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Development Delivery Analyst - Banking - Hybrid - Must be Japanese Speaking

Role - Development Delivery Analyst

Duration - 6 months with very likely extension

Location - Remote / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office

Rate - £350 per day (Inside IR35)

Languages - English and Japanese speaking is essential

Role

As the Status Reporting Professional, you will serve as a communication hub between various teams and stakeholders. Your role is to communicate and summarise updates overviews through weekly meeting as well as daily communication with development team members. By ensuring a clear, accurate, and timely flow of information, you will empower decision-makers, promote transparency, and support proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Tasks

Status ReportsPrepare reports that summarise the project's progress, providing a snapshot of the past week's unified project summary and challenges by collecting information from Dev team floor in bilingual manner (English and Japanese).Progress Summary: A concise review of weekly accomplishments.Task Tracking: Clear delineation of completed, ongoing, and upcoming tasks.Issues and Risks: Identification of potential obstacles and emerging risks with associated mitigation plans.Key Decisions: Documentation of significant decisions made during the week.Metrics Overview: Reporting on current performance indicators and KPIs to gauge project health.Status Gathering and RefiningCollect and analyse detailed project status from various sources including team lead in the Dev team.Synthesize information to create clear insights reports.Stakeholder CommunicationDistribute updates to team managements and other relevant stakeholders.Ensure all parties remain aligned with the project's goals and current status.Risk IdentificationProactively highlight potential roadblocks, dependencies, and challenges in reportsStatus MonitoringConsistently track project status against established milestones.

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As a Lead Security Control Assessor, you will be responsible for leading the assessment and evaluation of security controls across systems and processes both on-premise and in the cloud, to ensure they effectively mitigate risks and comply with regulatory and industry standards. You will oversee and conduct security control testing, to verify the design, implementation, and operational effectiveness of controls. In this role, you will work in an agile environment, ensuring the quality of security assessments through thorough testing, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Design and deliver repeatable testing methodologies to support control assurance testing, including automated testing steps for cloud environments.Ensure control tests are well-planned, including risk identification, sampling, selection of controls, testing methods, and reporting criteria.Lead control testing teams to perform design and operating effectiveness testing of information security controls, including fieldwork, testing, and reporting activities.Provide quality assurance for control testing documentation produced during testing, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required control testing documentation.Identify and document control deficiencies, including root causes, risk descriptions, consistent issue ratings, and recommendations for improvement.Create and present reports of control testing findings to stakeholders, socialising any findings effectively.Serve as the primary contact with business stakeholders for the controls tests you lead, ensuring the quality of control testing engagements and stakeholder communications, including regular status updates.Contribute to the efficiency of the control testing program by ensuring KPIs are measurable, that testing materials are standardised.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, relevant field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.3+ year's experience leading a team of control assessors.8+ years of experience performing IT Audit or Information Security control assessments, with specific experience in testing cloud security controls.Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent.Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT.Experience with current automated and manual industry methods for evaluating security controls on Perm and in cloud environments.Capable of communicating complex information in an organised manner, both verbally and in writing.Skilled in utilising stakeholder feedback to improve existing processes and future engagements.Strong relationship management skills, demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of security controls provided by tools such as Sailpoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender a plus.Experience with cloud security controls within environments such as AWS and Azure.Experience leveraging automation, data driven testing techniques and generative AI to gain efficiency in control assurance.Experience creating queries and reports using RSA Archer and Service-Now.Familiarity with Kanban boards and Jira.

Desired Competencies:

Big 4 accounting experience preferred.Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organisational requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.Ability to apply security governance, risk, and control principles.Proficiency in automation and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, and Power-BI).Ability to apply critical reading/thinking skills to identify systemic issues from analysing testing data.Ability to facilitate small to medium sized group meetings and communicate complex ideas.Agile working methodology experience.

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About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Security Control Assessor for a remote engagement. You will lead the assessment and evaluation of security controls across both on-premise and cloud environments-ensuring risk is effectively mitigated and regulatory and industry standards are met.

This role offers the chance to work in an agile environment at the forefront of information security and cloud governance, partnering with cross-functional teams and contributing to the evolution of my client's global security assurance programme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design and delivery of repeatable testing methodologies for control assurance.

Oversee control testing across systems and processes, including automated testing for cloud.

Validate control effectiveness (design and operation) through structured fieldwork and documentation review.

Identify, document, and communicate control deficiencies with clear risk articulation and improvement recommendations.

Report findings to stakeholders and lead regular status updates.

