Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our innovative Discovery & Automation function here at L&G. We are a highly motivated team delivering excellence in everything we do - from working on change transformation projects and large programmes - to robotic process automation and artificial intelligence - to discovering and re-engineering our business to drive better decisions, ideas, and outcomes. You will help us to deliver quality analysis, automation, and transformation services to our internal customers - Group Functions (HR, Brand, Tax, IT, Treasury Risk & Compliance) and Group Finance, whilst working collaboratively with global external partners and suppliers. This will be delivered as part of a partnership we have with a big 4 accounting & consulting firm. This means that you will benefit from working with both L&G business leaders and experts as well as senior consulting resources who will help to upskill you in transformational best practices and thinking. Our work environment naturally has significant variety where no two days are the same and there is a supportive, inclusive, training focussed environment that fosters curiosity and innovation. So, if you like variety, self-development, and innovation - then a career within Discovery & Automation is for you. Qualifications Extensive understanding of Business Analysis techniques such as; Enterprise Analysis, Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring, Requirements Analysis, Elicitation, Requirements Management & Communication, Solution Assessment & Validation Extensive understanding of Business Analysis techniques Extensive understanding of Business Process Modelling Extensive experience working in a continuous improvement environment Able to confidently lead and set activities/workload for other Business Analysts within a project BCS Business Analysis certifications, including the BCS International Business Analysis Diploma are desirable Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our innovative Discovery & Automation function here at L&G. We are a highly motivated team delivering excellence in everything we do - from working on change transformation projects and large programmes - to robotic process automation and artificial intelligence - to discovering and re-engineering our business to drive better decisions, ideas, and outcomes. You will help us to deliver quality analysis, automation, and transformation services to our internal customers - Group Functions (HR, Brand, Tax, IT, Treasury Risk & Compliance) and Group Finance, whilst working collaboratively with global external partners and suppliers. This will be delivered as part of a partnership we have with a big 4 accounting & consulting firm. This means that you will benefit from working with both L&G business leaders and experts as well as senior consulting resources who will help to upskill you in transformational best practices and thinking. Our work environment naturally has significant variety where no two days are the same and there is a supportive, inclusive, training focussed environment that fosters curiosity and innovation. So, if you like variety, self-development, and innovation - then a career within Discovery & Automation is for you. Qualifications Extensive understanding of Business Analysis techniques such as; Enterprise Analysis, Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring, Requirements Analysis, Elicitation, Requirements Management & Communication, Solution Assessment & Validation Extensive understanding of Business Analysis techniques Extensive understanding of Business Process Modelling Extensive experience working in a continuous improvement environment Able to confidently lead and set activities/workload for other Business Analysts within a project BCS Business Analysis certifications, including the BCS International Business Analysis Diploma are desirable Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Net Zero Transition Plan Assessment Project Manager Role Context Our client are currently searching for a Project Manager to join the team within their Net Zero team. Within this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to the transition to a net-zero carbon emissions future. If successful, within this role you would be responsible for overseeing the assessment and planning phases of initiatives aimed at reducing clients carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals within an organization or community. Responsibilities: • Support and coordinate the development of a roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions. • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, departments, external partners, and community representatives, to gather input, align objectives, and secure support for the transition plan. • Oversee the assessment of current carbon emissions across various operations, including energy consumption, transportation, waste management, and supply chain activities. • Analyse data related to carbon emissions, energy usage, and sustainability metrics to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for emission reductions. • Identify potential risks and barriers to achieving net-zero emissions goals and develop mitigation strategies to address them • Keep up to date and informed about relevant environmental regulations, policies, and standards related to carbon emissions and sustainability, ensuring that the transition plan aligns with legal requirements. • Provide guidance and support during the implementation phase of the transition plan, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges as they arise. • Facilitate continuous improvement by monitoring performance, collecting feedback, and adjusting the transition plan as needed to optimize effectiveness and achieve long-term sustainability goals Experience • Financial services experience is essential • Sustainability knowledge / experience is beneficial • Experience is highly beneficial • Understanding of corporate banking • Someone who can show initiative, drive and is keen to learn • Global stakeholder management skills • Assessing transition plans • Collecting and reviewing data • Being able to understand the process, track and deliver througout Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Net Zero Transition Plan Assessment Project Manager Role Context Our client are currently searching for a Project Manager to join the team within their Net Zero team. Within this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects related to the transition to a net-zero carbon emissions future. If successful, within this role you would be responsible for overseeing the assessment and planning phases of initiatives aimed at reducing clients carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals within an organization or community. Responsibilities: • Support and coordinate the development of a roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions. • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, departments, external partners, and community representatives, to gather input, align objectives, and secure support for the transition plan. • Oversee the assessment of current carbon emissions across various operations, including energy consumption, transportation, waste management, and supply chain activities. • Analyse data related to carbon emissions, energy usage, and sustainability metrics to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for emission reductions. • Identify potential risks and barriers to achieving net-zero emissions goals and develop mitigation strategies to address them • Keep up to date and informed about relevant environmental regulations, policies, and standards related to carbon emissions and sustainability, ensuring that the transition plan aligns with legal requirements. • Provide guidance and support during the implementation phase of the transition plan, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and addressing challenges as they arise. • Facilitate continuous improvement by monitoring performance, collecting feedback, and adjusting the transition plan as needed to optimize effectiveness and achieve long-term sustainability goals Experience • Financial services experience is essential • Sustainability knowledge / experience is beneficial • Experience is highly beneficial • Understanding of corporate banking • Someone who can show initiative, drive and is keen to learn • Global stakeholder management skills • Assessing transition plans • Collecting and reviewing data • Being able to understand the process, track and deliver througout Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding
Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and more attractive to do business with, and we consider our suppliers as a source of competitive advantage and not just about cost. We operate a business partnering and supplier relationship management (SRM) model, aligned to business groups and spend categories, ensuring value through early and strategic engagement and informative vendor spend analytics. Some key characteristics of the new Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement policy and processes Key hubs for the category teams in London, Bangalore and New York with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a best in class" category procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the Group in terms of innovation, speed to market, quality, efficiency, risk mitigation and lower cost. This role sits in the Technology tower as part of the Infrastructure team, reporting to the Category Director. The team supports spend of c.£150m per annum, with key spend areas including Mainframe, Compute, Databases and Infrastructure software. The roles activities are global and include the engagement and ongoing management of third-party suppliers, the sourcing and vendor strategy, and roadmap for the category. The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier and business relationship activities. It also entails working closely with the rest of the Technology Procurement team (in particular Networks and Data Centres) and the wider Group Procurement team to support the evolution of the wider procurement strategy and transformation roadmap, ensuring this is reflected across all categories of spend within this remit: Budget Responsibility: None Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: 1 Key interfaces: With line management (Infrastructure Category Director and Head of Technology Procurement) Other Category Managers - peers and Category Directors Group Procurement Centre of Excellence and Shared Services teams Finance Business Partners, Legal, Tax and Risk Business: supplier business owners, budget holders and vendor management Key partnering functions: Head of Foundation Services and their functional leads Enter the key responsibilities of the role: Establishing a Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Define, gain agreement to and implement strategic sourcing Category plans (including a pipeline of procurement opportunities) for aligned Pillar within the Infrastructure Technology category which includes both Software and Hardware. Continue to develop and maintain Category strategies and plans in conjunction with the team and business partners Lead the implementation of strategic and preferred suppliers and drive downwards the number of active suppliers. Implement a programme of supplier categorisation to drive value and focus Use internal and external data and analysis, relationships and specialist insight to provide a clear authority view on business investment decisions (e.g. spend analysis, supply markets, sourcing value levers, supply market reviews, business assessments etc.), to stimulate innovative problem solving within the business, develop and commit to performance targets and provide reporting in line with business compliance and procedures Provide support to business Category owners to drive upwards preferred supplier and channel compliance to global standards. Drive sourcing initiatives in support of defined business goals and business roadmaps Anticipate future procurement challenges, ensuring the business is equipped with the right strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes including risks, routes to market, resource commitments, supply market dynamics, competitive strategies and delivery plans Implementing the Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Develop and lead supplier performance improvement programs and develop strategies to effectively improve supply chain performance in quality, delivery, and cost management Lead and drive strategic sourcing engagement for the Category, focusing on commercial and contractual negotiations, working with business partners and legal to close negotiations with contracts which fully protect the Group's commercial interests and ensure mitigation of operational risks conduct competitive RFI's/RFP's and lead on supplier negotiations as required. Provide an advisory service within a matrix orientated business by utilising an appropriate level of commercial expertise and foresight to ensure cost management and alignment with budget. Lead the delivery of a breadth of procurement initiatives, of varying complexity and value, using best in class sourcing solutions such as e-Procurement, e-Auctioning, strategic sourcing etc. Work with the business to ensure strategic supplier relationship management is considered in all procurement decisions, facilitating the handover into the contract management team and providing ongoing support and insight to address challenges with incumbent suppliers .Ongoing proactive review of existing Category arrangements in collaboration with business partners, to include ownership of the Category policy to ensure full compliance and optimised cost position. Lead the negotiations, tendering and selection of suppliers for all affiliate companies. Responsible for sourcing leadership on strategic projects including attendance at relevant project / programme board. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are an intrinsic part of sourcing decisions including contractual protections and ongoing supplier risk management Developing and maintaining relationships Build strong relationships with key partners in the Group, technology and business teams. Work with the technology leadership team and their reports to understand business strategy and drivers; provide creative challenge and thought leadership which influences and supports business decision-making. Be a key point of reference for negotiation, vendor escalations and supplier communications for commercial and governance aspects. Cultivate an environment of collaboration and innovation. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of strategic supplier relationships (business critical and high spend). Facilitate regular supplier review meetings as well as joint steering group meetings with senior business and technology partners. Handle supplier risks and issues BAU Activities Facilitate workload with support from renewals teams and offshore senior buyers; ensure that resource is focused on the highest value opportunities in commercial risk management and cost benefit terms. Maintain Procurement systems and tools (e.g. pipeline management tool, savings tracker, supplier and contract databases, Category spend metrics), identifying and acting upon forthcoming renewals as required and identifying future cost reduction opportunities. Ensure compliance with corporate product, procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies. Assist in the development of the wider procurement function across LSEG and different geographies. Provide assistance to the business and suppliers across the end to end sourcing process, i.e. reviewing and approving purchase orders, facilitating exceptions such as payment difficulties and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, identifies the implications of a change and facilitates the variation of the contract Enter the essential experience and skills required: Strong procurement experience and industry / market knowledge relating to Technology Procurement. Preferred experience related to Infrastructure Software and Hardware vendors and associated services extensive years general experience Deep knowledge of procurement principles and practices Significant contract negotiation experience with demonstrable impact across a wide variety of spend categories with a particular focus on Hardware, Software & Professional Services. Deep knowledge of various types of pricing structures as well as associated contract terms and conditions and legal ramifications Understanding of risks of non-compliance, ability to identify when further advice and support is required Understanding of financial accounts, ability to assess the risk of contracting with an organisation based on a review of their company accounts and to identify when specialist financial advice may be needed Experience of reviewing and redlining contracts Familiar with intermediate IT tools and Procurement systems, ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management process Ability to establish relationships, influence and act as a procurement authority across the organisation up to Executive level Consistent track record of running and leading business change and the transformation of business relationships Demonstrated analytical, problem solving . click apply for full job details
