HR Operations VP London Hybrid (3/2 split) £420 - £730 per day (via Umbrella) Contract up to 31st March 2027 cer Financial are working alongside a warm and exciting international bank, who are based in London. They are seeking a HR Operations VP to work with them on a contract. Responsibilities: Lead delivery of regional HR ESG risk frameworks, covering diversity, gender pay gap and working time risks. Define roles and responsibilities across the three lines of defence, aligned to the banks EMEA governance model. Partner with Legal, Risk, HR and external consultants to understand regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. Review existing HR risk frameworks, identify gaps and areas requiring remediation, and develop a clear remediation plan. Own delivery of assigned framework capabilities, including policies, reporting, escalation channels, KRIs and dashboards/visualisations. Coordinate with partner teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies, ownership and delivery milestones. Work with the PMO to monitor progress and provide clear delivery updates. Engage HR leadership to secure approval and sign-off of target-state designs and deliverables. Transition completed frameworks and deliverables into BAU, ensuring clear ownership and ongoing governance. The candidate will need: Strong experience in HR risk, risk frameworks, governance or ESG-related risk, ideally within a financial services environment. Ability to design and implement risk frameworks and translate requirements into practical processes and controls. Strong understanding of three lines of defence / risk governance models. Experience working with regulatory requirements and partnering with Legal, Risk and other control functions. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior HR and cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to identify gaps, develop remediation plans and drive delivery across multiple teams. Comfortable working across complex programmes with multiple dependencies and deliverables. Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear framework documentation, reports and senior-level updates. Experience transitioning project deliverables into business-as-usual ownership and governance.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
HR Operations VP London Hybrid (3/2 split) £420 - £730 per day (via Umbrella) Contract up to 31st March 2027 cer Financial are working alongside a warm and exciting international bank, who are based in London. They are seeking a HR Operations VP to work with them on a contract. Responsibilities: Lead delivery of regional HR ESG risk frameworks, covering diversity, gender pay gap and working time risks. Define roles and responsibilities across the three lines of defence, aligned to the banks EMEA governance model. Partner with Legal, Risk, HR and external consultants to understand regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. Review existing HR risk frameworks, identify gaps and areas requiring remediation, and develop a clear remediation plan. Own delivery of assigned framework capabilities, including policies, reporting, escalation channels, KRIs and dashboards/visualisations. Coordinate with partner teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies, ownership and delivery milestones. Work with the PMO to monitor progress and provide clear delivery updates. Engage HR leadership to secure approval and sign-off of target-state designs and deliverables. Transition completed frameworks and deliverables into BAU, ensuring clear ownership and ongoing governance. The candidate will need: Strong experience in HR risk, risk frameworks, governance or ESG-related risk, ideally within a financial services environment. Ability to design and implement risk frameworks and translate requirements into practical processes and controls. Strong understanding of three lines of defence / risk governance models. Experience working with regulatory requirements and partnering with Legal, Risk and other control functions. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior HR and cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to identify gaps, develop remediation plans and drive delivery across multiple teams. Comfortable working across complex programmes with multiple dependencies and deliverables. Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear framework documentation, reports and senior-level updates. Experience transitioning project deliverables into business-as-usual ownership and governance.
Relationship Manager - Private Banking West End Permanent £70,000 - 5 days in the office cer Financial are partnering with a prestigious international bank based in the City of London in the search for a Private Banking Relationship Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of thew candidate will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth clients through personalised financial solutions and exceptional service. Build and maintain long-term client relationships as the primary point of contact. Understand clients' financial goals and collaborate with internal specialists to deliver tailored solutions. Drive portfolio growth through cross-selling, up-selling, and acquiring new clients. Meet revenue, asset growth, and performance KPI targets. Travel to Jordan and the MENA region every other month for client meetings and business development. Ensure compliance with regulatory, AML, sanctions, PEP, CDD, and KYC requirements. Monitor and escalate high-risk or unusual client activity to senior management where necessary. Coordinate with Treasury, Settlements, Operations, and other internal teams to provide seamless client service. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer files and documentation. Communicate account or service changes to clients proactively. Support daily client banking needs, including transfers, deposits, cheque books, and enquiries. Contribute to business strategy, budgeting, and Private Banking initiatives. Identify and escalate operational or compliance risks promptly. Adhere to all bank policies, compliance requirements, operational resilience standards, and mandatory training. The successful candidate will have: Minimum 5 years' experience in customer service within retail banking or financial services. Strong track record in client relationship management and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Good understanding of AML regulations, including JMLSG guidance, FCA rules, EU Money Laundering Directive, and Money Laundering Regulations. Degree-level education in finance or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. CEMAP qualification desirable.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Relationship Manager - Private Banking West End Permanent £70,000 - 5 days in the office cer Financial are partnering with a prestigious international bank based in the City of London in the search for a Private Banking Relationship Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of thew candidate will include: Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth clients through personalised financial solutions and exceptional service. Build and maintain long-term client relationships as the primary point of contact. Understand clients' financial goals and collaborate with internal specialists to deliver tailored solutions. Drive portfolio growth through cross-selling, up-selling, and acquiring new clients. Meet revenue, asset growth, and performance KPI targets. Travel to Jordan and the MENA region every other month for client meetings and business development. Ensure compliance with regulatory, AML, sanctions, PEP, CDD, and KYC requirements. Monitor and escalate high-risk or unusual client activity to senior management where necessary. Coordinate with Treasury, Settlements, Operations, and other internal teams to provide seamless client service. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer files and documentation. Communicate account or service changes to clients proactively. Support daily client banking needs, including transfers, deposits, cheque books, and enquiries. Contribute to business strategy, budgeting, and Private Banking initiatives. Identify and escalate operational or compliance risks promptly. Adhere to all bank policies, compliance requirements, operational resilience standards, and mandatory training. The successful candidate will have: Minimum 5 years' experience in customer service within retail banking or financial services. Strong track record in client relationship management and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Good understanding of AML regulations, including JMLSG guidance, FCA rules, EU Money Laundering Directive, and Money Laundering Regulations. Degree-level education in finance or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. CEMAP qualification desirable.
VAT Manager West End Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 cer Financial are working a mid-tier accountancy and tax advisory firm who are based in the West End, to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the VAT Manager will include: Managing VAT advisory projects and client relationships Working closely with other tax and advisory teams Supporting growth of the indirect tax practice Mentoring junior colleagues Delivering high-quality client service The successful candidate will have: Is CTA qualified with roughly 7-10 years' VAT experience Can provide technically strong but commercially practical VAT advice
May 12, 2026
Full time
VAT Manager West End Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 cer Financial are working a mid-tier accountancy and tax advisory firm who are based in the West End, to work with them on a permanent basis. The responsibilities of the VAT Manager will include: Managing VAT advisory projects and client relationships Working closely with other tax and advisory teams Supporting growth of the indirect tax practice Mentoring junior colleagues Delivering high-quality client service The successful candidate will have: Is CTA qualified with roughly 7-10 years' VAT experience Can provide technically strong but commercially practical VAT advice