Ensure high-quality documentation and testing accuracy through rigorous QA.

Drive efficiency across the control testing programme by standardising testing materials and tracking KPIs.

Skills & Experience

Experience in IT audit or security control assessments

Deep understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and associated security controls.

Familiar with frameworks like NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2, COBIT, and CIS Controls.

Proficient in control testing tools and techniques (manual and automated).

Strong communicator with the ability to deliver findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with tools such as SailPoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender, RSA Archer, and ServiceNow.

Familiarity with agile methods and platforms like Jira and Kanban boards.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).

Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools like Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or Alteryx.

Experience leveraging generative AI or automation to enhance audit/assurance work.

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Senior Control Assurance Assessor - 12 Month Contract - Remote - Financial Services

What's on offer:

12-month contract with potential for extensionFully remote working modelWork with an experienced team on critical security assurance programsExposure to advanced security technologies, automation, and AI-driven testing

We are working with a major financial services organisation to find an experienced Senior Control Assurance Assessor for an initial 12-month contract. This role is fully remote, offering the chance to work on meaningful security programs within a dynamic, high-performing environment.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Control Assurance Assessor, you will play a key role in ensuring that security both on-prem and cloud designed, implemented, and operating effectively to protect business-critical assets. You'll be responsible for planning and performing security control assessments, identifying risks and control gaps, and working with stakeholders to drive improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative security assurance team on global-scale projects, using advanced automation, data-driven techniques, and working with the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and execute security control assessments across on-prem and cloud environmentsDevelop test plans, test cases, and procedures based on industry frameworks and regulatory requirementsLeverage security tools and data analytics to gather and validate control evidenceIdentify, document, and report control deficiencies, providing actionable recommendationsEngage directly with key business stakeholders, communicating updates and testing resultsProvide peer review and contribute to continuous improvement of control testing processes

Skills & Experience Required:

8+ years of experience in Information Security or IT, with 3+ years in IT Audit or security control testingFamiliar with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBITHands-on experience using RSA Archer, ServiceNow, and familiarity with automation and data-driven testingWorking knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and related security controlsRelevant certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (desirable)Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business risksExperience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Jira) a plus

Interested?
Apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and arrange next steps.

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Cyber Security Project Manager - PAM Transformation | Financial Services

Duration: 6 months rolling
Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid in Sheffield

A leading Financial Services organisation is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Project Manager who has experience delivering successful PAM Projects.

Interview slots next week!

Ideal Candidate:

-Strong background in cyber security project delivery, particularly PAM
-Experience in Financial Services or other regulated industries
-Excellent stakeholder management

To find out more, please apply now or drop an email with a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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Overview:
Join a global distribution and supply chain leader undergoing a large-scale digital transformation, focused on building a data-driven enterprise. You'll drive data innovation, improve governance, and help deliver enterprise-wide analytics capabilities to empower self-service and informed decision-making.

Role: Senior Manager - Data Governance & Analytics

Type: Permanent role

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

Define and implement data strategy and governance frameworks.

Support delivery of self-service analytics and data platforms.

Drive adoption of cloud, AI/ML, and modern data tools.

Align data initiatives with business goals and engage senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

5-8 years' experience in data governance or consulting in large organizations.

Strong knowledge of data strategy, governance, and analytics trends.

Skilled in Databricks, SQL, Informatica MDM, Azure, Power Platform, Jira, Confluence.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

***No Sponsorship Available***

The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Pankaj Sharma at GCS Recruitment specialists at [email protected] or call on +353-46901-1902.

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About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Lead Security Control Assessor for a remote engagement. You will lead the assessment and evaluation of security controls across both on-premise and cloud environments-ensuring risk is effectively mitigated and regulatory and industry standards are met.

This role offers the chance to work in an agile environment at the forefront of information security and cloud governance, partnering with cross-functional teams and contributing to the evolution of Experian's global security assurance programme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design and delivery of repeatable testing methodologies for control assurance.

Oversee control testing across systems and processes, including automated testing for cloud.

Validate control effectiveness (design and operation) through structured fieldwork and documentation review.

Identify, document, and communicate control deficiencies with clear risk articulation and improvement recommendations.

Report findings to stakeholders and lead regular status updates.

Ensure high-quality documentation and testing accuracy through rigorous QA.

Drive efficiency across the control testing programme by standardising testing materials and tracking KPIs.

Skills & Experience

8+ years in IT audit or security control assessments, with at least 3 years leading teams.

Deep understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and associated security controls.