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and more attractive to do business with, and we consider our suppliers as a source of competitive advantage and not just about cost. We operate a business partnering and supplier relationship management (SRM) model, aligned to business groups and spend categories, ensuring value through early and strategic engagement and informative vendor spend analytics. Some key characteristics of the new Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement policy and processes Key hubs for the category teams in London, Bangalore and New York with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a best in class" category procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the Group in terms of innovation, speed to market, quality, efficiency, risk mitigation and lower cost. This role sits in the Technology tower as part of the Infrastructure team, reporting to the Category Director. The team supports spend of c.£150m per annum, with key spend areas including Mainframe, Compute, Databases and Infrastructure software. The roles activities are global and include the engagement and ongoing management of third-party suppliers, the sourcing and vendor strategy, and roadmap for the category. The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier and business relationship activities. It also entails working closely with the rest of the Technology Procurement team (in particular Networks and Data Centres) and the wider Group Procurement team to support the evolution of the wider procurement strategy and transformation roadmap, ensuring this is reflected across all categories of spend within this remit: Budget Responsibility: None Direct Reports: None Indirect Reports: 1 Key interfaces: With line management (Infrastructure Category Director and Head of Technology Procurement) Other Category Managers - peers and Category Directors Group Procurement Centre of Excellence and Shared Services teams Finance Business Partners, Legal, Tax and Risk Business: supplier business owners, budget holders and vendor management Key partnering functions: Head of Foundation Services and their functional leads Enter the key responsibilities of the role: Establishing a Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Define, gain agreement to and implement strategic sourcing Category plans (including a pipeline of procurement opportunities) for aligned Pillar within the Infrastructure Technology category which includes both Software and Hardware. Continue to develop and maintain Category strategies and plans in conjunction with the team and business partners Lead the implementation of strategic and preferred suppliers and drive downwards the number of active suppliers. Implement a programme of supplier categorisation to drive value and focus Use internal and external data and analysis, relationships and specialist insight to provide a clear authority view on business investment decisions (e.g. spend analysis, supply markets, sourcing value levers, supply market reviews, business assessments etc.), to stimulate innovative problem solving within the business, develop and commit to performance targets and provide reporting in line with business compliance and procedures Provide support to business Category owners to drive upwards preferred supplier and channel compliance to global standards. Drive sourcing initiatives in support of defined business goals and business roadmaps Anticipate future procurement challenges, ensuring the business is equipped with the right strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes including risks, routes to market, resource commitments, supply market dynamics, competitive strategies and delivery plans Implementing the Group Procurement Strategy for the Category Develop and lead supplier performance improvement programs and develop strategies to effectively improve supply chain performance in quality, delivery, and cost management Lead and drive strategic sourcing engagement for the Category, focusing on commercial and contractual negotiations, working with business partners and legal to close negotiations with contracts which fully protect the Group's commercial interests and ensure mitigation of operational risks conduct competitive RFI's/RFP's and lead on supplier negotiations as required. Provide an advisory service within a matrix orientated business by utilising an appropriate level of commercial expertise and foresight to ensure cost management and alignment with budget. Lead the delivery of a breadth of procurement initiatives, of varying complexity and value, using best in class sourcing solutions such as e-Procurement, e-Auctioning, strategic sourcing etc. Work with the business to ensure strategic supplier relationship management is considered in all procurement decisions, facilitating the handover into the contract management team and providing ongoing support and insight to address challenges with incumbent suppliers .Ongoing proactive review of existing Category arrangements in collaboration with business partners, to include ownership of the Category policy to ensure full compliance and optimised cost position. Lead the negotiations, tendering and selection of suppliers for all affiliate companies. Responsible for sourcing leadership on strategic projects including attendance at relevant project / programme board. Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are an intrinsic part of sourcing decisions including contractual protections and ongoing supplier risk management Developing and maintaining relationships Build strong relationships with key partners in the Group, technology and business teams. Work with the technology leadership team and their reports to understand business strategy and drivers; provide creative challenge and thought leadership which influences and supports business decision-making. Be a key point of reference for negotiation, vendor escalations and supplier communications for commercial and governance aspects. Cultivate an environment of collaboration and innovation. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of strategic supplier relationships (business critical and high spend). Facilitate regular supplier review meetings as well as joint steering group meetings with senior business and technology partners. Handle supplier risks and issues BAU Activities Facilitate workload with support from renewals teams and offshore senior buyers; ensure that resource is focused on the highest value opportunities in commercial risk management and cost benefit terms. Maintain Procurement systems and tools (e.g. pipeline management tool, savings tracker, supplier and contract databases, Category spend metrics), identifying and acting upon forthcoming renewals as required and identifying future cost reduction opportunities. Ensure compliance with corporate product, procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies. Assist in the development of the wider procurement function across LSEG and different geographies. Provide assistance to the business and suppliers across the end to end sourcing process, i.e. reviewing and approving purchase orders, facilitating exceptions such as payment difficulties and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, identifies the implications of a change and facilitates the variation of the contract Enter the essential experience and skills required: Strong procurement experience and industry / market knowledge relating to Technology Procurement. Preferred experience related to Infrastructure Software and Hardware vendors and associated services extensive years general experience Deep knowledge of procurement principles and practices Significant contract negotiation experience with demonstrable impact across a wide variety of spend categories with a particular focus on Hardware, Software & Professional Services. Deep knowledge of various types of pricing structures as well as associated contract terms and conditions and legal ramifications Understanding of risks of non-compliance, ability to identify when further advice and support is required Understanding of financial accounts, ability to assess the risk of contracting with an organisation based on a review of their company accounts and to identify when specialist financial advice may be needed Experience of reviewing and redlining contracts Familiar with intermediate IT tools and Procurement systems, ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management process Ability to establish relationships, influence and act as a procurement authority across the organisation up to Executive level Consistent track record of running and leading business change and the transformation of business relationships Demonstrated analytical, problem solving . click apply for full job details
