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What you will do The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall governance framework and processes for the IT function, ensuring it remains fit-for purpose and aligned to business prorities. Develop and maintain internal IT standards and control policies, procedures and processes. Implement solutions that are pragmatic and scalable that balance compliance with operational efficiency Support the management of control points and non-conformances, ensuring clear ownership and timely remediation. Develop and own management reports on IT standards, controls compliance and non-technical risks. Deliver activities to standardise IT policies, processes and procedures in alignment with best practices. Provide advice on IT standards and controls to technical teams when required. Work as part of the IT Business Operations team to collectively manage the cross-functional integration of the IT department. Work with IT colleagues, Information Security, Data Governance and others to continually improve standards and controls across IT. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by translating technical or control concepts into clear business language in order to influence behaviours and drive adoption. Support the interface to Risk and Legal for all matters related to internal audit and risk management. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and controls processes and effectiveness. What you will have Experience: Experience in IT governance, risk, controls or operational management, preferably within the legal, consulting or other professional services sectors. Knowledge and understanding of governance and IT controls frameworks as well as their operational implementation. A proven ability to translate frameworks into practical implementation is highly desirable. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience developing reports, dashboards and management information using Power BI or comparable tools would be advantageous.Experienced with working successfully with a complex and large set of stakeholders Process design skills are desirable Audit and assurance skills are desirable. Awareness of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. At least 5 years background in IT industry, with experience managing governance and controls. Personal: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Problem-solving mindset with an ability to simplify complex issues and deliver details. Collaborative approach underpinned by strong ownership and independent accountabilityGood organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail Good business acumen and understanding of how the firm is positioned in the global market. Good technical acumen with strong verbal reasoning skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Digital Trust & AI Security, the Senior Manager oversees a team of IAM Managers and Analysts and collaborates closely with the Identity and Access Senior Architect and the AI Security Senior Architect to align IAM services and operational processes with technical solutions. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a robust IAM framework, managing risk, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives. The role is a member of the Digital Trust leadership and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and occasionally directing external third-party service providers. The role is accountable for all Identity and Access Management services: Identity Lifecycle Management for human and non-human identities (including AI identities), Privileged Access Management, Certificate Management, Entitlement and Access Management and any other. Be accountable for full IAM services administration - process automation, request fulfilment, continuous improvement, KPI reporting. Provide deep technical input early into solution design cycle. Collaborate closely with teams from other IT functions - Architecture, Solution Delivery and Technology Services - to ensure alignment of identity and access with the entire enterprise ecosystem. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Work as part of the Information Security leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's governance of enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Act as the focal point for matters related to governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of IAM services team, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of Identity Governance and Administration technologies and their operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF and similar relevant IT frameworks and processes. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Experience leading service or operations teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Promotes the firm's values at all times and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Technical skills and qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and related technologies. Role-based Access Control, CyberArk or Certificate management platforms Current Microsoft technical certifications: Microsoft Expert / Engineer / Associate in Cybersecurity / Azure / Identity and similar. Other qualifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+, CISSP, CISM and similar will be a distinct advantage. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Digital Trust & AI Security, the Senior Manager oversees a team of IAM Managers and Analysts and collaborates closely with the Identity and Access Senior Architect and the AI Security Senior Architect to align IAM services and operational processes with technical solutions. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a robust IAM framework, managing risk, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives. The role is a member of the Digital Trust leadership and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and occasionally directing external third-party service providers. The role is accountable for all Identity and Access Management services: Identity Lifecycle Management for human and non-human identities (including AI identities), Privileged Access Management, Certificate Management, Entitlement and Access Management and any other. Be accountable for full IAM services administration - process automation, request fulfilment, continuous improvement, KPI reporting. Provide deep technical input early into solution design cycle. Collaborate closely with teams from other IT functions - Architecture, Solution Delivery and Technology Services - to ensure alignment of identity and access with the entire enterprise ecosystem. