Test Lead (QAT Senior Analyst) - Police Staff- Band M - Tech - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ As a Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst, you will be involved in providing Quality Assurance support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work. You'll join a new team of Testers and Software engineers, working flexibly from home and with an office available in London and Birmingham. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role requires DV STRAP clearance. Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Work alongside solution suppliers (both third party and in house) to develop Detailed Test Plans (both functional and non functional) and ensuring their implementation Produce required test artefacts (incl. Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Reports) Working with SMEs, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to elicit detailed test requirements and acceptance criteria Logging and tracking defects Creating and executing test cases and manual (procedural) test scripts Creating and executing test automation scripts (where appropriate) Performing exploratory testing Performing data migration testing - utilising ETL tools (where appropriate) Performing regression testing (manual and automated) Support User Acceptance / Business Validation testing (where appropriate) Design and execute test cases using standard testing techniques Highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission. Engages in continuous learning to become a subject matter expert, particularly in technologies. Identifies and gathers relevant sources and types of information. Applies an analytical and logical mind set to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative. Considers alternative (including innovative and creative) approaches to solving problems. Considers options and makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently. Works co operatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders (including senior colleagues). Organises tasks effectively and in line with the organisation's objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well. Takes initiative and ownership for resolving problems, has a strong work ethic and manages the demands of the role effectively. Communicates effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience. Excellent written communication skills with particular emphasis on strong scientific report writing skills and documenting code. Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands Knowledge of one or more of the below: Test Driven Development (TDD) Cryptography and cryptanalysis Secure by Design Coding. Holds ISEB/ISTQB certification (e.g. Advanced Test Analyst or Agile Tester) Experience with functional test automation frameworks Experience with load / performance testing Familiarity of Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence) Experience of accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe, Google Lighthouse) Experience of API testing and tools (e.g. Postman) Experience of software vulnerability detection tools (e.g. OWASP ZAP) Experience of managing third party suppliers Experience of data migration testing
May 14, 2026
Full time
Test Lead (QAT Senior Analyst) - Police Staff- Band M - Tech - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ As a Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst, you will be involved in providing Quality Assurance support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work. You'll join a new team of Testers and Software engineers, working flexibly from home and with an office available in London and Birmingham. This role requires a flexible working approach and be self motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role requires DV STRAP clearance. Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: Work alongside solution suppliers (both third party and in house) to develop Detailed Test Plans (both functional and non functional) and ensuring their implementation Produce required test artefacts (incl. Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Reports) Working with SMEs, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to elicit detailed test requirements and acceptance criteria Logging and tracking defects Creating and executing test cases and manual (procedural) test scripts Creating and executing test automation scripts (where appropriate) Performing exploratory testing Performing data migration testing - utilising ETL tools (where appropriate) Performing regression testing (manual and automated) Support User Acceptance / Business Validation testing (where appropriate) Design and execute test cases using standard testing techniques Highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission. Engages in continuous learning to become a subject matter expert, particularly in technologies. Identifies and gathers relevant sources and types of information. Applies an analytical and logical mind set to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative. Considers alternative (including innovative and creative) approaches to solving problems. Considers options and makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently. Works co operatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders (including senior colleagues). Organises tasks effectively and in line with the organisation's objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well. Takes initiative and ownership for resolving problems, has a strong work ethic and manages the demands of the role effectively. Communicates effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience. Excellent written communication skills with particular emphasis on strong scientific report writing skills and documenting code. Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands Knowledge of one or more of the below: Test Driven Development (TDD) Cryptography and cryptanalysis Secure by Design Coding. Holds ISEB/ISTQB certification (e.g. Advanced Test Analyst or Agile Tester) Experience with functional test automation frameworks Experience with load / performance testing Familiarity of Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence) Experience of accessibility testing tools (e.g. Axe, Google Lighthouse) Experience of API testing and tools (e.g. Postman) Experience of software vulnerability detection tools (e.g. OWASP ZAP) Experience of managing third party suppliers Experience of data migration testing
Job title: Business Analyst Location : Edinburgh (Hybrid - Office twice a week) Contract Length : 18 - 24 months Daily Rate : £475.00 (Umbrella) Rate: £475 per day (Umbrella) or a PAYE salary of £63,000 per annum + 5% annual bonus Are you passionate about optimising customer experiences? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your insights can make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client is seeking a dynamic Customer Journey Manager to join their team and elevate their platform experience to new heights. Role Overview : As a Customer Journey Manager within the Intermediary Platform Savings Lab, you will play a pivotal role in analysing and optimizing the end-to-end journeys on our client's platform. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the experience for operational colleagues, while also positively impacting advisors and clients. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of Product, Engineering, Technology and Operations experts to ensure every user interaction is seamless and exceeds expectations. Key Responsibilities : Journey Mapping & Design : Create comprehensive as-is and to-be journey maps to support in-flight releases. Collaborate with Product and Technical Application Specialists to ensure designs reflect the intended user experience. Work with UI/UX colleagues to develop an omni-channel view of key customer journeys. User Understanding & Insight : Utilise qualitative and quantitative insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Integrate insights from various data sources to provide a holistic view of customer journeys. Journey Optimization & Continuous Improvement : Identify and prioritise key customer journeys for analysis. Design and promote improvement initiatives based on customer and operational impact. Continuously assess journey performance from both customer and business perspectives. Key Skills & Capabilities : Core Skills : Strong user-centric mindset with the ability to represent customer needs in complex environments. Proven experience in journey mapping and service design across multiple channels and systems. Excellent analytical skills to synthesize insights from data, research, and stakeholder feedback. Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse teams. Delivery & Ways of Working : Experience working in agile, product, or change delivery teams. Ability to support prioritization and decision-making using customer impact and evidence. Comfortable facilitating workshops, ceremonies, and alignment sessions. Why Join Us? Impact: Your work will directly enhance customer and operational experiences. Collaboration: Work alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and innovative environment. Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in customer journey optimisation. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey. We can't wait to see how you'll shape our client's customer experience! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Business Analyst Location : Edinburgh (Hybrid - Office twice a week) Contract Length : 18 - 24 months Daily Rate : £475.00 (Umbrella) Rate: £475 per day (Umbrella) or a PAYE salary of £63,000 per annum + 5% annual bonus Are you passionate about optimising customer experiences? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your insights can make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you! Our client is seeking a dynamic Customer Journey Manager to join their team and elevate their platform experience to new heights. Role Overview : As a Customer Journey Manager within the Intermediary Platform Savings Lab, you will play a pivotal role in analysing and optimizing the end-to-end journeys on our client's platform. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the experience for operational colleagues, while also positively impacting advisors and clients. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of Product, Engineering, Technology and Operations experts to ensure every user interaction is seamless and exceeds expectations. Key Responsibilities : Journey Mapping & Design : Create comprehensive as-is and to-be journey maps to support in-flight releases. Collaborate with Product and Technical Application Specialists to ensure designs reflect the intended user experience. Work with UI/UX colleagues to develop an omni-channel view of key customer journeys. User Understanding & Insight : Utilise qualitative and quantitative insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Integrate insights from various data sources to provide a holistic view of customer journeys. Journey Optimization & Continuous Improvement : Identify and prioritise key customer journeys for analysis. Design and promote improvement initiatives based on customer and operational impact. Continuously assess journey performance from both customer and business perspectives. Key Skills & Capabilities : Core Skills : Strong user-centric mindset with the ability to represent customer needs in complex environments. Proven experience in journey mapping and service design across multiple channels and systems. Excellent analytical skills to synthesize insights from data, research, and stakeholder feedback. Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse teams. Delivery & Ways of Working : Experience working in agile, product, or change delivery teams. Ability to support prioritization and decision-making using customer impact and evidence. Comfortable facilitating workshops, ceremonies, and alignment sessions. Why Join Us? Impact: Your work will directly enhance customer and operational experiences. Collaboration: Work alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and innovative environment. Growth: This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in customer journey optimisation. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey. We can't wait to see how you'll shape our client's customer experience! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
A leading investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a candidate to support Investment Risk Managers and Portfolio Managers. You will be responsible for analyzing investment risk, providing insights, and maintaining relationships. Essential skills include risk analysis and a quantitative mindset, and you'll engage in a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development. Experience in equity markets is crucial for success in this role.
