operate in a complex environment under pressure Management of a complex portfolio of technology and competing priorities Able to operate both with legacy and current technology and be able to drive improvements across people, process and tools Able to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomes Ability to build a high performing team and the driving force who leads and encourages teams to meet and exceed goals and targets Must be able to work collaboratively with a range of business leaders across the organisation, and with external stakeholders at a similar technical level Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.CF00400
Quant Risk Developer Outside IR 35 London Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Risk Developer with a strong background in Data Engineering, AWS and risk analytics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing and implementing quantitative models and algorithms to assess and mitigate investment risks across various asset classes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our risk management team and technology specialists to enhance our risk measurement capabilities and support informed decision-making processes. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models and algorithms for measuring market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and other relevant risk factors. Implement risk analytics tools and frameworks to assess portfolio risk exposures, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and risk managers to understand risk requirements and translate them into quantitative solutions. Conduct research and analysis to enhance risk models and methodologies, incorporating industry best practices and regulatory guidelines. Work closely with technology teams to integrate risk models into our proprietary systems and platforms. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related field. MExperience as a Quantitative Risk Developer or similar role in the asset management industry or financial services sector. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++ for quantitative modeling and data analysis/Engineering Solid understanding of financial markets, investment products, and risk management concepts. Experience with quantitative modeling libraries and frameworks (e.g., QuantLib, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Knowledge of risk metrics and methodologies (e.g., VaR, CVaR, stress testing, scenario analysis). If this sounds like you, please do get in touch!
May 16, 2024
Full time
Quant Risk Developer Outside IR 35 London Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Risk Developer with a strong background in Data Engineering, AWS and risk analytics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing and implementing quantitative models and algorithms to assess and mitigate investment risks across various asset classes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our risk management team and technology specialists to enhance our risk measurement capabilities and support informed decision-making processes. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models and algorithms for measuring market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and other relevant risk factors. Implement risk analytics tools and frameworks to assess portfolio risk exposures, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and risk managers to understand risk requirements and translate them into quantitative solutions. Conduct research and analysis to enhance risk models and methodologies, incorporating industry best practices and regulatory guidelines. Work closely with technology teams to integrate risk models into our proprietary systems and platforms. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related field. MExperience as a Quantitative Risk Developer or similar role in the asset management industry or financial services sector. Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++ for quantitative modeling and data analysis/Engineering Solid understanding of financial markets, investment products, and risk management concepts. Experience with quantitative modeling libraries and frameworks (e.g., QuantLib, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Knowledge of risk metrics and methodologies (e.g., VaR, CVaR, stress testing, scenario analysis). If this sounds like you, please do get in touch!
Salary - Circa £60k - £68k, salary depending upon skills and experience Permanent, Full time - 37 hours Hybrid position - working from Home and either our Huntingdon or Lincoln Office Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can either be in Huntingdon, Lincoln or another office within the Anglian Water Region. Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team! Operational Technology (OT) refers to the suite of systems and assets which are critical to the success of Anglian Water's industrial operations. It is recognised that OT systems and the data they provide are mission-critical in enabling us to bring social and environmental prosperity to our customers and region as well as achieve our regulatory ODI's. We are looking for a SCADA Manager who will be ultimately accountable for the 24/7 operation, strategic roadmap and continuous development of the Enterprise SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform, including Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and services provided by the Service Line and external partners. You'll achieve this through directing highly skilled and experienced digital professionals from across Engineering, Cyber Security and Architecture to deliver a diverse portfolio of business-critical services to our colleagues that exceed customer expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for the assurance that products and services meet regulatory requirements, such as Network and Information Systems (NIS), and that suppliers are meeting their contractual-performance requirements. