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Senior AI Automation Engineer Please read the below high-level overview of this role first before getting in touch We are building AI engineering capability within our internal tax technology function. This is a hands-on Senior AI Automation Engineer role focused on designing, building and deploying production-grade AI agents, automated workflows and scalable integrations used directly by internal business teams. This role would suit someone who can combine strong Python engineering with practical AI/LLM application experience, Azure cloud capability and enterprise integration skills. If this sounds like a good match for you, contact Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment ASAP My contact details for direct contact are available on my LinkedIn profile Unfortunately, there are no sponsorship options available for this position. The Role You will join a growing internal technology team focused on delivering AI-powered systems into a governed enterprise environment. This is not a research or proof-of-concept role; the focus is on building reliable, production-ready AI tools, automation workflows and reusable engineering components that are adopted by real users. You will work across applied AI, software engineering, automation and platform integration, helping to shape engineering standards while supporting the development of early-career engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and build AI agents and multistep workflows for internal tax and business use cases. Develop Python-based services, automation pipelines and production-grade applications. Integrate AI systems with internal platforms using APIs, authentication and event-driven architectures. Orchestrate workflows across Microsoft AI platforms, Copilot Studio, Azure AI services and internal systems. Build reusable components including connectors, agent tools and shared automation services. Implement CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployment, versioning and release management. Ensure AI solutions are scalable, observable, secure and maintainable in an enterprise environment. Lead technical design discussions, code reviews and engineering best practice. Support junior and early-career engineers through mentoring and technical guidance. Measure outcomes, gather user feedback and iterate solutions based on real-world usage. Skills and Experience Required Strong Python engineering skills, including APIs, testing, modular design and async processing. Experience building production-grade applications, services or automation platforms. Practical experience building AI, LLM, agentic or workflow-based applications. Understanding of AI agents, orchestration patterns, tool use and the limitations of large language models. Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio or similar platforms would be highly beneficial. Strong experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, authentication and system integration. Experience building reusable services, connectors or internal platform components. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, automated testing, deployment and monitoring. Experience with Microsoft Azure, including AI services, Azure Functions, containers or Azure Container Apps. Containerisation experience with Docker, Kubernetes or similar technologies would be advantageous. Desirable Experience Experience in tax, finance, accounting, audit, legal, consulting or another regulated environment. Experience with prompt evaluation, prompt/version control or AI governance. Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform or Copilot Studio ecosystems. Experience working with internal platforms, shared services or enterprise automation. Understanding of auditability, security, permissions and human-in-the-loop workflows. Suitable Backgrounds This opportunity may suit someone currently working as a Senior AI Engineer, LLM Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, Applied AI Engineer, AI Platform Engineer, Senior Python Engineer, Python Automation Engineer, Azure AI Engineer, Workflow Automation Engineer, Integration Engineer or Platform Engineer. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working. 27 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days. Health, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits. Financial wellbeing tools and support. Electric car scheme. Access to a virtual GP. Access to a large suite of on-demand learning and development courses. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond AI prototypes and build real, production-grade AI agents, automation workflows and Python services that have a direct impact on business operations. If interested, call Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment on (phone number removed) ASAP. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

MERITUS are recruiting for a Splunk Lead Engineer to join a Consulting Organisation working into a Central Government Client supporting enterprise-wide observability and monitoring capabilities. This is a 12-month contract role based in London, paying 600 per day (Inside IR35), with 2 days per week required on-site. SPLUNK LEAD ENGINEER - OBSERVABILITY & MONITORING - LONDON (HYBRID) - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - 600 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Splunk Lead Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for monitoring and observability, driving standards, automation, and scalable solutions across a complex enterprise environment. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to improve service performance, resilience, and operational insight. This role is ideal for an experienced Splunk specialist with strong expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ITSI, automation, and large-scale monitoring environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of monitoring and observability standards and solutions. Act as technical authority for Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI platforms. Develop automation using Terraform, GitHub, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code principles. Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and deliver scalable monitoring solutions. Support complex incident investigations and drive continuous service improvement. Integrate Splunk with monitoring, automation, and ITSM tools. Analyse and correlate data across multiple systems to deliver operational insights. Maintain documentation, standards, and monitoring patterns. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the observability team. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Splunk Engineering, Architecture, or Lead Observability role. Splunk certification with strong hands-on experience in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI. Experience automating Splunk using Terraform, GitHub, and REST APIs. Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and operational intelligence. Experience integrating monitoring tools and enterprise data sources. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience: Tools such as Control-M, xMatters, Jira, Confluence, OpenShift. Cloud, automation, and security monitoring experience. Experience in regulated environments such as Government, Financial Services, or Defence. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Splunk Lead Engineer opportunity, then please get in touch.

Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Are you an experienced Cost Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Are you a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Manager wanting to join a team who are willing to support your continuous growth? Do you want to make a difference in both the business and to the UK infrastructure? Would you like the opportunity to be a part of one of the UK's biggest consultancy firms? If so, apply below A confident and ambitious Cost Manager is required to join a highly successful team in London. With experience in the infrastructure sector you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting range of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Manager to make an impact working in a growing, dynamic and sociable team. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, breadth of development and experience opportunities with the necessary support to take your career to the next level. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COST MANAGER: Providing Cost Management services to clients; including cost planning, procurement advice, cost reporting and value engineering. Ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and time Developing and maintaining cost plans and cash flow forecasts Conduction cost and value analysis including cost risk analysis and providing recommendations to the client. Supporting the project team in the preparation of tender and contract documents. REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUCCESSFUL COST MANAGER: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline Experience working on infrastructure or transportation construction projects in the UK NEC contract experience MRICS or actively working towards MRICS status Strong financial management and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills BENEFITS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COST MANAGER: Central London location Extensive benefits package Flexible working Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Splunk Lead Engineer to join a Consulting Organisation working into a Central Government Client supporting enterprise-wide observability and monitoring capabilities. This is a 12-month contract role based in London, paying £600 per day (Inside IR35), with 2 days per week required on-site. SPLUNK LEAD ENGINEER - OBSERVABILITY & MONITORING - LONDON (HYBRID) - 12-MONTH CONTRACT - £600 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED As a Splunk Lead Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for monitoring and observability, driving standards, automation, and scalable solutions across a complex enterprise environment. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to improve service performance, resilience, and operational insight. This role is ideal for an experienced Splunk specialist with strong expertise in Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ITSI, automation, and large-scale monitoring environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of monitoring and observability standards and solutions. Act as technical authority for Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI platforms. Develop automation using Terraform, GitHub, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code principles. Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and deliver scalable monitoring solutions. Support complex incident investigations and drive continuous service improvement. Integrate Splunk with monitoring, automation, and ITSM tools. Analyse and correlate data across multiple systems to deliver operational insights. Maintain documentation, standards, and monitoring patterns. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the observability team. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Splunk Engineering, Architecture, or Lead Observability role. Splunk certification with strong hands-on experience in Splunk Enterprise and Splunk ITSI. Experience automating Splunk using Terraform, GitHub, and REST APIs. Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and operational intelligence. Experience integrating monitoring tools and enterprise data sources. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience: Tools such as Control-M, xMatters, Jira, Confluence, OpenShift. Cloud, automation, and security monitoring experience. Experience in regulated environments such as Government, Financial Services, or Defence. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Splunk Lead Engineer opportunity, then please get in touch.

Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract) Rate: £375 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Location: Hybrid (London) Tech: Terraform & AWS (Kinesis focus) We are looking for a contract Senior DevOps Engineer for a 6-month project. You will be joining an IT consultancy team working with a major UK insurance and financial services company. The focus of this role is heavily on Terraform and AWS - specifically getting stuck into infrastructure unblocking, integrations, and pipeline fixes. Responsibilities Integrations & Security: Handle connections to systems like Guidewire and Dataiku. Sort out the network, IAM, and data access requirements. Third-Party Support: Work alongside major global consulting partners to help with environment setups, manage security ticketing, and fix infrastructure issues. CI/CD & Deployment: Troubleshoot pipeline failures (Artifactory, vulnerability scans) and set up CI/CD for feature-level deployments. Event Streaming: Provision and maintain Amazon Kinesis (pending final architectural decisions). Triage & Fixes: Run root cause analysis on platform service errors and loop in the right engineering teams to resolve them. LLM Setup: Support the AI side by testing model latency, stripping out infrastructure overhead, and handling PTU setup and load testing. Monitoring: Work with the Ops team and Platform Manager on monitoring and alerting to keep services reliable and highly available (RESCAT-0). Environment Support: Handle environment provisioning, managing secrets, certificates, and general Terraform readiness. Voice Architecture: Support fallback voice architecture (Azure Live) if needed. Enablement & Handover: Build shared components or boilerplates so the team doesn't have to reinvent the wheel, then hand over cleanly to the permanent Ops team. Requirements Strong Terraform skills for provisioning and managing infrastructure as code. Solid AWS experience, ideally with Amazon Kinesis or other streaming tools. Practical experience troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines and security tooling. Comfortable working in large, multi-vendor enterprise environments. To Apply If you are available and this fits your tech stack, please apply directly ASAP!

Client Onboarding Transformation Consultant KYC / Digital Banking / Process Optimisation Contract - Open Day Rates Location - London (Hybrid) START ASAP We are seeking an experienced Client Onboarding Transformation Consultant to support a financial services client undertaking a strategic review of its customer onboarding operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced independent consultant to assess current onboarding processes, identify operational inefficiencies and recommend opportunities for process re-engineering, automation and improved customer journeys. The engagement will focus on reviewing the current client onboarding operating model, understanding existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enable greater levels of automation. Key Responsibilities: Conduct current-state reviews of client onboarding processes and operating models Map customer journeys, workflows and operational processes Identify inefficiencies, duplication, bottlenecks and manual activities Review KYC/CDD processes and operational hand-offs across teams Identify opportunities for process re-engineering and optimisation Assess opportunities for automation and straight-through processing Develop recommendations for future-state onboarding processes Support development of transformation roadmaps and implementation recommendations Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders Experience Required: Proven experience delivering transformation programmes within banking or financial services Strong understanding of client onboarding processes and operating models Experience across KYC, CDD and customer lifecycle management Strong background in business process re-engineering and operational optimisation Experience identifying automation and digital enablement opportunities Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working within regulated banking environments Desirable: Previous consulting experience (Big 4 - PWC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, boutique consultancy or independent advisory) Experience delivering digital onboarding transformation Experience working across financial crime, operations or technology transformation Apply with your latest CV, using the links provided. Banking, Bank, Financial Services, Transformation, Client Onboarding, KYC, CDD, Process Re-engineering, Automation, Digital Transformation, Operating Model, Customer Journey, Change Management

A leading organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, acting as the link between finance and operational teams while supporting performance across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities Support project teams with end-to-end project accounting, including ownership of systems and processes Produce weekly and monthly management reports covering project and people metrics (e.g. profitability, WIP, AR, utilisation, KPIs) Partner with project teams on revenue recognition, including variance analysis and forecasting Deliver financial training and inductions to non-finance stakeholders Ensure accurate and robust project financial reporting, providing challenge where required Investigate and explain project variances, delivering clear insights to senior stakeholders Monitor working capital (WIP, receivables, and cash flow) Support the wider finance function with accounts payable, audits, and statutory reporting Requirements Experience in project accounting within a consulting or professional services environment (e.g. engineering, architecture, design) Proven experience in a similar finance or project accounting role Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Studying towards (or intending to study towards) a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) What's on Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office) Flexible benefits package, including retail and wellbeing perks Healthcare cash plan 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced parental leave (subject to eligibility) This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Accountant looking to develop their career in a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

