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People First
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23439 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, client management, BD, Corporate banking Your New Salary: depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Senior Manager of Business Development - What You'll be Doing: As business and risk owners to meet business targets and take the 1LoD ownership of KYC/CDD/credit risks and other risks relating to the covered clients and portfolio; Build up and maintain a business portfolio in the designated area and increase profitability, relationship depth while minimizing risks to meet the business projection and targets; Proactively develop and maintain business relationships and provide business solution to clients; negotiate and structure terms for Branch the approved products and explore cross-sell opportunities; Drive the account plan process and establish a network of business introducers in the business community including completing and maintaining relationship plans, files notes, call reports, business proposals etc.; Originate business transactions and handle deal execution process by completing timely and in-depth credit/KYC assessment in compliance with the Branch policy and procedure and system operational process; Initiate credit proposal and performing risk management responsibilities including enhanced requirements such as enhanced due diligence, financial modelling, simulation test, sensitivity tests etc to ensure precaution available to ensure transaction risks are properly identified and adequately mitigated in line with the Branch policies and procedures; Monitor market, regulatory, macro-economic and political development relating to the loan portfolio; assessing their impacts on KYC and credit quality; Responsible for regular post-loan risk management report to identify asset deteriorating signals and mitigation in line with the Bank's internal policy and fully communicate with Risk/C functions to obtain internal consensus and approval as required. Actively manage the portfolio and responsible for all aspects of the deal commercial term analysis, waiver requests and deal administration; Execute timely and in-depth evaluation/reviews of risks of the portfolio and be proactive in risk identification, monitoring and post lending management to ensure adequate precaution is in place; Work closely with middle and back office to ensure accurate timely data input and booking as well as on-going monitoring of facilities as well as other compliance processes. Maintain and monitor accurate exposure and client information in internal risk systems. Develop and implement Front Office post-loan risk management framework on transactions with identification of early warning signals; Support supervision and development of junior staff; Assist the Department Head on other ad-hoc tasks. Mandarin speaking Senior Manager of Business Development - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid working experiences in financial services industry and 5 years in corporate banking or financial institutions client facing, relationship coverage or relevant business sectors with a good performance track record; A proven record of managing and developing relationship and networks in banking sector; Experiences of effectively using knowledge of credit products, processes, and risks to make fair and informed lending decisions with sound background in credit analysis; Strong problem solving skills and flexible to handle new responsibilities in a diversified environment; Excellent written and spoken communicational skills to ensure complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to varied audience; Excellent negotiation and communicational skills; Excellent Microsoft Office skills and data management skills; Commitment to quality standards and good attention to details; A team player; Self-motivated and an ability to work independently and under pressure. Desirable Proficient in Mandarin language. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23496 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Cantonese and English. Working experience in E-channel Operations, Digital Banking, or Card Management Your New Salary: Up to £50k, depending on experience Job Status: Permanent, hybrid working with 4 days in the office Location: Central London Assistant E-Channel Manager - Summary: Support the E-Channel Manager in managing daily operations of online banking and debit card platforms. Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring e-channel projects and initiatives. Coordinate with IT and vendors for system maintenance, updates, and issue resolution. Monitor system performance and prepare regular operational and performance reports. Support process improvement and customer experience enhancement activities. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and support to E-Channel Officers in executing operational tasks. Contribute to the development and testing of new features and services. Assistant E-Channel Manager - What You'll be Doing: Process Support the E-Channel Manager in managing daily operations and system performance for online banking and debit card platforms. Assist in planning and executing e-channel projects and system upgrades. Monitor key performance indicators and ensure timely resolution of operational issues. Coordinate system testing, enhancements, and process documentation. People To ensure good working relationship within the team and other departments in order to enhance work efficiency and avoid misunderstanding. To provide feedback to the team regularly to ensure expectation and current performance level are effectively communicated. Supervise and guide E-Channel Officers to ensure efficient execution of daily operations. Facilitate knowledge sharing and training within the e-channel team. Customer Monitor customer feedback and service requests to improve satisfaction levels. Ensure consistent delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient digital services. Support initiatives to enhance the user experience and drive digital adoption. Compliance & Risk Management Comply with all applicable regulations, rules, codes, guidelines and standards set by regulators and the Bank, and carry out duties with high integrity; and Adhere to all established risk control guidelines, procedures and measures to identify, assess, report, mitigate and monitor the risks involved in the day-to-day work. Assistant E-Channel Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent in spoken and written