Cer Financial Ltd

IT Administrator - Japanese speaking City of London Hybrid Permanent £40,000 Please only apply if you have IT admin, invoicing, general admin and 1st line support / helpdesk experience, with Japanese speaking. cer Financial are working alongside an international bank, who are based in the City of London. They are seeking an IT administrator to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the IT Administrator will include: Check Invoices and maintain Invoice Payment Schedule Manage Contract Ledger (Maturities & Renewals) Prepare Renewal Ringi's - confirm pricing and budget Complete KYC & MSA process Prepare Monthly Amsterdam Outsource Charges (Infrastructure & EUD) Prepare Supplier Contract & Service Profiles Prepare Budget Forecast & Tracking (HO & Branch) Liaise with GA Accounts Team. Report Filing (Paper and Electronic) Arrange Meetings Prepare Meeting Minutes and materials Maintain IT Inventories Document Circulation - All Teams (Ringi, Change Controls etc) Book & Manage Business Trips (Expenses etc) General Admin and Filing Provide 1st line Helpdesk support to London Branch staff Communicate with Head Office to manage user ID's Administration of IT Assets and communication with HO IT Liaison Administration work including communication with HO in Japanese. IT Computer Operations Backup staff (Following opening & closing procedures The successful candidate will have: 2 + years' experience in similar set up Familiar with IT terminology Accounting knowledge Fluent Japanese Language Microsoft Office - Essential must be proficient in Excel & Word.

Mortgage Advisor City of London Permanent £40,000 - £60,000 cer Financial are working alongside an international bank, who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Mortgage Advisor to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the Mortgage Advisor will include: Provide bespoke mortgage advice to affluent and high-net-worth clients, particularly from the Middle East. Build and manage relationships with clients, introducers, and industry professionals to generate new business. Manage the end-to-end mortgage process, including onboarding, credit applications, and compliance checks. Deliver excellent ongoing client service and relationship management. Ensure all activities comply with FCA regulations and internal policies. Work closely with private banking, credit risk, and operations teams to support efficient mortgage delivery. Monitor market trends, mortgage products, and competitor activity. Grow the mortgage portfolio through new business, cross-selling, and client engagement. Manage the mortgage pipeline and achieve sales and service targets. The successful candidate will have: Experience providing regulated and non-regulated mortgage advice, ideally to high-net-worth clients. Strong knowledge of residential and buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages. CeMAP (or equivalent) qualification required; CAS status desirable. Degree educated or equivalent experience in banking or financial services. High attention to detail, risk awareness, and commitment to regulatory compliance.

Head of Compliance and MLRO (SMF16 and SMF17) West end (London) International bank Permanent £90k - £115k This role is perfect for a current SMF16/17 from a small - medium sized international bank who is looking for a new challenge or, a 2nd in command who is looking to take a step up to running their own compliance department. The responsibilities of the candidate will include: Develop and maintain the Bank's Compliance & Financial Crime Framework in line with FCA, PRA, and international standards (e.g. FATF). Ensure adherence to JMLSG guidance, sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, HMT), and applicable laws. Act as primary liaison with regulators (FCA, PRA, NCA). Advise Senior Management on regulatory changes and business impact. Lead horizon scanning and maintain the Compliance Risk Appetite Statement. Ensure robust frameworks for TCF, conduct risk, and GDPR compliance. Act as MLRO, ensuring full AML/CTF compliance. Oversee AML frameworks (CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, SARs). Ensure timely SAR submissions to the NCA. Oversee AML risk assessments and remediation. Deliver AML training and awareness. Develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP). Conduct risk assessments on correspondent banking, high-risk clients, and transactions. Oversee transaction monitoring systems and risk escalation. Serve as Data Protection Officer (UK GDPR, DPA 2018). Act as main contact with the ICO. Oversee DPIAs, RoPA, DSARs, and breach reporting. Ensure governance over third-party data processors. Deliver data protection training and awareness. Present compliance, AML, financial crime, and data protection reports to committees and Board. Escalate material risks and breaches. Prepare Annual MLRO and Data Protection Reports. Support SMCR requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop the Compliance team. Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Ensure adherence to internal policies, training, and operational resilience. The successful candidate: Extensive UK banking experience in compliance, AML, and financial crime risk. Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, AML/CTF, GDPR, and SMCR. Proven experience managing regulatory engagement, audits, and inspections. Experience in Private Banking, Correspondent Banking, or Trade Finance. AML certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA Diploma). Knowledge of operational resilience, ESG, and emerging regulations. Data protection certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM).

Copilot Engineer/Specialist City of London Hybrid (3/2 split) 6-months contract Up to £705 per day (via Umbrella) cer Financial are working alongside an international bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Copilot Engineer/Specialist to work with them on a contract. The responsibilities of the Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Lead the technical implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other platforms. Design and configure secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business needs. Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for production rollout. Architect and implement integrations between Copilot and enterprise systems to enable contextual, intelligent experiences. Support development and management of custom Copilot extensions and agents using tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI. Ensure interoperability across the broader Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Security Copilot. Define and enforce governance standards for Copilot usage, data access, and prompt management. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory requirements. Monitor and manage permissions, data boundaries, and responsible AI practices. Own the lifecycle of Copilot solutions post-launch, including monitoring, optimisation, and support. Track adoption, performance, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support for issue resolution and enhancements. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Copilot technologies, advising stakeholders on capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Support change management and user enablement efforts, including training, documentation, and onboarding. Stay current with Microsoft's Copilot roadmap and emerging AI capabilities to inform future strategy. The successful Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint Copilot, Teams Copilot, and Security Copilot. Experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AD, and integration services (e.g., Logic Apps, API Management). Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, solution design, and system integration. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert TOGAF or other architecture frameworks Expertise in Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft 365 compliance and security, and identity management. Experience with Copilot Studio and building custom Copilot agents or plugins. Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and integration patterns with enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, data lakes). Understanding of prompt engineering, grounding techniques, and responsible AI principles.