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Corporate Actions Manager Manchester Full-Time Permanent A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Corporate Actions Manager to join its Enterprise Custody Services Operations team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations leader to play a key role in driving operational excellence, enhancing client service delivery, and leading high-performing teams within a fast-paced corporate actions environment. The Role As Corporate Actions Manager, you will lead and oversee corporate actions operations, ensuring service delivery meets the highest standards while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational integrity. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and key clients to deliver innovative solutions, improve processes, and support a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage corporate actions operations, ensuring adherence to service standards and regulatory requirements. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability across the team. Develop and implement strategies to enhance client service delivery through best practice and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency. Act as a primary contact for key clients, managing relationships professionally and effectively. Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve service quality and client satisfaction. Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory obligations. Support employee development through coaching, inclusion, and continuous learning initiatives. Lead performance management activities, including annual reviews and oversight of departmental KRIs. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Strong experience within financial services operations. Proven expertise in corporate actions, client service, and people management. Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and driving performance outcomes. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Experience overseeing departmental KRIs and conducting performance reviews. A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency. Interest in leveraging digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance service delivery. Advanced degree or professional certifications in finance or business administration are advantageous, though not essential. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at the forefront of financial services innovation, where technology, collaboration, and professional development are central to success. You'll be part of a forward-thinking environment that values continuous learning, inclusion, and career progression while working on impactful initiatives within global operations.

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager (Indirects) Reporting to: Head of Procurement Position Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Hybrid) Department: Operations / Finance Role Overview This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement and contracting of goods and services. It focuses on strategic category management, supplier relationship management, and ensuring value for money through effective procurement practices. The postholder will design and implement procurement strategies, policies, and processes to optimise spend, maximise commercial value, and support organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Strategy Develop and implement best-practice procurement strategies, systems, and procedures Lead strategic procurement planning in collaboration with budget holders Create and deliver category strategies aligned to organisational priorities Drive stakeholder engagement to ensure adoption of category and supplier strategies Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to inform decision-making Leverage digital and AI tools to enhance market insight, planning, and tender evaluation Sourcing & Contract Management Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including: Supplier evaluation Tendering (RFI/RFP) Commercial negotiation Contract award and implementation Support stakeholders in developing specifications and sourcing documentation Review and improve contractual terms, including development of standard templates Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance Supplier & Financial Management Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimise value and mitigate risk Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives Identify and deliver cost-saving and spend optimisation opportunities Work with stakeholders to assess supplier risk and develop mitigation plans Support budget planning, monitoring, and control Governance & Continuous Improvement Provide challenge on requirements to ensure commercial efficiency ("need vs. want") Contribute to business case development and track benefit realisation Champion procurement best practices and continuous improvement Collaborate across wider organisational entities to leverage scale and knowledge-sharing Team & Capability Support Support the development of Procurement Officers through coaching and knowledge sharing Contribute to building procurement capability and best practice across the organisation Provide input on resourcing needs and workload prioritisation Skills & Competencies Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Commercial acumen with ability to operate as a strategic business partner Skilled in contract negotiation and supplier management Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment High levels of integrity, credibility, and professionalism Project management capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Experience & Qualifications Essential: Proven experience in procuring indirect goods and services in the private sector Demonstrated experience developing and implementing category strategies Experience delivering procurement projects within tight deadlines Strong background in contract negotiation and supplier management Desirable: Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) Experience with P2P systems (e.g. Oracle) Experience developing business cases (e.g. make vs. buy decisions) Experience managing budgets Core Requirements Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Adaptability and problem-solving ability in fast-changing environments End-to-end category management capability Commercially focused procurement experience Additional Information This is a hybrid role offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract , requiring a balance of on-site and remote working. The role also requires flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and contribute to broader organisational objectives. The successful candidate will work within established governance frameworks and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion.

I'm currently supporting a large global Investments Banking organisation with a number of VP Level CASS opportunities! There are 2 roles, one on the banking side and one within their Wealth Management arm so we can discuss both if interested. Offering up to £67,000 plus discretionary bonus, 9% non-contributory pension and wider benefits including 1 day working from home, this is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative forward-thinking team and develop your specialist skills! Ideally you will be or have: - Practical knowledge and experience with CASS rules and regulations including CASS 6,7 and 9 if possible. - Significant exposure to CASS requirements within an Investments, Wealth, Pensions or Payments environment. - Be a confident stakeholder liaison point of contact, with some management experience. - Solid experience liaising with senior stakeholders, analysing data and reporting on findings to senior management. - Knowledge or exposure to using digital tools and AI to optimise processes and make them more efficient. As there is more than one role, I will share more details around exact responsibilities based on your profile / what you are looking to do in the next step. If interested in hearing more please apply today, as these hires are moving quickly. If not right for you, is there someone from your excellent network that you could kindly recommend?