May 12, 2026
Full time
A leading investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a candidate to support Investment Risk Managers and Portfolio Managers. You will be responsible for analyzing investment risk, providing insights, and maintaining relationships. Essential skills include risk analysis and a quantitative mindset, and you'll engage in a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development. Experience in equity markets is crucial for success in this role.
User Researcher Digital Services and AI Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £40,000 £45,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Paid Sick Leave Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Free breakfast, fruit and snacks Excellent office environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Purpose of the Role As a User Researcher you will play a key role in helping organisations design and deliver effective digital services by understanding the needs, behaviours and challenges of the people who use them. Working as part of a multidisciplinary consultancy team, you will plan and deliver user research across discovery, design and service improvement work. You will be expected to work with a good level of independence, turning research into clear, practical and evidence-based recommendations for clients and internal teams. Your work will support both customer-facing and internal service improvement, ensuring digital services are intuitive, accessible and aligned with real user needs, while also helping organisations identify where AI, automation and digital tools can responsibly improve user experience and operational efficiency. Job Specification: Plan, design and conduct user research across discovery, service improvement and digital transformation projects, using appropriate methods based on the problem, context and decision risk. Understand user needs, behaviours and stakeholder requirements, ensuring digital services are designed around real user insights. Work with consultants and stakeholders to deliver research activities including interviews, user journey mapping, scenario testing and persona development to inform service design. Design and facilitate usability testing, including participant recruitment, moderation, analysis and reporting of findings. Conduct research across both customer-facing and internal operational services, identifying barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery. Analyse research findings and present clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations to internal teams and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation could responsibly improve service delivery, operational efficiency and user experience. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including designers, developers, analysts and delivery managers to design connected digital services that work for both users and the organisations delivering them. Continuously improve how our client delivers research by exploring new methods, tools and technologies, including AI-supported research approaches, that enhance the efficiency and impact of research. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills with proven ability to clearly present user research insights to stakeholders. 3+ years experience working in user research or user-centred design teams within digital service environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary digital teams within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience planning and conducting end to end qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, usability testing and user requirements gathering. Ability to translate research insights into clear service improvements, identifying opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation can enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Confident using AI and modern productivity tools to support research workflows, such as synthesis, analysis support, preparation, or prototyping, while maintaining ownership of judgement, evidence and final recommendations. Experienced in research and analytics platforms (UX Tweak, Google Analytics, GTM, SmartSurvey) and collaboration tools like Asana. Nice To Haves: Experience working on UK public sector digital services. Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard or Government Service Manual. Experience researching internal operational services as well as public-facing services. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Research, Design, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in user research or user-centred design.
May 12, 2026
Full time
User Researcher Digital Services and AI Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £40,000 £45,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Paid Sick Leave Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Free breakfast, fruit and snacks Excellent office environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Purpose of the Role As a User Researcher you will play a key role in helping organisations design and deliver effective digital services by understanding the needs, behaviours and challenges of the people who use them. Working as part of a multidisciplinary consultancy team, you will plan and deliver user research across discovery, design and service improvement work. You will be expected to work with a good level of independence, turning research into clear, practical and evidence-based recommendations for clients and internal teams. Your work will support both customer-facing and internal service improvement, ensuring digital services are intuitive, accessible and aligned with real user needs, while also helping organisations identify where AI, automation and digital tools can responsibly improve user experience and operational efficiency. Job Specification: Plan, design and conduct user research across discovery, service improvement and digital transformation projects, using appropriate methods based on the problem, context and decision risk. Understand user needs, behaviours and stakeholder requirements, ensuring digital services are designed around real user insights. Work with consultants and stakeholders to deliver research activities including interviews, user journey mapping, scenario testing and persona development to inform service design. Design and facilitate usability testing, including participant recruitment, moderation, analysis and reporting of findings. Conduct research across both customer-facing and internal operational services, identifying barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery. Analyse research findings and present clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations to internal teams and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation could responsibly improve service delivery, operational efficiency and user experience. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including designers, developers, analysts and delivery managers to design connected digital services that work for both users and the organisations delivering them. Continuously improve how our client delivers research by exploring new methods, tools and technologies, including AI-supported research approaches, that enhance the efficiency and impact of research. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills with proven ability to clearly present user research insights to stakeholders. 3+ years experience working in user research or user-centred design teams within digital service environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary digital teams within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience planning and conducting end to end qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, usability testing and user requirements gathering. Ability to translate research insights into clear service improvements, identifying opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation can enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Confident using AI and modern productivity tools to support research workflows, such as synthesis, analysis support, preparation, or prototyping, while maintaining ownership of judgement, evidence and final recommendations. Experienced in research and analytics platforms (UX Tweak, Google Analytics, GTM, SmartSurvey) and collaboration tools like Asana. Nice To Haves: Experience working on UK public sector digital services. Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard or Government Service Manual. Experience researching internal operational services as well as public-facing services. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Research, Design, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in user research or user-centred design.
TJX Europe At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: This role will act as a key strategic lead for geographic and location-based analysis across Europe. The primary business partner is the Property team, responsible for new store acquisitions and portfolio management across all European markets. The role will also support broader business areas, including Marketing, Merchandising, and Finance. The position requires strong analytical and presentation skills, along with the ability to work independently and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Occasional travel across Europe for site visits will be required . You will be part of a well-established analytics community within the Marketing function. While the primary focus is supporting Property, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the customer analytics agenda, particularly in areas of shared interest such as GPS and mobility data. In addition to GIS tools, you will have access to a modern analytics tech stack, supported by IT partners, providing a comprehensive view of the TJX customer. We are committed to continuous development, offering access to training resources and the support of a highly experienced team to help you grow your career. What you'll do: Business Partnering Act as a key business partner to Property teams across European markets B uild strong relationships, developing a deep understanding of business priorities and opportunities to provide impactful analytical support Property Analysis (Europe-wide: UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, Netherlands) Conduct GIS-based analysis to support decisions on new stores, relocations, and expansions Develop and maintain data products (dashboards and apps) to improve access to property and customer insights Deliver regular analysis for Property Board meetings, including monthly demographic and catchment reporting Forecast sales cannibalisation ("sales steal") from new store openings, and contextualise post-opening performance Lead ad hoc strategic projects, such as: - Regional deep-dives (e.g. London) - Evaluation of store portfolios offered by other retailers Data Capture & Management Manage the annual Customer Postcode Capture process: - Coordinate timelines with Operations, IT, and Marketing - Monitor weekly compliance - Process raw data to produce customer catchments and profiles, and share insights across the business Build strong relationships with external data and software providers, identifying opportunities to enhance capability (e.g. mobility data) Maintain and govern key property datasets, ensuring appropriate access and usage Marketing Support Identify location-based opportunities to drive store performance using data sources such as census, mobility, and footfall data Generate insights to drive cross-brand shopping (e.g. TK Maxx customers visiting Homesense locations) Analyse how location health impacts store performance Identify and support cross-border shopping opportunities and commercialisation What you'll bring: Strong working knowledge of GIS software and associated datasets Experience with Carto (desirable) Strong analytical capability, with solid SQL skills preferred Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to translate analysis into commercial recommendations Ability to communicate insights clearly and succinctly to both technical and non-technical audiences Excellent presentation skills, including building compelling narratives Curious mindset with a strong drive to learn and develop Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment Comfort working with ambiguity and using cross-functional context to inform decisions Confidence and objectivity in presenting views, including in challenging discussions Experience building and maintaining Tableau or Power BI dashboards (desirable) Experience with Python and mapping libraries (desirable) You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. Address: 73 Clarendon Road Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB
