We currently have a vacancy for a C# Developer fluent in English who would be interested in working with the front office trading technology team based at a major banking group in Copenhagen in Denmark. Joining this leading development team you will focus on the development of front end real-time systems used by traders and risk staff for this banks main trading operation. You’ll be working on new and existing components to improve the overall system stability and performance, both on strategic and tactical initiatives and on the derivatives trading platforms across multiple asset classes. A successful applicant will develop c sharp work on improving pricing and booking sales/trading workflow for the Derivatives desks. You require good communication skills to work closely with Sales, Trading, Risk and Technology to deliver improvements to the existing platform and facilitate increased volumes through technology improvements. You will have excellent c# language skills, be proficient in Excel and show a keen willingness to learn any aspects of the business required for the role.

Your tasks:

• Implementation of development methodologies and release management;
• Interface directly with business unit sponsors to gather requirements and document specifications
• Work with Trading to enhance the current trading process
  • Work with various front-end/middleware/back-end teams to deliver projects
  • Work with first level support team
  • Coordinate with global team on new features and participate in driving future direction of the system
  • Work seamlessly across organisational and country boundaries, strong communication skills required (in English)

Your skills:

• University degree with minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT;
• Strong knowledge of c#Experience of Risk / Trading Technology within an Investment Bank / Broking environment
• Ability to communicate with the business unit sponsors effectively
• Ability to coordinate with various teams to deliver projects successfully
• Strong verbal & written skills required to interact with global teams
• Highly motivated, analytical thinking individual

Our offer:
If you are seeking a career in an exciting and dynamic company, operating in an international, multilingual and multicultural environment where you can expect real chances to make a difference, please send me your detailed CV in English.

Leading European Bank seeking models / quant professional from a wholesale credit risk, traded risk or pricing model val or developer background.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quant practitioner with models experience in the above areas to gain wider group level exposure and broaden their career options. Qualified Accountants or Internal Auditors with a background in Quant /Models / Modelling within a Wholesale Credit Risk

This is a fantastic role offer from a Global Investment Bank. They are offering an AVP role within their internal audit team to a candidate with either a product control type background or risk based audit background.
If you seek a Bank where you can:

– Broaden your asset class exposure across a full spectrum of Fixed Income, Currencies and FICC derivative products (they also have a sizeable Equities function – Contact me for more information).

• Enjoy an open and collaborative leadership style from a Senior Management team with a spread of backgrounds from tier one institutions, that bring their collective knowledge to influence all aspects of team management, methodology and strategy.
• Rely on a strong history of high bonus awards and competitive pay package.
• Work as part of a team and have your personal achievements recognised.
• Have a chance to work with the banks Global heads along with other members of the senior management team helping more junior members understand the given work.

If any of the above interests you, or you would like further information on the role
please call – 020 3397 1779

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (+bonus)
Location: London
Level: AVP

If you are a Senior Technology controls or Risk specialist looking for a lead role within a global corporation, then please apply below.

Commutable distance from Rugby, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Kettering and Northampton areas.

About you:

Proven IT Risk or IT Audit experience within an IT environment at a large corporate group.
Technical knowledge of applications within banking or financial services company and/or infrastructure within a large corporate.
Understanding of regulatory requirements ie eg : PCI DSS, Card Scheme Requirements

You will:

Manage audits, including planning and delivery,
Build relationships with senior clients
Developing individuals and teams
Be a high performer
Possess a professional qualifications e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC and a degree
Knowledge of emerging products and technology controls.

Please apply here to be considered for the role with Fleet Search & Selection Ltd

Are you a market risk professional who is looking to leverage your skills and knowledge in a different discipline with varied exposure? Or perhaps you already possess a combination of both market risk and Audit experience looking for a new challenge in a top tier investment bank with long term career growth opportunity?

Our client, a global investment bank with an enviable reputation are looking for a Market Risk Auditor who is technically astute, intelligent and personable to join their specialist market risk audit team. This role would suit individuals who are well versed in market risk process and have an appreciation for risks and process controls looking for more variety and challenges. Equally, it would suit an auditor who has a good working knowledge of market risk, understanding of investment banking products looking to strengthen their technical skills, conduct deep dive assessment and an opportunity to add real value to a business.

Due to the size and stature of the organisation, there is certainly plenty of opportunity for internal mobility, upward progression and continuous learning and development, you will also be supported by your peers and senior management who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within market risk audit, many of whom have come from a traditional market risk background.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the Market Risk Audit team’s enterprise-wide coverage and play a key part in the team’s development of audit process improvement
• Conducting audits from planning through to completion, acting as subject matter expert for risk, valuation, derivatives
• Responsible for delivering audit reviews of global markets’ portfolios focusing on market risk & valuations
• Providing Market Risk subject matter expertise to the wider audit group
• Continuous monitoring of the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks in global markets portfolios; Value at Risk estimates, Stress testing results at many different levels of granularity for positions and portfolios in global markets.
• Coaching junior members in all aspects of the audit process
• Stakeholder relationship; engaging professional in trading and risk management in frequent dialogue regarding portfolios, markets, positions, liquidity, funding, pricing, valuation

Key Requirements:

