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Job Description IT Infrastructure Engineer Our Client is a Global organisation with offices in the City of London. They are now looking to recruit an IT infrastructure system support and maintenance Engineer with at least 5 years experience in 1 st to 3 rd level experience in support. You will be working with users using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. IT Infrastructure Engineer • IT Infrastructure related project • Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) • Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) • Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) • Global User Support • Act as 2 nd /3 rd line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. • Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. • Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical • Proven working experience in IT Service management operations • Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) • Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) • Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge • Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill • Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). • User facing support skills • Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: • 3 to 5+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. • Second line technical support • System Maintenance • Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 • Cisco/Fortinet • Project management experience preferred. The salary for this position will be in the range £35K - £45K. The Client is based in the City of London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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 IT Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. • Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance • Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. • Participate in Company BU's Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. • Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. • Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU's to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. • Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. • Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU's. Be an active member of the Company's IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU's • Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities - examples - Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. • Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings • Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates • Aid Procurement and the tendering process • Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. • Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience • Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. • Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. • Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures • Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) • Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity • Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions • Able to \"bridge the gap\" between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. • Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. • Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome • Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications • Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. • Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the \"nice to have\". • Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. • Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions • Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. • Support and manage budget Responsibility • Responsibility of information security incident management • Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. • Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. • Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. • A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London - and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary 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 rate will be in the range £450 per day to £600 per day. The duration of this contract will be 12 months. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary/rate and availability.

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 Backend Developer (Umbraco) - Senior-level Working as part of the Digital team, you'll be responsible for the ongoing development and improvements to an eCommerce website as well as other internal applications for this award-winning Travel Company. You will be responsible for: Leading the eCommerce web and application development from a technical perspective • Collaborating with the front end developer and design resource to deliver improved UI & UX • A problem solver - you'll need to be able to analyse and suggest improvements to existing website features • Analysing and identifying ways to automate processes working alongside the business lead • Implementing automated regression testing for the software developed Skills and Experience: • Excellent working knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, React Framework, MS SQL Server, Mongo DB, Elasticsearch • Understanding of SOLID development principles • Worked previously on projects using the Umbraco CMS • Continuous Delivery skills, tools and techniques (e.g. Git, Github, Team City, Octopus, Jenkins, Selenium, etc.) • Familiar with Azure cloud services & setting up/managing resources/deploying apps • Familiar with JIRA and Confluence • Capable of working with (and developing) multiple (REST) APIs documented with e.g. OpenAPI/swagger and other API messaging formats e.g. JSON, XML, SOAP • Experience of PowerBI, PowerQuery and R • Experience of structured testing and quality assurance approaches (e.g. Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Development) • A positive and cooperative individual who will work effectively across departments and within a team • Worked in an agile/Kanban environment and familiar with JIRA and confluence • Not afraid to challenge existing thinking in order to improve processes Benefits Company pension Performance-related bonus Generous holiday concessions Friend and family discounts on Travel holidays Educationals - trips for staff to get to know and understand our destinations 'Cycle to work' scheme The salary for this role will be in the range £55K to £65K per year depending on experience. The Client is based in Central London and this role will be working remotely. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Are you dedicated to sustainability and passionate about protecting consumers? Could you help lead the charge towards a Net Zero future for the UK's energy industry? We're looking for a Senior Research Adviser to join us in a pivotal role and deliver vital research projects into energy use, needs and perceptions across the country. Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people. We are offering a brand-new permanent position where you will lead ground-breaking, research and support a variety of high-profile projects, such as heat networks and consumer experiences. Your work will directly influence decisions that will impact millions of households and businesses across GB and ensure consumer voices are at the heart of energy policy, especially in the context of the transition to Net Zero. You'll have the opportunity to design and deliver high-impact research projects, using cutting-edge tools and methodologies to generate insights. Working alongside a diverse team of experts, you will be enabled to develop your professional skills in a dynamic, supportive and innovative environment. We're looking for a first-class social or market research professional with expertise in quantitative research and survey design and ideally some expertise in qualitative research or behavioural insights and experiments too You'll need a decent grasp of SPSS, Python or R in order to analyse and visualise research data as well as the drive to support our senior team and coach junior team members. What's more, with our fully flexible working patterns and hybrid working options from central offices in London, Glasgow and Cardiff, you will discover a focus on a first-class work/life balance and a small, friendly and knowledgeable team to work alongside. We have a critical purpose to ensure that we are delivering in the interests of consumers through our evidence and insights and this is your chance to support our essential work and develop an impactful career path. As part of recruiting for this role we are hosting a Recruitment Open Event on Sept 23rd at 12.30pm in which you will hear from the panel about the role and what life at Ofgem means to them. To hear from the panel and a Q&A session please sign up for free on the link: -hidden link- Job description Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) works on behalf of energy consumers to ensure that every household and business in Great Britain can rely on a safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy supply. We are playing a vital part in accelerating the transition to Net Zero and a carbon neutral energy system. Through the Energy Act 2023 Ofgem received a new Net Zero Duty1 which requires us to consider how to assist the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in meeting the government's Net Zero target, while protecting the interests of existing and future consumers. This act also appointed Ofgem as the heat networks regulator. Heat networks will play a crucial role in decarbonising heat in buildings and reducing the cost of living through efficient, affordable heating in densely populated areas. Team purpose The Consumer Insight and Behavioural Science team delivers crucial evidence and insight on the needs, behaviours, perceptions and experiences of all households and businesses, including heat networks customers, to ensure that Ofgem is delivering in the interests of consumers. With the continued challenges that consumers face in the current energy market following the global gas crisis and cost of living pressures, and the important role of the consumer in achieving Net Zero, putting the consumer voice front at the centre of our decisions has never been more important. Doing so helps to ensure that policies meet consumers' needs, support consumers as intended, and our regulatory frameworks and protections are fit for purpose. We support teams across Ofgem by designing, commissioning, analysing and interpreting both quantitative, qualitative, and behavioural research using a range of methodologies and across diverse audiences (including households, vulnerable consumers and businesses). We also conduct qualitative research and behavioural experiments in-house. We have a programme of core tracking surveys to look at trends in consumer experiences across the energy market and conduct bespoke research on topical issues. Our research is used internally as a key evidence source on consumer experiences and behaviours to inform decision and policy making. It achieves external impact too and is shared widely with external stakeholders, including being published on the Ofgem website, and has even won an award for its impactful work and has even won an award for its impactful work. We are recruiting for an experienced social or market researcher to work as senior member of the Customer Insight & Behavioural Science team within the Analysis profession. In this role you will focus on scoping, developing and leading a new, robust, value for money programme of research on Heat Network customers. This may include establishing new tracking surveys and bespoke qualitative, quantitative or behavioural research to address emerging evidence gaps. You will work closely with the heat networks policy and implementation teams to ensure the work has visibility and tangible impact on heat networks policy development. You may also be expected to play a leading role in the design and delivery of other aspects of our core consumer research programme, working effectively with stakeholders and staff across the Research and Behavioural Science sub profession. Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the consumers and the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome—as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the design, development, commissioning and delivery of high quality, inclusive quantitative research (or qualitative/mixed methods) with households and businesses), ensuring they meet policy needs and deliver timely, robust insights that have a tangible impact on policy decisions. Champion and embed the consumer voice and unique insights around consumers and their behaviour into Ofgem's decisions, working effectively with other analytical disciplines to triangulate evidence from different sources and generate a holistic narrative around consumers. Ensure effective quality assurance at all stages of the research process eg critically review agency approaches and outputs to ensure accuracy and quality - including sampling methodologies, weighting approaches, data quality and accuracy of analysis and reporting. Maximise the value and impact of data collected by Ofgem and external organisations, conducting/overseeing analysis, advising on analytical frameworks, and synthesising evidence to address key policy and strategic questions. Play a lead role in ensuring research and analysis has impact within Ofgem and that research is effectively interpreted and communicated in policy papers, consultation documents and publications. Ensure broad dissemination of consumer and behavioural insights, presenting to internal and external stakeholders (at all levels) in an engaging way, helping to raise the profile and impact of our research, including with senior executives. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders eg peers in other regulators or government departments and research agencies, seeking opportunities for collaboration. Provide effective task management and mentoring to more junior researchers Play an active role in the Research and Behavioural Science sub profession, helping to improve the skills/capabilities of people and quality and rigour of outputs, including through taking ownership for own continued professional development. Represent Ofgem at external events, networks, conferences etc to showcase the work of research and wider analytical work in Ofgem and bring learnings into Ofgem. Keep up to date with developments in social, market and behavioural research - continually exploring new ways to innovate our research and analysis.