Cantonese and English Working experience in e-channel operations, digital banking, or card management. Experience with digital product management and system support preferred. Strong understanding of banking operations, digital platforms, and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Banking, or related discipline. Mandarin language and knowledge in T24 or Power BI are an advantage, but not essential Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 24, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23329 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Degrees in Telecommunication/Computing Engineering, or related subjects. Hands-on experience in Telecom network / DICT products Your New Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience Job status: Permanent, hybrid working with 2 days WFH (subject to approval) Location: Central London Solution Manager - Summary: Work as part of Operations Support team to provide technical solution for company's Products and Services, including Telecom services, DICT services, to Enterprise and Carrier customers. Involve in all pre-sale lifecycle, including attending pre-sale technical meetings, gathering requirements, and providing solutions on time. Provide technical support during the implementation stage, including provisioning and coordinating with vendor where necessary. Provide technical support for after-sales services where required. The main role of this position is to design and deliver DICT and Telecom network projects. The role holder will design DICT and Telecom network solutions for our customer and provide pre-sales solutions, implementation, and maintenance. As a part of this team, the ideal candidate would design, develop, and manage customer projects according to customer technical requirements. Solution Manager - What You'll be Doing: Listen and understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution that outperforms the competitor's offering. Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned project challenges. Preparing projects required documentation and reports to a high standard for all phases of the project. Participate in system level design reviews, and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the customer. Solution Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and English. Bachelor's degree or above in Telecommunication/Computing Engineering related subjects. Professional Qualification on MCP, Citrix, CCNP, HCIP, VMware VCP and RHCSA will be preferred. Solid experience in IT/Telecom markets Hands-on experiences in Telecom network, DICT products. Good project management skill and communication skills. DICT products & solutions skills: LAN, WLAN, Public/Private Cloud, Firewall, Server, Storage, Phone system, Video Conference and Surveillance system. Telcom network products, leased line, IP Transit. Problem solving - ability to use skillset to solve challenges / issues. Commercial awareness - ability to compare solutions to find best fit from technical and commercial perspective. Commitment to personal development - pushes to improve skillset/stay up to date in their field. Good communication skills, work well with customers and colleagues. Candidates with less experience will be considered for a junior position. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Employment Tax Senior Manager - Global Mobility Team The Skills You'll Need: CTA qualified, Employment Tax Your New Salary: Competitive Hybrid: 3 days in the office Permanent, Full-time Start: ASAP Employment Tax Senior Manager - What You'll be Doing: Taking responsibility for the delivery of high quality compliance and advisory services. Being the first point of contact for many clients. Providing excellent client service and high quality employment tax compliance and advisory services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Recruitment, supervision and training of junior staff. Carrying out detailed technical research and providing high level advisory advice. Support the team leader with managing the team, business development and reviewing junior colleagues work. Employment Tax Senior Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: CTA qualification Good working knowledge of employee expenses and benefits. Experience of other employment tax areas such as off payroll working, share schemes, salary sacrifice schemes, National Minimum Wage etc. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 23, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref 23423 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Audit related banking/financial industry experience. Your New Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Hybrid, 1-day WFH Perm Reports to: Head of Internal Audit Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Assistant Internal Auditor - What You'll be Doing: Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing an appropriate Internal Audit strategy for London Branch. Assist the Head of Internal Audit in development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan for London Branch and submit to Senior Management/Head Office Internal Audit for approval. Maintain the currentness of the Internal Audit Procedures which includes an annual review. Undertake Internal Audit reviews as directed by the Head of Internal Audit and prepare draft audit reports at the end of each review. When necessary, deputise for the Head of Internal Audit at meetings of the Management Committee, Asset & Liability Committee and Risk & Compliance Committee. Maintain the currentness of the Issues Tracking Database post completion of all Internal Audit reviews including validating whether any follow up action has been remediated with action undertaken and deadlines achieved. Undertake Ad Hoc projects as required by the Head of Internal Audit such as research and general administrative support. Assist in financial audits, reviewing financial records, ensuring compliance and identifying discrepancies. Analyse financial data to identify trends, anomalies and potential issues. Ensure compliance with current regulations in line with UK regulatory system. Assist with the testing and evaluation of internal controls. Communicate findings, recommendations and issues to the Head of Internal Audit and Senior Management. Maintain detailed audit documentation including working papers and audit files. Other tasks may be delegated by your line manager or Senior Management. Mandarin speaking Assistant Internal Auditor - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: An organised self-starter. Relevant Banking/financial industry experience Degree level education. Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and audit procedures. Relevant experience in banking/financial industry background Ability to identify patterns, analyse data and draw conclusions. Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships within the Bank Negotiation skills and commercial awareness Understanding of I.T. systems and controls Ability to analyse processes and procedures in detail and verify information. Communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate findings and recommendations. Flexible with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines. Product knowledge. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 22, 2026