May 12, 2026
Full time
TJX Europe At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer. Job Description: This role will act as a key strategic lead for geographic and location-based analysis across Europe. The primary business partner is the Property team, responsible for new store acquisitions and portfolio management across all European markets. The role will also support broader business areas, including Marketing, Merchandising, and Finance. The position requires strong analytical and presentation skills, along with the ability to work independently and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Occasional travel across Europe for site visits will be required . You will be part of a well-established analytics community within the Marketing function. While the primary focus is supporting Property, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the customer analytics agenda, particularly in areas of shared interest such as GPS and mobility data. In addition to GIS tools, you will have access to a modern analytics tech stack, supported by IT partners, providing a comprehensive view of the TJX customer. We are committed to continuous development, offering access to training resources and the support of a highly experienced team to help you grow your career. What you'll do: Business Partnering Act as a key business partner to Property teams across European markets B uild strong relationships, developing a deep understanding of business priorities and opportunities to provide impactful analytical support Property Analysis (Europe-wide: UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, Netherlands) Conduct GIS-based analysis to support decisions on new stores, relocations, and expansions Develop and maintain data products (dashboards and apps) to improve access to property and customer insights Deliver regular analysis for Property Board meetings, including monthly demographic and catchment reporting Forecast sales cannibalisation ("sales steal") from new store openings, and contextualise post-opening performance Lead ad hoc strategic projects, such as: - Regional deep-dives (e.g. London) - Evaluation of store portfolios offered by other retailers Data Capture & Management Manage the annual Customer Postcode Capture process: - Coordinate timelines with Operations, IT, and Marketing - Monitor weekly compliance - Process raw data to produce customer catchments and profiles, and share insights across the business Build strong relationships with external data and software providers, identifying opportunities to enhance capability (e.g. mobility data) Maintain and govern key property datasets, ensuring appropriate access and usage Marketing Support Identify location-based opportunities to drive store performance using data sources such as census, mobility, and footfall data Generate insights to drive cross-brand shopping (e.g. TK Maxx customers visiting Homesense locations) Analyse how location health impacts store performance Identify and support cross-border shopping opportunities and commercialisation What you'll bring: Strong working knowledge of GIS software and associated datasets Experience with Carto (desirable) Strong analytical capability, with solid SQL skills preferred Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to translate analysis into commercial recommendations Ability to communicate insights clearly and succinctly to both technical and non-technical audiences Excellent presentation skills, including building compelling narratives Curious mindset with a strong drive to learn and develop Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment Comfort working with ambiguity and using cross-functional context to inform decisions Confidence and objectivity in presenting views, including in challenging discussions Experience building and maintaining Tableau or Power BI dashboards (desirable) Experience with Python and mapping libraries (desirable) You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. Address: 73 Clarendon Road Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB
Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. The role We are seeking an experienced industry professional to be our Head of Biofuels Research, based in Oxford, reporting directly to the Global Head of Agribusiness Research. This senior position plays a pivotal role in GlobalData s Agribusiness Intelligence division, providing high-level insights into global biofuels markets including FAME, RD/HVO, SAF, ethanol and related feedstocks. The Head of Biofuels Research will lead analytical outputs, drive methodological innovation, oversee client projects, and act as a subject-matter expert for both syndicated and consulting work. We require an experienced industry professional with a deep understanding of biofuel market drivers and trends. The role is instrumental in leading GlobalData s coverage of biofuel markets and delivery of our portfolio of reports, datasets, briefings, webinars and other platform content. The role will include direct management responsibility for a team of analysts, and require significant collaboration with adjacent research teams, notably Sugar and Vegetable Oils. Key responsibilities : Lead the development of supply, demand, trade, and price forecasts across the global biofuels markets. Conduct economic and policy analysis, including the impact of biofuel mandates, trade policies, sustainability regulations, and feedstock supply variability. Oversee and maintain the core databases and forecasting models that underpin GlobalData s market intelligence products. Manage and deliver bespoke client projects from feasibility studies to policy analysis and price outlook assessments ensuring accuracy, insight, and timeliness. Represent GlobalData at industry conferences, client meetings, and research trips, maintaining strong relationships with producers, refiners, traders, policymakers, and end-users. Travel internationally (%) to gather market intelligence, strengthen client relationships, and present insights at key industry events. Collaborate closely with other commodity teams (sugar, vegetable oils, etc.) to ensure analytical consistency across agribusiness markets. Support the Head of Agribusiness Intelligence and Agribusiness Consultancy Director in developing new products, methodologies, and consulting opportunities. Manage a team of analysts in the UK and India, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with regional sales teams from across GlobalData, driving client engagement, renewals and new business opportunities. Role requirements: Strong grounding in agricultural economics, applied economics, or related quantitative discipline (Master s degree or above preferred). Proven experience (5+ years) in commodity market analysis, ideally within biofuels. Candidates with a combination of experience (5+ years) covering biofuels, sugar, vegetable oils, and/or related agricultural commodities will be considered. Excellent numerical, analytical, and econometric skills, with a sound understanding of supply-demand dynamics and price formation. Ability to translate complex economic trends into clear, actionable insights for commercial and policy audiences. Confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, industry participants and policymakers globally. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management tools; experience with advanced data/programming tools (e.g. MS Power suite, Python) is an advantage. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects to tight deadlines. In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. The role We are seeking an experienced industry professional to be our Head of Biofuels Research, based in Oxford, reporting directly to the Global Head of Agribusiness Research. This senior position plays a pivotal role in GlobalData s Agribusiness Intelligence division, providing high-level insights into global biofuels markets including FAME, RD/HVO, SAF, ethanol and related feedstocks. The Head of Biofuels Research will lead analytical outputs, drive methodological innovation, oversee client projects, and act as a subject-matter expert for both syndicated and consulting work. We require an experienced industry professional with a deep understanding of biofuel market drivers and trends. The role is instrumental in leading GlobalData s coverage of biofuel markets and delivery of our portfolio of reports, datasets, briefings, webinars and other platform content. The role will include direct management responsibility for a team of analysts, and require significant collaboration with adjacent research teams, notably Sugar and Vegetable Oils. Key responsibilities : Lead the development of supply, demand, trade, and price forecasts across the global biofuels markets. Conduct economic and policy analysis, including the impact of biofuel mandates, trade policies, sustainability regulations, and feedstock supply variability. Oversee and maintain the core databases and forecasting models that underpin GlobalData s market intelligence products. Manage and deliver bespoke client projects from feasibility studies to policy analysis and price outlook assessments ensuring accuracy, insight, and timeliness. Represent GlobalData at industry conferences, client meetings, and research trips, maintaining strong relationships with producers, refiners, traders, policymakers, and end-users. Travel internationally (%) to gather market intelligence, strengthen client relationships, and present insights at key industry events. Collaborate closely with other commodity teams (sugar, vegetable oils, etc.) to ensure analytical consistency across agribusiness markets. Support the Head of Agribusiness Intelligence and Agribusiness Consultancy Director in developing new products, methodologies, and consulting opportunities. Manage a team of analysts in the UK and India, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with regional sales teams from across GlobalData, driving client engagement, renewals and new business opportunities. Role requirements: Strong grounding in agricultural economics, applied economics, or related quantitative discipline (Master s degree or above preferred). Proven experience (5+ years) in commodity market analysis, ideally within biofuels. Candidates with a combination of experience (5+ years) covering biofuels, sugar, vegetable oils, and/or related agricultural commodities will be considered. Excellent numerical, analytical, and econometric skills, with a sound understanding of supply-demand dynamics and price formation. Ability to translate complex economic trends into clear, actionable insights for commercial and policy audiences. Confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, industry participants and policymakers globally. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data management tools; experience with advanced data/programming tools (e.g. MS Power suite, Python) is an advantage. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects to tight deadlines. In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Financial Analyst Manchester City Centre - Hybrid following initial training Up to £60,000 DOE I am delighted to be partnered with a professional services firm based in Manchester City Centre in their search for a Financial Analyst to join their award winning FP&A Team. This role will play a crucial part in their financial planning and analysis, helping to drive strategic decisions by providing key insights into our performance, with a specific focus on schemes. Key Duties: Build intermediate to advanced financial models from the ground up to support scenario and sensitivity analysis for various financial outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to prepare accurate financial forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with regional analysts. Analyse monthly actuals against budgets and forecasts. Develop a deep understanding of key drivers, such as volume, rate & mix and customer economics, to provide clear explanations for variances. Gain an understanding of contractual obligations with schemes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Proactively identify opportunities to improve and automate current reporting processes. Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and a willingness to implement process changes that increase efficiency and accuracy. Accurately reconcile scheme volumes to ensure precise invoicing of schemes and proper accrual of associated fees and incentives. About You: Qualified Accountant A fundamental understanding of core financial concepts, including P&L and balance sheets and accrual accounting. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create complex financial models and manipulate large datasets. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, modeling, and process improvement from day one. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation and professional development. If you are passionate about finance and ready to start a rewarding career, apply now! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
May 11, 2026
Full time
Financial Analyst Manchester City Centre - Hybrid following initial training Up to £60,000 DOE I am delighted to be partnered with a professional services firm based in Manchester City Centre in their search for a Financial Analyst to join their award winning FP&A Team. This role will play a crucial part in their financial planning and analysis, helping to drive strategic decisions by providing key insights into our performance, with a specific focus on schemes. Key Duties: Build intermediate to advanced financial models from the ground up to support scenario and sensitivity analysis for various financial outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to prepare accurate financial forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with regional analysts. Analyse monthly actuals against budgets and forecasts. Develop a deep understanding of key drivers, such as volume, rate & mix and customer economics, to provide clear explanations for variances. Gain an understanding of contractual obligations with schemes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Proactively identify opportunities to improve and automate current reporting processes. Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and a willingness to implement process changes that increase efficiency and accuracy. Accurately reconcile scheme volumes to ensure precise invoicing of schemes and proper accrual of associated fees and incentives. About You: Qualified Accountant A fundamental understanding of core financial concepts, including P&L and balance sheets and accrual accounting. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create complex financial models and manipulate large datasets. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, modeling, and process improvement from day one. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation and professional development. If you are passionate about finance and ready to start a rewarding career, apply now! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Performance Analyst Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose The Performance Analyst supports performance management by delivering high-quality insight and analysis to enable effective decision-making. The role applies a strong understanding of business operations to interpret performance data, generate actionable insight, and communicate clear messages to senior stakeholders. Working across operational, commercial, and financial performance, the role helps identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. The position operates as a senior analytical practitioner, contributing to executive-level reporting and forums, aligned with the organisation's performance framework and priorities. Key Accountabilities Performance Analysis & Insight Analyse performance data to produce timely, accurate, and meaningful insight across operational, delivery, change, and financial areas. Identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making. Develop clear performance narratives that explain key drivers, supported by evidence-based analysis. Performance Reporting Prepare executive and senior management reports, dashboards, and performance packs tailored to audience needs. Maintain datasets, KPIs, and reporting outputs, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting tools, including dashboards and automation. Executive Performance Support Provide analytical support to governance forums and performance reviews, including briefings, deep dives, and follow-up analysis. Respond to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders, prioritising in line with business objectives. Challenge & Continuous Improvement Constructively challenge data, assumptions, and performance narratives where appropriate. Work with stakeholders to enhance data quality, measurement approaches, and insight clarity. Contribute to ongoing improvements in performance management practices. Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with finance, delivery teams, and functional stakeholders to align performance insight. Build strong cross-functional relationships to support effective information flow and shared understanding. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Skills Knowledge Strong understanding of performance management, KPIs, and management information. Knowledge of operational and/or financial performance within complex, asset-intensive, or regulated environments (or transferable experience). Awareness of executive reporting and governance requirements. Experience Proven experience in business analysis, performance analysis, or management information roles. Experience delivering insight and reporting to senior stakeholders or executives. Experience working with complex datasets and translating analysis into clear, actionable insight. Ability to work across organisational boundaries and manage multiple priorities effectively. Technical Skills Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, or equivalent). Ability to interpret quantitative data and enrich it with qualitative context. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and confidently. Experience owning a specific business area: understanding objectives, sourcing quantitative and qualitative data, and translating these into actionable insights (e.g. "What now?" / "What next?"). Advanced Excel and Power BI, SQL skills. Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Performance Analyst Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose The Performance Analyst supports performance management by delivering high-quality insight and analysis to enable effective decision-making. The role applies a strong understanding of business operations to interpret performance data, generate actionable insight, and communicate clear messages to senior stakeholders. Working across operational, commercial, and financial performance, the role helps identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. The position operates as a senior analytical practitioner, contributing to executive-level reporting and forums, aligned with the organisation's performance framework and priorities. Key Accountabilities Performance Analysis & Insight Analyse performance data to produce timely, accurate, and meaningful insight across operational, delivery, change, and financial areas. Identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities to support informed decision-making. Develop clear performance narratives that explain key drivers, supported by evidence-based analysis. Performance Reporting Prepare executive and senior management reports, dashboards, and performance packs tailored to audience needs. Maintain datasets, KPIs, and reporting outputs, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting tools, including dashboards and automation. Executive Performance Support Provide analytical support to governance forums and performance reviews, including briefings, deep dives, and follow-up analysis. Respond to ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders, prioritising in line with business objectives. Challenge & Continuous Improvement Constructively challenge data, assumptions, and performance narratives where appropriate. Work with stakeholders to enhance data quality, measurement approaches, and insight clarity. Contribute to ongoing improvements in performance management practices. Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with finance, delivery teams, and functional stakeholders to align performance insight. Build strong cross-functional relationships to support effective information flow and shared understanding. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Skills Knowledge Strong understanding of performance management, KPIs, and management information. Knowledge of operational and/or financial performance within complex, asset-intensive, or regulated environments (or transferable experience). Awareness of executive reporting and governance requirements. Experience Proven experience in business analysis, performance analysis, or management information roles. Experience delivering insight and reporting to senior stakeholders or executives. Experience working with complex datasets and translating analysis into clear, actionable insight. Ability to work across organisational boundaries and manage multiple priorities effectively. Technical Skills Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, or equivalent). Ability to interpret quantitative data and enrich it with qualitative context. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and confidently. Experience owning a specific business area: understanding objectives, sourcing quantitative and qualitative data, and translating these into actionable insights (e.g. "What now?" / "What next?"). Advanced Excel and Power BI, SQL skills. Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Performance Manager Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose We're working with a leading organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Performance Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how performance is defined, measured, and understood at executive level. You will ensure senior leaders and the Board receive clear, timely, and high-quality insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision making. You will combine strong analytical capability with strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and people leadership-translating complex operational, financial, and commercial data into clear executive narratives. What You'll Be Doing You will own and evolve the organisation's performance management approach, ensuring it is robust, relevant, and aligned to strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include: Performance Framework & Governance Lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of the performance management framework Ensure performance measures are clearly defined, consistent, and aligned to business objectives Review and refine performance reporting, forums, and governance to ensure they remain decision-focused Ensure alignment between performance management and wider organisational strategy Executive Insight & Reporting Deliver high-quality performance insight to Executive and Board stakeholders Combine operational, financial, delivery, and external context into clear performance narratives Prepare and assure executive and board-level reports, packs, and presentations Ensure outputs are concise, accurate, and tailored to senior decision-making needs Challenge & Continuous Improvement Act as a critical friend to the business, challenging assumptions and performance narratives Identify gaps or weaknesses in performance data and drive improvements Improve how performance is measured, reported, and understood across the organisation Promote a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Work closely with Finance, governance, assurance, and functional teams Influence senior stakeholders and ensure joined-up performance insight Line manage and develop a team of Business Performance Analysts Set clear standards for analytical quality, insight, and delivery What We're Looking For You will bring: Experience in business performance, MI, analytics, or management roles at a senior level Proven exposure to executive or board-level reporting Experience leading or developing analytical teams Strong understanding of performance management in complex or regulated environments (or transferable experience) Ability to design or improve performance frameworks, reporting, or governance structures Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insight Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging assumptions Excellent communication skills with strong narrative-building capability Technical Skills Strong analytical capability using KPIs, metrics, and management information Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools Advanced Excel and data interpretation skills Ability to synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear messages Experience producing executive and board-level reporting materials Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Performance Manager Location: Warwick / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose We're working with a leading organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Performance Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how performance is defined, measured, and understood at executive level. You will ensure senior leaders and the Board receive clear, timely, and high-quality insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision making. You will combine strong analytical capability with strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and people leadership-translating complex operational, financial, and commercial data into clear executive narratives. What You'll Be Doing You will own and evolve the organisation's performance management approach, ensuring it is robust, relevant, and aligned to strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include: Performance Framework & Governance Lead the design, operation, and continuous improvement of the performance management framework Ensure performance measures are clearly defined, consistent, and aligned to business objectives Review and refine performance reporting, forums, and governance to ensure they remain decision-focused Ensure alignment between performance management and wider organisational strategy Executive Insight & Reporting Deliver high-quality performance insight to Executive and Board stakeholders Combine operational, financial, delivery, and external context into clear performance narratives Prepare and assure executive and board-level reports, packs, and presentations Ensure outputs are concise, accurate, and tailored to senior decision-making needs Challenge & Continuous Improvement Act as a critical friend to the business, challenging assumptions and performance narratives Identify gaps or weaknesses in performance data and drive improvements Improve how performance is measured, reported, and understood across the organisation Promote a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Work closely with Finance, governance, assurance, and functional teams Influence senior stakeholders and ensure joined-up performance insight Line manage and develop a team of Business Performance Analysts Set clear standards for analytical quality, insight, and delivery What We're Looking For You will bring: Experience in business performance, MI, analytics, or management roles at a senior level Proven exposure to executive or board-level reporting Experience leading or developing analytical teams Strong understanding of performance management in complex or regulated environments (or transferable experience) Ability to design or improve performance frameworks, reporting, or governance structures Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insight Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging assumptions Excellent communication skills with strong narrative-building capability Technical Skills Strong analytical capability using KPIs, metrics, and management information Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools Advanced Excel and data interpretation skills Ability to synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear messages Experience producing executive and board-level reporting materials Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Overview About us Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world's fastest expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. Role Purpose The FP&A Analyst will report into the Head of FP&A and will play a key role across the team. They will support the FP&A function, delivering multi year forecasts, annual budget, Lloyd's reporting, and system implementation support. We currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home. Key Responsibilities Preparation of the quarterly reforecast, Lloyd's QMB, Lloyd's SBF and annual business plans - both YoA and CY Preparation of Board and Executive papers with supporting narrative - qualitative and quantitative A key stakeholder in the ownership and development of the financial planning model based on business requirements Act as key Finance point of contact for all business planning related activities Identification and analysis of any process simplification and improvement opportunities Review of AvE to understand drivers, trends, and areas of opportunity or remedial action Support production of value add MI to the business Support the implementation of the new budgeting system in all areas (technical and non technical) Support the end to end expense process for the Syndicate and wider Group The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. Qualifications, skills and experience A qualified / part qualified and commercially minded accountant - CA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Good knowledge of Insurance accounting, UK GAAP and finance systems Relevant and recent experience in a multi line insurance finance role Understanding of Lloyd's returns (specifically QMA, QMB and SBF) Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - TM1 experience highly advantageous Extremely proficient in use of Microsoft Office product suite and general PC skills Ability to manage own workload and work to strict deadlines Effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset Highly organized and methodical thinker Core behavioural competencies Innovation and problem solving Commerciality Relationships Communication and influence Development of self and others Resilience and adaptability Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
May 10, 2026
Full time
Overview About us Starr is a global insurance and investment organisation providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr has grown into one of the world's fastest expanding insurance organisations, writing business in 128 countries across six continents. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organisations in a dynamic, competitive and ever changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. Role Purpose The FP&A Analyst will report into the Head of FP&A and will play a key role across the team. They will support the FP&A function, delivering multi year forecasts, annual budget, Lloyd's reporting, and system implementation support. We currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home. Key Responsibilities Preparation of the quarterly reforecast, Lloyd's QMB, Lloyd's SBF and annual business plans - both YoA and CY Preparation of Board and Executive papers with supporting narrative - qualitative and quantitative A key stakeholder in the ownership and development of the financial planning model based on business requirements Act as key Finance point of contact for all business planning related activities Identification and analysis of any process simplification and improvement opportunities Review of AvE to understand drivers, trends, and areas of opportunity or remedial action Support production of value add MI to the business Support the implementation of the new budgeting system in all areas (technical and non technical) Support the end to end expense process for the Syndicate and wider Group The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. Qualifications, skills and experience A qualified / part qualified and commercially minded accountant - CA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Good knowledge of Insurance accounting, UK GAAP and finance systems Relevant and recent experience in a multi line insurance finance role Understanding of Lloyd's returns (specifically QMA, QMB and SBF) Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - TM1 experience highly advantageous Extremely proficient in use of Microsoft Office product suite and general PC skills Ability to manage own workload and work to strict deadlines Effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset Highly organized and methodical thinker Core behavioural competencies Innovation and problem solving Commerciality Relationships Communication and influence Development of self and others Resilience and adaptability Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Reporting to the Head of Capital Modelling, you operate with high autonomy to deliver the full lifecycle of the capital model: from parameterisation and development to regulatory submission and reporting. Location: London Type: Permanent Key Duties (Including but not limited to): Entity Model Delivery: End-to-end ownership of the capital model for the assigned entity. Manage parameterisation, calculation kernel updates, and production runs. Improve Internal Model use and buy-in within the business. Prepare data for regulatory returns. Execute Model Validation runs and investigations requested by the Risk Department. Methodology & Consistency: Lead the technical development of the model. Ensure consistency of assumptions with Reserving, Pricing and Exposure Management where possible. Education: Minimum 2:1 degree in a highly quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Actuarial Science). Professional Accreditation: Qualified Actuary (IFoA or equivalent). 7+ years of dedicated Capital Modelling experience. Demonstrable experience leading model change processes and regulatory submissions. Experience in line management and mentoring of junior analysts/students.
