Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
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)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
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)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Application Development & Support Manager Location: London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Sector: Banking Our client is seeking an experienced Application Development & Support Manager to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of critical business applications within a banking environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical oversight, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operational management. You will play a key role in ensuring applications are secure, reliable, and aligned to business needs, while driving continuous improvement across development and support functions. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing the full application lifecycle - from design and implementation through to BAU support - ensuring systems effectively support core banking operations and internal business functions. This position suits someone who enjoys balancing leadership with technical engagement in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of developers and application support analysts. Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Change & Project Delivery Plan, design, and deliver new applications and system enhancements. Transition solutions smoothly from project phase into BAU support models. Manage delivery timelines, resources, and priorities across multiple initiatives. Work closely with change and project teams to manage capacity and demand. Application Support & Maintenance Ensure reliable day-to-day support of business-critical applications. Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause resolution. Monitor performance, optimise systems, and coordinate upgrades and patches. Maintain vendor relationships to ensure ongoing support coverage. Own documentation, configurations, and support procedures. Governance, Risk & Compliance Implement best practices across development, testing, and deployment. Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and audit requirements. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers. Provide regular reporting on delivery progress, performance metrics, and improvements. Budget & Resource Management Manage BAU and small-change budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery. Contribute to annual planning and recommend tools or technologies to improve efficiency. Essential Experience Proven experience working within banking or financial services environments is essential.
18/03/2026
Full time
Application Development & Support Manager Location: London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £90,000 + Benefits Sector: Banking Our client is seeking an experienced Application Development & Support Manager to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of critical business applications within a banking environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical oversight, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operational management. You will play a key role in ensuring applications are secure, reliable, and aligned to business needs, while driving continuous improvement across development and support functions. The Role You will be responsible for overseeing the full application lifecycle - from design and implementation through to BAU support - ensuring systems effectively support core banking operations and internal business functions. This position suits someone who enjoys balancing leadership with technical engagement in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of developers and application support analysts. Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Change & Project Delivery Plan, design, and deliver new applications and system enhancements. Transition solutions smoothly from project phase into BAU support models. Manage delivery timelines, resources, and priorities across multiple initiatives. Work closely with change and project teams to manage capacity and demand. Application Support & Maintenance Ensure reliable day-to-day support of business-critical applications. Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause resolution. Monitor performance, optimise systems, and coordinate upgrades and patches. Maintain vendor relationships to ensure ongoing support coverage. Own documentation, configurations, and support procedures. Governance, Risk & Compliance Implement best practices across development, testing, and deployment. Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and audit requirements. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers. Provide regular reporting on delivery progress, performance metrics, and improvements. Budget & Resource Management Manage BAU and small-change budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery. Contribute to annual planning and recommend tools or technologies to improve efficiency. Essential Experience Proven experience working within banking or financial services environments is essential.
Job Title: QA Manager VP - Counterparty Credit Risk Location: London (3 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Working Pattern: Full Time Status: Inside IR35 Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the world of Counterparty Credit Risk? Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic QA Manager VP to lead testing activities in a fast-paced banking environment. If you possess strong expertise in QA processes and a keen understanding of Counterparty Credit Risk, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced QA Manager / VP-level professional to join a high-profile, cross-region project in the credit risk domain. This is a senior, management-focused role overseeing end-to-end QA activities, ensuring quality delivery of critical banking systems, and coordinating across global teams. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: Proven experience as a QA Manager/ Test Manager in banking/financial services. Strong understanding of credit risk products, including counterparty credit risk, EAD, collateral, repos/reverse repos, and securities lending. End-to-end testing experience (SIT, UAT) and familiarity with Jira/X-ray. Experience in release management and providing QA sign-off. Strong stakeholder management skills with global teams. Agile methodology experience is essential. Experience with automation strategy is advantageous but hands-on testing is not required. What You'll Do: As the QA Manager VP, you will be at the forefront of shaping the testing landscape within the Counterparty Credit Risk domain. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and Implementing Test Strategies: Create a robust test strategy that aligns with our client's QA processes and governance standards. Building High-Performing QA Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented QA function, ensuring excellence in testing delivery. Enhancing QA Processes: Review and improve existing QA practises to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, developers, and risk stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective communication. Governance and Compliance: Ensure all QA activities adhere to internal audit guidelines and regulatory requirements. Preferred Skills: Exposure to Counterparty Credit Risk concepts (EAD, PFE, MPE, collateral workflows). Understanding of banking SDLC/STLC governance and technology frameworks. Experience in Agile environments and large-scale transformation projects. Familiarity with automation frameworks (a bonus!). Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a key area of our client's operations. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of testing within Counterparty Credit Risk. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about QA and have the skills to lead a team in a transformative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a vibrant organisation that values innovation and excellence. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role. Let's embark on this journey together! Join our client and help shape the future of Counterparty Credit Risk testing. Your expertise is the key to unlocking success! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: QA Manager VP - Counterparty Credit Risk Location: London (3 days per week onsite) Contract: 12 months Working Pattern: Full Time Status: Inside IR35 Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the world of Counterparty Credit Risk? Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic QA Manager VP to lead testing activities in a fast-paced banking environment. If you possess strong expertise in QA processes and a keen understanding of Counterparty Credit Risk, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced QA Manager / VP-level professional to join a high-profile, cross-region project in the credit risk domain. This is a senior, management-focused role overseeing end-to-end QA activities, ensuring quality delivery of critical banking systems, and coordinating across global teams. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: Proven experience as a QA Manager/ Test Manager in banking/financial services. Strong understanding of credit risk products, including counterparty credit risk, EAD, collateral, repos/reverse repos, and securities lending. End-to-end testing experience (SIT, UAT) and familiarity with Jira/X-ray. Experience in release management and providing QA sign-off. Strong stakeholder management skills with global teams. Agile methodology experience is essential. Experience with automation strategy is advantageous but hands-on testing is not required. What You'll Do: As the QA Manager VP, you will be at the forefront of shaping the testing landscape within the Counterparty Credit Risk domain. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and Implementing Test Strategies: Create a robust test strategy that aligns with our client's QA processes and governance standards. Building High-Performing QA Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop a talented QA function, ensuring excellence in testing delivery. Enhancing QA Processes: Review and improve existing QA practises to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, developers, and risk stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective communication. Governance and Compliance: Ensure all QA activities adhere to internal audit guidelines and regulatory requirements. Preferred Skills: Exposure to Counterparty Credit Risk concepts (EAD, PFE, MPE, collateral workflows). Understanding of banking SDLC/STLC governance and technology frameworks. Experience in Agile environments and large-scale transformation projects. Familiarity with automation frameworks (a bonus!). Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a key area of our client's operations. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of testing within Counterparty Credit Risk. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about QA and have the skills to lead a team in a transformative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a vibrant organisation that values innovation and excellence. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role. Let's embark on this journey together! Join our client and help shape the future of Counterparty Credit Risk testing. Your expertise is the key to unlocking success! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