Full time
Salary: maximum £32,000 + Commuting Expense up to Zone 6 Location: London Job status: Permanent Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Start date: ASAP Global IT company is looking for a Japanese speaking Onsite Helpdesk Engineer. Helpdesk Engineer- Japanese speaker - Responsibilities: Communication with end users from EMEA region face to face or via telephone, email or collaboration tools at customer site. 1st level troubleshooting of technical issue with end users and assist them as their escalation point of contact. Hands on Desktop/Laptop PC Support Skill. Network and PC implementation and optimisation. Understand and detailed planning and designing for customer's PC and Network. PC/Network/Desktop Security element configuration including day-to-day service delivery. Migration planning and execution. Support PC and Call Centre system (incl DC server). Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing. Vendor negotiation and control. Development and implementation for new features and services. Establish and cease PC/Desktop Security systems. Project and service delivery schedule management. Careful consideration to ensure profitable systems and implementation. Utilize/update ticketing system. Maintain secure operations and keep the environment tidy. Documented approach for implementation and modification Visit customer premises when required for project or maintenance contract work incl cover staff. Periodical status report to line manager. Coordination of operation flow with each department and customers. Adhoc request from your line manager Business trips to EMEA and CIS countries. Helpdesk Engineer- Japanese speaker - Requirements: Wide knowledge and proficiency in PC software like Microsoft WIN 10/11, Antivirus, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, AD administration, Virtualization, Cloud(AWS, Azure), Office/Mailer, Switch/Router/IPT, Box, remote access(SSL-VPN, etc) and Firewall products. Excellent written and verbal communication skill in English and speaking Japanese would be advantage. Ability to investigate and source answers to various email and telephony enquiries about technical issues. Proven customer service experience. Strong time management/multi tasking & organisational skills Strong work ethic. Reliable time keeping and attendance Solid administration background & a keenness to get involved & support all customer service areas in EMEA. Attend customer meetings for projects or maintenance contract work. Maintain relevant customer maintenance documentation on file server. Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 22, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23260 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership. Your New Salary: Up to £100k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Deputy Head of IT - What You'll be Doing: Support the Head of IT in designing, implementing and maintaining the firm's IT strategy. Assist in developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures and architectural frameworks in line with group standards, regulatory requirements and best practices. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, support, applications and cybersecurity to ensure system stability and service continuity. Act as deputy for cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, incident response and improvement of protective controls. Assist with IT budgeting, cost control, vendor management and procurement to ensure effective financial governance. Maintain strong collaboration with group IT, supporting policy alignment, reporting and joint initiatives. Work closely with business units to identify technology needs, propose IT solutions and support implementation. Assist in maintaining and testing Business Continuity Plans and disaster recovery arrangements; participate in the Business Continuity Committee. Support implementation of approved systems and controls in compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and group policies. Monitor team workload, task allocation and performance to ensure effective delivery and reliable production systems. Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge-sharing to IT team members; identify training needs and support skills development. Manage IT assets, suppliers and contractual relationships in accordance with internal procurement and compliance requirements. Lead and/or support IT projects including planning, resourcing, tracking, reporting and risk management. Prepare reports, documentation, KPIs and updates for Senior Management and the Board when required. Act as deputy for the Head of IT during absence, taking responsibility for escalation, decision-making and operational oversight. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management or the Head of IT. Deputy Head of IT - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline; Master's degree preferred. Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership and project delivery. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, systems administration, networks, applications and cybersecurity. Experience in IT governance, ITIL processes, change management and incident management. Strong understanding of financial services IT environments, regulatory requirements and risk controls. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to coach and develop teams; experience managing distributed teams is desirable. Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities. Sound knowledge of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery frameworks. Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, CUCM, cybersecurity tools and cloud/infrastructure technologies. Experience with trading systems, exchange connectivity, FIX protocols and back-office integrations is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines. Bilingual speakers (English & Mandarin) is essential. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First Reading, Berkshire