Data & AI Delivery Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13121 Senior Data & AI Delivery professionals are required to lead the delivery of complex data transformation and AI programmes within financial services and capital markets environments. You will bring experience delivering large scale data and AI initiatives within complex environments and play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, leading teams and driving transformational change, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and business challenges through data and AI adoption. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists and senior stakeholders to drive programme delivery, shape solutions and support organisations through complex transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities: Leading the delivery of complex data and AI transformation programmes across multiple workstreams Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver business critical technology outcomes Collaborating directly with clients to understand challenges and shape tailored solutions Translating technical requirements into business outcomes and delivery plans Managing programme risks, dependencies, timelines and stakeholder expectations Supporting the implementation of modern data platforms and AI driven solutions Providing technical guidance and oversight across delivery teams Building and maintaining strong relationships with client and business stakeholders Supporting programme governance, reporting and communication across large initiatives Applying market and industry knowledge to help shape client strategies and solutions Supporting pre sales activity, technical proposals and client presentations Coaching and mentoring team members across multidisciplinary environments Experience Required: Experience delivering large scale data, AI or technology transformation programmes Background within consulting, programme delivery, implementation or transformation environments Experience leading teams across complex projects and multiple workstreams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences Experience gathering requirements and shaping solutions aligned to business objectives Understanding of AI technologies, modern data platforms and data management principles Knowledge of data governance, data quality and data strategy concepts Familiarity with delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall or SAFe Experience with tooling such as Jira, Confluence or similar platforms Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, SQL or Python Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for a delivery leader who wants to work on high impact data and AI transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Data & AI Delivery Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13120 Senior Data & AI Delivery professionals are required to lead the delivery of complex data transformation and AI programmes within financial services and capital markets environments. You will bring experience delivering large scale data and AI initiatives within complex environments and play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, leading teams and driving transformational change, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and business challenges through data and AI adoption. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists and senior stakeholders to drive programme delivery, shape solutions and support organisations through complex transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities: Leading the delivery of complex data and AI transformation programmes across multiple workstreams Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver business critical technology outcomes Collaborating directly with clients to understand challenges and shape tailored solutions Translating technical requirements into business outcomes and delivery plans Managing programme risks, dependencies, timelines and stakeholder expectations Supporting the implementation of modern data platforms and AI driven solutions Providing technical guidance and oversight across delivery teams Building and maintaining strong relationships with client and business stakeholders Supporting programme governance, reporting and communication across large initiatives Applying market and industry knowledge to help shape client strategies and solutions Supporting pre sales activity, technical proposals and client presentations Coaching and mentoring team members across multidisciplinary environments Experience Required: Experience delivering large scale data, AI or technology transformation programmes Background within consulting, programme delivery, implementation or transformation environments Experience leading teams across complex projects and multiple workstreams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences Experience gathering requirements and shaping solutions aligned to business objectives Understanding of AI technologies, modern data platforms and data management principles Knowledge of data governance, data quality and data strategy concepts Familiarity with delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall or SAFe Experience with tooling such as Jira, Confluence or similar platforms Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, SQL or Python Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for a delivery leader who wants to work on high impact data and AI transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

This role is part time working - 3 days per week. Location: Portsmouth (remote with site visits when required) Duration: 6 month initial contract IR35: Outside IR35 Role details: We are looking for a Business Change Lead to support our client, who support delivery across defence infrastructure programmes, to join them on a part-time contract basis (3 days per week). The role itself is predominately remote working with adhoc site visits when required. Key Responsibilities: This is a hands-on, consultative role for an individual who combines business analysis, change delivery and practical implementation capability. The successful candidate will work across stakeholders from senior leadership to end users and external technology partners, ensuring that new tools, processes and standards are adopted effectively and drive better operational performance. Dynamics Optimisation and Project Accounting Embedding: Lead the next phase of refinement and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics. Support the transition to a robust project accounting approach. Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and adoption issues, and implement improvements. Business Change and Adoption: Develop and deliver a focused business change programme. Drive stakeholder engagement across all levels of the business. Ensure adoption is supported through training, communications, and structured follow-up. Business Process Improvement: Define and implement consistent ways of working. Translate processes into practical, business-friendly documentation. Improve process clarity, accountability, and governance. Reporting, Data, and Management Insight: Improve data discipline, process adherence, and reporting requirements. Shape a practical Power BI/KPI reporting roadmap. Support the business in becoming more data-led. Supplier and Delivery Coordination: Act as the key business-side lead between MML and relevant technology consulting partners. Translate business requirements into clear delivery outcomes. Ensure improvements are introduced at a pace the business can absorb. What we are looking for in you: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP/business platform (highly desired). Understanding of BIM/ISO 19650 style process disciplines (highly desired). Proven delivery experience in business change, systems adoption or process improvement. Background in business analysis, process mapping, and translating requirements into workable solutions. Experience supporting or delivering technology-enabled changes. Demonstrable experience working across stakeholders, from executives to operational end users. Experience embedding new systems, processes, controls, or reporting disciplines. Strong facilitation, communication, and influencing skills. Comfortable in a hands-on role where the individual both coordinates and executes tasks. Desirable Experience: Exposure to project accounting, project controls, and project financial management. Experience with shaping reporting requirements and working with Power BI. Experience working with external technology partners/consultancies. Exposure to professional services, engineering, consultancy, or project-based environments. Interested? Apply today via the link provided!