This newly created role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced, systems-focused Financial Crime Analyst to make a meaningful impact in strengthening the first line of defence against fraud and financial crime within a FTSE 500 financial services organisation. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing detection, prevention, and reporting capabilities across multiple Financial Crime systems. Working in a data-rich environment, you will combine technical expertise with analytical insight to identify emerging threats, optimise system performance, and ensure controls remain robust, efficient, and fully compliant. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the development and optimisation of fraud detection and prevention strategies across Financial Crime systems. Analyse large, complex datasets using advanced SQL and data management tools to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies. Develop, monitor, and report on key fraud metrics, presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Design and implement data models and machine learning scoring models to enhance predictive insights and detection accuracy. Optimise and fine-tune Financial Crime system rule sets in line with risk appetite, balancing risk mitigation with operational efficiency. Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to deliver data-driven improvements and strategic initiatives. Maintain robust governance and controls over fraud detection systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Stay up to date with evolving financial crime trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry peers to explore new detection techniques and system capabilities. Skills & Experience Strong background in Financial Crime or Fraud Analytics within banking or financial services. Advanced SQL skills with proven ability to manage and analyse large-scale, complex datasets. Experience with database platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, SAS, or Access. Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) for insight generation and reporting. Knowledge of AI and machine learning models for risk scoring and predictive analytics. Experience with Financial Crime platforms such as ACI PRM (Proactive Risk Manager), SIRA, SONAR, ThreatMetrix, Mitek, and CIFAS. In-depth understanding of payments fraud, AML, CTF, KYC, and internal fraud practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high accuracy in data investigation and interpretation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field. MIS/CIS, AI, or Machine Learning qualification, or equivalent experience. Recognised SQL/Database certification (Microsoft, Oracle, or equivalent). Relevant certification in Financial Crime, Fraud, or Cybercrime is desirable. Exceptional candidates without formal qualifications but with equivalent experience will also be considered. Other Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 base salary, depending on experience. Hybrid working: two days per week in the West Midlands office. Ongoing professional development and access to advanced Financial Crime training. Opportunity to shape a newly established role within a growing, innovative team. A collaborative, supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and data-led decision-making. If you are an experienced Financial Crime Systems Analyst seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to influence how a leading financial institution protects its customers, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role. Applicants must have full UK working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
16/03/2026
Full time
This newly created role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced, systems-focused Financial Crime Analyst to make a meaningful impact in strengthening the first line of defence against fraud and financial crime within a FTSE 500 financial services organisation. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing detection, prevention, and reporting capabilities across multiple Financial Crime systems. Working in a data-rich environment, you will combine technical expertise with analytical insight to identify emerging threats, optimise system performance, and ensure controls remain robust, efficient, and fully compliant. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the development and optimisation of fraud detection and prevention strategies across Financial Crime systems. Analyse large, complex datasets using advanced SQL and data management tools to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies. Develop, monitor, and report on key fraud metrics, presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Design and implement data models and machine learning scoring models to enhance predictive insights and detection accuracy. Optimise and fine-tune Financial Crime system rule sets in line with risk appetite, balancing risk mitigation with operational efficiency. Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to deliver data-driven improvements and strategic initiatives. Maintain robust governance and controls over fraud detection systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Stay up to date with evolving financial crime trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry peers to explore new detection techniques and system capabilities. Skills & Experience Strong background in Financial Crime or Fraud Analytics within banking or financial services. Advanced SQL skills with proven ability to manage and analyse large-scale, complex datasets. Experience with database platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, SAS, or Access. Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) for insight generation and reporting. Knowledge of AI and machine learning models for risk scoring and predictive analytics. Experience with Financial Crime platforms such as ACI PRM (Proactive Risk Manager), SIRA, SONAR, ThreatMetrix, Mitek, and CIFAS. In-depth understanding of payments fraud, AML, CTF, KYC, and internal fraud practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high accuracy in data investigation and interpretation. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field. MIS/CIS, AI, or Machine Learning qualification, or equivalent experience. Recognised SQL/Database certification (Microsoft, Oracle, or equivalent). Relevant certification in Financial Crime, Fraud, or Cybercrime is desirable. Exceptional candidates without formal qualifications but with equivalent experience will also be considered. Other Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 base salary, depending on experience. Hybrid working: two days per week in the West Midlands office. Ongoing professional development and access to advanced Financial Crime training. Opportunity to shape a newly established role within a growing, innovative team. A collaborative, supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and data-led decision-making. If you are an experienced Financial Crime Systems Analyst seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to influence how a leading financial institution protects its customers, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role. Applicants must have full UK working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Digital & Service Design Function within the Digital & Technology group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7/8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Client Details Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Digital and Technology Group (DTG) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters! Its centre of excellence is also responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to transform the Agency's legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers' needs. DTG works in a holistic way to combine digital and technology change, data and information management, project delivery, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise out impact and ensure sustainability. We plan to be at the heart of one of the most digitally advanced medical regulators in the world and we need people who can help us deliver that ambition. DTG is a great place to build your career, and we are committed to enabling our people to do the best work of their lives. Description What's the role? This is a high-profile role delivering business analysis services for our portfolio, programmes and projects. You will assist in developing innovative and strategic approaches to solving business issues using technology, that aligns with the Agency's overall strategy. You will support the business and work with IT colleagues to ensure the best and most cost-effective technology solutions are developed and deployed. You are pivotal in understanding and analysing user and business needs. You will ensure outcomes are aligned with service vision and business strategy by contributing to the link between current and future business models and delivering to the business architecture. You will work directly with key stakeholders in the business to understand and document key business opportunities that align with the overall Agency needs and the individual divisional business needs. Key responsibilities: Lead on the preparation of the business analysis approach and plan for agreed projects and programmes. This could include developing detailed workshop plans and ensuring appropriate time is integrated into the wider delivery plan for consolidating analysis findings into functional requirements. Lead engagement with all relevant stakeholders on the analysis and design for the project or programme. Do this by influencing and managing relationships effectively, ensuring business analysis outputs are captured and agreed by all stakeholders, ensure those in the projects and programmes are positively engaged taking account of their levels of influence and interest. Lead digital and business teams to reach a consensus on an agreed minimum viable product that will reach and attain benefits realisation, ensure the modelling of business processes, data and systems meet these requirements. Ensure the smooth transition of ongoing business analysis activities from the design phase into implementation and delivery of the project. Work effectively with testing partners, training partners, change managers and the business in defining acceptance criteria and business readiness principles. Contribute to the on-going development of the Business Analysis Framework to support the delivery of business analysis services within the organisation, providing direction and guidance to the team and supporting the development of others in the area of business analysis. Apply and champion agreed methodologies, tools and frameworks appropriate for organisational context. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will: Develop and implement a business analysis approach and plan for fast-paced, complex and multi-faceted digital projects and programmes. Contribute and input into wider project and programme planning and delivery. Work outside their remit to ensure delivery stays on track by supporting colleagues in other disciplines to achieve common goals. Work to an agreed scope of work, appreciating financial and time constraints. Challenge where appropriate by completing an impact assessment, raising risks and issues early but also have the confidence and ability to influence decision making to deliver against the objectives and goals of the project and programme business case. Profile Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation Behaviour Criteria: Changing and Improving (I) Making Effective Decisions (P) Managing a Quality Service (I) Delivering at Pace (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of successfully creating, project managing and delivering Business Analysis activities and artefacts within a project/programme or portfolio including but not limited to gathering, documenting business requirements and user stories, evaluating requirements against the present process state and target process states to develop successful requirements for the transition (A, I) Extensive and proven ability to work with discretion and capability in own area. Evidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working across boundaries and delegating where appropriate, adding value through strategic thinking (I) Evidence of the ability to make decisions confidently and demonstrate understanding of the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations, making disciplined decisions based on available information (I, P) Experience of using agile methodology in delivery and a track record of applying an agile mindset to all aspects of their work (A, I) Technical Criteria: Ideally you will hold a degree or post graduate qualification in a computing or science discipline, or have extensive relatable work experience (A) Ideally you will hold a Business Analysis Qualification or demonstrate experience of undertaking business analysis in a comparable setting (A) Strengths Criteria Analytical (I) Negotiator (I) Service Focussed (I) The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates. Online application form. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Please ensure not to include any personal identifying information on your supporting information. Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage. Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact as soon as possible. Closing date: 10am Monday 30th March 2026 Shortlisting date: w/c 6th April 2026 Interview date: w/c 27th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Job Offer (phone number removed) p.a. + benefits Public Sector Pension Hybrid & Flexible Working (3 days per week in office)
16/03/2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Digital & Service Design Function within the Digital & Technology group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7/8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Client Details Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Digital and Technology Group (DTG) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters! Its centre of excellence is also responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to transform the Agency's legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers' needs. DTG works in a holistic way to combine digital and technology change, data and information management, project delivery, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise out impact and ensure sustainability. We plan to be at the heart of one of the most digitally advanced medical regulators in the world and we need people who can help us deliver that ambition. DTG is a great place to build your career, and we are committed to enabling our people to do the best work of their lives. Description What's the role? This is a high-profile role delivering business analysis services for our portfolio, programmes and projects. You will assist in developing innovative and strategic approaches to solving business issues using technology, that aligns with the Agency's overall strategy. You will support the business and work with IT colleagues to ensure the best and most cost-effective technology solutions are developed and deployed. You are pivotal in understanding and analysing user and business needs. You will ensure outcomes are aligned with service vision and business strategy by contributing to the link between current and future business models and delivering to the business architecture. You will work directly with key stakeholders in the business to understand and document key business opportunities that align with the overall Agency needs and the individual divisional business needs. Key responsibilities: Lead on the preparation of the business analysis approach and plan for agreed projects and programmes. This could include developing detailed workshop plans and ensuring appropriate time is integrated into the wider delivery plan for consolidating analysis findings into functional requirements. Lead engagement with all relevant stakeholders on the analysis and design for the project or programme. Do this by influencing and managing relationships effectively, ensuring business analysis outputs are captured and agreed by all stakeholders, ensure those in the projects and programmes are positively engaged taking account of their levels of influence and interest. Lead digital and business teams to reach a consensus on an agreed minimum viable product that will reach and attain benefits realisation, ensure the modelling of business processes, data and systems meet these requirements. Ensure the smooth transition of ongoing business analysis activities from the design phase into implementation and delivery of the project. Work effectively with testing partners, training partners, change managers and the business in defining acceptance criteria and business readiness principles. Contribute to the on-going development of the Business Analysis Framework to support the delivery of business analysis services within the organisation, providing direction and guidance to the team and supporting the development of others in the area of business analysis. Apply and champion agreed methodologies, tools and frameworks appropriate for organisational context. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will: Develop and implement a business analysis approach and plan for fast-paced, complex and multi-faceted digital projects and programmes. Contribute and input into wider project and programme planning and delivery. Work outside their remit to ensure delivery stays on track by supporting colleagues in other disciplines to achieve common goals. Work to an agreed scope of work, appreciating financial and time constraints. Challenge where appropriate by completing an impact assessment, raising risks and issues early but also have the confidence and ability to influence decision making to deliver against the objectives and goals of the project and programme business case. Profile Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation Behaviour Criteria: Changing and Improving (I) Making Effective Decisions (P) Managing a Quality Service (I) Delivering at Pace (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of successfully creating, project managing and delivering Business Analysis activities and artefacts within a project/programme or portfolio including but not limited to gathering, documenting business requirements and user stories, evaluating requirements against the present process state and target process states to develop successful requirements for the transition (A, I) Extensive and proven ability to work with discretion and capability in own area. Evidence of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working across boundaries and delegating where appropriate, adding value through strategic thinking (I) Evidence of the ability to make decisions confidently and demonstrate understanding of the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations, making disciplined decisions based on available information (I, P) Experience of using agile methodology in delivery and a track record of applying an agile mindset to all aspects of their work (A, I) Technical Criteria: Ideally you will hold a degree or post graduate qualification in a computing or science discipline, or have extensive relatable work experience (A) Ideally you will hold a Business Analysis Qualification or demonstrate experience of undertaking business analysis in a comparable setting (A) Strengths Criteria Analytical (I) Negotiator (I) Service Focussed (I) The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates. Online application form. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Please ensure not to include any personal identifying information on your supporting information. Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage. Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact as soon as possible. Closing date: 10am Monday 30th March 2026 Shortlisting date: w/c 6th April 2026 Interview date: w/c 27th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Job Offer (phone number removed) p.a. + benefits Public Sector Pension Hybrid & Flexible Working (3 days per week in office)
Role : ESG Business / Systems Analyst Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 2-3 days per week on site required Duration : 12-month initial contract Rate : .00 via umbrella We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of a new ESG and Risk data platform. This role will sit between business and technology teams, helping to shape how sustainability and risk data is captured, structured and delivered for regulatory reporting. The position has a strong ESG focus, supporting initiatives linked to sustainability reporting, environmental data and evolving regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across risk, sustainability, data governance and IT to ensure ESG data is accurately defined, integrated and governed within the organisation's data platforms. Key Responsibilities Gather and document business and technical requirements related to ESG and risk data. Translate stakeholder needs into clear specifications and user stories for technology and data teams. Support the design and implementation of an ESG-focused data platform. Contribute to data modelling, data mapping and data lineage across ESG and risk datasets. Work closely with data governance, architecture and engineering teams to ensure strong data quality and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Support testing, validation and delivery within Agile project environments. Experience & Skills Background in business analysis within financial services or regulated environments. Understanding of ESG or sustainability reporting and environmental data. Experience working with risk or regulatory data initiatives. Knowledge of data platforms, data governance and data modelling principles. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and exposure to Azure-based data environments is beneficial. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