May 22, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23413 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, data analyst, Strong Excel skills Your New Salary: up to £35k depending on experience, Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Data Analyst (Sales & Operations)-Reading - What You'll be Doing: Data Reporting Prepare and deliver monthly sales performance reports Build and maintain dashboards for key sales KPIs Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all sales data outputs Data Processing & Management Collect, clean, and validate data from multiple internal systems Maintain structured datasets for reporting and analysis Support ad-hoc data requests from business teams Business Analysis & Insight Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in sales and operational data Assist in basic forecasting and performance tracking activities Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies in reporting processes and propose improvements Support automation of recurring reports and manual workflows Cross-functional Support Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Demand Planning teams Ensure alignment of data definitions and reporting standards across departments Support data-driven discussions in business meetings Mandarin speaking Data Analyst(Sales&Operations)-Reading - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Experience in data analysis, reporting, operations, or similar role Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, data cleaning, reporting) Basic SQL knowledge preferred Python or BI tools (Power BI / Tableau) is a plus Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets Ability to translate data into clear business insights Strong communication skills with ability to explain data clearly to non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working in a cross-functional environment Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 21, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23419 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, ACCA /ACA Qualified,Wholesale Banking, IFRS9 Your New Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting - What You'll be Doing: Manage the daily reconciliation and product control processes for the Branch, including valuation adjustments and FX movements. Challenge irregularities, ensuring the Trial Balance and daily reports are fully reconciled, documented and issues resolved in an expedient way; Oversea the preparation of financial reports for Management, Head Office and Local Regulators (e.g. PRA/FCA), and other internal/external stakeholders; Review periodic management information, liquidity metrics, and explanations of material variances; Support the Financial Planning & Analysis for the branch to ensure accurate and informative budgets and forecasting are prepared, and develop suitable metrics to track and analyse variances; Lead monthly management reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in month-end close, ensuring the value of variances are captured, with cause and steps to resolve, where appropriate; Ensure all submissions meet both technical requirements and prescribed timelines; Review and maintain the branch's accounting, liquidity, tax, and regulatory compliance frameworks in line with HO and local standards, ensuring detailed policy, processes and procedures are available; Maintain and oversee fixed asset and accounts payable systems; ensure timely and accurate expense processing; Support the internal or external audit process in conjunction to ensure data and responses are produced within the required deadlines; Undertake projects or assignments as assigned by the Branch CFO; Maintain a detailed record of Continuous Professional Development in support of professional qualifications. Mandarin speaking Deputy Head of Finance and Accounting - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid experience in a senior finance manager role within a wholesale banking or financial services. Detailed knowledge of wholesale banking products and UK banking regulatory frameworks. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IFRS 9. Leadership and management experience, within a multicultural environment. Strong experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. Ability to work effectively with cross-border teams and navigate Head Office expectations. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple stakeholders and deadlines. Capable of driving innovation to maintain or improve the finance teams capability. Mandarin highly desirable, or a willingness to learn. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 21, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23420 Job Title: Credit Analyst - Financial Markets The Skills You'll Need: Credit analyst, financial statements, ratios and credit assessment models Your New Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Credit Analyst - Financial Markets - What You'll be Doing: Producing detailed, comprehensive and accurate credit analysis of current and prospective investment credits Financial report & balance sheet analysis Corporate structure and credit mitigation Business sector review Identifying suitable bond investment opportunities, both from existing bank clients and bond issuers who are not bank clients, which align with the London Branch Bond Investment Strategy goals Management of London Branch relationship with all bond investment issuer names including, but not limited to, production and presentation of credit reviews and periodic KYC reviews Work with branches of the bank, other departments of head office and external bond dealers to find liquidity in investment opportunities in both the primary and secondary markets Monitoring and management of existing London Branch bond investments and derivatives hedges Monitoring developments in financial markets (and in particular credit) to understand changes in the macro environment, and how these may affect the banks investment portfolio Ensuring that all the transactions are conducted in accordance with relevant regulations and internal policies, procedures and strategies Assist with development and improvement of the London Branch Bond Investment Strategy Credit Analyst - Financial Markets - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid experience in front or middle office role related to credit Fluency in English, written and spoken. Proficiency ins Chinese preferable but not essential