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Security Analyst (Cryptography) - Knutsford Join a leading UK banking client as a Security Analyst (cryptography), where you'll play a key role in safeguarding the bank's digital ecosystem through advanced cryptographic and security technologies. You'll be part of the Global Information Security Cryptography Team within the Chief Information Security Office, delivering mission-critical services that underpin the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the global infrastructure. This team is responsible for Secure Key Management, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Application Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Management, and Strong Authentication Services. Your work will directly contribute to protecting billions of digital transactions, ensuring cryptographic resilience, and supporting the secure evolution of the bank's digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with global security standards and regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain HSMs, key management platforms, and certificate infrastructures across complex, distributed systems. Act as the technical liaison between security, engineering, and business teams to implement strong cryptographic controls. Drive improvements in secure key lifecycle management, encryption, and authentication processes. Ensure the operational reliability and security of cryptographic services through monitoring, incident response, and proactive risk mitigation. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Cryptography, Secure Key Management, and Information Security. Hands-on expertise with HSM configuration, installation, and support. Experience managing PKI, digital certificates, and encryption key lifecycles. ITIL Foundation certification (or equivalent service management experience). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure. Proficiency in standard office and documentation tools (e.g., MS Office). Highly Valued Skills Security or cryptographic certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent). Experience in operational security environments, including incident response, risk management, and change control. Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and Unix/Windows environments. Knowledge of data protection regulations, compliance standards, and privacy frameworks. Strong technical documentation and procedural writing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. Please click "APPLY" or email

Risk Manager - ALM, Treasury Risk, Liquidity Risk London / hybrid Banking I am looking for a experienced banking risk professional with specific exposure to ALM, liquidity risk and treasury risk. Top tier, global banking institutions. Hybrid working as standard. Risk Manager - ALM, Treasury Risk, Liquidity Risk London / hybrid Banking I am looking for a experienced banking risk professional with specific exposure to ALM, liquidity risk and treasury risk. Top tier, global banking institutions. Hybrid working as standard.

Senior Pensions Administration Manager Major Life Insurer ?Are you a DB pensions leader ready to step into a high-profile, strategic role in the growing Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) market?This is your chance to join a leading life insurer at a pivotal stage of growth -shaping policyholder and member services, leading specialist teams, and driving innovation in pensions administration.Those worries of constant buy-outs jeopardising your career within the TPA space? Fear upcoming deadlines impacting member experience? Morale low in your team? My client: Plans to onboard 1-2 new schemes every month ? Market-leadingly low attrition rates with a strong, people-first culture Heavy investment in tech - state-of-the-art pension systems already in place Team growth of 60% planned in the next 12 monthsWith a salary offering of over £100k and flexible working arrangements, now is as good a time as any to consider a move for the New Year. If you'd like to have an informal discussion on the role, please do reach out!

My Life insurance client requires an actuary to support Internal Model Calibration work through Q4 on a day rate contract basis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or experienced Actuary with strong quantitative experience. You should have experience of internal model calibration, ideally Credit and Market risks. Python or R modelling skills are highly desirable but not mandatory. This is a day rate contract role. You must be available to start in Early October and live/work in the UK. Start : Early October Duration: 3 month initial Rate: £700-800 inside IR35. Over rate applications will be considered based on experience . Location; London - office presence is highly desirable 1 or 2 days per week. Please apply without delay as the client is looking to interview this week.

A financial services payment company requires interim support to conduct transaction monitoring of customer accounts in relation to fraud, EDD reviews, investigate suspicious activity, transaction monitoring and screening. Our client, a financial services payment company requires interim support for their Fraud Operations team to conduct transaction monitoring of customer accounts in relation to fraud, EDD reviews, investigate suspicious activity, transaction monitoring and screening. Experience in recovering funds in instances of Fraud taking place will be highly desirable. The contract is for an initial 3-months with a further extension upon satisfactory work, the client requires the candidate to work out of their London office 3 days per week across a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Working hours are 09.00-18.00 each day. Please note, office working arrangements are not flexible for this role.