12/03/2026
Contractor
Role : ESG Business / Systems Analyst Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 2-3 days per week on site required Duration : 12-month initial contract Rate : .00 via umbrella We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of a new ESG and Risk data platform. This role will sit between business and technology teams, helping to shape how sustainability and risk data is captured, structured and delivered for regulatory reporting. The position has a strong ESG focus, supporting initiatives linked to sustainability reporting, environmental data and evolving regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across risk, sustainability, data governance and IT to ensure ESG data is accurately defined, integrated and governed within the organisation's data platforms. Key Responsibilities Gather and document business and technical requirements related to ESG and risk data. Translate stakeholder needs into clear specifications and user stories for technology and data teams. Support the design and implementation of an ESG-focused data platform. Contribute to data modelling, data mapping and data lineage across ESG and risk datasets. Work closely with data governance, architecture and engineering teams to ensure strong data quality and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Support testing, validation and delivery within Agile project environments. Experience & Skills Background in business analysis within financial services or regulated environments. Understanding of ESG or sustainability reporting and environmental data. Experience working with risk or regulatory data initiatives. Knowledge of data platforms, data governance and data modelling principles. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and exposure to Azure-based data environments is beneficial. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Your new company A large, well-established financial institution undergoing significant transformation in its core banking and current-account landscape. The environment is highly regulated, technology-driven, and focused on modernising legacy platforms while adopting cloud, automation, and scalable architectural patterns. You would be joining a team that works across business and technology to shape strategic banking capabilities. Your new role You will operate as a Core Banking Solution Architect specialising in current accounts, payments, and cards. The role centres on designing end-to-end technology solutions for complex banking journeys such as loans, savings/current accounts, account switching, and operational platforms. You will lead architectural design, guide integration strategies, and ensure solutions meet standards for scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with product owners, project managers, and business analysts is central, along with producing governance artefacts and supporting innovation across the banking ecosystem. What you'll need to succeed Strong domain expertise in cards and payments, including card issuance and authorisation journeys. Broad understanding of core banking, current account operations, and payment schemes. Experience designing solutions across payments, core banking, and card systems, with a focus on cloud, APIs, DevOps, and security principles. Ability to manage architectural governance, including privacy, records management, and risk-aligned design artefacts. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence strategy across multiple teams. Familiarity with delivery and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence. A blend of technical depth and business acumen to align architecture with operational and strategic goals. What you'll get in return A strategic architecture role with the opportunity to shape the future of core banking and current-account capabilities. You will influence major transformation programmes, work with senior stakeholders, and contribute to modernising critical banking platforms. The role offers exposure to cloud adoption, automation initiatives, vendor integrations, and the chance to drive innovation across a large-scale financial environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
03/03/2026
Full time
Your new company A large, well-established financial institution undergoing significant transformation in its core banking and current-account landscape. The environment is highly regulated, technology-driven, and focused on modernising legacy platforms while adopting cloud, automation, and scalable architectural patterns. You would be joining a team that works across business and technology to shape strategic banking capabilities. Your new role You will operate as a Core Banking Solution Architect specialising in current accounts, payments, and cards. The role centres on designing end-to-end technology solutions for complex banking journeys such as loans, savings/current accounts, account switching, and operational platforms. You will lead architectural design, guide integration strategies, and ensure solutions meet standards for scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with product owners, project managers, and business analysts is central, along with producing governance artefacts and supporting innovation across the banking ecosystem. What you'll need to succeed Strong domain expertise in cards and payments, including card issuance and authorisation journeys. Broad understanding of core banking, current account operations, and payment schemes. Experience designing solutions across payments, core banking, and card systems, with a focus on cloud, APIs, DevOps, and security principles. Ability to manage architectural governance, including privacy, records management, and risk-aligned design artefacts. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence strategy across multiple teams. Familiarity with delivery and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence. A blend of technical depth and business acumen to align architecture with operational and strategic goals. What you'll get in return A strategic architecture role with the opportunity to shape the future of core banking and current-account capabilities. You will influence major transformation programmes, work with senior stakeholders, and contribute to modernising critical banking platforms. The role offers exposure to cloud adoption, automation initiatives, vendor integrations, and the chance to drive innovation across a large-scale financial environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Business Analyst (Banking) 6 Month Contract London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Business Analyst (Banking) to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: The Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for understanding and assessing changing business needs, analysing impacts, documenting requirements, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. The role involves supporting business case development, planning, control processes, impact evaluation, requirements documentation and traceability. The BA will also support the creation of a Central Process Repository, working with SMEs to create process maps using BPMN 2.0 notation, and ensuring that standards and governance are adhered to. The BA will conduct process discovery workshops with SMEs and stakeholders to map current-state workflows and define clear, optimised future-state processes; and provide analysis, reporting, and insights on process gaps, redundancies, and improvement opportunities, enabling better decision-making. Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Engage with internal/external stakeholders to understand current processes, identify change needs, and recommend optimal approaches. Produce BA documentation (e.g., target operating models, process models, business requirements, test scripts) to support solution development and implementation. For regulatory projects, track and analyse EMEA regulatory updates, working with SMEs to document practical implications for systems and processes. Identify and document operating model changes, timelines, and governance requirements. Assess impacts of change on services, functions, and systems; highlight options and dependencies for informed decision-making. Communicate clearly within multi-disciplinary teams, gain consensus, and implement solutions within time, budget, and quality constraints. Articulate benefits of changes to stakeholders and address concerns. Support QA/testing and assist in issue resolution. Create plans and processes to evaluate change impacts and maintain audit-ready documentation. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Degree-level education; professional BA qualifications desirable. Strong experience in end to end process mapping and design using BPMN, across L1-L3 process levels, producing clear and reusable process documentation. Proven ability to lead process discovery and mapping sessions with senior stakeholders and SMEs translating complex operations into structured process models Solid understanding of process hierarchy ownership and governance including how processes are reviewed, approved changed and retired. Experience applying process standards, metadata and quality criteria to ensure documentation is fit for us by audit, risk and operational resilience. Ability to identify process gaps, control weaknesses and change impacts through process analysis and contribute to firm wide process improvement. Strong multitasking, relationship-building, and communication skills. Proven experience delivering deadline-driven projects in financial services, including regulatory change. Understanding of banking operations and trade flows. Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, and take initiative while supporting project leadership. Resilient under pressure; flexible in shifting between strategic and detailed tasks. Skilled in gap analysis, target operating models, process modelling, business requirements, and test scripts. Ability to analyse regulatory/business requirements and translate them into practical implications for processes and systems. Location: This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week. Working hours : Standard working hours with some flex where required. If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company
02/03/2026
Contractor