• Degree (minimum BSc/ BA level) with good academic record
• Ideally audit related qualification for those from an audit background
• Internal audit experience is desirable BUT NOT ESSENTIAL we are keen to attract MARKET RISK SPECIALISTS who can demonstrate they have the capability to diversify into audit/ have an appreciation for process risk and controls
• Those from a traditional audit background, must possess good working knowledge of market risk
• Indepth knowledge of investment banking and associated products
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage relationships both within the core team, other business areas and stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), especially report writing
• Capable of undertaking new challenges and tasks even in unfamiliar territories and able to learn quickly
• Eager for continuous learning and development

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO:

PLEASE CONTACT CRAIG PHIPPS AT [email protected] or call on 077955 18881

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 020 7099 7180

A market leading investment bank require an exceptional IT Applications Audit professional to come on board and play a pivotal part reviewing multi feed trading applications, a truly exciting opportunity for those who thrive on new challenges.

You will also work with IT Applications Auditors who typically foster a culture of sharing skills and knowledge which they see as vitally important. Given the depth of the technical reviews, cutting edge technology and complexities involved you will certainly be challenged but also have the opportunity to deepen your technical nous and learn from the best.

Key requirements:

• Degree educated
• IT Applications controls, must possess automated business controls experience
• Investment banking experience/ background would be an added advantage but those from other sectors will be considered
• Technically astute and genuinely passionate about technology
• Those form a technical background i.e. programming or developing applications will also be considered, but must possess good understanding of risk controls / end to end risk management / audit
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships within the team and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain challenging technical jargon in clear and concise form
• Adaptable and flexible mindset

For further details or to refer individuals in your network please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] / 0207 099 7180

Leading European Bank seeking models / quant professional from a wholesale credit risk, traded risk or pricing model val or developer background.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quant practitioner with models experience in the above areas to gain wider group level exposure and broaden their career options. Qualified Accountants or Internal Auditors with a background in Quant /Models / Modelling within a Wholesale Credit Risk environment will also be considered if they have a strong mathematical grad or post grad education.

Would you like to manage a team of external auditors that enjoy their work and are seeking direction?

Are you looking for a global practice firm that support and encourage a genuine collegiate working environment with their auditors?

If you’re an Audit Manager /Senior Manager looking for a step up from a mid size practice firm or a move away from the Big 4, this group offer excellent career options with good future prospects.

– You must be a qualified accountant and have high level auditing and accounting experience for SME & large corporate clients.

– You must also have team management experience and value coaching junior staff and team members,

– You must have confident communication and presentation skills and be an excellent problem solver.

Our client is looking for 40 Desktop Support/Network Engineers of varying experience (from junior to senior) for a short term contract based commencing 20 June 2016 and ending any time between 6 – 31 August 2016 to provide end-user support and remote end-user support for desktop users and the network infrastructure as well as technical support for data communications network or group of networks and second line end user support.

Duties will include the following:
• Provide general IT support to all users based at the ROC;
• Provide remote end-user support using remote desktop and other remote control tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors;
• Resolve connectivity issues at the ROC;
• Setup and configure desktop PC’s to the network;
• Install application programs requested by the user;
• Provide laptop support;
• Re-imaging of desktop computers as required;
• Basic printer troubleshooting and support;
• Problem determination and resolution;
• Liaise with engineers regarding PC, printer and peripheral repairs and call-outs.
• Switch\Hub maintenance and management at the ROC.
• Move IT equipment at the ROC.

Skills Requirements:
The Desktop Support Technician will work in a team that will be responsible for providing 2nd line support to all end users. S/he will work in conjunction with system administrators, database administrators and external vendor technicians to achieve the support level that is required. The successful individuals will have exposure to the following:
• Deep skills and experience in desktop support of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 7; Windows Vista) and Microsoft applications (Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer, WSUS, etc);
• Remote end-user support skills
• It is further recommended that the candidate should have experience in Troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues.
• Knowledge of HP/Cisco switches and routers;
• Good documentation skills.
• Driver’s license

Should you wish to know more or make application please contact Nana Abukari at [email protected]

Tier 1 Banks Advisory Firm, London.
Salary – Up to £40k

If you are a junior Data Analyst with a hunger for knowledge and skills from a vast variety of Tier 1 banks and also have an interest in Data Governance and Data Management, this is most likely the opportunity to grant all your wishes.

If this sounds like you and would like to hear more, and possess:

Essential
Minimum 2 years’ experience.
An Undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum 2.1 class.
Coding skills in VBA, SQL.
Robust and demonstrable understanding of IT general controls and experience performing such audits.
Technical awareness and auditing experience of common operating systems, financial applications, and underlying databases.
Evidence of experience in IT auditing and risk management.
Evidence of experience of preparing and delivering presentations.

Desirable
First time passes at each stage of professional exams.
Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
Relevant IT audit qualification (CISA,QiCA,CISM etc).
Awareness and experience in applying recognised IT audit/governance frameworks such as Cobit, ITIL,Prince 2.
Tableau, Matlab, Qlikview, Power Bi skills.
Experience delivering Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (IDEA or ACL) to support external audit and internal audit work.

Kindly send an updated CV and contact details to [email protected]