May 09, 2026
Full time
Reporting to the Head of Capital Modelling, you operate with high autonomy to deliver the full lifecycle of the capital model: from parameterisation and development to regulatory submission and reporting. Location: London Type: Permanent Key Duties (Including but not limited to): Entity Model Delivery: End-to-end ownership of the capital model for the assigned entity. Manage parameterisation, calculation kernel updates, and production runs. Improve Internal Model use and buy-in within the business. Prepare data for regulatory returns. Execute Model Validation runs and investigations requested by the Risk Department. Methodology & Consistency: Lead the technical development of the model. Ensure consistency of assumptions with Reserving, Pricing and Exposure Management where possible. Education: Minimum 2:1 degree in a highly quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Actuarial Science). Professional Accreditation: Qualified Actuary (IFoA or equivalent). 7+ years of dedicated Capital Modelling experience. Demonstrable experience leading model change processes and regulatory submissions. Experience in line management and mentoring of junior analysts/students.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quant Analyst with a passion for sports, data, and quantitative modelling to join a high-performing and innovative team based in Central London. This role is ideal for an experienced quantitative professional who thrives on solving complex analytical problems, working with large-scale datasets, and developing sophisticated models that directly influence trading and decision-making processes. You will collaborate closely with analysts, traders, and developers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your insight and expertise will have a genuine impact. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, commercially aware, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while contributing as a senior member of a collaborative team. A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field is essential. Previous exposure to sports trading, betting markets, or predictive modelling within sport would be highly advantageous. Alongside a highly competitive salary, the company offers an exceptional office environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data and technology in one of the most exciting sectors in quantitative analytics. Key Responsibilities Analyse, interpret, and model large and complex datasets Develop and enhance quantitative models to support trading strategies and market analysis Apply statistical and probabilistic techniques to generate actionable insights Collaborate with traders, analysts, and software developers to improve systems and performance Identify new opportunities through data-driven research and innovation Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and tools Skills & Experience Required Strong programming skills in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Advanced knowledge of mathematical modelling, statistics, and probability Proven analytical and problem-solving ability Experience working with large-scale data and data science methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment Genuine interest in sports analytics, trading, or betting markets Preferred Background MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or another highly quantitative discipline Previous experience within sports trading, quantitative finance, betting analytics, or predictive modelling environments would be beneficial Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2026
Full time
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quant Analyst with a passion for sports, data, and quantitative modelling to join a high-performing and innovative team based in Central London. This role is ideal for an experienced quantitative professional who thrives on solving complex analytical problems, working with large-scale datasets, and developing sophisticated models that directly influence trading and decision-making processes. You will collaborate closely with analysts, traders, and developers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your insight and expertise will have a genuine impact. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, commercially aware, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while contributing as a senior member of a collaborative team. A strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field is essential. Previous exposure to sports trading, betting markets, or predictive modelling within sport would be highly advantageous. Alongside a highly competitive salary, the company offers an exceptional office environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data and technology in one of the most exciting sectors in quantitative analytics. Key Responsibilities Analyse, interpret, and model large and complex datasets Develop and enhance quantitative models to support trading strategies and market analysis Apply statistical and probabilistic techniques to generate actionable insights Collaborate with traders, analysts, and software developers to improve systems and performance Identify new opportunities through data-driven research and innovation Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and tools Skills & Experience Required Strong programming skills in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Advanced knowledge of mathematical modelling, statistics, and probability Proven analytical and problem-solving ability Experience working with large-scale data and data science methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment Genuine interest in sports analytics, trading, or betting markets Preferred Background MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or another highly quantitative discipline Previous experience within sports trading, quantitative finance, betting analytics, or predictive modelling environments would be beneficial Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking an experienced, hands on FP&A Analyst to join our senior finance leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This role supports two of London's most prestigious membership clubs, Maison Estelle and Celeste, alongside the Group holding company. As the FP&A Analyst, your primary focus is to improve, own and automate (where possible) all areas of financial reporting for Estelle, both in terms of look back (daily sales, weekly flash reporting, monthly trading pack, group consolidation) and look forward (rolling forecast, cash flow, 5 year plan, new site underwriting). You will have exceptional Excel skills, ideally experience developing and working with databases, a natural obsession over attention to detail and an understanding of delivering to the above whilst working to tight deadlines. You should uphold the highest standards and ensure the member experience is always in line with the Estelle standards. Planning Own the preparation of Group financial presentation packs for senior stakeholders of the wider Group - including the founder and institutional investor. These include but are not limited to the Monthly Operating Report (MOR), Quarterly Board Pack and Annual Budget Support with the global consolidation of financial plans for annual budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts Obsess about the Group's KPI's and performance against them - why, how, when, what Develop a robust look ahead forecast process for operational teams to ensure efficiency and consistency in future reporting Lead on the annual group budget process, developing required templates and timelines for operating companies to adhere to Support the new site underwrite process, developing a robust 3 statement financial model for new site appraisals that is quick and efficient to update in a timely manner Support with the accurate and timely system upload of the entity trial balances including look ahead forecasts Analysis Develop and maintain a comprehensive Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard, consolidating data from diverse sources to provide hands off actionable insights for strategic decision making Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights Identify and research trends in variances to forecast, budget, and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather, analyse, and interpret financial and operational data for informed decision support Assist the Finance Director and other key stakeholders with ad hoc financial planning and analysis including impairment reviews Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, cost reductions and to improve our member experience About You Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable working with large datasets Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and reporting tools; familiarity with SQL, PowerPivot, or Power Query Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques Educational background typically includes a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; professional certifications welcomed Benefits We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips: WSET qualifications 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (increasing with length of service), pension and life assurance Inclusion in the Tronc scheme A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift Lots of opportunity to develop your skills and progress internally Regular team get togethers, from team drinks to bi annual parties Opportunities to join one of our committees and influence how we do things, how we socialise and how we support the local community Great incentives and reward programmes including recommend a friend bonuses, employee of the month and much more
May 08, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an experienced, hands on FP&A Analyst to join our senior finance leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This role supports two of London's most prestigious membership clubs, Maison Estelle and Celeste, alongside the Group holding company. As the FP&A Analyst, your primary focus is to improve, own and automate (where possible) all areas of financial reporting for Estelle, both in terms of look back (daily sales, weekly flash reporting, monthly trading pack, group consolidation) and look forward (rolling forecast, cash flow, 5 year plan, new site underwriting). You will have exceptional Excel skills, ideally experience developing and working with databases, a natural obsession over attention to detail and an understanding of delivering to the above whilst working to tight deadlines. You should uphold the highest standards and ensure the member experience is always in line with the Estelle standards. Planning Own the preparation of Group financial presentation packs for senior stakeholders of the wider Group - including the founder and institutional investor. These include but are not limited to the Monthly Operating Report (MOR), Quarterly Board Pack and Annual Budget Support with the global consolidation of financial plans for annual budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts Obsess about the Group's KPI's and performance against them - why, how, when, what Develop a robust look ahead forecast process for operational teams to ensure efficiency and consistency in future reporting Lead on the annual group budget process, developing required templates and timelines for operating companies to adhere to Support the new site underwrite process, developing a robust 3 statement financial model for new site appraisals that is quick and efficient to update in a timely manner Support with the accurate and timely system upload of the entity trial balances including look ahead forecasts Analysis Develop and maintain a comprehensive Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard, consolidating data from diverse sources to provide hands off actionable insights for strategic decision making Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights Identify and research trends in variances to forecast, budget, and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather, analyse, and interpret financial and operational data for informed decision support Assist the Finance Director and other key stakeholders with ad hoc financial planning and analysis including impairment reviews Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, cost reductions and to improve our member experience About You Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable working with large datasets Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and reporting tools; familiarity with SQL, PowerPivot, or Power Query Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis techniques Educational background typically includes a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; professional certifications welcomed Benefits We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips: WSET qualifications 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (increasing with length of service), pension and life assurance Inclusion in the Tronc scheme A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing Goes without saying, but we will feed you during your shift Lots of opportunity to develop your skills and progress internally Regular team get togethers, from team drinks to bi annual parties Opportunities to join one of our committees and influence how we do things, how we socialise and how we support the local community Great incentives and reward programmes including recommend a friend bonuses, employee of the month and much more