Business Analyst (Banking) 6 Month Contract London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Business Analyst (Banking) to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: The Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for understanding and assessing changing business needs, analysing impacts, documenting requirements, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. The role involves supporting business case development, planning, control processes, impact evaluation, requirements documentation and traceability. The BA will also support the creation of a Central Process Repository, working with SMEs to create process maps using BPMN 2.0 notation, and ensuring that standards and governance are adhered to. The BA will conduct process discovery workshops with SMEs and stakeholders to map current-state workflows and define clear, optimised future-state processes; and provide analysis, reporting, and insights on process gaps, redundancies, and improvement opportunities, enabling better decision-making. Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Engage with internal/external stakeholders to understand current processes, identify change needs, and recommend optimal approaches. Produce BA documentation (e.g., target operating models, process models, business requirements, test scripts) to support solution development and implementation. For regulatory projects, track and analyse EMEA regulatory updates, working with SMEs to document practical implications for systems and processes. Identify and document operating model changes, timelines, and governance requirements. Assess impacts of change on services, functions, and systems; highlight options and dependencies for informed decision-making. Communicate clearly within multi-disciplinary teams, gain consensus, and implement solutions within time, budget, and quality constraints. Articulate benefits of changes to stakeholders and address concerns. Support QA/testing and assist in issue resolution. Create plans and processes to evaluate change impacts and maintain audit-ready documentation. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Degree-level education; professional BA qualifications desirable. Strong experience in end to end process mapping and design using BPMN, across L1-L3 process levels, producing clear and reusable process documentation. Proven ability to lead process discovery and mapping sessions with senior stakeholders and SMEs translating complex operations into structured process models Solid understanding of process hierarchy ownership and governance including how processes are reviewed, approved changed and retired. Experience applying process standards, metadata and quality criteria to ensure documentation is fit for us by audit, risk and operational resilience. Ability to identify process gaps, control weaknesses and change impacts through process analysis and contribute to firm wide process improvement. Strong multitasking, relationship-building, and communication skills. Proven experience delivering deadline-driven projects in financial services, including regulatory change. Understanding of banking operations and trade flows. Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, and take initiative while supporting project leadership. Resilient under pressure; flexible in shifting between strategic and detailed tasks. Skilled in gap analysis, target operating models, process modelling, business requirements, and test scripts. Ability to analyse regulatory/business requirements and translate them into practical implications for processes and systems. Location: This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week. Working hours : Standard working hours with some flex where required. If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company
Role Title: Data Modeller - Capital Markets Experience Location: London - Onsite2/3 days a week Duration: 31/12/2025 Pay Rate: £475 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description Significant experience in data architecture or enterprise data modelling, ideally at a major bank or investment bank. A great understanding of banking products, risk frameworks, regulatory data requirements and financial markets data. Expertise in data modelling tools and frameworks with previous experience scaling models across global functions Key Responsibilities: Design and Development: Create and implement data architecture, including data models, databases, data warehouses, tailored for capital markets operations and analytics. Data Governance & Quality: Establish and enforce data governance policies, data lineage standards, and data quality frameworks to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of financial data. Technology Selection: Identify, evaluate, and implement suitable data technologies and cloud platforms (optional) to support data storage, processing, and analysis. Data Integration: Define strategies for integrating data from various sources, ensuring interoperability between different capital markets systems. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other Data Domains, analysts, technical teams to understand data requirements and align data strategy with business objectives. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the data architecture and policies comply with relevant financial regulations and standards. Strategic Thinking: Develop a long-term data vision and roadmap that supports the evolving needs of capital markets firms. Skills Required Technical Expertise: Proficiency in data modelling, database design, SQL, Python, Kafka(optional), and experience with ETL tools and cloud data platforms. Data Management: Strong knowledge of data warehousing solutions. Capital Markets Knowledge: Understanding of the specific data requirements, challenges, and regulatory landscape within the capital markets sector. Communication: Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership: Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and foster a collaborative, data-driven culture. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
06/10/2025
Contractor
Role Title: Data Modeller - Capital Markets Experience Location: London - Onsite2/3 days a week Duration: 31/12/2025 Pay Rate: £475 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description Significant experience in data architecture or enterprise data modelling, ideally at a major bank or investment bank. A great understanding of banking products, risk frameworks, regulatory data requirements and financial markets data. Expertise in data modelling tools and frameworks with previous experience scaling models across global functions Key Responsibilities: Design and Development: Create and implement data architecture, including data models, databases, data warehouses, tailored for capital markets operations and analytics. Data Governance & Quality: Establish and enforce data governance policies, data lineage standards, and data quality frameworks to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of financial data. Technology Selection: Identify, evaluate, and implement suitable data technologies and cloud platforms (optional) to support data storage, processing, and analysis. Data Integration: Define strategies for integrating data from various sources, ensuring interoperability between different capital markets systems. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other Data Domains, analysts, technical teams to understand data requirements and align data strategy with business objectives. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the data architecture and policies comply with relevant financial regulations and standards. Strategic Thinking: Develop a long-term data vision and roadmap that supports the evolving needs of capital markets firms. Skills Required Technical Expertise: Proficiency in data modelling, database design, SQL, Python, Kafka(optional), and experience with ETL tools and cloud data platforms. Data Management: Strong knowledge of data warehousing solutions. Capital Markets Knowledge: Understanding of the specific data requirements, challenges, and regulatory landscape within the capital markets sector. Communication: Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Leadership: Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and foster a collaborative, data-driven culture. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role Title: Delivery Programme Lead Location: Northampton - Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Duration: 31/12/2026 Rate: 450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Programme Manager to lead the KYC (Know Your Customer) workstream within a broader portfolio of regulatory change initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of strategic KYC programmes across multiple global locations, aligning with both regulatory expectations and business objectives. You will provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for multi-year KYC transformation programmes, while also managing high-priority tactical projects. This position requires deep programme management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of KYC and AML frameworks. Key Accountabilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of KYC workstream programmes, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and business priorities. Manage programme scope, budgets, risks, and dependencies across global teams. Oversee a team of project managers and business analysts, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight. Drive delivery of KYC-related initiatives including onboarding enhancements, periodic reviews, remediation, and customer due diligence. Ensure programmes meet internal compliance standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, FATF, Section 166). Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams to interpret regulatory changes and embed them into programme design. Act as the primary liaison for senior stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Business units. Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and working groups to ensure transparency and alignment. Communicate programme status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership. Lead change initiatives to improve KYC processes, systems, and customer experience. Champion continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the KYC lifecycle. Ensure effective transition of programme deliverables into BAU operations. Key Skills & Experience: Programme management experience in financial services, with a focus on regulatory and KYC/AML initiatives. Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-year programmes across global teams. Strong understanding of KYC processes including onboarding, CDD/EDD, and remediation. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing virtual and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Confluence) and reporting dashboards. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and decision-making.