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Work as part of the Information Security leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's governance of enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Act as the focal point for matters related to governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of IAM services team, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of Identity Governance and Administration technologies and their operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF and similar relevant IT frameworks and processes. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Experience leading service or operations teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Promotes the firm's values at all times and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Technical skills and qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and related technologies. Role-based Access Control, CyberArk or Certificate management platforms Current Microsoft technical certifications: Microsoft Expert / Engineer / Associate in Cybersecurity / Azure / Identity and similar. Other qualifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+, CISSP, CISM and similar will be a distinct advantage. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Reserves Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The Tax Reserves Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") team supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, with a specific focus on the delivery of partners' tax reserves. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates in relation to partner tax reserves. Set up of tax reserves both in GBP and in currency, for both equity and employee/consultant partners, and subsequent reconciliation and release of residual balances, including review of various tax equalisation arrangements. Coordination of work done by UK and international tax teams to obtain a consolidated view of partners' overall tax reserves positions as part of ongoing reserves reconciliation and releases processes. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these. Play a leading role in determining and putting in place appropriate processes for reconciling partner tax reserves for new offices and ensuring that these are maintained going forward. Support year-end work to deliver tax reserves calculations, tax equalisation calculations and relevant tax disclosures. Ensuring that positions taken in relation to partner tax reserves are correctly reflected in relevant accounting systems. Reconciliation and ongoing maintenance of deferred tax control accounts. Build awareness of technology solutions (including use of AI and automation) that could generate efficiencies in the tax reserving process and propose recommendations on how these could be implemented. Communications with partners, CFOs and other stakeholders in relation to tax reserving matters. Liaising with external advisors where required. Coordinate and support the work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Strong General Ledger accounting skills. Evidence of strong numeric skills. ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Tax qualification (e.g. ADIT or CTA) desirable. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues, as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Broad knowledge of tax issues affecting partners in professional partnerships would be helpful but is not a pre-requisite. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. Role level: Manager

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Digital Trust & AI Security, the Senior Manager oversees a team of IAM Managers and Analysts and collaborates closely with the Identity and Access Senior Architect and the AI Security Senior Architect to align IAM services and operational processes with technical solutions. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a robust IAM framework, managing risk, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives. The role is a member of the Digital Trust leadership and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and occasionally directing external third-party service providers. The role is accountable for all Identity and Access Management services: Identity Lifecycle Management for human and non-human identities (including AI identities), Privileged Access Management, Certificate Management, Entitlement and Access Management and any other. Be accountable for full IAM services administration - process automation, request fulfilment, continuous improvement, KPI reporting. Provide deep technical input early into solution design cycle. Collaborate closely with teams from other IT functions - Architecture, Solution Delivery and Technology Services - to ensure alignment of identity and access with the entire enterprise ecosystem. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Work as part of the Information Security leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's governance of enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Act as the focal point for matters related to governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of IAM services team, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of Identity Governance and Administration technologies and their operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF and similar relevant IT frameworks and processes. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Experience leading service or operations teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Promotes the firm's values at all times and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Technical skills and qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and related technologies. Role-based Access Control, CyberArk or Certificate management platforms Current Microsoft technical certifications: Microsoft Expert / Engineer / Associate in Cybersecurity / Azure / Identity and similar. Other qualifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+, CISSP, CISM and similar will be a distinct advantage. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, this role provides management of testing resources and testing environments to meet A&O Shearman's business requirements, quality assurance goals, and compliance obligations. The role is a member of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platform teams and is responsible for defining the testing strategy and framework for the project delivery lifecycle, business as usual testing, directing external third-party service providers, and management of testing environments. The role is accountable for the efficacy, accuracy and completeness of project lifecycle testing, along with the security, integrity and performance of testing environments, and representing quality assurance at the Change Advisory board. The role also provides guidance and feedback on testing best practices to internal software engineering DevOps teams delivering bespoke software. Overseeing the testing of project delivery workstreams and business-as-usual testing. Managing and maintaining testing environments, collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to ensure the environments remain secure, available, and cost-effective, Owning the Test Data Management tooling and implementation across projects and teams. Attend Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings as a representative for quality assurance. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the quality. Work as part of the Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's testing and test environment strategy. Work with senior stakeholders from Infrastructure & Operations, Tech Delivery, and the Process Team to maximise the stability of releases. Act as the focal point for matters related to software testing strategy and environment management, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of external testing teams, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation, and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Own the software testing strategy and environment management budget and benefits delivery, balancing priorities and clearly demonstrating the value that software testing strategy and environment management delivers whilst working with IT Business Operations to ensure alignment. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in software testing strategy and environment management, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in manual and automated testing, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of automated testing of Cloud-based SaaS applications, testing environments, and operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with testing frameworks in the C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, and Python ecosystems. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Proven track record of managing large globally dispersed teams. Hands-on and current test automation practitioner and able to configure environments with scripting Experience within the IT industry, leading high-performing test teams. Working knowledge of creating, configuring and maintaining cloud-based test environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

What you will do The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall governance framework and processes for the IT function, ensuring it remains fit-for purpose and aligned to business prorities. Develop and maintain internal IT standards and control policies, procedures and processes. Implement solutions that are pragmatic and scalable that balance compliance with operational efficiency Support the management of control points and non-conformances, ensuring clear ownership and timely remediation. Develop and own management reports on IT standards, controls compliance and non-technical risks. Deliver activities to standardise IT policies, processes and procedures in alignment with best practices. Provide advice on IT standards and controls to technical teams when required. Work as part of the IT Business Operations team to collectively manage the cross-functional integration of the IT department. Work with IT colleagues, Information Security, Data Governance and others to continually improve standards and controls across IT. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by translating technical or control concepts into clear business language in order to influence behaviours and drive adoption. Support the interface to Risk and Legal for all matters related to internal audit and risk management. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and controls processes and effectiveness. What you will have Experience: Experience in IT governance, risk, controls or operational management, preferably within the legal, consulting or other professional services sectors. Knowledge and understanding of governance and IT controls frameworks as well as their operational implementation. A proven ability to translate frameworks into practical implementation is highly desirable. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience developing reports, dashboards and management information using Power BI or comparable tools would be advantageous.Experienced with working successfully with a complex and large set of stakeholders Process design skills are desirable Audit and assurance skills are desirable. Awareness of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. At least 5 years background in IT industry, with experience managing governance and controls. Personal: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Problem-solving mindset with an ability to simplify complex issues and deliver details. Collaborative approach underpinned by strong ownership and independent accountabilityGood organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail Good business acumen and understanding of how the firm is positioned in the global market. Good technical acumen with strong verbal reasoning skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. Role level: Manager

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Digital Trust & AI Security, the Senior Manager oversees a team of IAM Managers and Analysts and collaborates closely with the Identity and Access Senior Architect and the AI Security Senior Architect to align IAM services and operational processes with technical solutions. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a robust IAM framework, managing risk, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives. The role is a member of the Digital Trust leadership and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and occasionally directing external third-party service providers. The role is accountable for all Identity and Access Management services: Identity Lifecycle Management for human and non-human identities (including AI identities), Privileged Access Management, Certificate Management, Entitlement and Access Management and any other. Be accountable for full IAM services administration - process automation, request fulfilment, continuous improvement, KPI reporting. Provide deep technical input early into solution design cycle. Collaborate closely with teams from other IT functions - Architecture, Solution Delivery and Technology Services - to ensure alignment of identity and access with the entire enterprise ecosystem. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Work as part of the Information Security leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's governance of enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Act as the focal point for matters related to governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of IAM services team, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of Identity Governance and Administration technologies and their operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF and similar relevant IT frameworks and processes. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Experience leading service or operations teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Promotes the firm's values at all times and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Technical skills and qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and related technologies. Role-based Access Control, CyberArk or Certificate management platforms Current Microsoft technical certifications: Microsoft Expert / Engineer / Associate in Cybersecurity / Azure / Identity and similar. Other qualifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+, CISSP, CISM and similar will be a distinct advantage. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Reserves Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The Tax Reserves Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") team supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, with a specific focus on the delivery of partners' tax reserves. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates in relation to partner tax reserves. Set up of tax reserves both in GBP and in currency, for both equity and employee/consultant partners, and subsequent reconciliation and release of residual balances, including review of various tax equalisation arrangements. Coordination of work done by UK and international tax teams to obtain a consolidated view of partners' overall tax reserves positions as part of ongoing reserves reconciliation and releases processes. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these. Play a leading role in determining and putting in place appropriate processes for reconciling partner tax reserves for new offices and ensuring that these are maintained going forward. Support year-end work to deliver tax reserves calculations, tax equalisation calculations and relevant tax disclosures. Ensuring that positions taken in relation to partner tax reserves are correctly reflected in relevant accounting systems. Reconciliation and ongoing maintenance of deferred tax control accounts. Build awareness of technology solutions (including use of AI and automation) that could generate efficiencies in the tax reserving process and propose recommendations on how these could be implemented. Communications with partners, CFOs and other stakeholders in relation to tax reserving matters. Liaising with external advisors where required. Coordinate and support the work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Strong General Ledger accounting skills. Evidence of strong numeric skills. ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Tax qualification (e.g. ADIT or CTA) desirable. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues, as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Broad knowledge of tax issues affecting partners in professional partnerships would be helpful but is not a pre-requisite. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. Role level: Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a International Tax Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The International Tax Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") Team, supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, including tax compliance, advisory and risk management matters covering approximately half of the firm's offices globally. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates and a good working knowledge of the partner payment side of the PAT team's work. Tax compliance including managing advisors and A&O Shearman teams to support local CFOs with tax filings for the firm and its partners. Manage information requests from partners, local offices, and advisors to meet tax deadlines. Year-end work to produce non-UK calculations, tax equalisation calculations and tax related fiscal accounts notes. Real-time oversight of partners' non-UK tax balances, including ensuring that timing differences and other adjustments are accounted for on a timely basis. Reviewing ad hoc tax filings in non-A&O Shearman territories (e.g. India) and advise on potential exposures elsewhere. Management of work to prepare UK Double Taxation Relief calculations for UK resident members of A&O Shearman LLP for inclusion in individual partner UK tax filings. Management of withholding tax exposures for the firm, both in relation to client transactions and interoffice balance settlement. Ensure internal and external queries are answered correctly and on a timely basis. Tax advice in relation to mobility issues, including individuals working overseas. Other ad-hoc tax advisory work as required. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these, including the use of AI where appropriate. Management of work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of international tax issues affecting professional partnerships is desirable but not essential Evidence of strong numeric skills Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Relevant accounting or tax qualification. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. Role level: Manager

What you will do The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall governance framework and processes for the IT function, ensuring it remains fit-for purpose and aligned to business prorities. Develop and maintain internal IT standards and control policies, procedures and processes. Implement solutions that are pragmatic and scalable that balance compliance with operational efficiency Support the management of control points and non-conformances, ensuring clear ownership and timely remediation. Develop and own management reports on IT standards, controls compliance and non-technical risks. Deliver activities to standardise IT policies, processes and procedures in alignment with best practices. Provide advice on IT standards and controls to technical teams when required. Work as part of the IT Business Operations team to collectively manage the cross-functional integration of the IT department. Work with IT colleagues, Information Security, Data Governance and others to continually improve standards and controls across IT. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by translating technical or control concepts into clear business language in order to influence behaviours and drive adoption. Support the interface to Risk and Legal for all matters related to internal audit and risk management. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and controls processes and effectiveness. What you will have Experience: Experience in IT governance, risk, controls or operational management, preferably within the legal, consulting or other professional services sectors. Knowledge and understanding of governance and IT controls frameworks as well as their operational implementation. A proven ability to translate frameworks into practical implementation is highly desirable. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience developing reports, dashboards and management information using Power BI or comparable tools would be advantageous.Experienced with working successfully with a complex and large set of stakeholders Process design skills are desirable Audit and assurance skills are desirable. Awareness of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. At least 5 years background in IT industry, with experience managing governance and controls. Personal: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Problem-solving mindset with an ability to simplify complex issues and deliver details. Collaborative approach underpinned by strong ownership and independent accountabilityGood organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail Good business acumen and understanding of how the firm is positioned in the global market. Good technical acumen with strong verbal reasoning skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

Our client is a market leading Scaffolding contractor based in the Midlands, servicing all industry sectors. Due to a high demand for their services, they have a need for an Estimator to ensure that they can get more Estimates out of the door. Our client has been around for many years and have a great reputation within the scaffolding industry for their honest work and high integrity. This would be a great opportunity for a seasoned Estimator to join a reputable business. About the role Overseeing the submission of competitive tenders and the subsequent procurement of work for the business. Attending pre and post tender meetings as required. Dealing with tenders at a fast pace Managing the pre-construction process Reporting to the Director Developing and maintaining business relationships About the candidate Previous estimating experience is essential Working well in a team Good relationship builder and account manager You will have good time management skills Point of appeal Established and reputable contractor Competitive salary and benefits Strong pipeline of work Career progression

What you will do The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall governance framework and processes for the IT function, ensuring it remains fit-for purpose and aligned to business prorities. Develop and maintain internal IT standards and control policies, procedures and processes. Implement solutions that are pragmatic and scalable that balance compliance with operational efficiency Support the management of control points and non-conformances, ensuring clear ownership and timely remediation. Develop and own management reports on IT standards, controls compliance and non-technical risks. Deliver activities to standardise IT policies, processes and procedures in alignment with best practices. Provide advice on IT standards and controls to technical teams when required. Work as part of the IT Business Operations team to collectively manage the cross-functional integration of the IT department. Work with IT colleagues, Information Security, Data Governance and others to continually improve standards and controls across IT. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by translating technical or control concepts into clear business language in order to influence behaviours and drive adoption. Support the interface to Risk and Legal for all matters related to internal audit and risk management. Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and controls processes and effectiveness. What you will have Experience: Experience in IT governance, risk, controls or operational management, preferably within the legal, consulting or other professional services sectors. Knowledge and understanding of governance and IT controls frameworks as well as their operational implementation. A proven ability to translate frameworks into practical implementation is highly desirable. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience developing reports, dashboards and management information using Power BI or comparable tools would be advantageous.Experienced with working successfully with a complex and large set of stakeholders Process design skills are desirable Audit and assurance skills are desirable. Awareness of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. At least 5 years background in IT industry, with experience managing governance and controls. Personal: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Problem-solving mindset with an ability to simplify complex issues and deliver details. Collaborative approach underpinned by strong ownership and independent accountabilityGood organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail Good business acumen and understanding of how the firm is positioned in the global market. Good technical acumen with strong verbal reasoning skills. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Reserves Manager to join our Finance team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast The Tax Reserves Manager is a member of the Partners' Affairs and Tax ("PAT") team supporting the Head of International Tax in the management of the global tax affairs of the A&O Shearman grouping, with a specific focus on the delivery of partners' tax reserves. What you will do Develop a detailed understanding of the tax systems of the territories in which A&O Shearman operates in relation to partner tax reserves. Set up of tax reserves both in GBP and in currency, for both equity and employee/consultant partners, and subsequent reconciliation and release of residual balances, including review of various tax equalisation arrangements. Coordination of work done by UK and international tax teams to obtain a consolidated view of partners' overall tax reserves positions as part of ongoing reserves reconciliation and releases processes. Ongoing review of existing processes to ensure that they continue to be appropriate (e.g. to reflect impacts of business change transactions and external legislative developments), and to identify opportunities to improve these. Play a leading role in determining and putting in place appropriate processes for reconciling partner tax reserves for new offices and ensuring that these are maintained going forward. Support year-end work to deliver tax reserves calculations, tax equalisation calculations and relevant tax disclosures. Ensuring that positions taken in relation to partner tax reserves are correctly reflected in relevant accounting systems. Reconciliation and ongoing maintenance of deferred tax control accounts. Build awareness of technology solutions (including use of AI and automation) that could generate efficiencies in the tax reserving process and propose recommendations on how these could be implemented. Communications with partners, CFOs and other stakeholders in relation to tax reserving matters. Liaising with external advisors where required. Coordinate and support the work of junior team members in London and Belfast. What you will have Strong General Ledger accounting skills. Evidence of strong numeric skills. ACA or equivalent accounting qualification. Tax qualification (e.g. ADIT or CTA) desirable. Personal or Corporate Tax Experience to Manager level. Collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships with PAT team colleagues, as well as colleagues in other teams located across the globe. Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues both orally and in writing to non-specialists. Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail. Broad knowledge of tax issues affecting partners in professional partnerships would be helpful but is not a pre-requisite. What we can offer you To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits A&O Shearman careers Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here. Role level: Manager

Business Administrator £31,000 per annum plus company benefits Full Time Hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded One Of The UK s Best Companies To Work For Oakley Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Warwick offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 66 large en-suite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon. We are looking to recruit an experienced Business Administrator with competent finance skills to join our team. You will be responsible for providing administrative and accounting/credit control support to the home and have direct management of the Admin Assistants/Receptionists A major part of the Administrator's role is to ensure all client files and accounts are prepared, issued, updated and maintained in line with company policy and regulatory and statutory requirements. You will promote timely payment of client accounts and be proactive in the follow up of outstanding debt to the company in line with the credit control policy. A knowledge of accounts systems is essential as you will liaise with the Payroll Department; prepare reports and process staff information as per company timescales following verification, input and reconciliation of staff hours worked. Ideally experience in sales and purchase, petty cash and bank reconciliation. You will also prepare detailed staffing and payroll reports as required for the General Manager and Support staff. Included in your role is to maintain staff records in the staff hours system, the recruitment of staff, creating new employee files, maintaining staff files and recording staff sickness, holidays and leavers. You will need to have excellent IT skills and knowledge of Excel and be confident in using various internal IT systems and processes.

What you will do Reporting to the Head of Digital Trust & AI Security, the Senior Manager oversees a team of IAM Managers and Analysts and collaborates closely with the Identity and Access Senior Architect and the AI Security Senior Architect to align IAM services and operational processes with technical solutions. The role plays a critical part in maintaining a robust IAM framework, managing risk, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives. The role is a member of the Digital Trust leadership and is responsible for managing and motivating a team of skilled IT professionals and occasionally directing external third-party service providers. The role is accountable for all Identity and Access Management services: Identity Lifecycle Management for human and non-human identities (including AI identities), Privileged Access Management, Certificate Management, Entitlement and Access Management and any other. Be accountable for full IAM services administration - process automation, request fulfilment, continuous improvement, KPI reporting. Provide deep technical input early into solution design cycle. Collaborate closely with teams from other IT functions - Architecture, Solution Delivery and Technology Services - to ensure alignment of identity and access with the entire enterprise ecosystem. Maintain strong customer relationships with fee earners and business teams to manage the delivery of governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Work as part of the Information Security leadership team to collectively define, implement and operate the firm's governance of enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. Act as the focal point for matters related to governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, providing expert guidance to other teams when required. Performance management of IAM services team, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with HR standards and policies. Facilitate regular service provider reviews to assess performance against service targets, drive innovation and ensure any remediation activities are being delivered. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in governing and securing enterprise-wide identities and access controls to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time, whilst assessing the viability and business value for the firm. What you will have Experience: Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, preferably within the legal or professional services sector. Deep knowledge and understanding of Identity Governance and Administration technologies and their operational management. Knowledge of IT strategic planning, design, and operations processes. Proven project and program management capabilities. Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, TOGAF and similar relevant IT frameworks and processes. Strong knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations. Experience leading service or operations teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Promotes the firm's values at all times and fosters collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and departments. Technical skills and qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune and related technologies. Role-based Access Control, CyberArk or Certificate management platforms Current Microsoft technical certifications: Microsoft Expert / Engineer / Associate in Cybersecurity / Azure / Identity and similar. Other qualifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+, CISSP, CISM and similar will be a distinct advantage. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.