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Purpose of the role:
To monitor the performance of operational controls, implement and manage security controls and consider lessons learnt in order to protect the bank from potential cyber-attacks and respond to threats.

Accountabilities:
* Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage.
* Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise. * Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats.
* Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network.
* Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure. Assistant Vice President Expectations
* To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
* Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
* OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
* Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
* Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
* Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
* Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
* Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
* Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
* Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

As a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst you will play a key role as part of a 24/7 security monitoring team.
As Tier 2 Analysts you will handle escalated incidents from Tier 1 analysts, conduct deeper analysis, and work closely with senior security teams to contain and mitigate threats.

This role is part of a large global team which operates follow-the-sun.
This role requires a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (08:00 - 20:00, 12-hour shifts) and a hybrid work arrangement-three days on-site and one day remote per week.

To be successful as a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst you will need the following:
* Proficiency in SIEM technologies including Splunk
* Proactively search for potential threats using behavioural analytics, network traffic analysis, and threat intelligence.
* Incident response skills, including proficiency in PCAP capture, network analysis, and traffic pattern recognition.
* Knowledge of attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework, malware analysis, and intrusion detection).
* Proficiency in analyzing network traffic (PCAP), endpoint logs, IDS/IPS alerts, and security telemetry.
* Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and articulate security risks at both technical and non-technical levels, depending on the audience.

Some other highly valued skills may include:
* A solid technical understanding of threats against the financial industry across physical and cyber threat domains.
* Proficiency in operating system fundamentals and security (Windows & Linux).
* Expertise in networking principles, protocols, and practices.
* Familiarity with traditional ITIL concepts, including incident, change, and problem management.
* Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Google, Azure).
* Strong working knowledge of Splunk and the Splunk Query Language.
* Experience or knowledge of data loss prevention, which would be advantageous.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

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BPM Developer Opentext MBPM (Metastorm) - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking

Role - BPM Developer

Duration - 6 months with very likely extension

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

Rate - £415 per day (Inside IR35)

Tech Stack

MBPMC#JavaScriptSQL / Oracle

Tasks

Understanding business requirements, designing applications / workflows in Opentext MBPM (Metastorm), business data analysis, programming in Visual C#.NET using both Oracle and SQL Server database and APIs, Unit testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Implementation, Production and Disaster Recovery environments supporting users and preparing documents.Along with the application development, this role will also include supporting the existing Opentext MBPM (Metastorm) applications.This role also requires following the Development Teams "Change Management Control procedures" to get proper and appropriate approvals prior to production updates.Designing applications / processes in Opentext MBPM (Metastorm)Defining database objects required in the systems. Interactions with the SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York.Providing script for database enquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) so that data analysis can be performed based on requirements from relevant business parties.Support setting up a system distribution method for Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications.Following the development teams' programming policy and procedures to maintain common programming practice.Updating versions of Opentext MBPM (Metastorm), MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of the existing systems running in Production environment.Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development team sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBAs whenever Business users experience system problems.Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle databases and when appropriate, finding alternative solutions.Actively assisting rolling out changes through coordination with the Release team. It is also very important to maintain the change history of the applications.

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Role: C# API Developer (Facility Management Industry exp)

Location: London, UK

Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Required Qualifications & experience

1. C#, .NET/.NET Core/ .NET Framework
2. Experience with REST APIs
3. Ability to work with SQL query syntax with SQL Server and Oracle
4. To create technical specifications and test plans
5. Provide technical support for web, desktop or mobile applications, upgrading, configuring and debugging existing systems
6. Experience with popular web application frameworks
7. To investigate and develop skills in new & emerging technologies
8. A Passion for technology and knowledge

Desirable experience-

1. Familiarity with JavaScript
2. DevOps
3. MAS Manage/Maximo 7
4. Agile and Scrum methodologies

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My client is looking for a Transaction management analyst to join their team on an initial 6 month contract role.

This role will require you to travel to their offices two days a week (Wednesday/Thursdays are their fixed days)

Key Responsibilities

Set up of all new investments and funds within Operating Systems.Inputting investor and investment cashflows into the clients in-house database, according to US GAAP standards with a view to move onto approving inputs from others.Investigating and resolving cash breaks between the clients database and the investors' bank accounts, as well as transaction booking discrepancies between the databases.Investigation and resolution of queries from internal stakeholders, administrators and investment managers (General Partners).