06/10/2025
Contractor
Role Title: Delivery Programme Lead Location: Northampton - Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Duration: 31/12/2026 Rate: 450 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Programme Manager to lead the KYC (Know Your Customer) workstream within a broader portfolio of regulatory change initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of strategic KYC programmes across multiple global locations, aligning with both regulatory expectations and business objectives. You will provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for multi-year KYC transformation programmes, while also managing high-priority tactical projects. This position requires deep programme management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and a solid understanding of KYC and AML frameworks. Key Accountabilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of KYC workstream programmes, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and business priorities. Manage programme scope, budgets, risks, and dependencies across global teams. Oversee a team of project managers and business analysts, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight. Drive delivery of KYC-related initiatives including onboarding enhancements, periodic reviews, remediation, and customer due diligence. Ensure programmes meet internal compliance standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, FATF, Section 166). Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams to interpret regulatory changes and embed them into programme design. Act as the primary liaison for senior stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Business units. Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and working groups to ensure transparency and alignment. Communicate programme status, risks, and milestones to executive leadership. Lead change initiatives to improve KYC processes, systems, and customer experience. Champion continuous improvement and automation opportunities within the KYC lifecycle. Ensure effective transition of programme deliverables into BAU operations. Key Skills & Experience: Programme management experience in financial services, with a focus on regulatory and KYC/AML initiatives. Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-year programmes across global teams. Strong understanding of KYC processes including onboarding, CDD/EDD, and remediation. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing virtual and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Confluence) and reporting dashboards. Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and decision-making.
Contract Opportunity: Banking Solution Architect/Project Architect Location: Knutsford or Northampton - Hybrid 2-3 days onsite Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 Day Rate: £480 p/d (Inside IR35) Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS The Opportunity We're seeking a Banking Solution Architect to join a leading financial institution, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the client's core banking and current account services. This is your chance to influence high-impact programs across loans, savings, account switching, and payments, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant . What You'll Do Lead architecture design across core banking solutions, covering loans, savings/current accounts, switching, and payments. Collaborate with stakeholders including project managers, product owners, and analysts to align solutions with business and risk requirements. Own architectural governance - producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and regulatory compliance. Advise and guide product & business teams , championing innovation and technical excellence. Evaluate and integrate vendor products , supporting strategy, automation, and reducing manual intervention. What We're Looking For Proven expertise in core banking & current account journeys , particularly switching and payments. Strong understanding of architecture paradigms : cloud, APIs, DevOps, and security. Experience with governance and regulatory requirements in financial services. Proficiency with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence . Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and deliver at scale.
03/10/2025
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Contract Opportunity: Banking Solution Architect/Project Architect Location: Knutsford or Northampton - Hybrid 2-3 days onsite Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 Day Rate: £480 p/d (Inside IR35) Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS The Opportunity We're seeking a Banking Solution Architect to join a leading financial institution, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the client's core banking and current account services. This is your chance to influence high-impact programs across loans, savings, account switching, and payments, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant . What You'll Do Lead architecture design across core banking solutions, covering loans, savings/current accounts, switching, and payments. Collaborate with stakeholders including project managers, product owners, and analysts to align solutions with business and risk requirements. Own architectural governance - producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and regulatory compliance. Advise and guide product & business teams , championing innovation and technical excellence. Evaluate and integrate vendor products , supporting strategy, automation, and reducing manual intervention. What We're Looking For Proven expertise in core banking & current account journeys , particularly switching and payments. Strong understanding of architecture paradigms : cloud, APIs, DevOps, and security. Experience with governance and regulatory requirements in financial services. Proficiency with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence . Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and deliver at scale.
Cyber Security Project Manager (Change and Transformation) Utilities Hybrid: 1-4 days per month in Selby, Yorkshire 6 months £700 per day In short: Cyber PM required to join a cyber regulatory team in enhancing their NIS status. Classic PM skills, ideally utilities, oil, energy background and an understanding of cyber regulations would be great. This is not a techy PM role - this is change and transformation. In full: Purpose: Responsible for the delivery of complex projects to the agreed time, cost and ensuring standards and best practices are adhered to and that blockers are responded to robustly and quickly. Understands the NIS Regulatory Compliance roadmap and work with relevant business partners to prioritise and mobilise work in accordance with available capacity, ensuring demand view is kept up to date. Works with business sponsors and stakeholders to define how the projects will be delivered and methodology to be used. The role oversees all aspects of the project delivery through to handing over to business as usual, through the effective management of; assigned resources (both internal and external), approved suppliers, allocated budgets and financial approval process. Key accountabilities: Ensure all projects align to High Level EP plans and project reference numbers Ensure that all projects consider the appropriate scope and stakeholders, i.e. should the project deliver a Generation solution rather than a solution for an individual business unit such as DPS or Hydro? Ensure realistic project plans are in place and maintained with risk based contingency planning Ensure that requirements consider the Ofgem Guidance issued within the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) overlay associated with the Contributing Outcome and Indicators of Good Practice that projects are seeking to satisfy Ensure resources are committed and lead the matrix team to meet agreed timescales, assisting the team in removing blockers to their delivery Monitor costs, timescales, resourcing, and notify Programme Manager on any deviation from agreed tolerances through close management of risks and issues Ensure requirements aligned to business outcome of project, working closely with stakeholders and analysts to identify, challenge and agree/challenge the scope and critical purpose of the project. Ensure all projects follow the stage gate process and produce the appropriate artefacts, that are approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders Ensure any changes to the scope of a project is appropriately managed and approved Skills and experience: Experience delivering projects within same or similar industry Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging systems changes in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging business change projects in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organisational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises contingency plans. Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team(s). Ability to plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools. Ability to utilise MS Project for project planning Ability to adhere to Programme Governance and reporting processes Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
01/10/2025
Full time
Cyber Security Project Manager (Change and Transformation) Utilities Hybrid: 1-4 days per month in Selby, Yorkshire 6 months £700 per day In short: Cyber PM required to join a cyber regulatory team in enhancing their NIS status. Classic PM skills, ideally utilities, oil, energy background and an understanding of cyber regulations would be great. This is not a techy PM role - this is change and transformation. In full: Purpose: Responsible for the delivery of complex projects to the agreed time, cost and ensuring standards and best practices are adhered to and that blockers are responded to robustly and quickly. Understands the NIS Regulatory Compliance roadmap and work with relevant business partners to prioritise and mobilise work in accordance with available capacity, ensuring demand view is kept up to date. Works with business sponsors and stakeholders to define how the projects will be delivered and methodology to be used. The role oversees all aspects of the project delivery through to handing over to business as usual, through the effective management of; assigned resources (both internal and external), approved suppliers, allocated budgets and financial approval process. Key accountabilities: Ensure all projects align to High Level EP plans and project reference numbers Ensure that all projects consider the appropriate scope and stakeholders, i.e. should the project deliver a Generation solution rather than a solution for an individual business unit such as DPS or Hydro? Ensure realistic project plans are in place and maintained with risk based contingency planning Ensure that requirements consider the Ofgem Guidance issued within the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) overlay associated with the Contributing Outcome and Indicators of Good Practice that projects are seeking to satisfy Ensure resources are committed and lead the matrix team to meet agreed timescales, assisting the team in removing blockers to their delivery Monitor costs, timescales, resourcing, and notify Programme Manager on any deviation from agreed tolerances through close management of risks and issues Ensure requirements aligned to business outcome of project, working closely with stakeholders and analysts to identify, challenge and agree/challenge the scope and critical purpose of the project. Ensure all projects follow the stage gate process and produce the appropriate artefacts, that are approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders Ensure any changes to the scope of a project is appropriately managed and approved Skills and experience: Experience delivering projects within same or similar industry Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging systems changes in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging business change projects in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organisational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises contingency plans. Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team(s). Ability to plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools. Ability to utilise MS Project for project planning Ability to adhere to Programme Governance and reporting processes Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.
