KennedyPearce Consulting

Prestigious Uk bank seeks an experienced Business Development and Origination individual to lead the growth and mortgage new business sales across any of the following locations: Leicester, West Midlands or Birmingham Contract: Permanent, Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 Location: Leicester, West Midlands, Birmingham Industry Experience: Business Development and Origination from Banking, or Financial Services specialising in Buy to let and/OR Bridging Finance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Development & Origination: Proactively source high-quality lending opportunities by engaging with both existing and new broker partners. Continue to build, nurture, and expand broker relationships with a strong focus on driving new business growth. Representing the bank at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and market share. Conduct regular broker visits to identify new opportunities, gather market intelligence, and convert pipeline prospects into completed deals. Collaborate with national and regional broker networks to align business development activities with local market needs and strategic objectives. Ensure all broker-submitted applications are accurately packaged, complete, and aligned with internal credit and compliance requirements to support efficient processing. Work collaboratively with internal teams, including credit, underwriting, operations, and completions, to progress cases and resolve queries promptly and to the banks expectations. Track performance metrics, monitor pipeline activity, and report progress against agreed KPIs, ensuring transparency and accountability across the deal cycle. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Resides locally in the Leicester, West Midlands or Birmingham area with a network of Brokers and Introducers in this region A proven track record of achieving targets in originating business from the following products: bridging, buy to let and commercial mortgages. Strong business development skills with broad market knowledge and presence and with excellent communication skills. A desire to grow a network of Brokers and Introducers who can support you and enable your own success at the bank Full UK working rights with experience gained working in the UK - please only apply if you have this

We're partnered with one of the world's largest information, publishing, events, and market intelligence businesses, who are building out a brand new AI project team within one of their core business units. This role is outside IR35. They are looking for 2 x Data Scientists to join a high-impact project focused on developing next-generation AI products across multiple global brands. The Project You'll be working on cutting-edge initiatives across: Chatbot and conversational AI development Agentic AI systems LLM-driven product development AI-powered B2B marketing agents Multi-brand AI integrations and workflows This is an opportunity to work on genuinely innovative AI solutions within a large-scale commercial environment, while still operating in a lean, fast-moving team. Environment You'll join a team of 3 focused specifically on the project, sitting within a wider 25-person Data & AI function. The business offers the scale, backing, and data availability of a global organisation, while giving engineers and data scientists strong ownership over product direction and delivery. Contract Details Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working from London Victoria Day rate dependent on experience Immediate interviews Ideal Background They are keen to speak with Data Scientists who have experience across: Large Language Models (LLMs) Agentic AI systems Chatbot platforms NLP and generative AI AI product development Python and modern ML tooling Experience deploying AI products into production environments would be highly beneficial. If interested, please apply or send your CV across for more information.

Our client, a leading banking and financial services organisation, is seeking an Information Security Officer to support the ongoing development and management of its Information Security and Cyber Security framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in cyber risk management, security governance, policy management, audit support, third-party risk assessment, and security operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, offshore teams, and external service providers, this individual will help ensure the organisation maintains a strong security posture and complies with regulatory and internal security requirements. Key Responsibilities Information Security & Cyber Risk Maintain and monitor information security risk registers, ensuring risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities are appropriately tracked. Support the delivery of security and risk assessments for new and existing technologies, applications, infrastructure, and third-party suppliers. Review, maintain, and update Information Security and Cyber Security policies, standards, and procedures. Assist in ensuring security controls are implemented and operating effectively across the organisation. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's cyber security maturity framework. Security Governance & Compliance Coordinate security assessments, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, ethical hacking exercises, and cyber security reviews. Support internal audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and security assurance activities. Prepare risk assessment reports, management information, and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) dashboards for senior stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant Information Security policies, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards. Support the coordination of security governance committees, including documentation and reporting. Security Operations & Incident Management Assist with the management and resolution of information security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, escalation, and closure. Liaise with offshore security and technology teams regarding security matters and risk remediation activities. Support ongoing monitoring of security controls and risk mitigation programmes. Third-Party Risk Management Review vendor security questionnaires, due diligence documentation, and security assessments. Evaluate risks associated with third-party suppliers and outsourced services. Work closely with internal procurement, technology, and business teams to ensure third-party security requirements are met. Training & Stakeholder Engagement Support the delivery of information security awareness and cyber security training programmes across the business. Build effective relationships with business users, technology teams, offshore teams, and external service providers. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on information security best practices and risk management. Skills & Experience Essential Experience within Information Security, Cyber Security, Technology Risk, or IT Risk Management. Good understanding of cyber security principles, risk management, and security governance. Knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies. Experience supporting security audits, risk assessments, compliance activities, or security assurance programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Desirable Experience within banking, financial services, or another regulated environment. Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, or CIS Controls. Exposure to vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident management, or third-party risk assessments. Relevant security certifications such as Security+, ISO 27001, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent. Personal Attributes Proactive and eager to learn. Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams. Comfortable operating within a regulated and governance-driven environment. Flexible and willing to support critical security activities when required. What's on Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established financial services organisation and gain broad exposure across cyber security, information security governance, risk management, compliance, and operational security within a highly regulated environment.