Lead strategic change initiatives within finance and underwriting for a specialist benefits provider. Provide senior actuarial input on pricing and risk, manage cross-functional teams, ensure governance, and communicate with senior stakeholders. Drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and build strong business relationships to support growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities & Expectations: Lead and coordinate key projects to achieve successful outcomes Communicate progress, risks, and results to senior leadership Support and guide team members to develop their skills Provide expert input to influence business decisions and strategies Foster collaboration across different teams and departments Drive continuous improvement and adapt to change proactively About You: Qualified actuary with strong post-qualification experience Background in pricing, reserving, or risk management Skilled in actuarial modeling and relevant software (GLM experience preferred) Proven leadership and team management abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive mindset with a focus on driving change and delivering results Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Group PMO Lead - Hybrid - 80K You will be the strategic leader responsible for defining and embedding a unified approach to change delivery across a global organisation. Reporting to the Group Head of Change Management , your focus is to mature our change environment and establish a high-performing global PMO function. Core Responsibilities and Impact Establish the Group Change Framework: Accountable for embedding a single Group Change Framework and associated governance, ensuring consistent controls and reporting across all divisions. You will clarify prioritisation mechanisms and selection criteria (e.g., revenue, efficiency) across the Group. PMO Service and Capability Maturation: Build and mature an effective global PMO service offering. This includes owning key associated tools (e.g., PPM tool, JIRA & Confluence) and portfolio management processes. Delivery Assurance and Oversight: Provide Delivery Assurance oversight for the IT Change portfolio. This involves regular portfolio deep dives, thematic reviews, and a focus on maturing assurance in areas like dependency management and risk escalation. Drive Strategic Insight: Create and own Group MI Dashboards. Deliver insight through improved MI to drive decision-making from senior stakeholders. Provide adequate assurance on budget control, benefit realisation, and risk management. Process Improvement: Transform current Change functions into more efficient organisations by implementing best practices, new standards, and governance. Improve known opportunity areas like resource management, budgeting, prioritisation, and benefits tracking. Essential Requirements Experience: Strong experience of leading PMO teams and delivering improvements in a maturing Change environment. Skills: Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Expert influencing and negotiating skills. Outstanding organisational and presentation skills. Knowledge: Deep understanding of PMO tools and processes (including JIRA/Confluence & PPM tools). Knowledge of best practice portfolio management methodologies. Delivery: Experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery models. Proven ability to create certainty from ambiguity. If this sounds like your next challenge apply now for immediate consideration Note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not being offered for this position.

Prudential Risk Principal Consultant Banking London and other UK locations Solid exposure to ILAAP, ICAAP, capital and liquidity risk and regulatory reporting. You may have worked for a banking institution, the PRA or a client facing advisory firm; either way I would like to speak with you. My client operates on a hybrid basis and you can be based out of their office in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or Edinburgh. I am looking for excellent communication and written skills plus the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.

Power Platform Technical Specialist - Finance Automation - Insurance Contract / Interim Opportunity Outside IR35 - Day Rate Depending on Experience Mostly Remote Our client in the insurance are seeking a hands-on Power Platform expert to support their Finance function with the design and delivery of automated process and workflow solutions . This role will suit a technical developer or consultant who can translate finance requirements into efficient, scalable Microsoft Power Platform solutions, while also advising on best practice and future improvements. Key Responsibilities Design, build and implement automated workflows using Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Translate finance and actuarial process requirements into practical, automated solutions. Collaborate with Finance SMEs to map existing processes and identify automation opportunities. Advise on how to leverage CoPilot and other Microsoft AI tools to improve efficiency. Ensure solutions are robust, secure and align with finance control frameworks. Support knowledge transfer to internal teams and provide technical guidance during rollout. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Strong understanding of process automation and workflow design . Background in finance systems or financial services , ideally within life insurance. Experience with data migrations or integrations (e.g. Oracle, AutoRek, ETL). Ability to work closely with non-technical teams and translate requirements effectively. Self-starter who can both deliver hands-on solutions and act as a technical advisor. Must have insurance experience. Nice to Have Familiarity with AutoRek or Oracle platforms. Experience automating processes within actuarial or finance teams. Knowledge of data governance or control frameworks.

Project Manager - London Based (Hybrid Working Model) Overview: Join the top premium finance company in the UK with over 30 years of experience and over 2.5 million customers. They are looking for a driven Project Manager with a proven track record within Financial Services and the regulatory space to help guide a portfolio of work to the strategic needs of the business. The Role: Be a part of the portfolio delivery team Are you a Project Manager with experience delivering regulatory change and the ability to see and tie moving parts together? We are looking for a Project Manager with Financial Services experience to deliver business and technology change, in line with the tactical needs of the business. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of individual projects and act within a pivotal role, gluing together various delivery functions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage end-to-end project execution ensuing adherence to project methodologies and timelines. Lead and motivate cross-functional teams by creating a shared vision and maintain focus throughout the whole delivery. Oversee project budgeting and forecasting by maintaining budgets and ensuring the financial forecasts align with project process. Profile: Must have experience within Financial Services, specifically regulation and a solid understanding of the FCA. Understanding of how to engage and test with the FCA. Bring a spark to the team and the drive to build the best performing team. Proven track record dealing with challenging SMEs, tech partners or customers. Project management qualifications, such as Prince2 or PMP. Experience optimising processes working with outsourced and globally distributed technology delivery teams. If you're interested in the opportunity or would like to hear more, then please apply directly!