EY's Forensic Data Analytics (FDA) practice is a global, data-focused team within the Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) department. Our team supports clients in dealing with the complex issues of fraud, regulatory compliance and business disputes. The FDA team practices the full life cycle of data analysis from the early stages of data discovery and capture, to its management, analysis and reporting. Our engagements typically require working with large datasets from disparate sources to support investigations, disputes and proactive risk detection. Our projects primarily involve FTSE100 clients covering a wide range of industries such as Life sciences, Oil & Gas, Government and Telecoms. Your key responsibilities Work with blue chip clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive situations Communicate with clients to scope projects and gather requirements Highlight and explain the outputs of our analytics to clients in the context of their business Be responsible for end to end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle - Data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), analysis, visualisation, deployment and client delivery Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources Carry out reactive and proactive data analysis of large datasets using a wide range of technologies, database management systems, Business Information reporting and visualisation software Supervise the work of junior team members and be responsible for quality control of work products from the team Develop algorithms and solutions to detect, respond, prevent, continually monitor and investigate areas of fraud, bribery & corruption, misconduct and financial crime Apply analytic techniques to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate potentially improper transactions, events or patterns of behaviour related to misconduct, fraud and non-compliance issues Develop supporting material using a suite of visualisation software to clearly present the benefits of the analysis to clients Align to various strategic teams in the areas of technology, innovation and business development To qualify for the role, you must have: Strong academic qualifications with a degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience Demonstrable proficiency in Java, Scala, SQL, Python and Visualization techniques and awareness across other programming languages such as R, C#, JavaScript Ability to work independently, manage work products and mentor junior team members Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, understanding of algorithms and appreciation of working with data Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex analytical concepts to stakeholders from different backgrounds Ideally, you'll also have: Domain knowledge of accounting, fraud, bribery and corruption or sector specific knowledge or experience Organisational ability, people skills and project management potential Previous consulting experience and experience with: Relational databases, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL; Data visualisation software: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI; Azure / GCP cloud computing platform; Big data technologies such as Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop; Statistical techniques (regression, clustering etc.); Machine learning and pattern recognition; Front-end web development e.g. HTML, JavaScript; We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to 'get to the bottom' of things. You will be intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills, have a passion for data, be adaptable and show an ability to build strong relationships. What working at EY offers: We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you About EY: As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we are dedicated to making EY the best employer. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Who we are: EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
04/02/2022
Full time
EY's Forensic Data Analytics (FDA) practice is a global, data-focused team within the Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) department. Our team supports clients in dealing with the complex issues of fraud, regulatory compliance and business disputes. The FDA team practices the full life cycle of data analysis from the early stages of data discovery and capture, to its management, analysis and reporting. Our engagements typically require working with large datasets from disparate sources to support investigations, disputes and proactive risk detection. Our projects primarily involve FTSE100 clients covering a wide range of industries such as Life sciences, Oil & Gas, Government and Telecoms. Your key responsibilities Work with blue chip clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive situations Communicate with clients to scope projects and gather requirements Highlight and explain the outputs of our analytics to clients in the context of their business Be responsible for end to end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle - Data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), analysis, visualisation, deployment and client delivery Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources Carry out reactive and proactive data analysis of large datasets using a wide range of technologies, database management systems, Business Information reporting and visualisation software Supervise the work of junior team members and be responsible for quality control of work products from the team Develop algorithms and solutions to detect, respond, prevent, continually monitor and investigate areas of fraud, bribery & corruption, misconduct and financial crime Apply analytic techniques to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate potentially improper transactions, events or patterns of behaviour related to misconduct, fraud and non-compliance issues Develop supporting material using a suite of visualisation software to clearly present the benefits of the analysis to clients Align to various strategic teams in the areas of technology, innovation and business development To qualify for the role, you must have: Strong academic qualifications with a degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience Demonstrable proficiency in Java, Scala, SQL, Python and Visualization techniques and awareness across other programming languages such as R, C#, JavaScript Ability to work independently, manage work products and mentor junior team members Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, understanding of algorithms and appreciation of working with data Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex analytical concepts to stakeholders from different backgrounds Ideally, you'll also have: Domain knowledge of accounting, fraud, bribery and corruption or sector specific knowledge or experience Organisational ability, people skills and project management potential Previous consulting experience and experience with: Relational databases, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL; Data visualisation software: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI; Azure / GCP cloud computing platform; Big data technologies such as Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop; Statistical techniques (regression, clustering etc.); Machine learning and pattern recognition; Front-end web development e.g. HTML, JavaScript; We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to 'get to the bottom' of things. You will be intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills, have a passion for data, be adaptable and show an ability to build strong relationships. What working at EY offers: We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you About EY: As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we are dedicated to making EY the best employer. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make your mark. Who we are: EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY's Forensic Data Analytics practice is a global, data-focused team within the Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) department. Our team supports clients in dealing with the complex issues of fraud, regulatory compliance and business disputes. The opportunity The FDA team practices the full life cycle of data analysis from the early stages of data discovery and capture, to its management, analysis and reporting. Our engagements typically require working with large datasets from disparate sources to support investigations, disputes and proactive risk detection. Our projects primarily involve FTSE100 clients covering a wide range of industries such as Life sciences, Oil & Gas, Government and Telecoms. Your key responsibilities Work with blue chip clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive situations Communicate with clients to scope projects and gather requirements Highlight and explain the outputs of our analytics to clients in the context of their business Be responsible for end to end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle - Data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), analysis, visualisation, deployment and client delivery Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources Carry out reactive and proactive data analysis of large datasets using a wide range of technologies, database management systems, Business Information reporting and visualisation software Supervise the work of junior team members and be responsible for quality control of work products from the team Develop algorithms and solutions to detect, respond, prevent, continually monitor and investigate areas of fraud, bribery & corruption, misconduct and financial crime Apply analytic techniques to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate potentially improper transactions, events or patterns of behaviour related to misconduct, fraud and non-compliance issues Develop supporting material using a suite of visualisation software to clearly present the benefits of the analysis to clients Align to various strategic teams in the areas of technology, innovation and business development Skills and attributes for success Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, understanding of algorithms and appreciation of working with data Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex analytical concepts to stakeholders from different backgrounds To qualify for the role you must have Strong academic qualifications with a degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience Demonstrable proficiency in SQL, Python and Visualization techniques and awareness across other programming languages such as R, C#, JavaScript Ability to work independently, manage work products and mentor junior team members Ideally, you'll also have Domain knowledge of accounting, fraud, bribery and corruption or sector specific knowledge or experience Organisational ability, people skills and project management potential Previous consulting experience and experience with: Relational databases, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL; Data visualisation software: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI; Azure cloud computing platform; Big data technologies such as Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop; Statistical techniques (regression, clustering etc.); Machine learning and pattern recognition; Front-end web development e.g. HTML, JavaScript; What we look for We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to 'get to the bottom' of things. You will be intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills, have a passion for data, be adaptable and show an ability to build strong relationships. What we offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. Please note:Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity& inclusiveness here . We ask because it matters! EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