Job Description: Employer: DWS Group Title: Private Credit Senior Product Development Manager/Legal Structurer - CLOs/Direct Lending/Structured Finance Location: London Job Code: About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment. We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are 'Investors for a new now'. As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients' financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future. Team / division overview The Product Division is responsible for the whole lifecycle of products and solutions that DWS offers, from the inception of a product strategy through implementation and ongoing management. Key pillars within the Product Division include Product Strategy, Lifecycle & Analytics, Product Specialists & Development and Product Management. The Product Division is looking for candidates who are interested in supporting the team to grow DWS' commercial success through developing product strategies, leveraging market trends, building client-centric solutions, launching new products, defining and driving marketing strategies of products and managing products. This role will primarily focus on the launch of products on DWS' newly established EMEA Alternative Credit platform. Role Details As a Senior Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for: Overseeing and project managing the design, development, structuring and launching of new Alternatives products in Europe, including the internal approval processes, with a primary focus on Alternative Credit products including Direct Lending, CLOs and Structured Credit Driving product strategy, identifying opportunities for product innovation and building business cases for new product development or product modification initiatives with a primary focus on Alternative Credit related products Stay abreast as relevant as it relates to competitive launches, market trends, structural innovation and evolving regulatory changes Supporting the Alternatives Product Development team globally in the structuring and launch of new products with a focus on Alternative Credit products Working closely with various stakeholders, including senior management, portfolio managers, Alternatives product management teams, sales teams, fund operations, finance, tax, legal and compliance to agree commercial terms, target investor markets and structure Acting as a key point of contact for the Alternatives organization for products launched and distributed in Europe in particular, in relation to Alternative Credit products Managing stakeholder relationships in Alternatives as well as across the broader DWS organization Managing and supporting multiple projects impacting the Alternatives business globally, with a primary focus on Europe Managing the global product pipeline, with a primary focus on Europe, and reporting on the status of new initiatives Preparing materials, templates and providing input into databases Supporting local and global ad-hoc projects relating to product development activities We are looking for Extensive experience in an investment-related or product development role, with a Legal and/or tax background Comprehensive understanding of alternative asset classes and structures (AIFs in particular) Extensive experience with the design, structuring and implementation of Alternative Credit products (CLOs, Structured Credit, Direct Lending strategies in particular) for retail and institutional investors Excellent project management and organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to manage priorities and deliver projects on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment Results-oriented self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team member, coupled with the enthusiasm to deliver world-leading solutions for our clients Ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams and individuals and influence outcomes Solution driven, creative and use of initiative to propose new, practical strategies/solutions An open mind to embracing new challenges coupled with a strong sense of commitment and a pro-active approach to self-development Educated to degree level in a financial related subject or relevant professional experience What we'll offer you: At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone. Some of our core benefits: 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10% Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support. DWS' Hybrid Working model in the UK is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three. Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people. If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Employer: DWS Group Title: Private Credit Senior Product Development Manager/Legal Structurer - CLOs/Direct Lending/Structured Finance Location: London Job Code: About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures - but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment. We're looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That's why we are 'Investors for a new now'. As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients' financial future. And in return, we'll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry's greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future. Team / division overview The Product Division is responsible for the whole lifecycle of products and solutions that DWS offers, from the inception of a product strategy through implementation and ongoing management. Key pillars within the Product Division include Product Strategy, Lifecycle & Analytics, Product Specialists & Development and Product Management. The Product Division is looking for candidates who are interested in supporting the team to grow DWS' commercial success through developing product strategies, leveraging market trends, building client-centric solutions, launching new products, defining and driving marketing strategies of products and managing products. This role will primarily focus on the launch of products on DWS' newly established EMEA Alternative Credit platform. Role Details As a Senior Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for: Overseeing and project managing the design, development, structuring and launching of new Alternatives products in Europe, including the internal approval processes, with a primary focus on Alternative Credit products including Direct Lending, CLOs and Structured Credit Driving product strategy, identifying opportunities for product innovation and building business cases for new product development or product modification initiatives with a primary focus on Alternative Credit related products Stay abreast as relevant as it relates to competitive launches, market trends, structural innovation and evolving regulatory changes Supporting the Alternatives Product Development team globally in the structuring and launch of new products with a focus on Alternative Credit products Working closely with various stakeholders, including senior management, portfolio managers, Alternatives product management teams, sales teams, fund operations, finance, tax, legal and compliance to agree commercial terms, target investor markets and structure Acting as a key point of contact for the Alternatives organization for products launched and distributed in Europe in particular, in relation to Alternative Credit products Managing stakeholder relationships in Alternatives as well as across the broader DWS organization Managing and supporting multiple projects impacting the Alternatives business globally, with a primary focus on Europe Managing the global product pipeline, with a primary focus on Europe, and reporting on the status of new initiatives Preparing materials, templates and providing input into databases Supporting local and global ad-hoc projects relating to product development activities We are looking for Extensive experience in an investment-related or product development role, with a Legal and/or tax background Comprehensive understanding of alternative asset classes and structures (AIFs in particular) Extensive experience with the design, structuring and implementation of Alternative Credit products (CLOs, Structured Credit, Direct Lending strategies in particular) for retail and institutional investors Excellent project management and organizational skills, including attention to detail, ability to manage priorities and deliver projects on time in a demanding, fast-paced environment Results-oriented self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team member, coupled with the enthusiasm to deliver world-leading solutions for our clients Ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams and individuals and influence outcomes Solution driven, creative and use of initiative to propose new, practical strategies/solutions An open mind to embracing new challenges coupled with a strong sense of commitment and a pro-active approach to self-development Educated to degree level in a financial related subject or relevant professional experience What we'll offer you: At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone. Some of our core benefits: 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10% Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Private Medical Cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support. DWS' Hybrid Working model in the UK is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Employees who wish to sign-up to our Hybrid Working model are required to work in the office two days a week, and given the flexibility to work from home for the remaining three. Some business groups may need you to spend more time in the office, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people. If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you. Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer. We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Visit Inside Deutsche Bank to discover more about the culture of Deutsche Bank including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Learning, Future of Work and more besides.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. BCG X BCG X is the tech build & design unit of BCG. Turbocharging BCG's deep industry and functional expertise, BCG X brings together advanced tech knowledge and ambitious entrepreneurship to help organizations enable innovation at scale. With nearly 3,000 technologists, scientists, programmers, engineers, and human-centered designers located across 80+ cities, BCG X builds and designs platforms and software to address the world's most important challenges and opportunities. Teaming across our practices, and in close collaboration with our clients, our end-to-end global team unlocks new possibilities. Together we're creating the bold and disruptive products, services, and businesses of tomorrow. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do The Responsible AI Senior Analyst plays a critical role leading interaction with our AI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, as well as supporting the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. YOU'RE GOOD AT Working in a fast-paced environment where you engage with a myriad of AI product teams working across client, industry, and geographic contexts to help them identify Responsible AI risks and develop mitigation plans, using your experience with and passion for Responsible AI to look for ways we can continually improve our program, while coordinating with stakeholders across BCG and contributing to thought leadership. Responsible AI Senior Analysts work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to AI product teams, including conducting independent product reviews, responding to ad hoc support requests, and facilitating workshops and learning opportunities Engage directly with client teams on Responsible AI-related issues across the entire software development lifecycle of an AI product Oversee execution of the Responsible AI risk monitoring processes (e.g., identify and assess risks, oversee development of mitigation plans, escalate issues, recommend paths forward) Assist with Responsible AI Committee meetings and help refine Committee procedures Help coordinate multi-stakeholder work across Legal, Compliance, Security, and other related teams Maintain and update the Responsible AI program content, structure, and processes Develop and integrate Responsible AI tools and frameworks into AI product delivery Build Responsible AI culture and awareness through creation, update, coordination, and delivery of Responsible AI training content for technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority Contribute to Responsible AI thought leadership, technical tutorials, and tool development Monitor emerging global AI regulatory frameworks and policies and help translate into required Responsible AI program updates Remain up-to-date on emerging frameworks, standards, technical approaches, and related issues by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organisations Identify and develop partnership opportunities with key players in the Responsible AI domain What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI/AI ethics, including directly engaging with AI product teams 3-5+ years of experience in program/project management and team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Stellar problem-solving and risk identification/mitigation skills in business contexts Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Software development and coding abilities are strongly preferred You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, product developers, product managers, legal, compliance, and security teams, as well as BCG X's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders-empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. BCG X BCG X is the tech build & design unit of BCG. Turbocharging BCG's deep industry and functional expertise, BCG X brings together advanced tech knowledge and ambitious entrepreneurship to help organizations enable innovation at scale. With nearly 3,000 technologists, scientists, programmers, engineers, and human-centered designers located across 80+ cities, BCG X builds and designs platforms and software to address the world's most important challenges and opportunities. Teaming across our practices, and in close collaboration with our clients, our end-to-end global team unlocks new possibilities. Together we're creating the bold and disruptive products, services, and businesses of tomorrow. Practice Area Profile What You'll Do The Responsible AI Senior Analyst plays a critical role leading interaction with our AI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, as well as supporting the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. YOU'RE GOOD AT Working in a fast-paced environment where you engage with a myriad of AI product teams working across client, industry, and geographic contexts to help them identify Responsible AI risks and develop mitigation plans, using your experience with and passion for Responsible AI to look for ways we can continually improve our program, while coordinating with stakeholders across BCG and contributing to thought leadership. Responsible AI Senior Analysts work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to AI product teams, including conducting independent product reviews, responding to ad hoc support requests, and facilitating workshops and learning opportunities Engage directly with client teams on Responsible AI-related issues across the entire software development lifecycle of an AI product Oversee execution of the Responsible AI risk monitoring processes (e.g., identify and assess risks, oversee development of mitigation plans, escalate issues, recommend paths forward) Assist with Responsible AI Committee meetings and help refine Committee procedures Help coordinate multi-stakeholder work across Legal, Compliance, Security, and other related teams Maintain and update the Responsible AI program content, structure, and processes Develop and integrate Responsible AI tools and frameworks into AI product delivery Build Responsible AI culture and awareness through creation, update, coordination, and delivery of Responsible AI training content for technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority Contribute to Responsible AI thought leadership, technical tutorials, and tool development Monitor emerging global AI regulatory frameworks and policies and help translate into required Responsible AI program updates Remain up-to-date on emerging frameworks, standards, technical approaches, and related issues by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organisations Identify and develop partnership opportunities with key players in the Responsible AI domain What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications) 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI/AI ethics, including directly engaging with AI product teams 3-5+ years of experience in program/project management and team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Stellar problem-solving and risk identification/mitigation skills in business contexts Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Software development and coding abilities are strongly preferred You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, product developers, product managers, legal, compliance, and security teams, as well as BCG X's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team.
