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Job Description IT Support Engineer with 1 st and 2 nd Level Support Our Client is a very successful bank with offices across Europe and the Middle East. The Client is looking to recruit a 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for the Bank's Mayfair London office. You will have at least 3 to 5 years experience of 1 st and 2 nd Level Support as an Engineer. Covering a range of various duties from; Desktop and Mobile support, to supporting our 150 + User base with 5-days a week onsite support with very limited to zero working from home, AV Support and other IT side-desk tasks. Your role will also allow you to work and learn from our Infrastructure, Communications, iSeries and Development Teams - semi-involved with various streams of IT work for 2024 (new imaging process - new ITSM tool - and many more projects coming in 2024). Main skills for the position: Required to cover onsite IT Support - Monday to Friday between our business hours of 08:00am -> 17:30pm (UK). As we work closely with our parent company in the Middle East and our European Branches, we require supporting ad-hoc out of hours support on Bank Holidays/Weekends which is rota based between the engineers in the team. • 1st and 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis, Documentation write ups for Knowledge Base Articles • Be an integral part of the Support team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services and full range of client support including, but not limited to: Workstation Imaging, Hardware Configurations, Deployment of Software and Hardware, AD Management, Asset Management, Ticket Queuing Management and general overall efficiency to deliver the best service we can to our Users. • Be the face and central point of all incoming IT queries and issues, with following ITIL best practice to ensure we always deliver high-standards of operations • Liaise with colleagues in London, Europe and Jordan (middle-east) and external support / 3rd party to deliver resolutions for complex matters as we're in the process of many IT migration projects from legacy to new as well as life cycling projects • Ensure all key data for the Bank's IT is up-to-date, relevant and maintenance to high-level, to comply with the Bank's auditing principals and processes. • Ensure the Support Team achieve SLA targets the business outlines and be part of a proficient and proactive Support Unit • Ability to educate and support User bases of varied level of IT knowledge • High standard support for our VIPs (C - Level and Heads of Departments) Technical Skills Required: • Exposure to Market Data, Bloomberg, Trader Support (bonus) • Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). • Active Directory to a medium-high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. • Know-how of Citrix XenApps - Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm • Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. • Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (DNS - DHCP - VLAN - Proxy Understanding - TCP/IP and OSI) to a moderate to advance level • PowerShell to a moderate level • VPN troubleshooting and Support understanding necessary. • Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary will be negotiable in the range £30K - £40K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period/availability.

Job Description Application Support with FX Options Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced Application Support Specialist FX Options to join their team in the City London. You will be providing essential support for their FX Options trading platform and ensure the smooth operation of our trading and support systems. Purpose of role: Provide day-to-day support for our FX Options trading platform, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user assistance. Collaborate with the IT team to deploy, configure, and maintain the FX Options trading applications and associated infrastructure. Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability. Act as a primary point of contact for traders and other end users, addressing their technical queries and concerns promptly and effectively. Investigate and diagnose software and hardware issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff or vendors when necessary. Work closely with development teams to analyze and document system requirements as well as contribute to the design and implementation of enhancements or fixes. Conduct system testing and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of the applications. Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and support procedures. Requirements: Proven experience in a similar role, providing application support for financial systems. Strong knowledge of FX Options trading concepts and terminology including currency pairs, spot, forwards, options, and market conventions. Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting Windows applications. Solid understanding of database concepts and SQL query language. Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure. Familiarity with FIX protocol and experience with FIX connectivity troubleshooting. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical users. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this position with be in the range £70K - £110K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you beresponsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 rd parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 rd Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Database Engineer with SQL Server SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Database Engineer with the ability to work with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 5 years experience of working with MS SQL Server and SSIS - SSIS is very important for this position. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language with SSIS SSRS and SSAS Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses and some knowledge of reporting using SSRS. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. You will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Head of Digital & Data Our Client is bank based in Central London with offices across Europe. They are looking to recruit an expert candidate for the Head of Digital position - which is an exciting new position. You will have proven track of working within the banking World and delivering digital capabilities for the bank. You must have at least 5 to 10 years expertise in the digital space within the banking World. This is a senior position and will report to the Board at the bank. The Digital & Data Lead role is responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the Bank's digital products and processes and design and implementation of Bank wide data governance framework. Playing an important role within the Bank's Digital Transformation programme, the role holder will: Work with multi-disciplinary teams responsible for researching, designing, building and/or procuring, and releasing transformative user journeys - for both customers and employees. Responsible for engaging collaboratively with the various business and support functions in order to ensure all interests are represented in the development of the Bank's future state digital capability and to support the adoption and embedding of new digital processes. Define the overarching digital products and processes vision, building the roadmaps and leading the prioritisation to deliver that vision in a performant, secure and user focussed way. In doing so, ensure alignment to wider Bank strategy and ensure that maximum business value is achieved. Accountable for delivering and then driving the continual optimisation of the digital products and processes to support the realisation of a seamless, flexible customer and colleague experience. Responsible for design and implementation of bank wide data governance framework and ensure businesses and support functions are held accountable for ownership and maintenance of accurate data within the bank's ecosystem. Responsible for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities relating to the digital products and processes under development, forging strong, effective relationships with the 1st and 2nd line control functions. Develop an inclusive and collaborative culture where the advice and knowledge of skilled specialists around user insights, journey and UX design, technology delivery, security and infrastructure are heard and respected in order to develop highly effective digital products through a process of research, ideation and design. Forge a strong working relationship with Technology and partner with them on the development and delivery of the digital products and processes. Work closely with stakeholders in Group to accelerate digital development and ensure optimal ways of working. Candidate expertise: Outstanding SME in digital product and process management and digital user experience design, within the Financial Services industry. Customer-centric with a strong focus on end user experience and outcomes. Demonstrable experience in the end to end lifecycle of product and process development, including managing and delivering high quality digital products and processes to end users, from ideation through to delivery, feedback and improvement. Experience and/or a robust understanding of the bank wide processes is highly desirable. In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and significant experience of working within an agile environment. High degree of proficiency in prototyping and iterative development, with experience in building product teams desirable. Highly positive and effective leader, who actively coaches, develops, and supports team members, sharing their experience and knowledge with others. Be driven, have high levels of personal accountability, not being afraid to be hands-on and get into the detail. Strong influencing skills with the ability to confidently represent the Digital Product area and gain buy-in to the strategy and roadmap with a diverse set of stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing priorities. Have strong people skills; approachable, empathetic and able to work with people to achieve progress. Have strong written and verbal communication skills. A good knowledge of the Financial Services industry. Strong awareness of the digital banking ecosystem, keeping abreast of market trends and competitor propositions. Relevant certifications or qualifications in agile product management or aligned disciplines. Understanding of development processes and business case development. Role requirements: Actively Builds Relationships Embraces Change and Technology Creates Business Value Role Specific Regulations Risk Management, Governance and Controls Consumer Duty This is a hybrid role - at least 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary will be circa £100K - £140K plus benefits - dependent on experience. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Digital Systems Delivery Manager with Azzure Our Client would like to recruit a Digital Delivery Manager with at least 10 years experience. As a Delivery Manager you will have a passion for value-driven delivery and motivated to achieve results through flexibility and determination. You will manage one or more digital projects concurrently with a multi-disciplinary, highly skilled digital team. Working primarily in an adaptive Agile culture, you will be highly experienced in delivering complex digital projects, managing a range of stakeholders, have an analytical background and an attitude of getting the job done, diving into the detail to make things happen when needed. You will be responsible for managing both onsite and remote team members and for engaging with the product owners and stakeholders on a regular basis to support product adoption. The role of Digital Delivery Manager will involve the following: • Deliver projects and products using the appropriate methodology - calling upon Agile skills across Scrum, Kanban and Lean • Own the planning process and backlog creation - prioritising the work as directed by the Product Owner to achieve value per sprint • Manage a multidisciplinary team across different platforms • Handle context switching across projects and with different stakeholders on a daily basis • Ensure all standards, as set by SME's, are adhered to by the team • Dive into the analysis of backlog items to ensure clear requirements are understood in each delivery cycle • Uphold the quality of all deliverables in a project through testing each iteration • Develop an expert understanding of the users' needs and champion these in the delivery of your product • Understand the product vision with the Product Owner that is easily demonstrated to your users, team and stakeholders • Engage with users and stakeholders through a range of channels to encourage takeup and use of your product • Ensure your product meets the company standards and applies principles that help to maximize value and ensure a good user experience You are someone who likes to get stuck in and enjoys being in the midst of the action. You have a presence and inspire loyalty and drive in your teams through energy and passion for delivery on all levels. You must have most of the following skills and expertise for this position: • Excellent written, visual & verbal communication skills • Delivery Management with a passion for shipping and evolving great digital products • Analytical in nature • Able to thrive in a high paced, high pressured environment • Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, PMi and Prince II ways of working • Delivering digital projects and products • Azure technologies • DevOps • Matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams both onsite and remote • Engaging with users and turning user insight into product improvements • A 2:1 bachelor's degree or equivalent • Formal Project Management training The Client and role is based in Holborn London. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £110K - £140K per anum plus benefits. Please send your CV to us along with your salary and availability.

