Meraki Talent Limited

IT & Security Operations Manager Edinburgh City Centre (Hybrid - 3 or 4 days onsite) Meraki Talent has partnered exclusively with an ambitious Scale Up who, after some recent investment, are looking to expand their operations in Edinburgh. This business is on an exciting journey and as part of the next stage, they are looking for to hire an IT & Security Operations Manager and as they onboard larger clients, this role takes dedicated, single-threaded ownership of corporate IT, information security operations, and IT resilience. This is a hands-on operations role, not a platform engineering role: the production platform, application services, infrastructure is owned by the engineering team. You own everything around it - the people, devices, identities, policies, evidence, and the security/compliance posture that lets them pass client due diligence and stand up to FCA scrutiny. You will own and run the Information Security Management System day to day and drive ISO 27001, SOC2 and Cyber Essentials certification and surveillance audits. Experience Experience running IT and Information Security operations in a regulated environment. Taken and organisation through ISO 27001 Certification - implementation, not just working within an existing ISMS. Experience achieving Cyber Essentials / CE Plus Strong identity and access management (SSO/IdP, MFA, access reviews). Practical backup and disaster-recovery experience, including running real restore tests. Endpoint/MDM and EDR experience across mixed OS estates, including Linux. Working knowledge of UK GDPR / DPA 2018 and the ability to produce audit evidence. Please note: As they scale the business and build out their engineering function, they are looking for people to be onsite regularly to bring the team together and allowing the team to work effectively and efficiently (3 / 4 days per week)

Mid & Senior Full Stack Engineers Edinburgh (Hybrid) £45k - £85k DOE Meraki Talent have partnered exclusively with an ambitious Scale Up who, after some recent investment, are looking to expand their operations in Edinburgh. This business is on an exciting journey and as part of the next stage, they are looking for to hire multiple Mid-Level & Senior Full Stack Engineers to help drive them forward. They have a lot of work in the pipeline and need people who can put out clean, reliable code at speed whilst maintaining exceptional coding standards. They are ideally looking for Engineers with experience of using AI within coding, LLM skills, building AI agents or workflows. Technical Experience Front End: Svelte / SvelteKit / React, Next or Vue experience would be preferable - can be open on other front-end frameworks, but this is preferred. Back End: Node / Python - Node is used for application back end whereas Python is used for Data, APIs, Workflows etc. Database - Postgres / DuckDB / Parquet Public cloud experience Gen AI Please note: As they scale the business and build out their engineering function, they are looking for people to be onsite regularly to bring the team together and allowing the team to work effectively and efficiently (3 / 4 days per week)

Due to an enhanced period of growth, Meraki Talent are seeking an experienced Fund Accountant for a newly created position within the heart of Glasgow's Financial Services district. As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for investment and hedge funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing timely reporting to stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the fund, including calculating net asset values (NAVs), reconciling transactions, and preparing financial statements. This position requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial markets.Responsibilities:Net Asset Value Calculation: Calculate daily, weekly, or monthly net asset values (NAVs) for investment funds. Reconcile cash, positions, and market values to ensure accuracy in NAV calculations. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in NAV calculations. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with regulatory standards and fund requirements. Generate performance reports and other ad-hoc financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reports to clients and regulatory authorities. Reconciliation and Control: Conduct daily reconciliations of investment transactions, cash movements, and positions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and external sources, such as brokers and custodians. Implement controls to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Audit Support: Assist auditors in the annual audit process by providing documentation, explanations, and support as needed. Respond to audit queries and address any findings or recommendations for improvement. Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about regulatory changes impacting fund accounting and reporting. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC, IRS). Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve fund accounting processes. Implement automation and efficiency enhancements to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort. Participate in projects aimed at enhancing systems and technology infrastructure for fund accounting. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance Ideally ACCA Qualified Previous experience in fund accounting, preferably within the asset management or investment industry. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial instruments (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives). Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm, who are highly regarded within the Glasgow market. As well as a hybrid approach to working, our client are offering excellent salary and benefits, as well as an excellent workplace experience.Apply NowIs this job for you? At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you?Jennifer wants: Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting, NAV, Reporting, IFRS 'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you." Please see our website page headed 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you'

Due to continued growth, our Global Investment Bank client are looking to add talent into their expanding legal function for a unique inhouse legal role.Providing support and advice to a number of business areas, in line with legislation. Key duties will involve; Providing a first class service to business partners with high quality legal advice Liaising and negotiating with stakeholders Reviewing and drafting agreements Carrying out analysis and research for business areas This role is busy and varied and would suit an ambitious legal graduate or paralegal looking to carve a career within a global banking organisation. A really excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team, where hard work is recognised. Applicants must be able to work on their own initiative, meeting deadlines whilst ensuring a first class services to an array if business areas. It is also essential applicants are able to efficiently liaise with lawyers, asset managers, as well as other external parties in a professional written and verbal capacity. Additionally, applicants should have strong attention to details skills and be able to scrutinise contracts and provide recommendations. This is a temporary contract, initially 6 months, however may extend.Based in the Glasgow, adopting a hybrid approach to work.Apply Now.Is this job for you? At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you?Jennifer wants: Legal, Law, Graduate, Investment, Contracts, Negotiation 'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you." Please see our website page headed 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you'

Meraki Talent are supporting a UK based client who are looking to appoint a number of contractors for a Pensions Calculations Delivery project. This is a newly established team who are responsible for providing advice relating to the pension's specifications, as well as testing the benefit calculations. As part of this role, you will be responsible for taking ownership for complex pensions schemes. Key duties will include; Interpretation of scheme rules Testing calculations for complex benefits scenarios Managing calculation-based risks Applicants must have deep UK pensions experience and be competent in benefit calculations. This is a fast paced and demanding environment; therefore applicants must be able to work to set SLA's whilst maintaining high standards. Additionally, applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of scheme rules and historical benefits and schemes. This is a contract opportunity, offering a remote approach to work. Applicants must be based in the UK for tax purposes. Sponsor will not be offered, therefore applicants must hold the right to work in the UK. Apply Now Is this job for you? At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you? Jennifer wants: Pensions, Calculations, Actuarial, Pension Scheme 'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you." Please see our website page headed 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you'

Meraki Talent are supporting a global Financial Services firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Model Risk and Governance specialist, operating at a VP level, in prestigious offices in Glasgow. This is a newly established team, which provides regulatory advice and oversight across all business functions globally. Within this, the Market Abuse Surveillance team ensures effective controls, risk assessment and detection of potentially abusive market behaviours. Key duties will include; Support governance and oversight of model risk within Market Abuse Surveillance. Maintain alignment with internal frameworks, policies, and global regulatory requirements. Facilitate model governance forums, risk committees and ensure transparent decision-making. Manage regulatory/audit responses, risk assessments, and remediation tracking. Produce executive-level reporting on model risk governance and compliance status. Drive process improvement, policy enhancements, and technology-led efficiency. Applicants should have gained a strong background within risk management, governance, or compliance within financial services. It is essential applicants have an excellent knowledge of model risk management and regulatory expectations. Previous experience in dealing with stakeholder management, with first class communication skills, with ability to influence senior leadership is a pre requisite. Apply Now Is this job for you? At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you? Jennifer wants: Model Risk, Risk, Governance, Market Abuse, Glasgow 'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you." Please see our website page headed 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you'