Strong experience in credit analysis, financial statements, ratios and credit assessment models Very good presentational skills, to ensure credit analysis is presented clearly and succinctly Strong organisational and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks. Communication & interpersonal skills, strong leadership and management experience. Knowledge of basic financial products, including bonds and derivatives would be preferable but is not essential Experience using Bloomberg/Refinitiv and Moody's/S&P/Fitch preferable but not essential Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 21, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23376 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, fixed income, Bond, investment Your New Salary: up to £65k Office based Mandarin speaking Fixed Income Portfolio Manager - What You'll be Doing: Formulate bond investment strategy and dynamically manage bond portfolio of the Branch to achieve designated targets; Perform market analysis and research, provide market updates and portfolio reports when required; Search new issues, complete credit report; Diligently monitor the portfolio's credit condition and fulfil post-investment responsibilities; Assist with activities assigned by the department head. Mandarin speaking Fixed Income Portfolio Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid experience in bond investment; Hands-on using analytical tools and professional trading applications; Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Finance, Economics, or Engineering/Maths, strong mathematics / quantitative concentration; Goal-oriented and flexible when job function rotation is required; Familiar with formal business writing. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First Reading, Berkshire
May 21, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref:23412 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, on-site campaigns, CRM tool, operation Your New Salary: £30-35k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking CRM & Operations Executive - Reading - What You'll be Doing: Produce EDM content, including coordinating with designers on adjustments, creating customer lists and EDM distribution. Execute on-site campaigns, including campaign setup, launch, monitoring, and real-time optimisation based on performance. Collect, analyse, and interpret customer and campaign data to generate actionable insights and improve campaign effectiveness. Continuously monitor and analyse competitors' on-site campaigns and CRM activities to identify insights and opportunities. Support the development and optimisation of loyalty programs to enhance customer lifetime value. Support day-to-day e-commerce platform operations, including product listings, content updates, campaign setup, and merchandising activities Provide execution support for traffic acquisition channels (e.g., paid media, affiliates) as needed. work cross-culturally and adapt to different working styles. Mandarin speaking CRM & Operations Executive - Reading - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Highly organised with strong task management ability, able to prioritise multiple deadlines and perform well under pressure. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and external partners. Experience with CRM tools or marketing automation platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc.) Basic understanding of customer segmentation, A/B testing, and personalisation strategies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (data processing, basic reporting). Comfortable working with data, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Exceptional attention to detail. Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Mandarin language skills would be advantageous. Ability to work cross-culturally and adapt to different working style Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First Harrow, Middlesex
May 20, 2026
Full time
Salary: TBD based on experience and skill level Location: London Job status: Permanent Working hours: 35 hours per week (Hybrid work : 2-3 days per week in-office) Start date: May 2025 Japanese speaking Corporate IT Sales - Responsibilities: Responsible for solution-based sales to corporate clients and prospects, mainly Japanese companies operating in Europe, focusing on areas such as IT infrastructure, security, and business systems. Following up with existing clients, the role also involves acquiring new clients and making proactive proposals. Japanese speaking Corporate IT Sales - Requirements: Mother tongue standard Japanese proficiency English business-level proficiency preferred Previous experience in corporate IT sales, backgrounds as system engineers or IT consultants are also welcome A proactive and motivated attitude with a willingness to learn For YMS visa holders may be eligible for visa sponsorship after their current visa expires Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 19, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23392 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin, IT operations related experience. Your New Salary: Up to £54k, depending on experience. Perm Start: ASAP Working hours : Morning shift - 8:30am to 4:30pm (80% in the office per month) Normal shift - 9.00am to 5.00pm (80% in the office per month) Night shift - 2:30pm to 10:30pm (WFH for the whole week) IT Operator - Summary: Provide support to the daily operations. Ensure systems run smoothly, report and fix problems. Deal with user requests and provide first level of services in Help-desk. Produce daily reports, confirmations and statements to users. Responsible for 1st line support verbally and via ticketing system, communicate with users for updates and progress of the support ticket. Perform routine IT operational tasks across both early and late shift schedules. Assemble and configure PC workstations and provide end-user support by diagnosing and resolving helpdesk tickets. Involve in system infrastructure maintenance, configuring and updating. Identify and escalate infrastructure issues from reports. IT Operator - What You'll be Doing: Process T24 and satellite systems maintenance, user support. IT Infrastructure, Data Warehouse. People Effectively liaise with staff from IT and other departments Communicate with vendors and contractors Compliance & Risk Management Comply with all applicable regulations, rules, codes, guidelines and standards set by regulators and the Bank, and carry out duties with high integrity. Adhere to all established risk control guidelines, procedures and measures