Business Unit : People & Comms Salary range: up to circa £50,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: UK Flexible, Remote with occasional travel to a HUB for team collaboration. Contract type: Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team We've a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Specialist to join our small but mighty team who are on a mission to create brilliant digital colleague experiences underpinned by straightforward processes. Are you a bit of a digital tech geek, but with that extra passion for exceptional service experiences? This role has the colleague at the heart - designing, building, and optimising self-serve tools and solutions that still create a human connection. Reporting into the Colleague Digital Tool Development Manager you'll have a key role in HR Citizen development of the digital strategic goals for the People & Comms Function. What you'll be doing As an SME in digital HR tools you'll create, develop, optimise, maintain, and update relevant People SharePoint sites, VMx and our virtual chat bot HaRi to enable colleagues to self-serve. Proactively reach out to all content owners for updates to policy/ process to ensure content in all HR digital channels is accurate, engaging and current. Leading the design and development of enhanced workflow/ case management solutions through Microsoft tools, Power apps and BI insights Working in partnership with a wide variety of internal and external partners to deliver a first-class digital experience for colleagues and people leaders. Implementing digital solutions designed to support quick / easy guidance support for our colleagues and people leaders and continue working with the Colleague Experience Squad to map out the current and proposed future colleague journey's (process, policy, touch points and technology) to enhance, explore continuous improvements and simplify the experience. Preparing and supporting the delivery of presentations HRLT and similar audiences, showcasing the HR digital colleague experience and where enhancement and efficiencies can be made. Being accountable for insights and real-time monitoring for HaRi queries, the updating of content to address queries that "fall out" of the process and enhance/optimise the HaRi capability - making iterative ongoing improvements. Completing technical impact assessments of any change to the service provided by our strategic partner Microsoft and take action to mitigate any downstream or user impact. We need you to have Experience of designing, developing, and implementing digital solutions along with working knowledge of process improvement and ability to automate where possible using the tools available. Experience with Microsoft power Platform, including Model driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate & Power Pages. Proven experience of successfully working across large complex projects which required collaboration and clear, engaging and impactful communication using SharePoint or other Microsoft applications. The ability to design, optimize and enhance digital channels including advanced knowledge of SharePoint, PowerBI & Teams A track record of creating process and workflow maps accompanied by expert knowledge of using tools such as Power BI/ Insights, Microsoft Excel and Visio. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Innovative mindset and curiosity, keeping up to date on the latest functionality being delivered by Microsoft in their wave releases. A flair for keeping the complex simple as you present data and solutions in an engaging, succinct way, adapting for your audience. Great listening and trouble shooting skills, the ability to understand a problem and complete comprehensive root cause analysis. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 10 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 24 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Business Unit : People & Comms Salary range: up to circa £50,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: UK Flexible, Remote with occasional travel to a HUB for team collaboration. Contract type: Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team We've a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Specialist to join our small but mighty team who are on a mission to create brilliant digital colleague experiences underpinned by straightforward processes. Are you a bit of a digital tech geek, but with that extra passion for exceptional service experiences? This role has the colleague at the heart - designing, building, and optimising self-serve tools and solutions that still create a human connection. Reporting into the Colleague Digital Tool Development Manager you'll have a key role in HR Citizen development of the digital strategic goals for the People & Comms Function. What you'll be doing As an SME in digital HR tools you'll create, develop, optimise, maintain, and update relevant People SharePoint sites, VMx and our virtual chat bot HaRi to enable colleagues to self-serve. Proactively reach out to all content owners for updates to policy/ process to ensure content in all HR digital channels is accurate, engaging and current. Leading the design and development of enhanced workflow/ case management solutions through Microsoft tools, Power apps and BI insights Working in partnership with a wide variety of internal and external partners to deliver a first-class digital experience for colleagues and people leaders. Implementing digital solutions designed to support quick / easy guidance support for our colleagues and people leaders and continue working with the Colleague Experience Squad to map out the current and proposed future colleague journey's (process, policy, touch points and technology) to enhance, explore continuous improvements and simplify the experience. Preparing and supporting the delivery of presentations HRLT and similar audiences, showcasing the HR digital colleague experience and where enhancement and efficiencies can be made. Being accountable for insights and real-time monitoring for HaRi queries, the updating of content to address queries that "fall out" of the process and enhance/optimise the HaRi capability - making iterative ongoing improvements. Completing technical impact assessments of any change to the service provided by our strategic partner Microsoft and take action to mitigate any downstream or user impact. We need you to have Experience of designing, developing, and implementing digital solutions along with working knowledge of process improvement and ability to automate where possible using the tools available. Experience with Microsoft power Platform, including Model driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate & Power Pages. Proven experience of successfully working across large complex projects which required collaboration and clear, engaging and impactful communication using SharePoint or other Microsoft applications. The ability to design, optimize and enhance digital channels including advanced knowledge of SharePoint, PowerBI & Teams A track record of creating process and workflow maps accompanied by expert knowledge of using tools such as Power BI/ Insights, Microsoft Excel and Visio. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Innovative mindset and curiosity, keeping up to date on the latest functionality being delivered by Microsoft in their wave releases. A flair for keeping the complex simple as you present data and solutions in an engaging, succinct way, adapting for your audience. Great listening and trouble shooting skills, the ability to understand a problem and complete comprehensive root cause analysis. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 10 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 24 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job title: Gaming Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Description We are working with a FMCG Manufacturer who are looking for a Project Manager on a 9 Month FTC (Potential to become perm) to join their team based in Leyland. Responsibilities/The Candidate Responsible for the health & safety, legality and quality of all buildings, services, products and processes within the remit of the role. To undertake risk assessments for buildings, equipment, and processes prior to installation. Seeking to maximise facility safety, quality and functionality whilst reducing cost, continually challenging to ensure projects are delivered at best value. Providing professional and technical construction input and cost evaluation to all construction related projects. Project managing internal and external teams delivering new processes, plant and manufacturing equipment, extensions and modifications to the site to agreed budget and timescales. Responsible for the sign off and handover of project to production, hygiene, QA, NPD and engineering complete with all training and documentation. In conjunction with the Senior Project Manager, ensuring all key stakeholders are kept informed regarding projects status, specification and any changes, Time and Budget. Responsible for the management and control of multiple capital projects from conception through to commissioning, including the supervision, management and co ordination of subcontractors on site. Responsible for the contractual aspect of the work, ensuring the contractors fulfil their contractual obligations in a timely manner and within the approved budget. Management of the relevant project function and the production of a monthly report in conjunction with the other project managers. Responsible for promoting the project and keeping it alive with the team and all involved. Motivation of internal and external project team to ensure installation and completion of project. Circulating management information through briefings with the team. To progress matters of concern with the Head of Engineering / Production / Chief Maintenance Engineer. Responsible for all liaising with the Maintenance Engineering management to ensure all preventive tasks, spares and SOP's are in place for relevant equipment. Identification and Management of continuous improvement programmes to support the department and Operations kpi's. Qualifications/Education 5 years+ experience in a Project Manager role, working on different projects. Background/Experience working within a FMCG Manufacture. Experience working with CAD. Hours & Salary Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flexitime Available) 55,000 Per Annum Contact Macy Carroll - Engineering & Manufacturing or (phone number removed)