Insurance Pricing Analyst / Senior Analyst Manchester (Hybrid: 23 days in office) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Ref: J13045 Ready to shape the future of insurance pricing? A leading UK employer is undergoing a major transformation of its Pricing & Analytics functionand this is your chance to be part of it. Moving beyond traditional pricing approaches, they're investing heavily in cutting-edge tools, advanced analytics, and modern methodologies. If you're looking to make a real impact and influence pricing strategy at scale, this is the opportunity to step into. What You'll Be Doing Driving price optimisation strategies that deliver measurable results Analysing customer behaviour and response to pricing changes Conducting competitor and market analysis to inform decisions Enhancing customer lifetime value and profitability Partnering with stakeholders to continuously improve pricing performance What We're Looking For Experience in insurance pricing Strong analytical toolkit (Python, SQL, R, SAS, or similar) Degree in a numerical or quantitative discipline Understanding of risk/demand modelling & statistical techniques Exposure to machine learning (a bonus, not essential) Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). Don't wait high interest is expected, and applications may close early. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Insurance Pricing Analyst / Senior Analyst Manchester (Hybrid: 23 days in office) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Ref: J13045 Ready to shape the future of insurance pricing? A leading UK employer is undergoing a major transformation of its Pricing & Analytics functionand this is your chance to be part of it. Moving beyond traditional pricing approaches, they're investing heavily in cutting-edge tools, advanced analytics, and modern methodologies. If you're looking to make a real impact and influence pricing strategy at scale, this is the opportunity to step into. What You'll Be Doing Driving price optimisation strategies that deliver measurable results Analysing customer behaviour and response to pricing changes Conducting competitor and market analysis to inform decisions Enhancing customer lifetime value and profitability Partnering with stakeholders to continuously improve pricing performance What We're Looking For Experience in insurance pricing Strong analytical toolkit (Python, SQL, R, SAS, or similar) Degree in a numerical or quantitative discipline Understanding of risk/demand modelling & statistical techniques Exposure to machine learning (a bonus, not essential) Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available). Don't wait high interest is expected, and applications may close early. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
Permanent: 37.5 hour per week Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we're looking for a keen Portfolio Risk Analyst to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We're the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. The role - what you'll be doing Join us as a Portfolio Risk Analyst and you'll become part of a growing team responsible for maintaining and developing portfolio risk analytics and measures across all investment sub-funds and portfolios, in line with our investment processes, procedures, and relevant legal or regulatory requirements. Your role is hugely important and will include: Producing accurate and timely portfolio risk reports across multiple asset classes on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, ensuring Portfolio Managers, the Investment Team, and Executive Committees have the insights they need. Monitoring key risk metrics such as concentration, liquidity, stress testing, scenario analysis, and performance attribution, while driving improvements and collaborating with Research and Responsible Investment teams to provide quantitative input. Extracting, analysing, and maintaining data for a range of purposes and stakeholders, ensuring accessibility, quality, and integrity across different sources and providers. Your work will directly support our mission to deliver secure, sustainable investment for over a million pension scheme members. About you - and the value you'll bring to our team We'd like you to be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and hold a relevant investment qualification such as CFA or FRM - or be willing to work towards one. Beyond that, we're looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about investment risk. You'll bring: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights. Experience working with large datasets, including data manipulation and cleansing, and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with risk and portfolio management systems (e.g., Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin) and data visualisation tools such as Power BI. A keen interest in investment markets, long-term investing, and a commitment to responsible and sustainable investment. A proactive approach to learning and developing your technical knowledge and skills. If you're motivated by making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Why join Border to Coast? At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits: Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Hybrid working Onsite gym We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. We're looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role's criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 18 Local Government Pension Schemes funds ('Partner Funds'). The Partner Funds represent nearly 5,000 employers and 2 million members. The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex and Warwickshire. The Partner Funds have c.£120bn in investments which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight (as of 1 April 2026). Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Permanent: 37.5 hour per week Full time (we welcome flexible working discussions) An opportunity to make a difference At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we're looking for a keen Portfolio Risk Analyst to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We're the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term. The role - what you'll be doing Join us as a Portfolio Risk Analyst and you'll become part of a growing team responsible for maintaining and developing portfolio risk analytics and measures across all investment sub-funds and portfolios, in line with our investment processes, procedures, and relevant legal or regulatory requirements. Your role is hugely important and will include: Producing accurate and timely portfolio risk reports across multiple asset classes on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, ensuring Portfolio Managers, the Investment Team, and Executive Committees have the insights they need. Monitoring key risk metrics such as concentration, liquidity, stress testing, scenario analysis, and performance attribution, while driving improvements and collaborating with Research and Responsible Investment teams to provide quantitative input. Extracting, analysing, and maintaining data for a range of purposes and stakeholders, ensuring accessibility, quality, and integrity across different sources and providers. Your work will directly support our mission to deliver secure, sustainable investment for over a million pension scheme members. About you - and the value you'll bring to our team We'd like you to be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and hold a relevant investment qualification such as CFA or FRM - or be willing to work towards one. Beyond that, we're looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about investment risk. You'll bring: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights. Experience working with large datasets, including data manipulation and cleansing, and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with risk and portfolio management systems (e.g., Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin) and data visualisation tools such as Power BI. A keen interest in investment markets, long-term investing, and a commitment to responsible and sustainable investment. A proactive approach to learning and developing your technical knowledge and skills. If you're motivated by making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Why join Border to Coast? At Border to Coast, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to excellent benefits: Vitality Health Insurance for all employees Employee Assistance Programme A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays Professional Development including the opportunity to gain fully funded qualifications (e.g. IMC) Critical Illness Cover Pension scheme Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station Cycle to work scheme Life Assurance of 6 times of salary Sustainable travel plans Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants Hybrid working Onsite gym We welcome applications from people of all experience levels and backgrounds and value diversity of thought. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace, ensuring that colleagues maintain a work life balance. We encourage colleagues to progress, be themselves and be their best through both personal and professional development. If you have a disability, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we would be happy to discuss making reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. We're looking for people with the right values, behaviours, skills and experiences and if you meet some of the role's criteria and are interested in finding out more about Border to Coast and the team, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 18 Local Government Pension Schemes funds ('Partner Funds'). The Partner Funds represent nearly 5,000 employers and 2 million members. The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex and Warwickshire. The Partner Funds have c.£120bn in investments which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight (as of 1 April 2026). Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England Number: and Registered Office: 5th Floor, Toronto Square, Toronto Street, Leeds, LS1 2HJ.
Directorate Purpose The Children and Families (C&F) Directorate leads our council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people's education, care, and wellbeing. We use a 'whole system' approach to ensure the right mix of support from professionals, the voluntary sector, communities, families, and friends enable children, young people and their families can reach their full potential. The vision for Children and Families is to create one system, that places children and their families at the heart of all we do. Where support is required for some families, access to this will be local, accessible, make a difference and specialisms will work to enhance those offers. Service Purpose The Improvement, Performance and Engagement Team (IPET) is a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to turn information into intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. Role purpose: As one of our Intelligence & Analysis Managers you will support the Intelligence and Analysis Lead and senior managers working across the Children and Families system to develop and use business intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. The post holder will manage a team of analysts. The team will: develop innovative technical solutions to embed self service reporting analyse quantitative and qualitative information creating intelligence that will proactively inform service development and delivery to achieve our one system vision. You will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and other IPET members to ensure a joined-up approach to project and service delivery. Reporting Relationships Responsible to: Intelligence and Analysis LeadResponsible for: Intelligence & Analysis Officer(s)Key Accountabilities: Take a lead role in the work of the Intelligence, Performance and Analysis team, working collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to share good practice and deliver against corporate and directorate priorities. Coach, manage and develop team members ensuring they are fully aligned and focused on delivering priorities and continuous improvement. Lead the development and delivery of self-service reporting and analysis for a specified area of the business. Summarise key findings to directorate reports and self-evaluations. Lead the processing and submission of the national statistical statutory returns advising the Intelligence and Analysis Lead of risks and possible solutions. Conduct complex data analysis on priority areas to produce and present performance reports that help intelligence led management decision-making and continuous improvement. Correlate intelligence and performance data to develop predictive analysis and impact assessments for the wider system to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Be responsible for co-producing the design and implementation of innovative technical solutions for reporting to ensure it is in line with the latest developments in technology and creating efficiencies across the organisation. Work collaboratively across the Children and Families system and with ICT colleagues to ensure that data systems and processes provide GDPR compliant, intelligence led management and performance reports that are aligned with regional, national and local directives. To contribute and lead where required in the identification and development of changes to core systems that ensure reporting and data extraction ability is maintained and enhanced and recording standards are met. Ensure all data analysis and reporting processes are properly documented, embedded, and regularly revised. Provide specialist support and advice to stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and effective performance and intelligence mechanisms. Support the embedding of intelligence led decision making and outcome-based performance as part of the Quality Assurance Framework. Keep up to date with national and regional developments, research and good practice related to Childrens services data and intelligence to ensure the service is compliant with statutory requirements and utilising latest available technology. Ensure reflective learning from inspections, reviews