to identify, assess, report, mitigate and monitor the risks involved in the day-to-day work. IT Operator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Qualification requirement: BSc in Computer Science Able to act swiftly to urgent situations, such as power cut and system failure Able to work alone as well as part of team Good knowledge of Microsoft products Good problem solving skills Good organisational skill Good communication skills Maintaining and configuring Microsoft servers Maintaining and configuring Linux servers Basic programming and scripting skills Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 18, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23377 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent, solid data management experiences within banking. Your New Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Fully office based Permanent Office based: London Start: ASAP Reports to: Head of IT Mandarin Speaking Data Management Officer - What You'll be Doing: Support the lead to implement the HQ data governance requirements, execute the data governance mandates set by Head Office, including the establishment of necessary data standards. Support the lead to create and implement data quality evaluation systems and monitoring mechanisms to build strong data foundations and enhance data quality. Support the lead to track and interpret local data security, personal information protection laws, and regulatory requirements. Support the lead to implement and maintain effective data security management practices aligned with Head Office guidelines. Support the lead to perform regular data security risk assessments and implement ongoing data security monitoring activities. Support the lead to establish and manage data security classification schemes as per Head Office requirements. Implement the data security protection requirements and technical specifications issued by Head Office. Analyze and define local requirements for specific data security technologies. Collaborate with development teams or external vendors to integrate and strengthen required data security measures within local applications. Create, refine, and maintain local technical policies, standards, and operational procedures for data security and protection technologies. Provide training to all staff let them understand the bank's data governance and data security policy. Other data management tasks as directed by the Head of IT. Mandarin Speaking Data Management Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proficiency in Mandarin and English language (writing and speaking) Solid Data management experience; Expertise knowledge of the security framework includes NIST 800, ISO 27001, cybersecurity guidelines from PRA, FCA and ICO, familiar with GDPR regulation. Strong knowledge of Data Governance, Data Management, and Data Security Should understand the data classification methodologies and tooling. Should have experience in data governance frameworks and data quality management. Familiarity with information security frameworks is preferred Should have experience in data integration, data warehouse, data migration, report automation and process management tools Should be able to read and write SQL Should understand the architecture and concept of data lake and data warehouse related knowledge and design Must be proactive and analytical to evaluate and solve problems independently Must be able to work under pressure with the team and deliver results in a timely manner Must be willing to learn, self-driven and responsible A background of IT especially in finance and banking industry. Previous background with regulatory technical projects would be a strong plus. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 16, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23362 Job Title: Mandarin speaking Graduate Treasury Settlement Officer (Energy Sector) The Skills You'll Need: Spoken and written Mandarin to native level. Graduates with academic background in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related. Some relevant experience would be highly preferred. Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience Job status: Permanent, office based with 4 days per month WFH allowance Location: Central London Report to: Deputy Finance Manager Treasury Settlement Officer - Summary: This role is responsible for daily preparation and journal booking of treasury function for Treasury in Finance department. To work alongside/in conjunction with other team members and reporting to the Treasury Team Leader to develop the Treasury Team within Finance Department and to ensure all treasury duties are performed in a timely, accurate and safe manner. Treasury Settlement Officer - What You'll be Doing: Daily bank reconciliation & SAP booking of all payments, receivables, loans, discounting and any other cash movements independently based on proper supporting documents; Produce all company payment documents and bank notices in SAP ; Payment check procedure: make sure compliant SSI records, correct bank details, no duplicate payments; Record daily FX transaction and update FX sheet and produce payment documents accordingly Record daily Margin call movement, produce payment documents accordingly; Monitor inwards/outwards payment/Receipt with banks, make sure daily closing balance is in line with required policy; Monthly bank statement and check month-end SAP cash balance agreed to bank statement. If error, need to investigate and report variances to line manager Conduct ad hoc monthly treasury analysis; Perform other/ad-hoc related duties as reasonably assigned; Back-up for role of Treasury Officer: Quarterly SOX testing; Daily HQ bank loan report; Daily HQ margin call report; Monthly HQ margin call report; Bank account HQ opening request & closing request; TMS application; Handle payment issues with bank and counterparties and internal departments queries; Other Receivable Procedure to follow up on non-receipt of freight and other receivable; Treasury Settlement Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Spoken and written Mandarin to native level, and fluent English; Degree level education or equivalent level qualification; Accounting profession qualification desirable - e.g. ACCA or ACA, CIMA; Familiar with SAP accounting systems (Training will be provided) and Microsoft packages; Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Ability to work independently and under pressure at times; Must be good team player and have eyes on details. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 15, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 22920 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent. Solid banking experience in Project Finance sector and can bring in new local contacts. Your New Salary: £85-135k depending on seniority (candidates from middle to senior level are being considered) Job status: Permanent. Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH Location: London Report to: Head of Corporate Banking Project Finance Manager - Summary: The role's primary responsibility is to lead/head up Project Finance deals The position will look to grow a project finance book sourcing transactions from the primary and secondary market. Project Finance Manager - What You'll be Doing: Strategic Leadership To develop and implement the branches project finance strategy aligned with the branch goals To provide guidance on project feasibility, funding structure and investment opportunities Financing and Investment Oversight To lead structuring, negotiation and execution of complex project financing deals To oversee preparations (outsourced) of financial models, forecasts and support financing decisions. Team Development To build and maintain relationships with other financial institutions and funding partners. To foster an environment if knowledge sharing with the wider Corporate Banking Department Financial Planning and Analysis To identify, assess and mitigate financial risks To ensure compliance with branch policies and procedures and regulatory requirements Risk Management and Compliance Develop branch Project Finance policies and procedures Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes to assess their impact on project finance strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the main representative for Project Finance for the branch. To deliver high level presentations internally and externally. Project Finance Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent Mandarin and English; Solid UK experience in Project Finance sector; Able to bring in new local business / contacts; Good experience in Financial Planning and Analysis Experience in Strategic Leadership, Financing and Investment Oversight Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 15, 2026
Full time
Ref: 23383 The Skills You Need: Strong client relations / business development experience in UK Syndication Loans Your New Salary: Depending on experience + bonus Location: Central London Job Status: Permanent. Hybrid working, 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH Report to: Head of Corporate Banking Relationship Manager - Summary: Assist Head of Corporate Banking Department to achieve Corporate Banking's team and sales KPIs. Support the growth of Corporate Banking London Branch business in a sustainable and profitable manner, while behaves ethically and produces work that is compliance with relevant Laws and Regulatory requirements. Execute banking solutions to meet the needs of new and existing Corporate Banking clients. Relationship Manager - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Grow the baseline trade revenues, assets and enhance returns from the baseline levels from existing clients in your portfolio to meet individual and team targets; Enhance relationships with Head Office, Domestic Branches and your existing portfolio clients to increase size of deals and explore cross-selling opportunities, such as loans, deposits, trade finance, cash management, FX, bond issuance, RMB business, etc.; Actively look for new clients to expand London Branch's asset size. Provide and promote high quality corporate banking products and services to your clients; Update and maintain accurate client/credit files; Carry out Pre-loan investigation, credit procedure and after-loan management, the implementation of the trade financing business review and self-examination; Carry out corporate KYC and AML related work; Arrange legal related works including but not limited to documentation and clause negotiation; Responsible for internal system related works, including but not limited to credit application, review and maintenance. Lead by example and mentor other CB junior team members on effective communication to create a cohesive and professional culture across London Branch. Produce high quality client support documentations and meetings preparations. In addition to these duties, the Employee may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties within his/her capacity as necessary to meet the needs of the bank's business. Relationship Manager - The skills you need to succeed: Degree Holder (minimum) or higher educational level Solid relevant experience in UK banking sector, with demonstrable experience in developing both UK background corporate clients (not SME or private clients) Ability to independently undertake both business development and transaction execution Strong credit analytical skillset would be preferred, but not essential Demonstrable strong counterparty relationships Good understanding of business procedures. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 15, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23406 Job Title: Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager (Banking) The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin and English, with working experience in Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Risk Management Your New Salary: Competitive depending on experience Location: Central London Job Status: Permanent, office based Summary: The Information Security Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving the bank's information security framework to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, particularly for the London Branch. The role develops and oversees security policies, strategies, and controls in line with internal governance, UK regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Operating as a "1.5 Line of Defence" within the IT function, the role provides independent security risk oversight, challenges the effectiveness of IT security controls, and supports regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Information Security Manager - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Information Security Governance Upgrade and maintain the Branch's information security policies, standards and procedures in line with Head Office policies and regulatory requirements. Upgrade and maintain an effective information security governance framework within the Branch. Ensure information security policies and procedures are properly implemented and periodically reviewed. Information Security Risk