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Reporting (Solvency II) to lead the delivery of high-quality regulatory reporting under the Solvency II framework. This senior leadership role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of regulatory submissions, driving governance and controls, and supporting ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. You will lead a team of skilled reporting professionals and collaborate closely with actuarial, risk, finance, and senior leadership teams to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to regulators and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end production and delivery of Solvency II reporting, including QRTs, SFCR, RSR, and NSTs. Own and maintain robust reporting processes and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity. Partner with actuarial, risk, finance, and IT teams to align data, assumptions, and methodologies for regulatory submissions. Lead the interaction with regulatory bodies, including responding to queries and managing on-site reviews or audits. Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the business remains ahead of Solvency II and related reporting requirements. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the reporting team to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Support internal and external stakeholders with Solvency II data and analysis to inform business decisions and strategic planning. Drive improvements in reporting systems, data architecture, and automation to increase efficiency and control. Contribute to broader finance transformation and regulatory change programmes. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior regulatory or financial reporting role within the insurance or reinsurance sector. Strong understanding of Solvency II regulatory requirements and reporting obligations (QRTs, SFCR, RSR, etc.). Experience managing regulatory interactions and audits. Strong leadership and team management experience, with a collaborative approach. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail. Skilled at managing complex data flows and reporting processes. Familiarity with reporting tools, systems, and data governance practices. Recognised professional qualification (FIA or equivalent) Desirable Exposure to UK/US GAAP Experience in a group reporting or cross-border insurance environment. Track record of driving reporting automation or system transformation.

Senior Data Engineer - £65,000-£70,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Leeds (Hybrid, 2 days on-site) Are you ready to take on large-scale data engineering challenges within a business that's investing heavily in cloud transformation, AI, and advanced analytics? This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing, tech-driven organisation that's modernising its entire data landscape and gearing up for a massive change and innovation portfolio in 2026. You'll play a pivotal role in designing and building scalable data platforms on AWS, supporting everything from cloud migrations and Salesforce integrations to AI-ready data pipelines and petabyte-scale projects. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing modern data architectures to support advanced analytics and automation. Leading end-to-end data migration projects from on-prem SQL Server to AWS cloud environments. Building and optimising data pipelines using Python, Lambda, and SQL, ensuring performance, quality, and scalability. Collaborating across DevOps, analytics, and engineering teams to deliver cloud-first solutions. Supporting the introduction of streaming and real-time data processing alongside traditional batch systems. Mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices to strengthen data engineering capability. Tech Stack & Environment AWS ecosystem: Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation Core tools: Python, SQL, DBT, Terraform, GitHub, CI/CD Data warehousing: 600TB+ environment with expansion into Databricks BI & analytics: Power BI, Tableau, and AI platforms 100% cloud-centric and 100% Microsoft-integrated environment What's in It for You £65,000-£70,000 base salary 12-15% pension contribution 8-10% annual bonus (paid consistently over the last 3 years) Private healthcare, cash plans, EV and cycle-to-work schemes Home office equipment allowance Genuine opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and AI transformation projects This is more than a data engineering role - it's your chance to help build the future data platform of a company at the forefront of technology and growth.

Join Our Esteemed Legal Client as a Business Analyst Our client, a prestigious entity in the Legal sector, is actively seeking a skilled Business Analyst to assist their Data and Analytics Dept. This contract job position is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are eager to drive significant business transformation and enhancements in a highly structured legal environment. Role & Key Skills The BA will sit on a Finance Reporting & Dashboard initiative, working closely with internal stakeholders to define and manage requirements for a large-scale project focused on: - Creation of data models - Development of strategic reports used across the firm Required Skills: - Strong experience working with Finance stakeholders and delivering Financial Reporting solutions - Proven track record with Power BI, Azure Data Lake & Databricks - Excellent stakeholder management skills