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Description We are working with a FMCG Manufacturer who are looking for a Project Manager on a 9 Month FTC (Potential to become perm) to join their team based in Leyland. Responsibilities/The Candidate Responsible for the health & safety, legality and quality of all buildings, services, products and processes within the remit of the role. To undertake risk assessments for buildings, equipment, and processes prior to installation. Seeking to maximise facility safety, quality and functionality whilst reducing cost, continually challenging to ensure projects are delivered at best value. Providing professional and technical construction input and cost evaluation to all construction related projects. Project managing internal and external teams delivering new processes, plant and manufacturing equipment, extensions and modifications to the site to agreed budget and timescales. Responsible for the sign off and handover of project to production, hygiene, QA, NPD and engineering complete with all training and documentation. In conjunction with the Senior Project Manager, ensuring all key stakeholders are kept informed regarding projects status, specification and any changes, Time and Budget. Responsible for the management and control of multiple capital projects from conception through to commissioning, including the supervision, management and co ordination of subcontractors on site. Responsible for the contractual aspect of the work, ensuring the contractors fulfil their contractual obligations in a timely manner and within the approved budget. Management of the relevant project function and the production of a monthly report in conjunction with the other project managers. Responsible for promoting the project and keeping it alive with the team and all involved. Motivation of internal and external project team to ensure installation and completion of project. Circulating management information through briefings with the team. To progress matters of concern with the Head of Engineering / Production / Chief Maintenance Engineer. Responsible for all liaising with the Maintenance Engineering management to ensure all preventive tasks, spares and SOP's are in place for relevant equipment. Identification and Management of continuous improvement programmes to support the department and Operations kpi's. Qualifications/Education 5 years+ experience in a Project Manager role, working on different projects. Background/Experience working within a FMCG Manufacture. Experience working with CAD. Hours & Salary Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flexitime Available) 55,000 Per Annum Contact Macy Carroll - Engineering & Manufacturing or (phone number removed)
Job title: Gaming Product Manager - Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job title: Gaming Product Manager - Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on Real Time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job title: Gaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on real-time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job title: Gaming Product Manager_Mandarin speaking Type: Full time Permanent Location: London Overview: Our client, a software company is looking for an experienced Product Manager specialising in interactive gaming business specifically for European regions. As a Product Manager, you will have the expertise in understanding the product and its specifications, requirements, and operations, design the right product concept and UI design that suits the local market, working (supervising) closely with in-house as well as outsourcing technical teams in developing and iterating the product. You should possess an extensive experience and worked on the entire product cycle process within the gaming business and has knowledge in product strategy. What you will do: Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer feedback to understand the local market demand, and to propose a product strategy that matches business strategy Develop a roadmap for the product vision and business strategy, and to clearly define the product design, engineer/technicality, and to ensure it is in compliance with relevant legal and industry requirements, if applicable Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery, and to ensure the product specifications and quality meet the internal objectives and local market demand Oversee and hands-on work on the product development process, from conception to launching, identify and address any product management efficiency issues, and to evaluate product quality based on real-time data and relevant technology applications Monitor metrics and indicators for product improvement opportunities, take ownership of the product delivery, provide product insights, development and delivery updates Communicate and build good working relationships with external stakeholders for optimal product positioning The ideal candidate: Bachelor's degree and/or above, graduated from business, marketing, computer science, information technology, UX design, or software engineering. Proficiency in product management tools, proven experience in product manager within tech gaming business and demonstrated ability to launch competitive interactive gaming product Experience in European iGaming industry product management roles Attention to details, critical thinking, ability to analyse and interpret data, understanding of market research and data Possess strong communication skills, professional research skills and teamwork skills to harmonise with peers, cross-functional teams, senior management, project players, and customers, and can cooperate with irregular overseas business trips Knowledge of agile development and product management best practices Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Data Strategy Manager (AIS & Radio Frequency) Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 London (2 days in the office) (No sponsorship provided) Position Overview: This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, results-oriented individual with a passion for large maritime datasets and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have experience with AIS and other tracking methodologies, coupled with a blend of commercial acumen and technological proficiency, ready to drive impactful changes from day one. Key Responsibilities: Drive the ship-tracking data strategy by implementing a program of improvements over the next 3-5 years, aligning with the overall group and business strategies. Oversee AIS (terrestrial and satellite), non-AIS (RF, imaging, etc.), and human validation processes as part of the data strategy. Develop compelling business cases for enhancement projects, showcasing data quality and differentiation from competitors, and present them to senior leadership for approval. Collaborate with the Programme Management team to devise project plans and mobilize matrix teams for successful project execution. Stay updated on competitor and subject matter advances in maritime tracking by actively participating in conferences, webinars, and industry events. Monitor data quality of existing tracking systems and identify opportunities for improvement, presenting findings to senior management. Ensure all key supplier relationships managed by the team adhere to up-to-date agreements approved with the legal team. Provide expert support to stakeholders during customer engagements, including calls and visits, leveraging domain expertise as needed. Work closely with Product Management to provide insights into system capabilities and enhancements. Support client tender processes with subject matter expertise to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Qualifications: Essential: Minimum of 3 years of experience in analyzing data from vessel tracking and RF sources. Solid understanding of the technical foundations of ship tracking, RF, and imaging data, including collection, relay, processing, and database management. Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in vessel tracking and radio frequency communications. Innovative and dynamic approach to problem-solving. Strong project management skills, including the ability to articulate business justifications, build timelines, and manage risks effectively. Proven stakeholder management skills across all areas of the business, facilitating relationship building at all levels. Confident presentation skills for internal and external audiences, including senior leadership. Desirable: Understanding of local data protection laws related to vessel tracking data and its use. Proven success in negotiating with suppliers. Experience in preparing procurement tenders and assessing applicants for contract awards. Experience in resolving complex customer queries regarding ship movements and AIS.