This will be an inside ir35 contract role- Excellent day rate

If you are interested please can you email your cv to [email protected]

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My client who are well known within the built environment industry are looking for a hands on AI architect to join their team on an initial 6 month contract role.

This role will require you to travel to either their London or Bristol offices once/twice a week.

Essential skills:

Extensive experience designing and governing enterprise AI systems, including LLMs, predictive ML pipelines, and data-driven platforms.Deep knowledge of Azure AI services, Databricks, MLOps workflows, and the Microsoft AI ecosystem.Proven experience managing third-party suppliers from an architectural standpoint - including reviewing designs, enforcing standards, and rejecting non-compliant solutions.Expertise in data architecture, integration patterns, and scalable API design.Familiarity with both structured (SQL, graph) and unstructured (text, documents, BIM) data sources.Experience with architecture documentation (e.g. C4 model, decision records) and stakeholder communication across technical and executive levels

This will be an inside ir35 role, excellent rate on offer.

If you believe this is a match, please email me your cv to [email protected]

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My client who are well known within the built environment industry are looking for a hands on AI Product Manager to join their team on an initial 6 month contract role.

This role will require you to travel to either their London or Bristol offices once/twice a week.

Essential skills:

5+ years of experience in digital product management, ideally with exposure to AI, knowledge platforms, or enterprise-scale search/insight tools.Demonstrated experience owning roadmaps, managing cross-functional teams, and balancing delivery with strategic vision.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in driving adoption across diverse, distributed user groups.Excellent written and verbal communication skills - capable of managing up and down, and translating technical detail for non-technical audiences.Familiarity with modern Agile delivery frameworks and product discovery methods.Understanding of knowledge management, content systems, or document intelligence platforms.

If you believe this role is a match, please email me your cv to [email protected]

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HI,

We are hiring for "SREr" for our Banking/Financial client, Below is JD:

6 month contractRate : GBP 600 - 750 p/d Inside IR35

Location : either London or Bristor - occasional office visits When required - Hybrid

Here's some of the key details for the job role:

Working on private cloudWorking with openshift running on-prem with the data centre'sExperience with Kubernetes-based container orchestration platform They mainly use GCP but it's not relevant as this role is working on private, on-prem cloud. They need somebody can come in and quickly understand the end to end structure.Needs to have experience with GolangWill be focusing on Infrastructure and need a solid understanding of networking Need experience with system designNeed somebody that has done systems or code that go into production - different level of criticality.They need someone to come in quickly and understand end-to-end structureNeed somebody that is comfortable being hands on and who can help with diagnostics at speedThey will be debugging high-transaction speed scenariosDuring peak loads: they get in the region of 20-30 transactions per secondTraversing code - systematically going through code structures or data-either for understanding, debugging, analysis, or manipulation.Distribute logs and moving partsAlmost making and suggesting to make for improvements on monitoring and dashboardsBanking experience isn't essential - but needs experience having done something similar in production on a critical system

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Resource Manager Role - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking

Role - Resource Manager

Industry - Banking / Finance

Duration - 6 months with very likely extension

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

Rate - £415 per day (Inside IR35)

Tasks

Assisting senior management level people through resource managing. Responsibility includes analysis and reporting on resource allocation and forecast, as well as administrative areas in recruitment and audit related works.

Duties

Creating or monitor a creation of resource forecast, gathering estimation and schedule requirement from relevant business stakeholders and development team.Forecasting the need for new employees for upcoming projects.Ensure allocation of resources by reviewing up-to-date project status and timeline.Meeting stakeholders to report on project progress and tackle any blockers.Addressing resource demands of all departments for the project's successful deliveryPreventing losses and inactivity by setting risk management strategiesTracking project budget and costing requirementsStreamlining documentation processes to ensure transparency.Coordinating the relationships between the recruiting team, development team and individual Business sections.Handling procedures and control methods of application development processes.Handling external/internal audit related activities.Mentoring team members to ensure good team working practices.

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Global bank based in Canary Wharf.

Role - C# / WPF / WCF / Winform Developer

Duration - 6 months with likely extension

Rate - £400 p/d (inside IR35)

Location - Remote / Canary Wharf

Tech Stack

C#WPFWinformsSQLOracle

Tasks

Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required.As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required.

Additional Tasks

Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York.Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties.Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications.Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the JRIE applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff.Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members.Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production.Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems.Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches.Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications

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