Ruleguard have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Engineer to join the team based in London on a hybrid basis . You will join us on a full-time, permanent contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £100,000 - £120,000 per annum. The Solutions Engineer role: This is a pre-sales and solutions role sitting at the intersection of compliance expertise and technology. You will lead the technical and functional dimension of the sales process, running product demonstrations, shaping solution narratives, and ensuring that what we propose is grounded in industry realities and how the platform actually works. You will work closely with our sales team, providing the compliance depth and platform fluency that turns an interested prospect into a confident buyer. Responsibilities of our Solutions Engineer include: Demonstrations and Pre-Sales Engagement Lead product demonstrations across the full Ruleguard platform, tailoring the narrative to the prospect's regulatory profile, firm type, and priority compliance obligations Prepare thoroughly for each demo, researching the prospect's context and structuring the session around their specific pain points rather than a generic feature walkthrough Handle functional and technical questions during demonstrations with confidence, distinguishing clearly between current platform capability and the product roadmap Work with sales colleagues to plan and sequence the pre-sales process, advising on when and how to deploy demonstrations, proof-of-concept exercises, and follow-up sessions Coach and support sales colleagues through demonstrations where a subject matter lead is not present, providing briefing materials, talk tracks, and objection-handling guidance Configure AI agents using goals, intent, constraints, guardrails and context to demonstrate real efficiencies that this technology can bring to our clients Solution Design and Proposals Translate prospect requirements into clear, well-structured solution design and scoping documents for internal use and client presentation Map client workflows to platform capabilities, identifying where configuration can meet requirements directly, where bespoke approaches are needed, and where gaps exist Contribute to proposal and RFP responses, providing the functional and technical content that underpins the commercial offer Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to surface recurring customer requirements, implementation patterns, and opportunities for product enhancement. Support proof-of-concept and implementation activities, helping clients configure workflows, troubleshoot issues, and optimise operational adoption. Translate complex compliance and operational requirements into scalable platform configurations, workflow logic, governance controls, and solution designs. Work with clients to operationalise Ruleguard within real-world enterprise environments, including integration into internal systems, workflows, data sources, and approval processes. Maintain a working knowledge of how Ruleguard is configured across different client types, using that pattern recognition to sharpen pre-sales conversations Platform Knowledge and Collateral Develop and maintain deep working knowledge of the Ruleguard platform across all solution modules, including regulatory change, policy management, conflicts of interest, personal account trading, gifts and entertainment, and related areas Stay current with regulatory developments relevant to Ruleguard's client base, ensuring that demonstrations and solution narratives reflect the compliance environment prospects are operating in Contribute to the development of demo environments, scenario libraries, and pre-sales collateral, improving the quality and consistency of how the platform is presented to market What we are looking for in our Solutions Engineer: Compliance and Domain Knowledge Prior experience working within or alongside a risk or compliance function in financial services, whether as a compliance analyst, associate, or officer, or in a consulting or advisory role serving compliance teams Solid working knowledge of core compliance disciplines including regulatory change management, conflicts of interest, policy and procedure governance, and employee monitoring Familiarity with the regulatory environment relevant to asset managers, wealth managers, broker-dealers, or similar regulated firms Genuine curiosity about how regulation is evolving and how technology can help compliance teams keep pace Pre-Sales and Client-Facing Skills Confident and credible in front of senior compliance and risk stakeholders, able to lead a conversation rather than present slides Able to read a room, adapt a demonstration in real time, and handle questions without losing the thread of the narrative Clear written communication; produces documentation that is precise, well-organised, and appropriate for a client audience Technical and Analytical Comfortable learning and administering SaaS platforms; picks up new systems quickly and applies that knowledge practically Proficient with data, dashboards, and reporting, and able to work with the outputs of a compliance platform and interpret them for a client audience Comfortable troubleshooting complex SaaS implementations across integrations, workflow configuration, user permissions, and data quality issues. Familiarity with workflow automation, AI-assisted operations, or agentic SaaS concepts, including approval flows, retrieval-driven workflows, permissions, and human-in-the-loop controls. Familiar with AI tools and their application in compliance operations and the broader GRC technology market Organised and methodical; able to manage multiple pre-sales engagements in parallel without losing track of detail or follow-up If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Solutions Engineer - we d love to hear from you!