Job Description SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London - who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £60K - £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London - who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £65K - £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Head of IT Infrastructure - City Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands-on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the Central of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description IT Senior Network Systems Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Network Systems Engineer ideally with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds - Service Desk Software experience Experience of Palo Alto firewalls Firemon - Network Security Devices and Policy Management Complex Switches experience is essential. Experience of Avaya PABX systems • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems • Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Palo Alto Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £70K - £80K. This is a 12 month FTC role. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description C# .NET Software Developer with FX and Fixed Income Our Client is a niche boutique broker specialising in FX. They are looking to recruit a C# .NET Software Developer with at least 3 to 5 years proven track record of developing with C# .NET. The Client would like meet candidates ideally with some understanding Trading Floor projects to include Fixed Income, Risk Management, Swap Options and FX. You need to be resilient as you will be working closely with traders and developing financial trading systems so an understanding of FX instruments would be very useful. The Company is a fast growing dynamic brokerage firm, specialising in currency options and interest rate swaps. They are seeking a talented technologist to join the London team. You will be working in a fast paced, delivery focused environment where you will get the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business rather than just 'making up the numbers'. Initially reporting to the CTO, the successful candidate will become a key member of the global team. There will be a large amount of autonomy in the role, giving the candidate the opportunity to showcase their development talents, Responsibilities :- Re-architecting and building the in-house middle office platform and integrating with a new trading platform. • Developing pricing toolsets • Integrating to external reporting/tradeflow and pricing APIs. • Maintaining the company's daily operation on the existing platforms. Essential skills :- • Minimum 3 to 5 years experience of Microsoft web technologies ( C#, ASP.NET Core MVC ) • Relational database experience (SQL Server) • Proactively able to build relationships with stakeholders:- sales, brokers, middle office, external vendors. • Ability to produce clean, well-written, fully tested production ready software. Desirable skills :- Knowledge of the FIX protocol • Knowledge of FX trade processing • Basic knowledge of Foreign exchange products (vanilla/exotic options, fx cash) ( training will be given) Qualifications: Computer Science related degree preferred At least 3 years experience in a comparable development role. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this role will be £80K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Senior Data Analyst Our Client is Venture Capital firm based in London. We invest in early-stage businesses with strong growth potential and have been lucky enough to back some amazing entrepreneurs. They are looking for someone who loves data, and data software, to help maintain and develop its data and reporting efforts - must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of working with Data and Excel. This is a unique opportunity with a leading Venture Capital Fund to use your technical and organisational skills to support some of the leading European technology companies. Your responsibilities would include: Reporting: - Investor Statements Monitoring valuations for early stage, private businesses Creating processes to ensure data is up to date, complete and accurate Investment data collection: Building and maintaining connections between data sets, including financials, notes, PDFs and excel data sets Keeping internal investment and co-investment data up to date Supporting the investment team with answering data requests Developing new solutions for data capture and management Helping analyse new investment opportunities with data provided in market research and data rooms The Company are a small team, so are looking for someone that is proactive and willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. In particular, we are looking for someone who: - Is passionate about start ups - Has a strong grasp of data sources - Has a good eye for detail - Has strong numeric ability and enjoys reconciliations - Has a strong work ethic and enjoys multi-tasking - Is experienced in designing internal process and reports - Is experienced in implementing and maintaining data systems - Has strong communication skills, with the ability to extract, structure and share data for internal reporting and queries. - Is personable and energetic - Takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing tasks through to completion - Can work independently as well as part of a team - Is good at meeting deadlines and prioritising work - Has experience in online data capture platforms such as Airtable - Has experience in building macros in excel would be an ideal The Company is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £80K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds - Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon - Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems • Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Palo Alto Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you'll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role • Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services • Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware • Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative • Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration • Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software • Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager • Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure • Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes • Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs • Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT • Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure • Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals • Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes • Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware • Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively • Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems • Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions • Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed • Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups • Manage information technology and computer systems • Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time • Preserve assets, information security and control structures • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience • Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems • Expertise in data center management and data governance • Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 5-7 years experience in IT management • Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies • Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills • Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize • Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices • Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. • Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. • Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions • Proven leadership skills • Strong creative and analytical thinking • Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Job Description Head of IT Infrastructure - City of London Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands-on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Job Description Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst Our Client a retail bank - based in the City London - is looking to recruit Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst with 4 to 5 years proven experience. Responsible for the full range of user support, including desktop and peripheral hardware support, application support, network connectivity and remote connectivity. Remote and telephone support of mobile/European users will also be required. -Work within the Service Desk team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services -1 st /2 nd line support (capable of root cause analysis) -Remote branch support using Remote Assistance -Active Directory user starter/leaver process -Customer facing, support of internal banking staff, VIPs -Maintenance and support of desktops, laptops, Blackberry's -SLA targets -Ad-hoc project involvement -Ideally with experience of supporting desktop platforms for banking environments -Experience in operational deployments. Desktop, operating system refresh cycle -Service Desk ticket software -Market data products -ITIL, Microsoft certifications advantageous -Maintains industry recognised skills through training or self-study methods Technical Skills -Supporting Microsoft operating systems, office suite -TCP/IP, basic networking skills -Root cause analysis and remediation Technologies -Windows 7 -Office 2013 -Xenapp published applications, support -Desktop hardware, laptops, Blackberry's deployments Citrix The salary for this role will be in the range £40K - £55K plus benefits. The Client is based in the City close to Liverpool Street and Bank stations. The role will require you to be in the office 3 days a week for the time being and fulltime in the office at some point in the future. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.