01/02/2022
Full time
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. EY's Forensic Data Analytics practice is a global, data-focused team within the Forensic & Integrity Services (FIS) department. Our team supports clients in dealing with the complex issues of fraud, regulatory compliance and business disputes. The opportunity The FDA team practices the full life cycle of data analysis from the early stages of data discovery and capture, to its management, analysis and reporting. Our engagements typically require working with large datasets from disparate sources to support investigations, disputes and proactive risk detection. Our projects primarily involve FTSE100 clients covering a wide range of industries such as Life sciences, Oil & Gas, Government and Telecoms. Your key responsibilities Work with blue chip clients, fraud investigators, internal and external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive situations Communicate with clients to scope projects and gather requirements Highlight and explain the outputs of our analytics to clients in the context of their business Be responsible for end to end delivery of projects across the full lifecycle - Data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), analysis, visualisation, deployment and client delivery Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources Carry out reactive and proactive data analysis of large datasets using a wide range of technologies, database management systems, Business Information reporting and visualisation software Supervise the work of junior team members and be responsible for quality control of work products from the team Develop algorithms and solutions to detect, respond, prevent, continually monitor and investigate areas of fraud, bribery & corruption, misconduct and financial crime Apply analytic techniques to prevent, detect, monitor or investigate potentially improper transactions, events or patterns of behaviour related to misconduct, fraud and non-compliance issues Develop supporting material using a suite of visualisation software to clearly present the benefits of the analysis to clients Align to various strategic teams in the areas of technology, innovation and business development Skills and attributes for success Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, understanding of algorithms and appreciation of working with data Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex analytical concepts to stakeholders from different backgrounds To qualify for the role you must have Strong academic qualifications with a degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience Demonstrable proficiency in SQL, Python and Visualization techniques and awareness across other programming languages such as R, C#, JavaScript Ability to work independently, manage work products and mentor junior team members Ideally, you'll also have Domain knowledge of accounting, fraud, bribery and corruption or sector specific knowledge or experience Organisational ability, people skills and project management potential Previous consulting experience and experience with: Relational databases, e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL; Data visualisation software: Spotfire, Tableau, or Power BI; Azure cloud computing platform; Big data technologies such as Spark, Elasticsearch, Hadoop; Statistical techniques (regression, clustering etc.); Machine learning and pattern recognition; Front-end web development e.g. HTML, JavaScript; What we look for We are looking for tenacious and curious individuals with a desire to 'get to the bottom' of things. You will be intellectually rigorous, with extremely strong analytical skills, have a passion for data, be adaptable and show an ability to build strong relationships. What we offer Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now. Please note:Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity& inclusiveness here . We ask because it matters! EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
BI Analyst - Alteryx City of London/Remote £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + Annual discretionary bonus On behalf of a Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced BI Analyst to Design, develop, implement, and maintain ETL pipelines/workflows, MI dashboards and data models to be used as part of solutions to internal and external customers. There is a bias in this role to support the regulatory activities of the organisation, yet the role does support solutions to all functions of the business. The organisation operate a hybrid working model, therefore you are expected to be based out of their City office for three days per week. Responsibilities: Analysing complex data from multiple sources using APIs, SQL queries etc., you'll be responsible for collating data from multiple business lines and technology stacks and combining into views that satisfy the MI objective(s). Understand the varying levels of client/audience, identify key reporting needs and pain points; then lead efforts from concept to final deliverable. Analyse system data to identify data quality issues and propose ways to cleanse, normalize, or prevent bad data from entering source systems and/or data warehouse. Work on diverse data projects across the business, including data visualisation, ETL development, business controls and regulatory reporting. Responsible for the development, implementation, production support, and tuning of the Business Intelligence reporting environments. Support the administration and optimisation of the Alteryx Servers and end users of the gallery as well as sharing best practice with in-house Alteryx developers Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility. Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as described in the policy. Escalate risk events immediately and log them within 24 hours using the risk event capture form on the Intranet. Provide input if requested to the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process, scenario analysis, Deep Dive' reviews and any other risk management processes, as required. Skills/Experience required: Subject matter expert and previous experience in areas related to Business Intelligence and Data Analytics SQL experience desired Experience in Alteryx or similar ETL tool (eg Talend, Informatica). Extremely passionate about data and analytics Understanding of database and Datamodelling concepts Significant experience in MI and Information Management in Financial Services Experience in developing dashboards and reports for top level management Strong MS Excel skills Visualisation software - preferably Qlik Knowledge of at least one modern Scripting language (Python, R, etc.) is an advantage.
10/09/2021
Full time
BI Analyst - Alteryx City of London/Remote £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + Annual discretionary bonus On behalf of a Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced BI Analyst to Design, develop, implement, and maintain ETL pipelines/workflows, MI dashboards and data models to be used as part of solutions to internal and external customers. There is a bias in this role to support the regulatory activities of the organisation, yet the role does support solutions to all functions of the business. The organisation operate a hybrid working model, therefore you are expected to be based out of their City office for three days per week. Responsibilities: Analysing complex data from multiple sources using APIs, SQL queries etc., you'll be responsible for collating data from multiple business lines and technology stacks and combining into views that satisfy the MI objective(s). Understand the varying levels of client/audience, identify key reporting needs and pain points; then lead efforts from concept to final deliverable. Analyse system data to identify data quality issues and propose ways to cleanse, normalize, or prevent bad data from entering source systems and/or data warehouse. Work on diverse data projects across the business, including data visualisation, ETL development, business controls and regulatory reporting. Responsible for the development, implementation, production support, and tuning of the Business Intelligence reporting environments. Support the administration and optimisation of the Alteryx Servers and end users of the gallery as well as sharing best practice with in-house Alteryx developers Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility. Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as described in the policy. Escalate risk events immediately and log them within 24 hours using the risk event capture form on the Intranet. Provide input if requested to the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process, scenario analysis, Deep Dive' reviews and any other risk management processes, as required. Skills/Experience required: Subject matter expert and previous experience in areas related to Business Intelligence and Data Analytics SQL experience desired Experience in Alteryx or similar ETL tool (eg Talend, Informatica). Extremely passionate about data and analytics Understanding of database and Datamodelling concepts Significant experience in MI and Information Management in Financial Services Experience in developing dashboards and reports for top level management Strong MS Excel skills Visualisation software - preferably Qlik Knowledge of at least one modern Scripting language (Python, R, etc.) is an advantage.