Job Description Mobile Application Developer for Android and IOS We are urgently looking for a Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android) in North London. The following are key software development skills that we require: • AngularJS (v1.4/v1.5) • Cordova • ionic • JavaScript • TeamCity • Protractor automation • Mobile development experience • Some native iOS / Android skills also useful This is a 6 month contract in North London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability

Salary: £24,617 - £33,616 per annum pro rata Location: Greater London House - London / Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months We're one of LinkedIn's Top Companies for 2024! We're looking for a Graphic Design Assistant to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract. You will be working closely with the in-house Design Team, focusing on high-turnover tasks such as posters, flyers, web/social media assets. Supporting key project activity and acting as brand guardian. If you've ever thought about working in the dynamic housing sector and have a strong knowledge of graphic design principles then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Please review the full role profile on our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Closing Date: Thursday 26th September 2024 at midnight. With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for! This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in London. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

Job Description IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Database Engineer with SQL Server SSIS, SSRS and C# .net XX XX XX XX XX 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) Any experience of developing with C# .net and XX XX XX XX XX would be very useful 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 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 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 Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. • Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance • Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. • Participate in Company BU's Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. • Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. • Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU's to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. • Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. • Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU's. Be an active member of the Company's IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU's • Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities - examples - Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. • Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings • Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates • Aid Procurement and the tendering process • Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. • Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience • Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. • Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. • Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures • Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) • Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity • Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions • Able to \"bridge the gap\" between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. • Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. • Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome • Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications • Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. • Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the \"nice to have\". • Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. • Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions • Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. • Support and manage budget Responsibility • Responsibility of information security incident management • Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. • Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. • Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. • A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London - and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Technical Project Manager - Bank - City of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: • Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary • Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders • Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery • Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints • Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies • Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. • Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements • Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues • Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: • Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions • Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members • Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure • A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team's capacity • Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once • Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: • Microsoft based environment including - MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix • Network - Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security • Programming Language - T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.