AI Engineers & Technical AI Leaders Scotland Hybrid AI Engineer Financial Services (Hybrid) Join a leading consulting and technology firm building production-grade AI solutions across banking, risk, fraud and enterprise platforms. The role: - Build AI-enabled platforms and intelligent workflows - Work with LLMs, RAG pipelines and embedding models - Develop scalable backend services and AI integrations - Collaborate across engineering, architecture and business teams - Support AI deployment, governance and operational rollout Tech environment: Python/SQL LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) LangChain/LangGraph Agent frameworks Vector databases FastAPI/APIs AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks CI/CD, MLOps/LLMOps What you'll bring: - Strong software or data engineering foundations - Experience delivering AI or AI-enabled solutions - Exposure to cloud and modern data platforms - Financial Services or regulated industry experience (essential) - Strong communication and stakeholder skills Levels: Engineer to Senior Manager Open to a confidential chat about the market? Apply or get in touch directly.

We're hiring AI Engineers and Technical AI Leaders in Manchester A leading consulting and technology firm is growing its AI capability across financial services and they're looking for engineers who build things that actually make it to production. You'll be working on intelligent platforms, LLM-powered workflows, and RAG pipelines across banking, risk, fraud, and enterprise environments. Think Python, LangChain, vector databases, FastAPI, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Databricks. What matters most: Solid software or data engineering foundations Hands-on experience delivering AI solutions end to end Exposure to regulated or financial services environments The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders Roles are open across multiple levels from Engineer through to Senior Manager so whether you're looking to grow or to lead, there could be a fit here. Based in Manchester with a hybrid setup. Interested, or just curious about the market? Apply below or send a direct message for a confidential conversation.

AI Engineer - FS consulting London A leading consulting and technology firm is seeking AI Engineers and Technical AI Leaders to join their team in London on a hybrid basis. The business delivers production-grade AI solutions across banking, risk, fraud and enterprise platforms, and is growing its engineering capability across multiple seniority levels, from Engineer through to Senior Manager. Key Responsibilities In this role you will design and build AI-enabled platforms and intelligent workflows, working with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and embedding models. You will develop scalable backend services and AI integrations, collaborating closely with engineering, architecture and business teams throughout. You will also support AI deployment, governance and operational rollout to ensure solutions are production-ready and compliant. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will bring strong foundations in software or data engineering, combined with hands-on experience delivering AI or AI-enabled solutions in a professional environment. You should have exposure to cloud platforms and modern data infrastructure, and experience working within Financial Services or another regulated industry is essential. Technical skills relevant to this role include Python and SQL, LLM development techniques such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning and RAG, frameworks including LangChain and LangGraph, agent frameworks, vector databases, FastAPI, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks. Familiarity with CI/CD, MLOps and LLMOps practices is also expected. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across technical and business functions are important at all levels.