and audits is used to drive continuous improvement, performance and commissioning outcomes. Professional Accountabilities: The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council's objectives through: Financial Management Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service. People Management Engaging with People Management policies and processes Equalities Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation. Climate Change Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council's climate change strategy. Health and Safety Ensuring a work environment that protects people's health and safety and that promotes welfare, and which is in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety policy. Safeguarding Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Directorate Purpose The Children and Families (C&F) Directorate leads our council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people's education, care, and wellbeing. We use a 'whole system' approach to ensure the right mix of support from professionals, the voluntary sector, communities, families, and friends enable children, young people and their families can reach their full potential. The vision for Children and Families is to create one system, that places children and their families at the heart of all we do. Where support is required for some families, access to this will be local, accessible, make a difference and specialisms will work to enhance those offers. Service Purpose The Improvement, Performance and Engagement Team (IPET) is a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to turn information into intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. Role purpose: As one of our Intelligence & Analysis Managers you will support the Intelligence and Analysis Lead and senior managers working across the Children and Families system to develop and use business intelligence to improve outcomes for children and families. The post holder will manage a team of analysts. The team will: develop innovative technical solutions to embed self service reporting analyse quantitative and qualitative information creating intelligence that will proactively inform service development and delivery to achieve our one system vision. You will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and other IPET members to ensure a joined-up approach to project and service delivery. Reporting Relationships Responsible to: Intelligence and Analysis LeadResponsible for: Intelligence & Analysis Officer(s)Key Accountabilities: Take a lead role in the work of the Intelligence, Performance and Analysis team, working collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to share good practice and deliver against corporate and directorate priorities. Coach, manage and develop team members ensuring they are fully aligned and focused on delivering priorities and continuous improvement. Lead the development and delivery of self-service reporting and analysis for a specified area of the business. Summarise key findings to directorate reports and self-evaluations. Lead the processing and submission of the national statistical statutory returns advising the Intelligence and Analysis Lead of risks and possible solutions. Conduct complex data analysis on priority areas to produce and present performance reports that help intelligence led management decision-making and continuous improvement. Correlate intelligence and performance data to develop predictive analysis and impact assessments for the wider system to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Be responsible for co-producing the design and implementation of innovative technical solutions for reporting to ensure it is in line with the latest developments in technology and creating efficiencies across the organisation. Work collaboratively across the Children and Families system and with ICT colleagues to ensure that data systems and processes provide GDPR compliant, intelligence led management and performance reports that are aligned with regional, national and local directives. To contribute and lead where required in the identification and development of changes to core systems that ensure reporting and data extraction ability is maintained and enhanced and recording standards are met. Ensure all data analysis and reporting processes are properly documented, embedded, and regularly revised. Provide specialist support and advice to stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and effective performance and intelligence mechanisms. Support the embedding of intelligence led decision making and outcome-based performance as part of the Quality Assurance Framework. Keep up to date with national and regional developments, research and good practice related to Childrens services data and intelligence to ensure the service is compliant with statutory requirements and utilising latest available technology. Ensure reflective learning from inspections, reviews and audits is used to drive continuous improvement, performance and commissioning outcomes. Professional Accountabilities: The post holder is required to contribute to the achievement of the Council's objectives through: Financial Management Personal accountability for delivering services efficiently, effectively, within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service. People Management Engaging with People Management policies and processes Equalities Ensuring that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation. Climate Change Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the Council's climate change strategy. Health and Safety Ensuring a work environment that protects people's health and safety and that promotes welfare, and which is in accordance with the Council's Health & Safety policy. Safeguarding Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups.
What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Power. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Power market risk capability - deep understanding of regional power hubs and key exchanges. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advanced risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle - from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance - enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid curve building and validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About you Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, CFA, Ph.D.) in Energy or Financial Risk Management. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus and result orientation. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. Desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. Benefits Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Functional Skills Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation Financial Markets Execution Econometric Analysis Market Pricing Mechanisms
May 07, 2026
Full time
What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Power. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Power market risk capability - deep understanding of regional power hubs and key exchanges. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advanced risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle - from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance - enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid curve building and validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About you Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, CFA, Ph.D.) in Energy or Financial Risk Management. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus and result orientation. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. Desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. Benefits Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Functional Skills Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation Financial Markets Execution Econometric Analysis Market Pricing Mechanisms
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Gas desks. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Deep expertise in Europe gas: knowledge of TTF/NBP/OEG/THE hubs. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advance risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle-from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance-enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid Curve Building and Validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About You To be eligible for this role, you must: Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities An advanced degree, such as a Master's, MBA, CFA, or Ph.D., degree in Energy or Financial Risk Management is preferred. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus with a result orientation approach. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. The desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. Job Segment: Sustainability, CFA, MBA, Gas, Energy, Finance, Management
May 07, 2026
Full time
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. What role you will play in our team Join us as a Trading Market Risk Advisor with roles to support Gas desks. Become part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing the risk associated with ExxonMobil's trading activities. You will provide risk analysis for global and regional activities sitting alongside commercial traders and advising daily on Trading PnL, exposures, VAR, mark to market accounting, limit monitoring. Deep expertise in Europe gas: knowledge of TTF/NBP/OEG/THE hubs. What you will do Market Risk Advisory & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively deliver high impact market risk insights through daily analysis and reporting of trading positions, exposures, TCM, and risk limit utilization. Apply advanced market and commodity analysis to generate insight and detect anomalies to provide input to trading strategies and risk mitigation. Trade Integrity & Dynamic Exposure Management: Lead the daily oversight of exposure risk by maintaining rigorous position tracking and analysis. Identify and resolve trade booking discrepancies, data integrity issues, and abnormal exposure variations with urgency and precision. Act as a trusted risk partner to traders by providing timely alerts and recommendations, including Trade Money Management (TMM) and hedging options input, that safeguard against operational and financial risk. Assess and mitigate market exposures in OTC commodity swaps and options, integrating scenario analysis, stress testing, and valuation methodologies to support strategic decision making and regulatory compliance. Analytical Excellence & Risk Methodology Leadership: Utilize and continuously refine advance risk analytics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to enhance portfolio transparency and decision making. Attest and recommend liquid and illiquid curve methodology against set principles. Leverage ETRM and analytical tools to deliver accurate, forward looking risk assessments that support trading performance and capital efficiency. End to End Market Risk Process Mastery & Skill Evolution: Demonstrate deep understanding of the full market risk lifecycle-from trade capture and exposure modeling to risk reporting and limit governance-enabling swift and effective issue resolution across systems and stakeholders. Continuously build expertise in evolving market and commodity risk management techniques, including option trading, OTC swaps, and structured products. Stay ahead of industry developments to provide forward looking insights and enhance the strategic value of risk advisory services. Transaction Risk Evaluation: Evaluate complex commodity transactions by calculating Day 1 reserves and other valuation adjustments, ensuring accurate risk representation and alignment with accounting and regulatory standards. Manage both liquid and illiquid Curve Building and Validation supporting sound MTM principles. Provide independent oversight and proactively challenge trading decisions when risk exposures are unreasonable or misaligned with the company's risk appetite. Advanced Risk Strategy & Advisory: Deliver strategic market risk insights to support trading leadership in decision making, while mentoring junior analysts and fostering analytical excellence across the risk organization. Independently assess new business opportunities by reviewing transaction terms, model assumptions, valuation methodologies, and expected results. Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop trading limits. Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record. Governance & Risk Infrastructure Enhancement: Strengthen market risk governance by enhancing control frameworks, refining risk reporting processes, and aligning infrastructure with evolving regulatory standards and business objectives. About You To be eligible for this role, you must: Hold a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field. Have significant work experience in energy trading, financial or energy risk management. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Abilities An advanced degree, such as a Master's, MBA, CFA, or Ph.D., degree in Energy or Financial Risk Management is preferred. Attention to detail with a strong process execution focus with a result orientation approach. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial instruments. Strong understanding of decision analysis techniques (commercial acumen), statistical modelling and comfort in modelling issues involving risk and uncertainty. Strong understanding of financial analysis and application to energy transacting. The desire to work in a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment. An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: Share incentive plan Private healthcare for employees and their families Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. Job Segment: Sustainability, CFA, MBA, Gas, Energy, Finance, Management
As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