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Data Strategy Manager (AIS & Radio Frequency) Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 London (2 days in the office) (No sponsorship provided) Position Overview: This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, results-oriented individual with a passion for large maritime datasets and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have experience with AIS and other tracking methodologies, coupled with a blend of commercial acumen and technological proficiency, ready to drive impactful changes from day one. Key Responsibilities: Drive the ship-tracking data strategy by implementing a program of improvements over the next 3-5 years, aligning with the overall group and business strategies. Oversee AIS (terrestrial and satellite), non-AIS (RF, imaging, etc.), and human validation processes as part of the data strategy. Develop compelling business cases for enhancement projects, showcasing data quality and differentiation from competitors, and present them to senior leadership for approval. Collaborate with the Programme Management team to devise project plans and mobilize matrix teams for successful project execution. Stay updated on competitor and subject matter advances in maritime tracking by actively participating in conferences, webinars, and industry events. Monitor data quality of existing tracking systems and identify opportunities for improvement, presenting findings to senior management. Ensure all key supplier relationships managed by the team adhere to up-to-date agreements approved with the legal team. Provide expert support to stakeholders during customer engagements, including calls and visits, leveraging domain expertise as needed. Work closely with Product Management to provide insights into system capabilities and enhancements. Support client tender processes with subject matter expertise to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Qualifications: Essential: Minimum of 3 years of experience in analyzing data from vessel tracking and RF sources. Solid understanding of the technical foundations of ship tracking, RF, and imaging data, including collection, relay, processing, and database management. Demonstrated success in implementing improvements in vessel tracking and radio frequency communications. Innovative and dynamic approach to problem-solving. Strong project management skills, including the ability to articulate business justifications, build timelines, and manage risks effectively. Proven stakeholder management skills across all areas of the business, facilitating relationship building at all levels. Confident presentation skills for internal and external audiences, including senior leadership. Desirable: Understanding of local data protection laws related to vessel tracking data and its use. Proven success in negotiating with suppliers. Experience in preparing procurement tenders and assessing applicants for contract awards. Experience in resolving complex customer queries regarding ship movements and AIS.
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 08 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 08 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Business Unit : Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum DOE Location : Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Live to challenge the status quo. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team of five and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of IAM/PIM and PAM systems and methodologies including the following RSA IG&L, CyberArk PIM, Microsoft Entra/Azure IAM. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure and certifications. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit : Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum DOE Location : Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Live to challenge the status quo. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team of five and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of IAM/PIM and PAM systems and methodologies including the following RSA IG&L, CyberArk PIM, Microsoft Entra/Azure IAM. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure and certifications. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South East at our Caterham office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes. Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for multiple projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. More about the Technical Coordinator role Manage site as agreed with the Senior Technical Manager / Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme. Assist with key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing and providing the Technical Director with recommendation for appointments. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South East at our Caterham office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes. Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for multiple projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. More about the Technical Coordinator role Manage site as agreed with the Senior Technical Manager / Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme. Assist with key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing and providing the Technical Director with recommendation for appointments. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB's Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We are seeking a curious, technical genius who loves to ask 'what if?' We are a diverse bunch who love what we do and make sure we have fun along the way, You will be a key part of a dynamic team supporting the organisation's Identity Management (IM) environment. Working closely with both internal colleagues and external 3rd parties, you will be responsible for ensuring change in this area is managed and controlled effectively. Our work is highly specialised, so while we do not expect you to have all the required skills, you will be expected to drive your own development. Your core skills will be enhanced through self-study, paired learning and practical experience, and we will support you with formal training and mentoring as required. What you'll be doing Responsible for the development, testing, and implementing IAM solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure & resilient. Supporting development, test and live service through the proactive identification, ownership, diagnosis and swift resolution of live issues. Improving our delivery through innovation, continuous improvement and automation. Working with project teams to ensure our solutions meet the organisation's operational and strategic needs. Supporting live service through the proactive identification of risk and swift resolution of live issues. Implementing and supporting IM deployments for production and non-production systems. We need you to have Proven experience in managing and configuring IAM solutions. An understanding of IAM systems and methodologies. Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills. Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables. Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exposure to risk and control concepts. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Practical experience of federated Identity management through IDaaS using tools such as: Microsoft Entra ID, OKTA. Practical experience of any of the IBM Enterprise Security solutions. Knowledge of Information Security concepts such as encryption using keys, SSL or HTTPS. An understanding of Internet-based Information Technology. Exposure to J2EE applications. Practical experience of scripting & Automation tools. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 12 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 26 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUB's Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We are seeking a curious, technical genius who loves to ask 'what if?' We are a diverse bunch who love what we do and make sure we have fun along the way, You will be a key part of a dynamic team supporting the organisation's Identity Management (IM) environment. Working closely with both internal colleagues and external 3rd parties, you will be responsible for ensuring change in this area is managed and controlled effectively. Our work is highly specialised, so while we do not expect you to have all the required skills, you will be expected to drive your own development. Your core skills will be enhanced through self-study, paired learning and practical experience, and we will support you with formal training and mentoring as required. What you'll be doing Responsible for the development, testing, and implementing IAM solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure & resilient. Supporting development, test and live service through the proactive identification, ownership, diagnosis and swift resolution of live issues. Improving our delivery through innovation, continuous improvement and automation. Working with project teams to ensure our solutions meet the organisation's operational and strategic needs. Supporting live service through the proactive identification of risk and swift resolution of live issues. Implementing and supporting IM deployments for production and non-production systems. We need you to have Proven experience in managing and configuring IAM solutions. An understanding of IAM systems and methodologies. Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills. Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables. Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exposure to risk and control concepts. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Practical experience of federated Identity management through IDaaS using tools such as: Microsoft Entra ID, OKTA. Practical experience of any of the IBM Enterprise Security solutions. Knowledge of Information Security concepts such as encryption using keys, SSL or HTTPS. An understanding of Internet-based Information Technology. Exposure to J2EE applications. Practical experience of scripting & Automation tools. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 12 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 26 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time