AI Solution Architects & Technical AI Leaders Manchester Hybrid AI Solution Architect Financial Services (Hybrid) Join a leading consulting and technology firm shaping enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients moving AI beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment. The role: - Design AI and GenAI architecture strategies and roadmaps - Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms - Work across LLMs, RAG, embeddings and semantic search - Support AI deployment, governance and integration patterns - Collaborate with engineering, data, DevOps and business teams - Advise clients on AI platform capability and implementation strategy Tech environment: Python LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) LangChain/LangGraph Agent frameworks Vector databases MLOps/LLMOps AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks Kubernetes & GPU infrastructure What you'll bring: - Experience designing enterprise AI or ML architectures - Strong grasp of cloud and modern data platforms - Exposure to scalable AI deployment and integration patterns - Financial Services or regulated industry experience (essential) - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Levels:Manager to Associate Director Open to a confidential chat about the AI architecture market? Apply or get in touch directly.

AI Solution Architect - FS Consulting A leading consulting and technology firm is seeking experienced AI Solution Architects and Technical AI Leaders to help shape enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients. Based in Scotland on a hybrid working model, these roles focus on moving AI beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment across regulated financial environments. Key Responsibilities Design AI and GenAI architecture strategies and roadmaps that align with enterprise objectives. Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms, working across large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, and semantic search. Support AI deployment, governance, and integration patterns, and advise clients on platform capability and implementation strategy. Collaborate closely with engineering, data, DevOps, and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Tech Environment Python, LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG), LangChain/LangGraph, agent frameworks, vector databases, MLOps/LLMOps, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Kubernetes, and GPU infrastructure. What We're Looking For Proven experience designing enterprise AI or ML architectures, with a strong understanding of cloud and modern data platforms. Demonstrable exposure to scalable AI deployment and integration patterns is essential, as is experience within financial services or another regulated industry. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are required, with the ability to advise at a senior client level. Seniority levels considered range from Manager to Associate Director, and applications from candidates across this spectrum are welcomed.

Senior UX Designer - Consulting (UK-Wide, Hybrid) Overview Our client is seeking Senior UX Designers (Consultants) to join their growing team. In this role, you will champion user-centred design, ensuring services are accessible, intuitive, and effective. You will work closely with user researchers, product managers, and engineers to design people-centred services, leading multidisciplinary Agile teams, and advising clients on best practices in UX. This opportunity is ideal for experienced UX professionals who are looking to grow into leadership roles, influence design direction, and support the development of inclusive, high-impact digital services. Responsibilities As a Senior UX Designer, you will: Advise clients on solving complex problems using UX design, people-centred design, and Agile methodologies. Lead multidisciplinary Agile teams to deliver services that meet user needs. Advocate inclusive and accessible design approaches across diverse user groups. Build supportive relationships with clients and stakeholders, while effectively challenging ideas and managing difficult conversations. Provide line management and mentoring for UX and interaction designers. Support recruitment, training, events, thought leadership, and business development activities. Promote user-centred design approaches internally and externally. Requirements To succeed in this role, you will bring: Advanced UX design expertise applied across varied projects and environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary Agile teams delivering user-centred services. Strong knowledge of designing for accessibility and inclusive digital experiences. Proven track record of championing UX and service design methods. Line management, mentoring, or coaching experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including conflict resolution. Good understanding of complementary Agile roles across product and technology. Strong consultancy and leadership skills, with confidence in guiding clients through problem spaces and solution design. Benefits Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities. Contributory pension scheme (6% employer, 2% employee). 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays. Flexible benefits package with options such as: private health and dental cover, additional pension contributions, extra holidays, wellbeing support, charity contributions, and tree planting. Life assurance, death in service cover, and critical illness cover. Cycle-to-Work and salary sacrifice electric vehicle schemes. Season ticket loans and relocation support (up to £8,000, subject to terms). Access to financial and wellbeing support, volunteer days, and Perkbox discounts. Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. Adjustments and accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process to ensure equity and accessibility. Application Process If you are passionate about leading user-centred design and shaping impactful digital services, we encourage you to apply. Please click "Apply" to submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the next ste