Familiar with frameworks like NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2, COBIT, and CIS Controls.

Proficient in control testing tools and techniques (manual and automated).

Strong communicator with the ability to deliver findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with tools such as SailPoint, Rapid7, Wiz.io, MS Defender, RSA Archer, and ServiceNow.

Familiarity with agile methods and platforms like Jira and Kanban boards.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor).

Big 4 or large consultancy background preferred.

Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools like Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or Alteryx.

Experience leveraging generative AI or automation to enhance audit/assurance work.

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Job Description -

Rate : GBP 500 - 550/day Inside IR35 (negotiable)

Technical Quality of Acceptance Manager - Spanish Speaking - Country Management and Remediation

Location: London (Fully Remote)

Role Description:

The International Client Services - Technical Quality of Acceptance (TQA) Manager is responsible for leading and supervising all related technical acceptance enablement activities as part of their assigned county/ies, leveraging a strong trend and root cause analysis approach, while orchestrating the required support from specialised partnering teams to achieve successful remediation and country acceptance health targets.

The role holder is accountable for working with Stakeholders, representing the TQA project by providing regular country updates, including challenges and wins to direct management and senior internal stakeholder clients.

The TQA Manager stays on top of all the project activities in the assigned countries and is the primary contact for issues and challenges arising from the portfolio of merchants they are responsible for.

This role requires payments knowledge in the financial services industry, ideally from a scheme, or an acquiring background in the acceptance or acceptance related field, ensuring smooth and consistent deliveries, while understanding and fixing technical problems raised during payment checkout at POS terminals and ecommerce websites.

Responsibilities

Manages technical communications with client's technical team, project team, customer service teams and senior executivesProvides technical support and consultancy to assigned markets and clients while naturally becoming the trusted point of contact for fixing technical acceptance issuesProactively resolves client business & technical problems while showing strong leadership navigating the articulated business matrix, acting in complete autonomySupports business development teams to expand acceptance in specific marketsSupports market testing activities conducted with the partners and lead remediation effortsProactively find gaps in the acceptance by reviewing historical transactions using data toolsProvides regular updates and reporting adapted to different levels of management on key metrics and objectivesBe able to adapt overall remediation tactics and strategies to address challenges/issues/ opportunitiesExecutes department initiatives and ensures processes and projects are well documented to meet auditing requirementsCould have additional responsibilities for planning, directing, and coordinating activities cross functionally.

At a minimum, here's what we need from you: 

Extensive knowledge and experience of the payment ecosystem, preferably from a scheme or acquiring background Extensive experience in managing card acceptance (technical remediation) from an operational perspective Proficient knowledge of Excel, Trend Analysis and Root Cause Analysis are essentialGood knowledge of Power Point, proficient in delivering presentationsNatural relationship builder able to proficiently set and maintain great relationships with a portfolio of clients and multiple internal stakeholders

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Lead Software Engineer

Permanent Role - Salary to circa £90,000

Hybrid Working with 2 days a week on Client Site in Cheshire

Currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Software Engineer for an established FS Client in Cheshire - In this role you will design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions - Lead the development of reliable/scalable applications - Mentor Junior team members.

Successful candidates will need experience in the following:

Core language: Java/Spring Boot, TypeScript/React/Angular, Golang, or Python (at least one of these).Strong problem-solving skills and ability to simplify complex concepts.Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams.Confidence navigating and integrating multiple systems.

Other experience will include:

Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding best practises.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines.Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases and version control systems like Git.

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Role: Power BI Developer (Housing/Property Industry)

Location: Doncaster, UK

Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Nature: Hybrid

Play a key role in developing a modern reporting and analytics environment.The role will involve end-to-end delivery of dashboards and data models that will improve visibility across core business functions, including sales, construction, and customer services. Responsibilities:Engage with stakeholders to gather reporting and data visualisation requirementsDesign and build Power BI dashboards and reports from the ground upImplement Row-Level Security (RLS) to manage access based on user roles, ensuring data integrity and compliance.Lead the transition from Excel / Tableau to a dynamic BI platform Create robust data models and implement DAX measures for advanced insightsCreate automated reporting solutions and manage scheduled data refreshes Skills and Experience:Strong commercial experience as a Power BI DeveloperSolid understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing conceptsHighly Proficient in Power BI, Power Query, and DAXComfortable working closely with teams across multiple different departmentsDemonstrable experience moving organisations from Excel / Tableau to Power BIIndustry experience in Construction / Housing is good to have.

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