My client, a leading specialty insurance broker in the Lloyd's and London Market, is looking to hire a Regulatory Reporting Analyst to join their growing finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering regulatory and financial reporting across a complex, global business. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to contribute to the ongoing development of reporting processes and controls. The Regulatory Reporting Analyst supports the Head of Accounting & Regulatory Policy in ensuring the firm's ongoing compliance with CASS 5 and FCA financial reporting requirements. The role is key to the execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of the firm's client money control environment and related regulatory reporting. Main Duties: - Perform and take accountability for Client Money Calculations in accordance with CASS 5, ensuring completeness, accuracy, appropriate review and audit trail retention. - The role will be pivotal in the execution of related controls including: - Maintain and enhance CASS documentation, including the Client Money Manual, risk and control matrix and self-assessment testing. - Support CASS governance activities, including ad hoc projects and regulatory change implementation. - Manage breach identification, investigation and remediation, monitoring action plans and identifying root-cause trends. - Coordinate and manage the annual external CASS audit, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely resolution of findings. - Monitor and implement processes to comply with regulatory or business changes - Actively contribute to strengthening the CASS control environment through automation, improved MI and enhanced documentation. - The role will also support with the preparation of regulatory returns to ensure compliance with the FCA reporting requirements which fall under the responsibility of finance. Regulatory Requirements: The role holder is required to be familiar and comply with all company policies and procedures and responsible for adhering to regulatory requirements that are required of the Company. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: - Experience of working within a finance function or audit firm - Experience working with Power Bi is fundamental to the role. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills - Data analytics/Power BI skills - Diligent with a clear focus and attention to detail - Proven ability to build good working relationships and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - A positive and proactive team player - Effective time management skills and able to prioritise and organise own workload to ensure deadlines are met Desirable: - Experience working with finance systems (GL tools etc) and business administration/ledger systems Education / Training / Qualification Required: - Part qualified accountant

Principal Engineer/Architect (Java, AI) - Greenfield Platform Location: Manchester (hybrid) (4 days a week on site) The role Opportunity to join a greenfield build focused on a next-generation Corporate Actions platform within a global financial environment. This is a hands-on Principal IC role with no line management, owning architecture and driving engineering direction across a large-scale distributed system. What you'll do Design and build Java (Spring Boot) microservices Architect event-driven systems (Kafka / messaging) Apply AI/ML to real-world business problems Work with modern development tooling, including AI-assisted environments Influence technical direction and engineering standards What you'll need Experience operating at Principal / Staff / Architect level Strong Java and distributed systems background Hands-on AI/ML experience (Python or similar) Experience with Kafka or MQ, SQL/Oracle, cloud and containerisation Nice to have Financial services experience (post-trade, custody, corporate actions, trading)

Software Development Manager (Contract) - Data & AI Transformation Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day onsite) Contract: Day Rate We're working with a global investment-focused organisation delivering a major transformation programme, replacing a legacy platform with a modern, cloud-based ecosystem. They're looking for a senior Software Development Manager to lead a key workstream focused on data migration and application modernisation. This is a player/coach role combining hands-on technical input with team leadership and delivery ownership. The environment is built around React, Python and AWS, with growing adoption of Databricks and AI-driven tooling. The role You'll lead a small, high-performing team, driving delivery of key milestones as part of a wider transformation programme. The focus is on migrating and modernising data and applications into a new cloud-based platform, while improving user experience and engineering capability. You'll also work closely with teams in the US, so some flexibility in working hours is required. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (full stack, data and junior engineers) Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices, including automation, developer productivity and AI-driven solutions (e.g. chatbots, Copilot/LLMs) Own delivery of key milestones across data migration and platform modernisation Provide hands-on technical guidance, particularly across front-end (React) and user experience Translate business requirements into clear technical delivery plans Drive engineering best practice, team performance and delivery standards Oversee knowledge transfer from legacy system SMEs into the wider team (without direct ownership of the legacy platform) What we're looking for Proven experience in a Software Development Manager / Technical Lead role Strong background delivering large-scale transformation or migration programmes Hands-on experience with React, Python and AWS Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms Strong understanding of front-end development and user experience Experience leading and developing engineering teams Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs or modern developer tooling is highly desirable Comfortable working in global, fast-paced environments Why apply High-impact role within a major transformation programme Exposure to modern cloud, data and AI technologies Strong stakeholder visibility in a global organisation Opportunity to shape both delivery and engineering capability