Management Identify, assess and monitor information security risks affecting the Branch. Maintain the information security risk register and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. Provide information security risk reporting to senior management. Security Oversight and Control Effectiveness Provide oversight and challenge to the implementation of information security controls performed by the IT team. Monitor the effectiveness of technical and procedural security controls across systems, infrastructure and applications. Coordinate periodic security reviews and internal control assessments. Cyber Security and Security Monitoring Oversee cyber security measures including vulnerability management, access control, security monitoring and incident detection. Ensure regular vulnerability assessments, security reviews and penetration testing are conducted. Incident Management Establish and maintain procedures for managing information security incidents. Coordinate investigation, response and reporting of cyber security incidents. Operational Resilience Support the Branch's operational resilience framework from an information security perspective. Participate in disaster recovery planning, cyber security exercises and resilience testing. Third-Party and Outsourcing Risk Assess information security risks associated with third-party service providers and outsourcing arrangements. Ensure information security requirements are incorporated into vendor management and outsourcing governance processes. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable UK regulatory expectations relating to information security, cyber risk and operational resilience. Support regulatory reviews, internal audit and external audit activities. Security Awareness Promote information security awareness across the Branch. Organise information security training and awareness programmes for staff. Others Perform any other duties as required by the line manager or Senior Management. Information Security Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in Mandarin and English. Master's degree or above in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CCIE, HCIE, CISSP, CISM, CISA or ISO27001 Lead Implementer are highly desirable. Relevant experience in network, information security, cyber security or IT risk management , preferably within the financial services industry. Experience in developing and implementing information security governance frameworks. Strong understanding of information security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework or CIS Controls . Good knowledge of UK regulatory expectations related to cyber security, operational resilience and outsourcing risk. Understanding of banking IT environments including networks, applications and infrastructure security. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior management. Ability to coordinate incident response and cross-departmental collaboration. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong risk awareness and sense of responsibility. Ability to work effectively in a regulated banking environment. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First
May 14, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23260 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin, Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership. Your New Salary: Up to £100k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Deputy Head of IT - What You'll be Doing: Support the Head of IT in designing, implementing and maintaining the firm's IT strategy. Assist in developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures and architectural frameworks in line with group standards, regulatory requirements and best practices. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, support, applications and cybersecurity to ensure system stability and service continuity. Act as deputy for cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, incident response and improvement of protective controls. Assist with IT budgeting, cost control, vendor management and procurement to ensure effective financial governance. Maintain strong collaboration with group IT, supporting policy alignment, reporting and joint initiatives. Work closely with business units to identify technology needs, propose IT solutions and support implementation. Assist in maintaining and testing Business Continuity Plans and disaster recovery arrangements; participate in the Business Continuity Committee. Support implementation of approved systems and controls in compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and group policies. Monitor team workload, task allocation and performance to ensure effective delivery and reliable production systems. Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge-sharing to IT team members; identify training needs and support skills development. Manage IT assets, suppliers and contractual relationships in accordance with internal procurement and compliance requirements. Lead and/or support IT projects including planning, resourcing, tracking, reporting and risk management. Prepare reports, documentation, KPIs and updates for Senior Management and the Board when required. Act as deputy for the Head of IT during absence, taking responsibility for escalation, decision-making and operational oversight. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management or the Head of IT. Deputy Head of IT - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline; Master's degree preferred. Extensive / Solid of IT experience, including team leadership and project delivery. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, systems administration, networks, applications and cybersecurity. Experience in IT governance, ITIL processes, change management and incident management. Strong understanding of financial services IT environments, regulatory requirements and risk controls. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills. Ability to coach and develop teams; experience managing distributed teams is desirable. Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities. Sound knowledge of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery frameworks. Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, CUCM, cybersecurity tools and cloud/infrastructure technologies. Experience with trading systems, exchange connectivity, FIX protocols and back-office integrations is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines. Bilingual speakers (English & Mandarin) is essential. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.