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong transformational and people leadership skills to enable the effective communication of organisational vision, goals and strategic plans and roadmaps. Through cultivating relationships, you'll lead and facilitate sessions with senior leaders to collate and translate future requirements, understanding dependencies across the product suite and any architectural implications when planning future development. The SCADA Manager will consistently demonstrate a blend of strong leadership skills coupled with broad technical knowledge across a range of highly specialised areas; enabling them to coordinate technical, operational and strategic discussions in order to drive operational excellence at both the tactical and strategic level. What will you be doing:? With support and collaboration from the OT Leadership team, the role-holder will bring their experience and expertise to manage and run our enterprise SCADA and Historian platforms. They will be required to lead the strategic direction for SCADA and OT Data solutions by creating a, strategy, roadmap and AMP focused investment plans. The SCADA Manager will coordinate and align the delivery of product change and enhancements with other delivery routes within OT and IT. Changes often are dependent on others to succeed, so excellent understanding and management of internal and external dependencies is vital - to support this, you'll be responsible for the management of frameworks of applications for which the SCADA manager is responsible. The role needs to have a good understanding of IT/OT convergence and business operations as well as be responsible for the management of the commercial and financial models required to run and enhance the SCADA and Historian products. In addition, the role will be as a key influencer and decision maker covering a wide variety of senior stakeholders across the organisation, capital delivery partners and the broader Water Industry including, industry user groups and forums.? What does it take to be SCADA Manager Degree or equivalent experience Experience of Platform & Product ownership In-depth knowledge of OT processes and principles Previous experience leading Enterprise SCADA Platforms & Historian Systems Proven track record in delivering scalable and robust products Customer focused, actively seeking to expand your knowledge about their needs Highly effective at collaboration with senior leaders Strategic thinker, able to take an idea through to execution with a natural problem-solving ability within complex environments. You are an excellent communicator and storyteller, communicating concepts and ideals to stakeholders at all levels. As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle ? Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network. Closing date: 27 May 2024
May 16, 2024
Full time
Salary - Circa £60k - £68k, salary depending upon skills and experience Permanent, Full time - 37 hours Hybrid position - working from Home and either our Huntingdon or Lincoln Office Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can either be in Huntingdon, Lincoln or another office within the Anglian Water Region. Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team! Operational Technology (OT) refers to the suite of systems and assets which are critical to the success of Anglian Water's industrial operations. It is recognised that OT systems and the data they provide are mission-critical in enabling us to bring social and environmental prosperity to our customers and region as well as achieve our regulatory ODI's. We are looking for a SCADA Manager who will be ultimately accountable for the 24/7 operation, strategic roadmap and continuous development of the Enterprise SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) platform, including Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and services provided by the Service Line and external partners. You'll achieve this through directing highly skilled and experienced digital professionals from across Engineering, Cyber Security and Architecture to deliver a diverse portfolio of business-critical services to our colleagues that exceed customer expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for the assurance that products and services meet regulatory requirements, such as Network and Information Systems (NIS), and that suppliers are meeting their contractual-performance requirements. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong transformational and people leadership skills to enable the effective communication of organisational vision, goals and strategic plans and roadmaps. Through cultivating relationships, you'll lead and facilitate sessions with senior leaders to collate and translate future requirements, understanding dependencies across the product suite and any architectural implications when planning future development. The SCADA Manager will consistently demonstrate a blend of strong leadership skills coupled with broad technical knowledge across a range of highly specialised areas; enabling them to coordinate technical, operational and strategic discussions in order to drive operational excellence at both the tactical and strategic level. What will you be doing:? With support and collaboration from the OT Leadership team, the role-holder will bring their experience and expertise to manage and run our enterprise SCADA and Historian platforms. They will be required to lead the strategic direction for SCADA and OT Data solutions by creating a, strategy, roadmap and AMP focused investment plans. The SCADA Manager will coordinate and align the delivery of product change and enhancements with other delivery routes within OT and IT. Changes often are dependent on others to succeed, so excellent understanding and management of internal and external dependencies is vital - to support this, you'll be responsible for the management of frameworks of applications for which the SCADA manager is responsible. The role needs to have a good understanding of IT/OT convergence and business operations as well as be responsible for the management of the commercial and financial models required to run and enhance the SCADA and Historian products. In addition, the role will be as a key influencer and decision maker covering a wide variety of senior stakeholders across the organisation, capital delivery partners and the broader Water Industry including, industry user groups and forums.? What does it take to be SCADA Manager Degree or equivalent experience Experience of Platform & Product ownership In-depth knowledge of OT processes and principles Previous experience leading Enterprise SCADA Platforms & Historian Systems Proven track record in delivering scalable and robust products Customer focused, actively seeking to expand your knowledge about their needs Highly effective at collaboration with senior leaders Strategic thinker, able to take an idea through to execution with a natural problem-solving ability within complex environments. You are an excellent communicator and storyteller, communicating concepts and ideals to stakeholders at all levels. As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle ? Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network. Closing date: 27 May 2024